MAKE A NOTE.
NOT TO BE MISSED
June 5 - JBHS Climate Committee Meeting, 2:30 PM
June 7 - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, donations needed
June 12 - JBHS Graduation
June 18 - ER9 BOE Meeting, 7:30 PM
EARLY DISMISSAL (NOON)
June 7-12 - Final Exams
CALENDAR LINKS
Monthly Schedule School Messenger Calendar
Falcons Athletics Calendar
7-Day Cycle School Calendar
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS.
END OF THE YEAR INFORMATION FOR ALL GRADES
Click here to view daily details.
END-OF-YEAR TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Every year the Barlow PTSA, with help from generous parents like you, thank our teachers with an end-of-year luncheon. This year, on June 7th from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, our teachers will be treated to a plethora of yummy treats, but to make it extra special we NEED YOUR HELP. Please review the SIGN-UP GENIUS and choose one or more items that best fit your schedule, there's something for everyone!
2019 GRADUATION CEREMONY
Wednesday, June 12th
Beginning Promptly at 5:00 PM
The William A. O'Neill Center / Western Connecticut State University
The O'Neill Center is located on the Westside Campus of Western Connecticut State University; 43 Lake Avenue Extension; Danbury. Information is posted here.
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A LITTLE HELP.
SENIOR RAFFLE: DONATIONS NEEDED!
The PTSA Raffle Committee is in need of raffle donations for our Senior "White Out" Banquet being held on Tuesday, June 11th from 1:00-3:00 PM at Tashua Knolls in Trumbull.
••• Think everything from Summer Fun to Dorm Necessities •••
– Gift cards/certificates to local eateries: local restaurants or the Redding Ridge and Easton Village Store, Chips, diners, or places like Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera, Subway, Starbucks, Chick Fil-A, Boston Market, Duchess, Taco Bell ... anything
– Entertainment especially movie gift cards, etc.
– Shopping: especially Bed Bath and Beyond, Amazon, Target, I-tunes, Apple Store for college and dorm shopping
–Items also needed: mini fridges, printers, iHomes, iphone speakers, power chargers, or just plain Visa or Master Card Gift Cards any denomination. Jewelry, hair (for boys and girls), nail salon and tanning services.
We are STILL collecting. Drop your donation in the main office at Barlow with our name on it or to Suzanne Nolan's home 235 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Everything is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
If you have any questions or donations please contact:
Jennifer Delaney: jenniferdelaney8@gmail.com
Suzanne Nolan: scnolan@optonline.net
PTSA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Barlow PTSA is eager to get more 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 especially 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.
Membership “Shadow”: Shadow the current membership chair for the upcoming year and take over the position for ’20-‘21.
FUNDRAISING
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.
MEETING HOSPITALITY
Caring Committee: Coordinate support to Barlow families in need.
Hospitality: Coordinate the set-up and donation of snacks/drinks for Open House, Homecoming and Barlow Palooza.
Senior Luncheon/Raffle: Organize senior lunch and coordinate donations of items to be raffled as prizes for seniors.
Staff Appreciation Lunches: Organize staff luncheon, usually held during January exams and end of year.
Questions? Contact Cathy Dunsby at cdunsby@yahoo.com or Suzanne Nolan at scnolan@optonline.net.
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MIND YOUR STUDENT.
SUMMER READING
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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UPGRADE YOUR SUMMER.
JBHS 2019 SUMMER ACADEMY
Registration deadline: June 28, 2019 (June 14, for courses running in June).
The Joel Barlow Academy is pleased to invite students and community members to take advantage of our course offerings to enrich their summer lives. Enjoy perusing this brochure, and we wish you a fun-filled and productive summer.
Questions? Email JBHStheacademy@er9.org.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT.
JBHS SIKORSKY STEM CHALLENGE TEAM PLACES 2ND
Congratulations to the students from the Joel Barlow Sikorsky STEM challenge for their outstanding presentation and skills on Friday, May 31, at EXPO FEST, at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT. Their final presentation brought them outstanding performance and design comments from the judges who are experts in their field for Sikorsky helicopter design and presentation skills. They were specifically complimented on the teams innovative and creative design as well as a simulated in-flight demonstration.
The other two finalist included first place Lauralton Hall and third place Hamden High School. This is the third year in a row that Barlow has been one of the three finalist and the second time they have taken second. They were the defending champions from the 2017-18 challenge.
The Sikorsky STEM Challenge for 2018-19:
The challenge presented to this year was to design a Cockpit of the future that will be representative of what a pilot would fly in a simulator. The pilot will have control of the roll, pitch and yaw control surfaces while your flight control computer will read in these values. The cockpit should adhere to all FAA regulations for cockpit design, as well as human factors for the difference in pilots flying your simulator. Design a cockpit that actuates the roll, pitch and yaw control surfaces of the Sx-18 Helicopter.
Presenting Team Members: Liam Prevelige, Zac Shortt, Christine Tong, Meghan Ogrinz, Maddie McHale,
Demonstration Flyers: Liam Prevelige
Support Members: Lily Barton, Nate Bass, Kol Crooks, Jason Curto, Bryan Ford, Luke Gardone, Colin Hohl-Hansen, Jake Lambrech, Emily Larkin, Mia Larkin, Sean McHale, Anthony Mitri, Owen O'Reilly, Tate Tower
Advisor: Dr. Katherine Nuzzo
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TAKING CARE.
JBHS GRAB & GO
Suzanne Romano
JBHS Grab & Go
203-994-6359
We supply teachers and staff with grab and go breakfast treats, as well as drinks.
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
@ NEW POND FARM
INVITATIONAL ART SHOW
June 1-9, 2019
101 Marchant Rd, West Redding
The Art Show will run from June 1-9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Closing Day visitors will have their last chance to view the show and purchase artwork. Silent Auction and Door Prize winners will be announced at 4 p.m.
Programs:
Thursday, June 6 Artful Roosters! (Adults)
Friday, June 7 Painted Leaf Mandalas (Adults)
Saturday, June 8 from 1-3 p.m. Earth Art (Families, Teens, and Individuals)
Sunday, June 9 from 1-3 p.m. Painting Demonstration with Adele Moros (Adults)
*All programs will be held at New Pond Farm Education Center; 101 Marchant Road; West Redding
203.938.2117 https://newpondfarm.org/programs-and-events/events/art-show/
New Pond Farm Education Center Presents
SUMMER SHAKESPEARE & TWELFTH NIGHT
An Exciting Theatre Program for Students Entering 7th - 11th Grades
Auditions: June 12th; 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Click here for more information. Sign up TODAY!!!
@ EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Click here to register for all of our programs. Click here for a link to all our programs.
FINALS STUDY NIGHTS
Thursday, Monday and Tuesday: June 6th, 10th, and 11th
Open til 9:30 PM
Easton Public Library
Looking for a quiet place to study for exams? We’ll even provide food!
Please note that these dates are dependent on the dates of the JBHS Finals. Should the exam dates change, so will the Finals Study Nights.
@ MARK TWAIN LIBRARY
For all Mark Twain Library Programs, please register online at www.marktwainlibrary.org or call the Library at (203) 938-2545.
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.
CALM YOUR MIND: AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
Wednesday, June 5th
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Join Jackie Delise, certified meditation and mindfulness teacher, as she introduces us to meditation and breath. Learn simple steps to rebalance your nervous system and create an inner sense of calm, peace and overall wellbeing.
THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR 2030
Thursday, June 6th
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Our school system is doing a fabulous job preparing kids for the economy of the 1980s. Let’s think about the fantastic future of the working world of 2030 through 2050. What are the experiences, learning environments, skills, knowledge sets, and other aspects of education that we should let go of because they are antiquated? What is excellent about our current program that we should maintain? What are we not thinking about nor introducing because our current structures are holding us back? Tom McMorran, Superintendent of Redding, Easton and Region 9 school districts, wants to share some thoughts about the future of our culture, our economy, the real-world in an era of Internet access, and how to help our children prepare themselves to spend their adult lives doing things they find rewarding and that bring value to others.
THE ALLEN AND HELEN HERMES ARTS SERIES PRESENTS: NEWBERRY AND COMPTON
Thursday, June 20th
7:30 - 8:30 PM
The Allen and Helen Hermes Arts Series is proud to present Compton & Newberry. Spend the evening with this talented duo as they lend their special flair to a beloved tradition known as brother duet music, a form of country music that originated in the ‘30s and ‘40s and eventually transitioned into what is now known as bluegrass.
Mike Compton and Joe Newberry are well known to the regular listeners of A Prairie Home Companion and the devoted fans of the Grammy Awarding winning O Brother, Where Art Thou and Cold Mountain soundtracks. As virtuosos of old-time mandolin, banjo and guitar, they dig deep into early country music and blues. The audience can expect to hear their favorite tunes along with traditional instrumentals, ballads and award-winning originals.
AUTHOR TALK WITH PETER HOULAHAN: NORCO '80
Wednesday, June 26th
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Join us for an Author Talk with Peter Houlahan as he discusses his new book Norco ’80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery In American History. Norco ’80 tells the story of how five heavily armed young men – led by an apocalyptic born-again Christian – attempted a bank robbery that turned into one of the most violent criminal events in U.S. history, forever changing the face of American law enforcement. Houlahan will use a multimedia presentation including dramatic audio of the actual police radio traffic and interrogation of the captured bank robbers, photographs, and maps to bring the Norco Bank Robbery to life.
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