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We have already completed Week 2, and time is flying by! It has been wonderful to see our Bulldogs settling into routines, building relationships, and engaging in learning each day.

As we continue through the school year, we are refining and adjusting a few procedures to make arrival and dismissal as safe, efficient, and smooth as possible. We greatly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and partnership as we make these improvements. Our staff is committed to creating the best experience for students and families, and your support plays an important role in that success.

Thank you for your continued understanding and encouragement. Together, we are building a strong start to an amazing school year at Barstow!

Warmest regards,
Mrs. Beckwith, Principal

• Please sign and return the Student Code of Conduct Acknowledgment Form to your child's teacher. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important requirement.

• Please complete the Annual Student Update to ensure the school has the most up to date information for your family. Directions are attached below.

🍎 2026-2027 Meal Prices:

Breakfast: $1.85; Elementary Lunch $3.00; Secondary Lunch $3.25; Student Milk $0.65.

🍎 Breakfast and Lunch meals are offered daily. Check out the Link to the September Menu

🍎 Meal Benefit Application

The Free and Reduced Meal Program is now available. A new application must be submitted each school year. Complete and submit one meal benefit application per household.

Applications can be completed online at https://LinqConnect.com.

You may also ask for a paper copy of the application from the school's Main Office.

🍎 Sign up for LINQ Connect today

🍎 Student Lunch Deposits

Calvert County Public Schools no longer accepts ACH payments directly from your bank account. At this time, you have the following options to add money onto your child's meal account:

1. Online using a credit or debit card through LINQ Connect

1. LINQ connect charges a convenience fee when making online payments.

1. Send in cash, a check, or a money order to the school's cafeteria with your student. This provides a fee-free option for families who prefer not to use a credit or debit card.

1. If you choose this option, the funds will be deposited directly into the student's meal account that day by cafeteria staff.

9/7- Schools and Offices Closed

9/10-PTO Meeting

9/14-17- Book fair

9/16- 2 hr. Early Dismissal: Professional learning for staff

9/22- School Picture Day

9/29- Spirit Night at MOD Pizza

10/1- 2 hr. Early Dismissal: Teacher work time

10/2- Schools closed for students and 10/11-month staff

10/8- PTO Meeting

10/12- 2hr. Early Dismissal: Parent Conferences

10/15- PTO Harvest Fest

10/16- Schools closed for students: Professional learning for staff

10/29- End of the 1st marking period

10/30- 2 hr. early dismissal- teacher work time

Calvert County Youth Day Schedule

Important Points for Families (2nd week in the Bulletin)

✅ Late Arrival

• Any student arriving after the start of the school day must be signed in by an adult in the front office.
• Students arriving after the school day begins will be marked tardy.
• To sign in a late student, use the kiosk in the lobby and select "Student." You may enter your child's 5-digit student ID number (lunch number) or search by name.

✅ Early Dismissal

• Students leaving before the end of the school day must be signed out by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult.
• A driver's license is required for all early pickups. Please bring your ID every time.
• Use the kiosk to scan your driver's license and select "Picking Up a Student." Office staff are available to assist if needed.
• The cutoff time for early pickup is 3:30 p.m. After 3:30 p.m., students will be dismissed through regular car rider procedures.

✅ Transportation Changes

• There are no longer "surprise" car riders.
• If your child will be picked up at early or dismissal and is not an everyday car rider, please:
  • Email BAESAttendance@calvertnet.k12.md.us and your child's teacher before 3:30 p.m.
• Include the name of the person picking up your child.
• If the school does not receive notification before bus dismissal begins, your child will be sent home on their regular bus.

✅ Who Can Pick Up a Student?

• Students may only be released to a parent or legal guardian listed on the Emergency Information Card.
• If someone other than a parent or guardian will pick up your child, a written note must be sent to school giving permission for that specific day.
• The school will verify the authorization and check the adult's photo ID before releasing the student.
• Emergency contacts listed on the Emergency Information Card are authorized for emergency situations only unless specific written permission has been provided.

Please Remember

📌 Bring a driver's license for all student pickups.
📌 Notify the school in advance of any transportation changes.
📌 Send written permission if someone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child.
📌 Early pickup ends at 3:30 p.m.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe! 🐾

Popsicle Party Contest! 🎉

The classroom in each grade with the highest PTO membership will win a Popsicle Party! So make sure you sign up and select your student’s teacher so your class gets credit!

Remember, joining the PTO does NOT require you to volunteer. For just $7 for an individual membership or $10 for a family membership, you can support our students and teachers all year long. Every membership makes a difference!

Here’s the current standings as of today!

KINDERGARTEN

Brinkerhoff: 3

Conner: 2

Valge: 1

Westman: 2

GRADE 1

Strain: 5

McNeal: 5

Wells: 4

Huffman: 4

Minichino: 2

GRADE 2

Coffman: 6

Hargis: 4

Buttner: 2

Mason: 6

GRADE 3

Bradford: 3

Hanley: 2

Jones: 4

Gray: 3

GRADE 4

Wojciezek: 1

Moore: 2

Bronson: 4

Mulvey: 3

Groom: 2

GRADE 5

Short: 5

Muffley: 3

Evans: 2

Ramirez: 3

Not a member yet? Here is the link

PTBoard.com https://share.google/zFBBwfgo14erI2G0Y

Bookfair is right around the corner! Flyers will come home this week! We still have spots that need to be filled to insure the fair can stay open! If we do not have the slot filled with 2 volunteers, that slot will have to close.

Here is the link below to sign up!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0944A8A82DA0F5C61-53425494-spring?useFullSite=false

The PTO General Meeting is the week, September 10 @ 5:15 in the Library! Please come and discuss the budget, events, and so much more! We look forward to planning an amazing year with you!