MAKE A NOTE.
NOT TO BE MISSED
September 11 - Underclass Picture Day
September 12 - Underclass Picture Day
September 12 - Dr. Ruth Potee Presentation, 7:00 PM
September 17 - ER9 BOE Meeting, 7:30 PM
September 26 - Open House, 7:00 PM
EARLY DISMISSAL (NOON)
September 26 - Staff Development
September 27 - Staff Development
NO SCHOOL
September 30 - Rosh Hashanah
CALENDAR LINKS
Monthly Schedule School Messenger Calendar
Falcons Athletics Calendar
7-Day Cycle School Calendar
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS.
JOIN THE PTSA TODAY!
PICTURE DAYS
Wednesday, September 11th & Thursday September 12th
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
JBHS Auditorium
School pictures are also used for Student IDs. Order your package online. Click here for more information.
DR. RUTH POTEE – ADOLESCENT BRAIN DEVLEOPMENT
Thursday, September 12th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
JBHS Auditorium
What you Need to Know About What All Who Care about Youth Need to Know Adolescent Brain Development. Click here for more information on this presentation sponsored by the ERCCC.
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A LOTTA HELP.
JBHS OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, September 26th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
JBHS
Please consider donating the following items from the sign up genius link below for Open House on Thursday, September 26th from 7:00-9:00. All donated items can be left in the school office on the day of Open House.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4BA8A628A4F49-jbhs1
Any questions, please contact Jill Jarvis at: JarvFamily4@gmail.com
PTSA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Barlow PTSA is eager to have parents involved with making the JBHS community better for all our students. There are many ways to help, including many tasks that can be done completely from home. We are currently looking to fill the following positions:
Treasurer “Shadow”: Shadow the current treasurer for the upcoming year and take over the position for ’20-‘21.
Parliamentarian: Ensure PTSA by-laws are available and followed.
Grants: Communicate with Barlow faculty about availability of PTSA grants for enrichiment, projects or activities.
Reflections: Coordinate JBHS’ participation in this nationwide PTSA arts contest.
Questions? Contact Cathy Dunsby at cdunsby@yahoo.com or Suzanne Nolan at scnolan@optonline.net.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ORGANIZATION
Easton and Redding are trying to start a Special Education Parent Organization for support and information disseminating. We need a Barlow parent that would like to partner with the parents from RES, JRMS, SSES and HKMS in this endeavor. Please email LCpranzo@hotmail.com if you are interested.
SAFE RIDES
Since the inception of Safe Rides three years ago, we have not had a major car accident in our communities! If your son/daughter would like to volunteer for Safe Rides for the 2019-20 school year, ask them to reach out to one of our Team Captains listed below. Teams are forming now and our orientation meeting will be on Monday, Sept 16th. WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS, too - please let me know if you can help! Follow us on Facebook Safe Rides of Redding and Easton for updates!
Jesse Nimons
Jillian Stark
Alex Klein-Wassink
Rachel August
Sean McHale
Colin Holm-Hansen
Amanda Gormley
Alex Pompescu
Eric Lucido
Maddie Holiday
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MIND YOUR STUDENT.
COLLEGE ESSAY ASSISTANCE
Daily
7:00 AM – 3:15 PM by appointment
Writing Center
November early decision deadlines are only weeks away, and January regular decision deadlines, while they may seem distant, will creep up fast. The Writing Center can help! Seniors are encouraged to make an appointment with Mrs. Jarvis, the writing specialist, for guidance, motivation, and support – from conceptualization to refinement to final polish. Students can make an appointment online or by stopping by the Writing Center any time between 7:00 AM - 3:15 PM to schedule one.
JBHS EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
CLICK HERE to read descriptions about clubs and activities. CLICK HERE for information about after-school activities.
DRIVING LESSONS
CLICK HERE for information on lessons with NextStreet.
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IN THE KNOW.
HOW TO SURVIVE FUNDING YOUR STUDENT'S COLLEGE EDUCATION
Thursday, October 10th
6:30 PM
JBHS Auditorium
Following a brief PTSA meeting, The Barnum Financial Group will share a presentation on how to navigate FAFSA, CSS Profile, Tax Code Incentive, Minimizing Student Loans and Tuition Discounting.
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TAKING CARE.
JBHS SCHOOL CLIMATE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 25th
2:20 PM
JBHS Room C101
Are you interested in helping to sustain and improve a positive school climate at Joel Barlow High School? Students and parents are encouraged to attend the first JBHS School Climate Committee meeting of the year. We will begin by analyzing climate survey data in order to discern areas where we can make a positive impact on our school culture.
If you have any questions prior to 25 September, please contact Jordan Pinsky at jpinsky@er9.org
SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK
September 8th-14th
Learn more. Click here.
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
JORDAN WRIGHT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, October 14th
9:000 AM
Redding Country Club
Coach Jordan Wright did not believe in giving up. He worked hard, taught by example and persevered through incredible adversity. He cherished family, friendships and the Redding Community. Proceeds support both The Jordan Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund and Joel Barlow High School Athletics. The Jordan Wright Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to two deserving JBHS seniors (1 female and 1 male), who in the spirit of Coach Wright have persevered through adversity. The Joel Barlow High School Athletic department will use the proceeds to improve facilities, purchase training equipment and provide opportunities for student athletes
@ NEW POND FARM
HERBAL LUNCHEON
Friday, September 13th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
101 Marchant Rd, West Redding
Join Claire Matzke, Master Gardener and owner of The Fine Pruner, and Dana Marker, Master Gardener, for a relaxing and informative morning in our herb and Shakespeare gardens. Claire and Dana will highlight many of the medicinal and culinary uses of our plantings and then share a delicious herbal luncheon and recipes on the balcony of our Learning Center. Registration required, space is limited. Call the Farm at (203) 938-2117.
SEPTEMBER ASTRONOMY: OBSERVING THE MOON, JUPITER & SATURN
Saturday, September 14th
8:30 PM
Please join the wonderful team of volunteer astronomers from the Discovery Center at Ridgefield as you look through our telescopes at the Moon’s mountains, craters, and mare (seas), majestic Jupiter with its moons, and Saturn’s beautiful rings. Then view some carbon and double stars as late summer constellations are be pointed out along with the starry Milky Way. Registration required, space is limited. Call the Farm at (203) 938-2117.
@ EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Click here to register for all of our programs. Click here for a link to all our programs.
C2 EDUCATION'S
SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST 7 RESULTS
Saturday, September 28th; 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Results: Wednesday, October 2nd; 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Easton Public Library
Get ready for the SAT or ACT with a free practice test. This full-length practice test will give you the chance to see what sitting for the exam will feel like and to
practice test-taking skills. Students will receive their score reports at the Results Session. Each family will be able to meet briefly with C2 to discuss opportunities for improvement and look at a test-prep plan. Parents should also plan to attend the follow-up. Registration is required for the test & follow-up.
@ MARK TWAIN LIBRARY
For all Mark Twain Library Programs, please register online at www.marktwainlibrary.org or call the Library at (203) 938-2545.
AUTHOR TALK: BARLOW ALUMNI CJ HAUSER
Sunday, September 15th
2:00 PM
Join us in welcoming back noted author and Joel Barlow graduate C.J.Hauser to discuss her newest novel, Family of Origin, an absurdist meditation on nature vs. nurture centered on estranged half siblings yoked together on a swampy Gulf Coast island after the unexpected death of their biologist father. Hauser, who teaches writing at Colgate University, will share thoughts on creating strong narrators. Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing.
TOOL BOX FOR PAIN RELIEF
Thursday, September 12th
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Spend an informative evening with chronic pain specialist Janet Schroeder and learn simple self-care techniques to alleviate pain. Janet offers a unique integrated approach to teaching techniques designed to be done on your own in a home setting. Come dressed to move, with a list of aches and ready to feel better! Back pain, shoulder/neck/arm pain and headaches will be covered in addition to requests.
CLASSICS BOOK CLUB
Friday, September 13th
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This group is led by popular leader Catherine Riordan who contributes her love of reading and background in literature to the discussion. The group reads both old and new classic titles. Copies of the latest book will be available at the Library’s front desk.
This Month: The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James.
WEEKLY DROP-IN KNITTING CIRCLE
Tuesdays
1:30 - 2:30 PM @MTL
Bring your own project or learn basic techniques like casting on, and the knit and purl stitches. If you’re new to knitting and want to give it a try, we have a selection of yarn and needles to test out. Registration is not required.
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