A heartfelt thank you to Rebecca Avallone for coordinating Picture Day
for our teachers and students, and to the wonderful parent volunteers
who pitched in to make it such a smooth success.
Your efforts brought beautiful smiles to all our Bobcats!

SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN

Make it Swag is back!
Order by September 29 for end of October delivery.

The vintage Barlow Mountain design returns,
plus new styles in comfy and performance fabrics.

NO SCHOOL (Rosh Hashanah)

Tuesday, September 23

Wishing all who celebrate a happy and sweet New Year!

SK8 4 LIFE ASSEMBLY

Wednesday, September 24

From kickflips to life lessons—SK8 4 Life is coming to Barlow.

Thanks to your fundraising support,
our students will experience SK8 4 Life—
an action-packed assembly where professional skateboarders
wow the crowd with tricks while sharing powerful messages
about healthy choices, positive thinking, and building community.

Students will learn about nutrition, goal-setting,
and overcoming obstacles—all while being inspired
to live with enthusiasm, confidence, and character.

It’s energy, inspiration, and character-building all rolled into one unforgettable show!

BARLOW GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAY
Saturday, September 27 at 9 AM

Help plant, weed, and harvest this fall
while connecting with Barlow families.
No experience needed—
just come enjoy our zen space (with snacks and tunes!).

Click here to learn about Barlow Green Team

BARLOW TRUNK OR TREAT
Saturday, October 18

3-5 PM

Ghoul-friends, get ready for a fang-tastic time!
Thanks to your fundraising efforts and PTA support,
this year’s Trunk or Treat is free—including candy for the kids!

Click here to help, decorate your car, or RSVP

Whatever you're into,

there's a low-key way to

bring your expertise to BMES!

The BMES PTA is the heartbeat of our school,

organizing and executing a variety of exciting

and enriching events and activities all year long!

Curious about what we have planned?

Click the link below to explore the types of events

we’re hosting and let us know

which ones catch your eye.

Submitting the below form isn’t a commitment
—just a way to say “tell me more.”
Tell Me More

When the time comes, a PTA member will reach out

to chat about how you’d like to get involved

and what works best for you.

CALLING ALL LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS!

One of Barlow's favorite volunteer opportunities

and ways to connect with your kids

while they are in school is back!

September dates are listed below.

Click here to sign up

Join the Barlow Garden Committee

on the following volunteer days this fall
and help give back to the school community!

We will plant and weed to prepare the garden for visiting classes
as well as harvest food and flowers.

It’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Barlow families.
No gardening experience required!
(Nibbles and good beats are often part of the fun!).

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful zen space.