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Barlow Mountain Elementary School Newsletter
Dear BMES Community,
We hope this message finds you well as the autumn air brings a refreshing chill!
Upcoming School Events and Reminders đź“…
We’re looking forward to a fun and festive Halloween Spirit Week. We love seeing our Bobcats celebrate and show their school spirit!
As we look ahead, please mark your calendars for two upcoming dates with no school for students:
Tuesday, November 4th: Election Day
Tuesday, November 11th: Veterans Day
With the weather cooling down, please remember that students should be wearing long sleeves and long pants for recess and outdoor activities. We want to make sure everyone stays warm and comfortable while enjoying their time outside!
A Note on Confidentiality for Our Visitors and Volunteers
We are always so grateful to have visitors and volunteers at school, whether it's for a class celebration, chaperoning a field trip, or volunteering in the library. Your support is invaluable to our community. When you join us at school, it is important to remember and maintain confidentiality for all students. This means:
Please do not share any observations or information regarding other children.
Please do not take or share photos of any other children on social media without the express consent of their parents.
You can find more detailed information on confidentiality by viewing the RPS Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and private environment for every child.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and fun Halloween with their families!
Warm regards,
Becky & Caitlin
Happy Halloween at BMES!
- On Friday, we will celebrate with a K–1 Costume Parade at 10:00 a.m. Parents of Kindergarten and First Grade students are invited to watch from the bus loop.
- All students in grades K–5 are encouraged to wear fun, school-appropriate costumes (no inflatables, masks, props, or weapons).
- Please keep makeup minimal and costumes comfortable for all-day wear. It’s a day of festive, not frightful, fun!
Halloween Spirit Week
- Monday | Halloween Hair Day
- Tuesday | Black and Orange Day
- Wednesday | Fall Colors Day
- Thursday | Pajama Day
- Friday | Wear Your Halloween Costume
Save the Date: Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday November 21st, Monday November 24th, and Tuesday November 25th. These three days will be early dismissal days for students. Afternoon conferences will be held from from 1:15-4:00 pm. On Monday, November 24th, there are also evening conferences from 5:00-7:00pm. Your child's teacher will be sharing more specific times and conference information in the coming week.
Visits With Our ROAR Pal, Holly!
Each week, Holly a service dog from ROAR visits our school and classrooms to read with students, visit with buddy classes, or just to spread a lot of love and joy! Our visits will be starting soon, and your child's teacher will send home a notification prior to Holly's first visit. If your child has a sensitivity to animal dander, phobia, or restriction around dogs, please let your child’s teacher and Nurse Isaac know as soon as possible.
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
SAVE THE DATE for Monday, 11/17 - Friday, 11/21 and get your reader ready to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/barlowmountainelementarysch. More details are coming to your inbox in the week ahead!
PTA Meeting - 11/10 at 6:30pm in the BMES Library
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.
Halloween Candy Collection for a Cause
From November 3-7, drop off your extra Halloween candy to the bin in the school lobby. All candy will go to Friends of Karen, supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
Give Back to Barlow at J.McLaughlin
Come do some pre-holiday shopping on November 7th from 12-4 PM. 10% of sales will go directly back to the BMES PTA to fund future fun events and projects!*If you unable to attend the event, you can call or go in the store to pre-order any items the week leading up to Nov 7. All sales that week will count towards the total amount. Complimentary shipping is also offered for phone orders.
Corner Cafe Restaurant Day
Join us at the Corner Cafe, 622 Main St, on November 12 to support Barlow Mountain Elementary School. Mention BARLOW when placing your order, and 10% of the profits will be donated to the school.
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Email: rlaus@ridgefieldps.net
Website: https://bmes.ridgefield.org/
Location: 115 Barlow Mountain Road, Ridgefield, CT, USA
Phone: 203-894-5800