What an amazing way to bounce into the school year!

Our Bobcat family came together under blue skies
for a wonderful Back-to-School Bash,
and it was pure joy to see so many smiles, laughter,
and Barlow spirit all in one place.
Huge thanks to our incredible social team,
the talented crew of face painters, tattoo artists, kid DJs (!),
our amazing National Honor Society volunteers,
teachers and staff who joined the fun,
and most of all our families—you’re the magic behind the day.
We are so grateful to be a part of this community with you!

We hope your first week of school was as great as ours!

Thanks to your generous donations and last year’s fundraising efforts,
we were able to:

- Outfit every Kindergartener with brand-new Barlow swag

- Treat our amazing teachers and staff
to a welcome-back breakfast the Monday before school

We’re so lucky to have a community
that shows up with so much heart and support.
Even more exciting projects and school improvements
are already in the works, funded by your generosity.
We can’t wait to share them with you soon!

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead,
BMES PTA

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
Register by September 15

Whether your child is into art, music, reading,
robotics or coding,
we’ve got something fun

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

Classes start the week of September 22.

SPIRIT WEAR STORE OPENS
Sunday, September 14

Make it Swag is back!
Our 2025–26 Spirit Wear drops September 14.
The vintage Barlow Mountain design returns,
plus new styles in comfy and performance fabrics.

Click here for Sneak Peek

K-5 PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, September 16

PreK Picture Day

Tuesday, October 21

PARENT OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, September 17
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Parents, come get to know your child’s classroom
and essential teachers and learn about the schedule
and curriculum for the year!

This event is for adults only.

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!

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.