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Originally delivered on 11/9/2025 8:00 am

SUBJECT: BMES PTA | November 9

Week of November 9
NOV 10 | Upload Your Veteran's Photo

Families are invited to honor their loved ones who have served in the military by submitting a photo to be displayed on our Wall of Honor as a tribute of gratitude and respect.

Upload by end of the day on Mon 11/10.

Click here to upload a photo of your Veteran

NOV 10 | PTA General Membership Meeting TOMORROW

Mon 11/10 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

All paid PTA members are invited to attend, 
participate in the conversation, 
and help shape the year ahead.

Babysitting will be available in the cafeteria, 

so feel free to bring the kids if you need to.

NOV 10 | Green Team Volunteers Needed

Help Barlow kick off its recycling/composting program!
BMES will be conducting a cafeteria food waste audit
and needs your help.

Volunteers are needed on Mon 11/10 
for a minimum of 30 minutes
between 11 AM - 2:05 PM in the cafeteria.

Interested in supporting this initial launch?
Email barlowgreenteam@gmail.com with your availability.

NOV 11 | No School (Veteran's Day)
NOV 12 | Corner Cafe Restaurant Day

Join us at the Corner Cafe, 622 Main St, 
on Wed11/12 to support Barlow Mountain.


Mention BARLOW when placing your order, 
and 10% of the profits will be donated to the school.

NOV 12 | Barlow Garden Volunteer Day 3 PM

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

Click here to learn about Barlow Green Team

NOV 12 | BMES Fall STEAM Night 5:30 - 7 PM

Enjoy an evening of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math featuring robotics demonstrations and hands on experiments and crafts!

Watch video below from Student Council

The Book Fair is Almost Here: Create Your eWallet!

Set Up an eWallet: Hassle-Free Shopping for Your Kids!
Creating an eWallet is the preferred method, but cash and checks are also accepted on classroom shopping days. Credit cards will be accepted during Family Pajama Night and Bagels & Books -- Apple and Google Pay are preferred!

Mon 11/17 & Tue 11/18
Classroom Preview Days

Wed 11/19 – Fri 11/21

Classroom Shopping Days

Your CVC will let you know when your child’s class will be shopping -- be on the lookout for that email. We also need volunteers to help with both preview and shopping days.
Click here to sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair

Please note, Barlow Angels ensures that no student leaves the Book Fair without a book - every child gets to share in the joy of reading. 

NOV 18 | Family Pajama Night 6 - 7:30 PM

Bring the whole family (and wear your comfiest pajamas!) to shop the fair and enjoy read-alouds with Ms. Laus.

NOV 20 | Bagels & Books 8-9 AM

Join us with a special person for bagels and early morning book shopping!
Click here to RSVP for Bagels & Books

Important: This is not a drop-off event; children attending
 before school starts must be with a parent or caregiver. 
Please do not park in the teacher lot. 
Please park in the Cadence parking lot or visitor spots.

Indoor Soccer Special Needs Program

Indoor soccer special needs program 
on Sun Nov 9 - Dec 12
Hosted by Athletic IQ
Prospect Ridge, Ridgefield

Click here to register

RHS Fall Play

Calling all Potter fans! 
The RHS Visual & Performing Arts Department 
kicks off the 2025–2026 season with Puffs, 
a hilarious parody told from the Hufflepuff perspective.

Nov 13, 14, 15 at 7 PM
Sensory-friendly family matinee
Nov 15 at 1 PM

Click here to get tickets

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Full Calendar
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 10
6:30p PTA Meeting (General)
Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day (No School)
Wednesday, November 12
Corner Cafe Restaurant Day!
8:00a Fall Book Club
3:00p Barlow Community Garden Fall Volunteer Day
5:30p BMES Fall Steam Night
Monday, November 17
Book Fair / Book Donation
Tuesday, November 18
Book Fair
6:00p Book Fair Family Night
We want to hear from you!

Have an idea, suggestion, or feedback to share? 
Click here to share your thoughts.
Your voice matters, and it helps us make Barlow 
the best it can be for our students, families, and staff. 

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