MAKE A NOTE.
NOT TO BE MISSED
March 20 - Tri-Distict Concert, 6:30 PM
March 21 - A Day in the Life at Barlow, 7:00 PM
March 27 - Testing Day Grades 9 and 11
March 29 - Senior Show - Barlow Night Live, 7:30 PM
April 1- Region 9 Annual District Hearing, 7:30 PM
April 3 - JBHS School Climate Committee Meeting, 2:30 PM
NO SCHOOL
April 15 through 19 - Spring Recess
CALENDAR LINKS
Monthly Schedule School Messenger Calendar
Falcons Athletics Calendar
7-Day Cycle School Calendar
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS.
MARCH 27th: SAT/PSAT
The Connecticut SAT School Day is March 27, 2019 for all students enrolled in Grade 11. On this date juniors will take the SAT and freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9. The testing period will start at 7:30 a.m. and end at approximately 11:15 a.m., after which students will begin the an abbreviated school day. The regular bus schedule will be in effect for freshmen and juniors. Sophomores and seniors will be transported by bus separately, approximately four hours and fifteen minutes later than their usual pick-up time.
SENIOR SHOW - BARLOW NIGHT LIVE
Friday, March 29th
7:30-8:30 PM
JBHS Auditorium
Hey Barlow! Come see the Senior Show, written and directed by RJ Giannicchi on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Support the Senior Class and enjoy a night of jokes, skits, and guest performances from Miles Trainor and Kevin Keating. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5. Get ready for live from Barlow, it's Barlow NIGHT LIVEEEEE!
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PTSA NEWS.
JOIN THE PTSA
Click here to support the PTSA and gain access to our school directory.
PTSA MEETING
Please join the next PTSA meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 9:15 AM in the JBHS Cafeteria Annex.
Connecticut PTA 2019 REFLECTIONS AWARDS
The Connecticut PTA has announced the winners of the 2019 Reflections competition, “Heroes Around Me”. Joel Barlow PTSA is proud to congratulate Eva Boyce and Lily Anderson on their achievements at the state level! Eva took second place for her Photography work, “Remembrance” and Lily took second place for her Dance interpretation, “Thunder”. Both students will be honored at the CT PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15that Fairfield Ludlowe High School.
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MIND YOUR STUDENT.
JUNIOR CONFERENCES
February through May
7:30 AM - 2:07 PM
Student Services
School Counselors are looking forward to the annual meetings with juniors and their parents. Letters notifying you of the appointment date and time will be mailed throughout the second half of the school year. All appointments occur during your child's study hall.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS
May 6th–10th and May 13th–17th, 2019
The 2019 Advanced Placement examinations will be administered during the weeks of May 6th-10th and May 13th-17th, 2019. Students enrolled in AP classes at Barlow are required to take the AP examinations. Each Advanced Placement exam is $94. Checks were due on February 1, 2019. If you have any questions, contact your student’s school counselor or Ms. Desmarais, Assistant Principal & Test Coordinator. You may also visit the College Board website to access specific information about each exam.
JBHS STUDENT ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION FEES
A participation fee is required for students participating in certain extra-curricular activities. These funds are used to offset stipends for coaches and advisors. Click here to download the form. The annual $30 fee is only paid once per year per student, not per activity.
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CLASS OF 2019.
GRADUATION LAWN SIGNS
Purchase of signs benefits Youth Mental Health First Aid. Order before April 22, 2019. Signs arrive the week of May 1, 2019. Click here for order form and more details.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY
Click here to order a yearbook. The code for Joel Barlow is 10636419. The cost is $88.
YEARBOOK ADS
Purchase a tribute to your son or daughter in the 2019 Joel Barlow High School Yearbook! Click here for additional information.
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SUPPORT A CAUSE.
YOUTH SPORTS CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT DRIVE
Deadline: March 22nd
St. Partick's Church Conlisk Hall
169 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding
St. Patrick’s Church Youth Group is conducting a mission for a Youth Sports Clothing and Equipment Drive for the Jericho Spring Street Neighborhood Center. Among those who will benefit will be their ministry partner, Athletes of Christ, and those who use the center for summer camp and year-round gymnasium activities for boys and girls. Suggestions for gently used items: athletic clothing (sweatshirts, shorts, shirts, athletic socks), cleats, sneakers, basketballs, soccer balls, shin guards, volleyballs, volleyball nets, wiffle balls and bats, pinnies, set up drill cones, badminton items, jump ropes, etc. Questions? Please contact: Harrison Houser at: hphouser@gmail.com
CATWALK FOR A CURE - BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
March 24th
5:00 PM
Brooklawn Country Club
Tickets are officially ON SALE for the 2019 Joel Barlow Catwalk for a Cure!
Please join us on March 24th at 5pm at Brooklawn Country Club to see Barlow students strut their stuff in support of the Norma Pfriem Breast Center. CLICK HERE for tickets. If your student is participating, please ask them to give their silent auction item to Elizabeth McCain, Annie Tamallanca, Samantha Romaniello or Hannah Wergeles. Thank you!
STOP & SHOP’S A+ SCHOOL REWARDS PROGRAM
From now through March 16, 2019, Joel Barlow High School is participating in Stop & Shop’s A+ School Rewards program. Click here for Barlow's ID number and additional information on how you can participate!
BIG Y’S EDUCATION EXPRESS PROGRAM
Education Express is a Family Program to help our local school get FREE supplies & equipment! Everyone can participate! Do you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or even neighbors? You can support their school by signing up for Education Express. Just shop our stores and look for the participating items marked with the Education Express logo. Each item will have a point value and savings on top of that! Click here for additional information.
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GET SMART.
WRITING ASSISTANCE
Daily
7:00 AM – 3:15 PM by appointment
Writing Center
The Writing Center is open! Students are encouraged to make an appointment with Ms. Mason, the writing specialist, for guidance, motivation, and support – from conceptualization to refinement to final polish. Don’t wait! Make an appointment online by clicking here or by stopping by the Writing Center any time between 7:00 AM - 3:15 PM to schedule one.
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
EASTON LEARNING FOUNDATION TRIVIA BEE
Wednesday, April 3rd
5:30 PM
Samuel Staples Elementary School
The Trivia Bee is a fun, lighthearted town-wide event that is attended by students, town officials, teachers, community members, and school administrators. Participants form 3 person teams, dress up in BEE-themed costumes (awards are given) and test their trivia smarts in a variety of topics. The environment is friendly, spirited and fun. An encyclopedic knowledge is absolutely NOT required as the goal of the event is to promote community and to raise money to fund educational enrichment. Last year over 60 teams participated! To register or make a donation please go to: www.elfevents.org
NEW DATE! SECOND ANNUAL SPEAK UP
Wednesday, April 24th
7:45-9:45 PM
Redding Community Center
WHAT is a Speak Up?
An opportunity to become better informed via direct dialogue between residents and a cross section of elected officials and town employees
WHO are the invited panelists?
Town of Redding: Selectman; Social Services Director; Board of Finance Chair; Health Officer; Chief of Police; Superintendent of Schools; Fire Chief; Planning and Zoning Officer; Building Inspector; Park & Recreation Director
CT State Legislators: State Senator Will Haskell; State Representatives Raghib Allie-Brennan and Anne Hughes
WHY should I attend?
This is an opportunity for Redding residents to
• Ask their questions and/or voice their concerns
• Hear directly from elected officials and town employees
@ EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Click here to register for all of our programs.
MINI-GOLF FUNDRAISER / LINKS FOR LITERATURE
Saturday, March 16th
10:00 Am - 4:00 PM
Easton Public Library
Join us at this family-friendly event for mini-golf, refreshments, and a silent auction . An 18-hole miniature golf course will be set up inside the Library. Proceeds will go towards our Children’s Expansion Project. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. $10/adults; $5/kids; $30/family.
@ MARK TWAIN LIBRARY
For all Mark Twain Library Programs, please register online at www.marktwainlibrary.org or call the Library at (203) 938-2545.
WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM: GREAT DECISIONS
Monday, March 25th
7:30 - 9:00 PM @MTL
Join an international relations discussion group led by members of the Library’s popular Great Decisions group. This 8-session course focuses on the most pressing issues of our time. Dates and topics include: March 25 — Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics; April 8 — The United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested; April 22 — State of the State Department and Diplomacy.
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 for this program.
"THE BIG PICTURE" FILM SERIES PRESENT "RGB" SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Wednesday, March 20th
6:30 -9:00 PM @MTL
“The Big Picture” film series, cosponsored by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark Twain Library, presents “RBG”. This Oscar nominated documentary chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting the esteemed jurist’s lifelong fight for gender equality. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Film begins at 7:00 pm. Following the film a discussion will be moderated by Kim O’Reilly, President Redding League of Women Voters.
DIY TEEN DUCT TAPE CRAFT
Saturday, March 23rd
2:00-3:00 PM @MTL
Grades 5-12. In this fun, easy craft program we will make duct tape pieces such as bracelets and flowers using an array of colorful tapes. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own tape. No experience required to participate. Light refreshments will be served.
AUTHOR TALK: THE POWER OF A SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS
Thursday, March 28th
7:00 PM @MTL
Recommended for ages 10 and up. First-time author Alex Fischetti will share his story of how one person’s love and encouragement helped him overcome the social isolation of Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism. In the book The Lonesome Boy and the Blonde Haired Angel Alex tells the story of an autistic young man whose life changes for the better when a heaven sent angel appears. Her compassion and friendship brings the young man out of his isolated cocoon to become the social butterfly so many know today. Alex hopes that in sharing his story others will be open to receiving and generating kindness. This program is co-sponsored by the Joel Barlow High School Chapter of Best Buddies International.
AUTHOR TALK: 1777 – DANBURY ON FIRE! BY MILLICENT BELL HUGHES
Saturday, April 6th
2:00-3:00 PM @MTL
Recommended for ages 10 and up. Virginia author Millicent Bell Hughes will speak about her journey to publish 1777 - Danbury on Fire!, a book inspired by her family’s connections to the Danbury area during the American Revolutionary War. She will talk about why genealogy is important to modern families and how to find information through varied (and sometimes unusual) sources. Audience input will steer Hughes' talk about her adventures in producing an area classic!
VOLUNTEER: 24TH ANNUAL FROG FROLIC - A CHILDREN'S COUNTRY FAIR
Saturday, April 27th
10:00 AM-4:00 PM @Redding Community Center
Hop into the FUN by signing up to be a volunteer at Redding's highly-anticipated kick-off to spring event! Your help is needed at Craft tables, Touch-a-Truck, Children’s Book Sale, Giant Inflatables, Food tent, Games, Silent Auction, and Toddler Bubble Garden. Click here to sign-up today! Bakers are also wanted for the 11th Annual Cake Walk. This year's theme is "Going Green"! Sign up here and show-off your creativity on April 27th!
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AROUND CAMPUS.
TROUPE DE JOUR
Friday, April 26th
8:00 PM
JBHS Auditorium
Save the date for a night of laughs and entertainment as Diana Canova brings her improv group to Barlow to raise fund for Tyler Cummings. Tickets, sold at the door will be $15 for anyone over 10 years of age and free for those under 10. There will be light refreshments for sale as well as door prizes. Let's pack the house!
BARLOW SCIENCE POWER AT THE 57TH ANNUAL CONNECTICUT JUNIOR SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM (JSHS)
SATURDAY MARCH 9TH: All eight AP Chemistry students who registered for the CT JSHS were chosen to be an active participant this year. Nearly ninety students from across the state registered to be a participant this year in the symposium. Annika Morgan was selected as one of sixteen oral presenters selected. Her project, “Deuterium Oxide (D2O) on Maintaining Viability in Coliphage Bacteriophages under Lower Temperatures to Model Live Attenuated Viral Vaccine Additives,” placed her 6th Place. Owen O’Reilly was selected to be in the competitive poster competition with his project, “Preliminary Testing and Optimization of Various Polyphenol Molecules for Effectiveness of Non-Covalent Inhibition of TEM-1 Beta Lactamase in Penicillin-Resistant E. ColiBacteria.” The final six student were selected in the non-competitive poster presentation. These included Olivia Fassman, “Chlorophyll Deficiency in Acidic Soils on Eruca vesicaria sativa;” Christopher Gomolak, “Capacity of Nymphaeaceae for Phytoremediation of Zn+2 in Freshwater Applications ;” Kathryn Liu, “Augment Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Helianthus annuus L. by Inoculation of Rhizobium diazotrophs to improve Drought Tolerance;” Madeleine McHale, “The Association of Tachycardia and Cognitive Tasks in Ages 14-16;” Sean McHale, “2D and 3D Convolutional Neural Networks for Real-Time Classification of Dynamic American Sign Language (ASL) for Lightweight Applications;” and Zachary Shortt, “ Sorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons into 1,4 Bio-Derived Butanediol Bags in the Waters of the Long Island Sound“. All students are mentored by Paul Testa and Dr. Katherine Nuzzo.
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TAKING CARE.
A MESSAGE FROM ANTHONY SIGNORE, JBHS STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)
As a resource for all students, parents, and staff members, I encourage and welcome any questions or concerns you may have. If you would like to learn more about my role as a School Resource Officer (SRO) or simply have a question, please feel free to call, email or stop by to see me. Thank you.
Officer Anthony Signore
School Resource Officer
Joel Barlow High School
asignore@er9.org
203-928-2508 x1540
203-275-5059 cell
BUS SERVICE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER
To Parent/Guardians of Student Drivers:
Students may always take the bus home without contacting the bus company. It is okay to leave a car in the parking lot if warranted. To “opt in” for morning service, call the Dattco Bus Company at 203-917-4524. Let the company know your address and the date(s) that you plan to take the bus. You may call in the morning if you anticipate foul weather. Just be sure to call before the buses start their runs at 6:30 a.m. Please contact Ms. Desmarais if you have any questions or concerns.
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