Bobcat Bulletin

• The Barranca Mesa Bobcat Choir and Student Council invite our Veteran and Active Military families to a special breakfast this Tuesday, November 10th at 7:30-8:10 am in the gym. Please complete the Veterans Day Breakfast RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We look forward to honoring you with songs and breakfast!

• There will be no school on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Enjoy the midweek break, and take a moment to honor and thank the Veterans who have served our country!

• School-Wide Pajama Drive – Donations Due December 11!

  Barranca Mesa is excited to participate in the School-Wide Pajama Drive in partnership with Beyond Bedtime, a national nonprofit that helps children experience the comfort and benefits of a good night's sleep. We are collecting brand-new pajamas (newborn through children's size XL). Pajamas must be a complete set (top and bottom) or a onesie and may be for any season. Donations will be collected in classrooms through December 11. Let's come together as a Bobcat Community to make a difference. The grade level with the most donations will win a donut party! Thank you for helping children sleep comfortably and wake up ready to learn, grow, and thrive! Please see the flyer below.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Veterans Day! Thank you to all who have served! ❤️🤍💙

Kristen Martines, Principal & Audrey Juliani, Assistant Principal

k.martines@laschools.net

au.juliani@laschools.net

Monday, November 9th

• Early Bird Club at 7:30 am
• School Wide Pledge: Mrs.Traver's Class

Tuesday, November 10th - Rock Your Mocs Day

• Early Bird Club at 7:30 am

• Veterans Day Breakfast at 7:30 am-8:10 am- Gym

• School Board Meeting at 5:30 pm- Mountain

Wednesday, November 11th

• Veterans Day- No School

Thursday, November 12th

• Early Bird Club at 7:30 am

Friday, November 13th

• Early Bird Club at 7:30 am
• Orchestra: 4th Grade at 7:30-8:15 am and 5th & 6th Grade at 8:20-9:05 am- BMES Stage
• Band: 5th Grade at 7:30-8:15 am and 6th Grade at 8:20-9:05 am- Band Portable

• 4th Grade DARE at 8:30-9:15 am- Cafeteria

• Early Dismissal at 1:40 pm

Fall is in the air! That means we may start seeing winter weather soon. During inclement weather, I will work closely with our school district team, LANL, and Los Alamos County to monitor the weather and the need for any school delays or closures. We will keep you updated and communicate any closures as quickly as possible typically by 5:30 in the morning.

There are several places that we will update with any announcements about delays or closures including:

• District website: www.laschools.net

• Emails to all parents, staff, and students

• Local media and social media

• School telephone information lines:

  • Aspen Elementary 663-2277, Barranca Mesa Elementary 663-2732, Chamisa Elementary 663-2472, Mountain Elementary 663-2327, Pinon Elementary 663-2682

  • Middle School 663-2375

  • Topper Freshman Academy 663-2512

  • High School 663-2512

  • District Office 663-2223

In the case of Inclement Weather:

• Announcements, usually by 5:30 am, will be sent via the media, district web page, LAPS School Messenger, and information lines.

• In general, if the Lab is on a delay, school opening will be delayed; if the Lab is closed due to weather, our schools will be closed.

• When school is dismissed early or cancelled for the day, all after school programs including athletics (both home and away contests) and activities are cancelled.

If we have a Two-Hour Delayed Start:

Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.

School start times:

• Elementary schools - 10:10 am (including PreK 4Y)

• Mid School - 10:40 am

• High School - 10:30 am

If there is a 2 hour delay:

• Morning 3Y Pre-School will be cancelled, afternoon 3Y will be on a regular schedule.

• School will be dismissed at the usual time on Fridays.

We will always send you more information regarding inclement weather as soon as possible. We understand that all families have different needs when it comes to weather. Please always prioritize your family's needs and safety as you make the decisions that best suit your situation when we have inclement weather.

- Jennifer Guy

The Barranca Mesa Bobcat Choir and Student Council would like to honor Veteran and Active Military Barranca Mesa families with a continental style breakfast on November 10th at 7:30 am in our gym. If you will attend, please respond via this Veterans Day Breakfast RSVP form so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to honoring you with songs and breakfast!

Breakfast and Lunch Menus Posted Here:

HOT LUNCH MENUS FOR ALL LAPS SCHOOLS

Being Respectful

Being respectful means treating others with kindness, consideration, and understanding. It means valuing others, their feelings, ideas, and differences. It also means making choices that show care for yourself, others, and our school community.

What Being Respectful Looks Like:

• Using respectful words: Speaking politely, using appropriate language, and talking to others in a kind and considerate way.

• Listening to others: Paying attention when someone is speaking, following directions, and allowing others to share their thoughts.

• Respecting differences: Understanding that everyone is unique and valuing different opinions, backgrounds, and ideas.

• Taking care of our school: Treating school property, classroom materials, and shared spaces with care.

• Respecting personal space: Keeping hands, feet, and objects to yourself and honoring other people's boundaries.

• Making good choices: Following school and classroom expectations, accepting responsibility, and treating everyone fairly.

Please read the Specials Team's monthly newsletter here!

f your child is in need of a winter coat and/or boots, please reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Romero, at 663-2726 or a.romero2@laschools.net. We are happy to support your family and want to help ensure every child stays warm and comfortable this winter!

Order your BMES yearbook today!

Click here to discover fun events and happenings

taking place in our community:

https://www.laschools.net/community/community-events

Veterans Day Breakfast

School Board Meeting

Veterans Day- No School

4th Grade DARE

Fall Attendance Campaign

• Wednesday, November 18

80th Day- Ride the Bus Day

• Tuesday, December 1

Barranca Science Fair

NED Show Assembly on Growth Mindset

PTO Meeting

4th Grade DARE

PTO Popcorn & Pickle Friday

iMSSA Testing 3rd-6th

Set-Up For Science Fair - Gym Closed for Rentals

BMES Winter Concert

4th Grade DARE

1st Grade Astronomy Field Trip

1st and 2nd Grade Music Program

Bobcat Choir & K-Kids Caroling Downtown (4th-6th Grades)

• Friday, December 18 at 8:30-9:15 am- Cafeteria

End of 1st Semester

All are welcome! 💛

We invite all Barranca Mesa parents and guardians to get involved and join us for our monthly PTO meetings. It’s a great way to stay connected, share ideas, and help make a difference for our Bobcat Community! We’d love to have you join us!

PTO MEETINGS

📅 First Wednesday of each month
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Barranca Mesa Cafeteria
💻 Virtual option available

👧🧒 Your kids are welcome!

OUR NEXT PTO MEETING: Wednesday, December 2nd

POPCORN & PICKLE FRIDAYS 🍿🥒

📅 First Friday of each month

⏰ Starting at 11:00 a.m. for all lunch periods
📍 Barranca Mesa Cafeteria

🍿 Popcorn — $1 each
🥒 Pickles — $1 each

👧🧒 Students bring $1 to school to purchase a delicious snack!

Want to help make Popcorn & Pickle Fridays happen? Sign up to volunteer here: Sign Up to Help

OUR NEXT BMES POPCORN & PICKLE FRIDAY: Friday, December 4th

Have questions, ideas, or concerns? We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to the PTO at barrancamesapto@gmail.com or connect with us on the “Barranca PTO” Facebook page.

To all of our Smith's shoppers! If you would consider connecting your card to Barranca Mesa Elementary School while you have a child here, that would make a huge impact. So many things happen with the money we receive from Smith's. THANK YOU!

You can easily connect your card to Barranca Mesa at:

https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/account/communityrewards/

Email: k.martines@laschools.net
Website: https://laschools.net/barranca/
Address: 57 Loma Del Escolar, Los Alamos, NM, USA
Phone: (505) 663-2727