MAKE A NOTE.
NOT TO BE MISSED
December 1 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7:00 PM
December 2 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7:00 PM (Snow Day)
December 3 - Coffee House 2
December 8 - Winter Concert 1
December 9 - Winter Concert 1 (Snow Day)
December 10 - PJ Day for Kids
December 21 - Region 9 BOE Meeting, 7:30 PM
December 22 - DEI Task Force Meeting, 7:00 PM
EARLY DISMISSAL (NOON)
November 24 - Thanksgiving Break
December 23 - Holiday Break
NO SCHOOL
November 25 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break
December 24 - 31 - Holiday Break
CALENDAR LINKS
Monthly Schedule School Messenger Calendar
7-Day Cycle School Calendar
Falcons Athletics Events Schedule
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS.
THE ELF HOLIDAY AUCTION IS BACK!
The Easton Learning Foundation is excited to announce the return of the ELF Holiday Auction! The auction is entirely online, and features over a hundred great experiences and items donated by our teachers, staff, local families, and businesses. Funds raised support grants for SSES, HKMS, and JBHS. Bidding opens Sunday, November 28 and closes Sunday, December 12. Get your holiday shopping done, have fun bidding, and support our schools all at the same time!
Go to www.eastonlearningfoundation.org or watch social media for more information. ELF continues to add items to the auction. If you would like to donate an item or experience, please contact diane@eastonlearningfoundation.org.
WHAT DOES MY PTSA MEMBERSHIP DO?
Your membership allows PTSA to support school events and initiatives such as:
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Yearly Grants for Teachers and Student Clubs
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Speakers and Community Events (such as Screenagers)
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Prom and Homecoming
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Teacher Appreciation
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Focus Newsletter
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Spirit Wear
PTSA membership also includes you in the Family Directory and provides many volunteer opportunities for parents throughout the year. Help make a difference for our students and the Barlow community. Join today!
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LOTTA HELP.
THE PTSA NEEDS HELP RUNNING REFLECTIONS!
The PTSA needs volunteers to help run the Reflections program. This year’s theme is “I Will Change the World by….” Students are invited to create original works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.
Volunteers will collect and organize submissions, find judges and facilitate the judging process, advance first place artwork to the state level, and celebrate student participation and achievement.
National PTA says this about Reflections: “As a local leader of this program, you will play a critical role in promoting exploration of arts and culture in the home, school and community. Students who participate in the Reflections program may not recognize themselves as artists when they sign up - but by the end of the Reflections celebrations, they will.”
Please contact Claire Wilkes ASAP at ccwilkes@optonline.net for more information.
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 committee positions:
- Parliamentarian
- Fundraising
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Nominating
- Reflections
- PTSA Meeting Hospitality
- Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Questions? Contact Suzanne Nolan at scnolan@optonline.net.
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MIND YOUR STUDENT.
THE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER CHALLENGE CHARITY COMPETITION
In honor of this and stress awareness week, students aged 12-18 are invited to enter this free competition, The Young Photographer Challenge. Students should submit a photograph of their "peaceful place" along with a title and short explanation. Creativity is highly encouraged! Find the link to the contest here. Due Date: November 23, 2021. Location: Online digital submission
MOCA WESTPORT 2022 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART
Exhibit call for submissions. Theme: Identity. Find the link to the contest here. Due Date: E-mailed submissions are due December 19, 2021. Framed art to be dropped off on January 9 and 10, 2022. Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, Westport
BAMBOO UTENSIL SALE - JBHS ECO CLUB
November 15 - December 17, during all lunch shifts. Great holiday gift, stocking stuffer or Secret Santa sustainable gift. Bamboo Utensil Sale. If you have any questions contact Dr. Nuzzo (knuzzo@er9.org).
JBHS PERFORMING ARTS MERCHANDISE!
Logo designed by a Barlow art student and selected by Barlow students in our Performing Arts program. To shop and order with customization visit our Store with Custom Names. To shop and order without customization (prices are lower) visit our Store without Custom Names.
Orders by November 26! Orders will arrive approximately 14 days after. Pick up will be at JBHS. Support our Performing Arts program and place your orders today!
If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Graziano cgraziano@icloud.com. For more information about the booster club and to support the Barlow Performing Arts visit bpaboost.com.
ADMINIT
Click HERE for the most recent issue of the AdMinIt (Advisory Minute Items from Administration).
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TAKING CARE.
FALCONS, DO YOU WANT TO WEAR PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL?
Well, you can! On December 10th, with the donation of just ONE dollar! Please join the Class of 2024's effort to fight childhood cancer by bringing in one dollar and wearing your pajamas to school. All funds will be donated to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Your support matters! We are going to wear pajamas to school because the children at Connecticut Children's don't have the choice to wear regular clothes, they have to wear pajamas for days, weeks, months, or even longer while they are fighting cancer or other serious illnesses. In this season of giving, let's help support them and make a difference!
If you would like to donate or would like more information you can visit our team's page by clicking here. Otherwise, please bring that dollar to school on December 10th and wear your PJs!
REACT IS HOSTING A FLEECE DRIVE
REACT (Redding/Easton Association for Counseling on Transition) is holding a fleece drive. Want to help local animal shelters keep their animals warm in the winter? Donate fleece blanket fabric or used fleece blankets (clean and in good condition) to the boxes outside the Main Office and the Athletic entrance from now through December 3. Please consider helping! If you have questions, email Hailey Romano (hailey.romano@er9.org) for more information.
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SENIOR BITS.
CLASS OF 2022
An email with a Google Form was sent to each senior to provide information for their caps/gowns and diplomas. Please encourage your students to complete this Google Form by November 30. A graduation fee of $40 is collected from each graduate. Checks should be made payable to JBHS in the amount of $40 for caps and gowns and mailed to:
Joel Barlow High School
100 Black Rock Turnpike
Redding, CT 06896
Attn: K. Bender
As a convenience and with a nominal processing fee, graduation fees may be made with a debit or credit card through your MySchoolBucks account (www.myschoolbucks.com) under the school store. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Bender (kbender@er9.org). Thank you!
ORDER YOUR JBHS YEARBOOK TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now through April 1, 2022. Click here for additional information. To order, go to: buytheyearbook.com. Enter code: 701431.
ORDER A TRIBUTE AD FOR YOUR GRAD
Please click here for the yearbook tribute ad form. Deadline November 29!
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
@ Easton Library
Teen Grab & Go Crafts (Grades 6 - 12)
While supplies last
Take home something creative to do on a chilly day. Craft kits are available at the Circulation Desk or for curbside pickup.
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