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July 20th, 2026
Help Start the Day Bulldog Strong
Our school day is 9:25 a.m.โ4:20 p.m., and we want every Bulldog in their classroom and ready to learn by 9:25 a.m.!
๐ Morning Car Riders: The car rider line closes at 9:20 a.m. If you arrive after 9:20 a.m. or there is no adult outside, please park and walk your child into the main office.
Nov. 2-6
๐พ Bulldog Weekly Reminder ๐พ
Late Arrivals, Early Pickups, and Parent Pick-Up Reminders
To help keep all students' safe and accounted for, please follow these procedures:
๐ Late Arrival
- If your child arrives after the start of the school day, they are considered tardy.
- An adult must accompany them to the office and sign them in.
- Use the lobby kiosk by selecting "Student" and entering your child's 5-digit student ID (lunch number) or their name.
๐ Early Pick-Up
- If you need to pick up your child before dismissal, bring your driver's license.
- Use the lobby kiosk to scan your license and select "Picking Up a Student."
- If you need assistance, the front office will be happy to help.
- Early pickup ends at 3:30 p.m. After 3:30 p.m., students will be dismissed through regular car rider procedures in the cafeteria.
๐ End-of-Day Parent Pick-Up Changes
- If your child is not a regular car rider but will be picked up at dismissal, please notify the school that morning by:
- Sending a note to your child's teacher, or
- Emailing BAESAttendance@calvertnet.k12.md.us
- Be sure to include who will be picking up your child.
- For student safety, we cannot accommodate "surprise" car riders. If the school does not receive notification and your child has not been signed out before buses are called, your child will ride their assigned bus home.
As we enter cold and flu season, we ask families to please notify both your child's teacher and the school nurse whenever your student is absent due to illness. Keeping us informed helps us monitor illness trends within our school community and provide appropriate support when needed.
If your child has been evaluated by a healthcare provider and receives a positive diagnosis for illnesses such as flu, COVID-19, strep throat, RSV, or other contagious conditions, please let us know. This information assists our school nurse in tracking patterns of illness and monitoring potential outbreaks.
Show Up. Shine Bright. Unlock Your Bulldog Potential! ๐งก๐ค๐พ
Warmest regards,
Mrs. Beckwith, Principal
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From Nurse Jessica
Health & Wellness Resources for Families:
I would like to share several health and wellness resources that may be helpful for your student and family-
Mental Health Services in School If you are having difficulty scheduling appointments for counseling services or mental health medication management, please review the attached flyer. The Calvert County Health Department can provide services within the school setting to help streamline access to counseling and medication management for students.
Care Coordination and Medical Support If your family needs assistance navigating medical care, accessing healthcare services, or connecting with community resources, please see the attached flyer to learn about additional support that may be available.
Hearing and Vision Screenings The Health Department will be visiting Barstow during the week of January 25, 2027, to conduct hearing and vision screenings. The attached flyer explains who is screened, why screenings are important, and what families can expect during the process.
Please note that screenings occur during the winter cold and flu season when congestion and illness can impact results and students are often absent. I encourage families to schedule annual hearing and vision evaluations with their student's healthcare providers, especially if there are any concerns.
Mobile Medical Services If transportation to medical appointments is challenging, please review the attached flyer about mobile healthcare services. Bringing healthcare services directly to your home may help remove barriers to receiving needed care.
Please do not estimate the little things that go a long way such as hand washing, vitamins, proper sleep, fresh air, and plentiful doses of laughter ๐
Warmly,
Jessica Farster, BSN RN
School Nurse
Barstow Elementary School
Phone (443) 550-9506
Fax (410) 286- 4010
Important Dates to Remember
11/3- Schools Closed for Staff and Students
11/9- Report Cards Sent Home
11/10- Picture Retakes
11/11- Schools Closed for Students- Parent Teacher Conference
11/16- American Education Week
11/19- VIP Day- Kindergarten - 4th Grades
Prek/HeadStart-10:50 to 11:30
Kindergarten 9:45 - 10:30 am
4th grade 11:40 -12:25 pm
2nd grade 12:40 - 1:25 pm
1st grade 1:45 - 2:30 pm
3rd grade 2:45 - 3:30 pm
11/20- VIP day for 5th grade only
5th grade 11:00 - 11:30 am
11/25-27- Schools Closed for Students and Staff- Thanksgiving Break
Community News
PTO
๐พ๐งก BARSTOW WAS BUMPING WITH FUN THIS WEEK! ๐ค๐พ
What a week full of fun, learning, and giving back at Barstow Elementary! Let's recap all the exciting things happening around our school! ๐คฉ
โค๏ธ RED RIBBON WEEK We kicked off the week with Red Ribbon Week, bringing awareness to the importance of living a healthy, drug-free life!
๐ฎ๐ FARM TO FRIENDS Our Pre-K and Head Start students had a special farm-to-school experience! They got to meet farm animals, pick pumpkins from Tettimer's Farm, and enjoy delicious apples donated by Jake's Produce, all without leaving school! ๐๐
It was such a wonderful event, and we hope to bring it back next year! A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make this experience possible! โค๏ธ
๐ฟ๐ DOUBLE GOOD POPCORN FUNDRAISER RESULTS! WOW, BARSTOW! You showed up BIG! Our fundraiser wrapped up Wednesday, and together we raised an incredible $3,493.50 IN PROFIT! ๐
๐ Top Seller: Alaina P., who took home an AMAZING squishy basket!
๐ Top-Selling Class: Mrs. Strain's class, who will celebrate with a popcorn party in November!
Thanks to your support, these funds will go toward replacing our basketball hoops and adding flooring to our Gaga Ball pit! Your support makes a real difference for our students! ๐งก๐ค
๐๐งก FALL TREAT TROLLEY Thursday was all about showing our amazing staff some love with our Fall Treat Trolley! Our teachers look forward to this day, and we LOVE spoiling them! ๐ฅฐ
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make our staff feel appreciated. We couldn't do it without you!
๐ WHAT'S COMING UP?
๐ Spirit Night at EZ Thai
๐ November 16
Come out, enjoy a delicious meal, and support Barstow PTO!
๐ฅซ Barstow Gives Back Food Drive
๐ Starts Monday!
Help us support Barstow families by donating non-perishable food items. Every donation makes a difference!
๐ 16 DAYS OF GIVING!
November is all about showing our amazing staff how thankful we are for them! Staff members who are PTO members will be entered into drawings throughout our 16 Days of Giving! โค๏ธ
Want to help us spoil our staff? Check out our Amazon Wishlist and help us make this month extra special! ๐๏ธ๐