SECOND HALF ESSENTIALS CALENDAR
Wednesday, January 22

 

 

 

BMES ICE SKATING EVENT Sunday, February 2 Brewster Ice Arena (outdoor rink) 63 Fields Lane, Brewster, NY 2:45 PM Arrive to get skates 3 - 4:15 Enjoy Ice Skating   Whether you're a pro on the ice or a first-time skater, it’s the perfect chance to glide, laugh, and make memories with our BMES community!    Free for BMES families. Skates will be provided inside the arena/    Dress warmly! The rink is outdoors, so bundle up for the chilly fun.  RSVP here for Ice Skating

 

 

JERSEY MIKE'S FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, February 4
 

15% of sales will be donated to BMES.
Stop by for a sub! 

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BMES MOVIE NIGHT

Tuesday, February 11

Ridgefield Playhouse 

More details coming soon! 

 

 

K-2 AUTHOR VISIT

Alyssa Satin Caupcilli

Wednesday, March 12

 

Caupcilli is the award-winning author
of the best-selling BISCUIT series.

Her latest book is

 Willow The White House Cat,

co-written with our First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden.

 

Book sales will be conducted
via the link below until Thursday, February 13. 
After this date, the order will be closed,

and late sales will not be accepted.

Click here to order your signed copies

 

Signed copies (by first name only)

will be provided with your purchase.

  

 

 

 

CALLING ALL LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS!

January library volunteer spots now open! 
*More dates to be added when
second half essential calendar is set.
 

Sign up to volunteer here

 

Interested in being added to the library volunteer list?

 

CALLING 2nd & 3rd GRADE FAMILIES

Makes Sandwiches for Dorothy Day
Thursday, February 6

 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.

2nd and 3rd Graders: Sign up for Dorothy Day

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

  

  

 

MARIA SCRIVAN AUTHOR VISIT
RIDGEFIED LIBRARY 
Thursday, February 6

6 - 7:00 PM

 

Join New York Times bestselling author Maria Scrivan 
as she shares her inspiration

for the beloved Nat Enough series

through childhood art, photos, and stories. 

 

Books on the Common will have copies

of her books available for sale and signing.

 

 

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The Special Services Committee is excited to share our Special Services Spotlight, a flyer highlighting community programs and resources for families with special needs.   Click to read the latest Special Services Spotlight 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!

 

 

MEMBERSHIP FOR 2024-25 
IS AVAILABLE!

Welcome to the BMES PTA, where parents and staff
collaborate to create a vibrant experience

for our students.

  

    

 

 

NEXT PTA MEETING

Tuesday, March 11 6:30-7:30 PM 
BMES Library

 

All members are welcome,

and we've got babysitting covered in the cafeteria,

so feel free to bring the kids alongs.

 

 

 

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.