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BOBCAT BLITZ COLOR RUN

Friday, March 28

4:30 - 6:00 PM

 

Still time to register for this week's Color Run! 

Register for the Color Run 

 

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year

and we have surpassed our goal of $25,000! 

 

On Friday, students cannot be dismissed

to the field from school.
Normal dismissal arrangements should be made.

Kids must be with an adult.

Please take the time
to read through this packet!
It is full of important information.

Color Run Information Packet

 
Thank you to our community sponsors! 

Dolce Vita Medical Spa

Core Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

 

Thank you to these businesses for sponsoring our banner!
Ridgefield School of Dance

Corner Cafe  

Fletch's

 

 

 

 

BMES SHOE DRIVE WITH SOULS4SOLES
Donate gently used or new shoes

Drop Bins: March 24-28


SOLES4SOULS turns unwanted
shoes into opportunity
by keeping them from
going to waste
and putting them to good use -

providing relief, creating jobs
and breaking the cycle of poverty.


 

 
AWARENESS WEEK BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
BMES Library
 
Join us for a special Parent-Child Book Club
as part of our BMES celebration
of Awareness Week (April 7-11)
 
Out of My Mind 
by Sharon Draper

The powerful story of Melody,
an 11-year-old with cerebral palsy who,
despite being unable to speak or walk,
has a brilliant mind
and an incredible story to share.


 

 

 

BEFORE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Register by April 4

Classes start week of April 21

 

BEFORE School Enrichment Options

Readers Theater
Robot Building w/ Brooklyn Foundry
Confidence Building w/ Legacy Martial Arts
Mind Meld
Whisk & Wonder
Watercolor and Oil Pastel Explorations

 

Register for Spring BSE

Please note:

You’ll need to register each child separately

by adding classes to your cart

before checking out for the total amount.

 


 

 

 

Order BMES Yearbook
Deadline: Friday, April 4
No orders can be made after April 4th!
 
Capture the memories—order your child’s yearbook now! 
 
One yearbook per child recommended
Order online—no in-person sales
Delivered in June for signatures

Order the 2024-2025 Yearbook Here!

 


 
 

BMES SCHOOL STORE

Friday, April 4

During Arrival 8:50 - 9:10 AM




 


Barlow Garden’s Spring Kickoff

Saturday, April 5

12:30–2:30 PM

 

Join us at the Barlow Garden 

for our first meeting of the season!

Spring clean-up, bed prep & seed planting
(weather permitting)

Snacks & fun for all ages
—no experience needed!

Bring gloves/tools if you have them
(loaners available). 

Kids must be with an adult.

RSVP to barlowgreenteam@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!


 

 

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Acapulco Grill and Bar 

Saturday, April 5

**CANCELLED**

 

 

If you purchased a ticket for the Parents Night Out, 

your refund will be processed to

your original form of payment within the next 10 business days.


 

 

 

AWARENESS WEEK SPIRIT WEEK
April 7-11

This exciting week is all about

learning and celebrating neurodiversity

and physical differences!We’re planning fun,

inclusive activities that encourage empathy

and curiosity for all grade levels

(more details coming soon).

 

We can’t wait to see your kids

express their uniqueness and creativity! 

 


 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY NIGHT

Wednesday, April 9

6:00–7:00 PM
Barlow Cafeteria 

 

We’re excited to invite you to Community Night,
a fresh take on International Night
—celebrating what makes our school Uniquely Barlow.

 

merengue dancer teaching a lesson

in the gym from 6:00 - 6:30

 

An origami station and other crafts

 

Incredible food, traditions, and displays 

shared by Barlow families 

 

RSVP by 4/2 to attend
Community Night as a Globetrotter (viewer only)
As a Globetrotter, you’ll have the chance
to explore, learn, and connect
while experiencing the rich diversity of our school community.

Attend as a Globetrotter


There's still time to sign up as a Table Presenter

to share the traditions that make your family unique and special!
The more the merrier—click below to sign up!

 

Sign up to be Table Presenter

 

 

 

  

 

2025 BMES MUSICAL IS FINDING NEMO, JR.

Grades 2-5

 

Musical Information Packet

 

PERFORMANCES
Friday, May 2 at 7 PM

Saturday, May 3 at 3 PM and 7 PM

 

 

If you have any questions about the musical,

please direct them to the Parent Producers:

Jennifer Mayette
jennifer.winston88@gmail.com

Jen Turner
jennifer.lauren.turner@gmail.com

   

 

 



CALLING KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES

Makes Sandwiches for Dorothy Day
Thursday, April 3

 8:20-8:45 AM in the Teachers’ Lounge

(parent must attend; no drop-offs please)

 

WE NEED:
• 10 parent & child volunteer teams
to make sandwiches before school from
• Donations of food and supplies
  

Your participation will help the BMES PTA
continue this important community service.

Kindergarten: Sign up for Dorothy Day

Please contact Christina Marchessault
(ceklam@gmail.com) with questions. 

 


 

 

 

CALLING ALL GARDENERS & NATURE LOVERS!

The Barlow Green Team is looking for volunteers
to help care for the beautiful Barlow community garden
this coming season, and we need your help!

 All are welcome,
whether you are a seasoned gardener
or have never taken care of a plant in your life.

This is such a fun and rewarding way
to get involved with the school
and spend time with your children
learning about nature
and creating a beautiful space for the community.

Email barlowgreentream@gmail.com,
if you’re interested,
and we will keep you in the loop
for upcoming garden events.




 

 

CALLING ALL LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS!

March library volunteer spots available.
 

Sign up to volunteer here

 

Interested in being added to the library volunteer list?

Here’s how it works:

Complete the contact form 
to be added to the volunteer list.

 

Once the SignUpGenius link is ready,
it will be sent out to everyone on the list at the same time.

 

You’ll be notified in advance
when the volunteer list is being shared.

Priority will be given to parents
who haven’t yet had the chance
to volunteer during their child’s class time.

If you have any questions or concerns,
feel free to reach out to
our Library Volunteer Coordinator,
Megan Freyer
 meganfreyer@gmail.com

Thank you for helping make our Library program a success!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Special Services Committee

is excited to share our Special Services Spotlight,
a flyer highlighting community programs
and resources for families with special needs.

 

Click to read the latest Special Services Spotlight


From adaptive swim lessons
to sensory-friendly museum hours,
it’s a great way to stay connected.

Our recent coffee hour was a success,
with meaningful discussions and requests for another!

Thank you for supporting our efforts
to foster an inclusive community!

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

PTA MEETING

Tuesday, May 13 6:30-7:30 PM 
BMES Library

 

All members are welcome,

and we've got babysitting covered in the cafeteria,

so feel free to bring the kids alongs.

 

MEMBERSHIP FOR 2024-25 
IS AVAILABLE!

Welcome to the BMES PTA, where parents and staff
collaborate to create a vibrant experience

for our students.

 

Our monthly meetings are open to all,

and we’d love for you to join us!

 

Membership is about staying informed,
not necessarily a time commitment.

 

Why Join?

 

Directory Access
Connect with other BMES families

Weekly Updates
Get event reminders, news, and PTA notes

Calendar Access
Stay updated with BMES and RPS calendars

Voting Rights
Have a voice in PTA decisions

Support BMES
Your dues fund activities and staff support

 
Get Involved — Sign Up Today!

  

    

 

 

 

Wondering how to check your Order History

to see your previous purchases?

 

Sign into Membership Toolkit

Hover over My Account (In the Red Bar under the logo)

Click on Previous Orders

Click on the Orders tab 

Click on each Order # to view the details of the order.

 

This only applies to order forms hosted by

the BMES PTA in Membership Toolkit.

Any purchases made outside the system

(such as School Supply Packs) will not show up here.

 

 

 

 


 

 

LUNCH SCHEDULE

 

ESSENTIALS SCHEDULE

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