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CALLING ALL LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS!

November and December 
library volunteer spots now open! 
 

Sign up to volunteer here

 


 

 

 

NO SCHOOL

Monday, November 11

Veteran's Day

 


 

 

PTA MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
6:30 - 7:30 PM

BMES Library

Join us for the second PTA meeting of the school year!

All members are welcome,

and we've got babysitting covered in the cafeteria,

so feel free to bring the kids alongs.

 


 


 

 

SPECIAL SERVICES COFFEE HOUR
850 DEGREES

Thursday, November 14

9:30 AM

BMES Cafeteria

Do you have questions about Special Services,
or want to connect with the Special Services community
at Barlow Mountain?
 
Please join BMES PTA Special Services reps,
Jyoti Singh (jyoti2849@gmail.com)
Farah Fehring (singhf@yahoo.com)
for a coffee hour.

Please reach out to them if you have
any questions before the meeting. 

Click here to RSVP

  

 

 

SIP & SHOP
GIVE BACK TO BARLOW AT J. McLAUGHLIN

Saturday, November 16 

12-4 PM 

 

Come do some pre-holiday shopping

for the women and men in your life!

15% of total sales will go directly back
to the BMES PTA 
to fund future fun events and projects! 

Thank you for your continued support!

*If you aren’t able to attend the event,
you can call or go in the store to pre-order any items
starting on Monday, November 11 - Saturday, November 16.
All sales that week will count towards the total amount. 

Please mention you are shopping for Barlow event. 

 


 

 

 

NEW SPIRIT WEAR NOW AVAILABLE! 

Order by November 15

for arrival the week of December 16

Click here to order Spirit Wear

 

 
 
 

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!

 

 

 

 



CALLING 5TH GRADE FAMILIES

Makes Sandwiches for Dorothy Day
Thursday, November 7 

 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.

5th Graders: Sign up for Dorothy Day

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

  

 

 

 

SCHOOL PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW ONLINE

 

www.cassidaystudios.com

Click "Order Photos"
Click "Ordering for 1st time"
School code: 500

Password: Child's student ID #
can be found on the parent portal where your child’s teacher, transportation info, etc. is located.

Order by October 8th
for by Thanksgiving delivery.

Orders placed after the due date and retakes
will be delivered by December break.

Need a retake? 
Email bmesschoolphotos@gmail.com
Please note, you will not be able to order from the first round and those images will be deleted.
Children will not be rephotographed on makeup day without having registered with the photo coordinator contact listed above.
Retakes are on November 12. 

Click here for more information on ordering school photos.

 

 

 

 

Become a Representative for BMES PTA!
The BMES PTA is seeking enthusiastic parents

to serve as representatives in the following roles:

PreK Representative

Are you passionate about ensuring
the voices of your child’s programs are heard?

Do you have ideas on how the PTA can
better support students and staff within these programs?

 

If you are interested in contributing to the BMES community
with a minimal time commitment,
we’d love to hear from you!

Email the board to express your interest in becoming a representative!

 

 

 

The PTA Board needs your help!

Social and Fundraising Committees 
are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand
to our fun and meaningful events! 
 
Whether you have time for just one or a few,
we’d love your help to make this year unforgettable for our kids.

Interested in helping with any of these?
Fifth Grade Activities, School Store, Welcome Social,
Newcomers/Barlow BuddiesLadies Night Out, 
Sound Tigers Hockey Game Night, Movie Night,
Ice Skating Party, 
Teacher Appreciation

Or maybe these?
Book Fair, Fall/Spring Fundraisers, PTA Gala,
School Photos, Spiritwear, School Supply Packs, 
No Cost/Community Fundraising

We need you!

If you’re interested in helping
with any of these activities,
please email the board as soon as possible.

Let’s make this year amazing for our kids—
after all, many hands make light work!
 

 

 

  

 

September PTA Meeting Recap: All About the Budget

On Tuesday, September 10th at the 
General Membership PTA meeting,
the PTA budget for the 2024-2025
was discussed and approved. 

Thanks to the hard work and generous support
of the Barlow community, we are excited to say
important programs like: 
- Teacher Mini-Grants

- Barlow Angels

- Visiting Arts program
and more, all have increased funding
to benefit our students.


The PTA Board is prioritizing inclusivity this year,
with plans in the works to expand our offerings
for free social events for families.

Next General Membership Meeting is November 12.

 

 

 

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