CALLING ALL LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS!
November and December
library volunteer spots now open!
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
at Barlow Mountain?
Jyoti Singh (jyoti2849@gmail.com)
Farah Fehring (singhf@yahoo.com)
for a coffee hour.
any questions before the meeting.
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
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!
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
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 Buddies, Ladies 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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events will only display to logged in PTA Members.
- Monday, November 11
- Tuesday, November 12
- Thursday, November 14
- Friday, November 15
- Saturday, November 16