WINTER SPIRIT WEEK

Monday, December 16 | Winter Activity Day

Tuesday, December 17 | Winter White Out

Wednesday, December 18 | Wacky Wednesday

Thursday, December 19 | Ugly Sweater Day

Friday, December 20 | Pajama Day

SHOP ON MINTED.COM
& SUPPORT 5TH GRADE ACTIVITES

Get a head start on holiday shopping
while giving back!

Use code FUNDRAISEBARLOW
at minted.com/holiday from Nov. 11 to Dec. 20,
and enjoy 20% off your order.

Minted will donate 15% of every purchase

to support Barlow’s 5th Grade activities.

It’s a perfect way to save on holiday cards
and gifts while helping our cause!

WINTER HOLIDAY

TEACHERS & STAFF LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9
We’re providing a catered lunch from
Soulber Kitchen and Market,

featuring their delicious salads, wraps, and toasts.

HERE'S HOW YOUR FAMILY CAN HELP

Make a Monetary Donation
Click here to contribute to the lunch.

If you prefer to use cash/check,
please email Melissa

Send in a Dessert
Sign up here to send in
a homemade or store-bought dessert

Please plan to drop it off at school
on the morning of December 12.

Any leftover funds from our Halloween Luncheon
will be used for this event.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
COMING SOON!
Starting January 13

Whether your child is into
magic, board games, robot building,

writing, music or being active,

we've got something fun

before and after school for
everyone in grades K-5.

Registration link coming soon!

Before School Enrichment options
this session include:

Robot Building (K-5)

Confidence Building (K-5)

Suzuki (K-3)

Readers Theater (K-2)

Movement (1-3)

Cross Fit Kids (3-5)
3D Sculpture (3-5)

After School Enrichment options
this session include:

Robot Building (K-5)

Games (K-2)

Wizards' School of Magic (1-5)

FUNaMENTAL Basketball (3-5)

CALLING ALL LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS!

November and December
library volunteer spots now open!

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!

CALLING 3rd GRADE FAMILIES

Makes Sandwiches for Dorothy Day
Thursday, January 2

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.

3rd Graders: Sign up for Dorothy Day

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

The Special Services Committee

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

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!

We’re planning the next one for January
—details coming soon.

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