| From Our Head of School | |  . |
As sure as the sun rises and sets, every May I can rely on hearing three things from our parents, teachers, and administrators: It’s mid-May already? How did the year go by so quickly?! Have you seen the school calendar? There’s an event going on just about every single day! I don’t know how we’ll get everything done between now and graduation! Yet as perennial as these lamentations are, I wouldn’t trade May and June for anything. Yes, there are a few more projects (a few?), a few more events, a few more late nights in preparation – but if you can take just a moment to step back and look at the glory that is this time of year, you will see a calendar full of meaningful events that are the embodiment of Barnesville’s mission. Already, we have come together to enjoy May Day, Spring Gala, 4th grade State Fair, 1st grade Cinco de Mayo, 5th grade Civil War presentation, and the Young Performers play. Our students have taken part in field trips to the Petting Farm (EC & 8th grade), the Pollin farm & residence (Kindergarten), Gettysburg and Harper’s Ferry (5th grade), Sheridan Mountain Camp (6th grade), Six Flags for Physics Day (8th grade), and Shady Grove Hospital (Wizard of Oz lead cast). This week, our 7th graders will head out to a Buddhist temple, 4th grade will visit Fort Frederick, and our Spring Musical, The Wizard of Oz, will be performed. And in the weeks to come, we have even more field trips (2nd grade to Miyako’s Restaurant, 3rd grade to Black Hills Regional Park, 6th grade to Walters Art Gallery, 5th-7th grade to Sandy Point State Park, 8th grade to New York City) and special events, such as Arts & Academics Night, EC Father’s Day celebration, the Variety Show, Lower School Field Day, Middle School Olympics, Beach Day, Graduation Dinner, all ending with our 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony. It’s an exhaustive list - it was exhausting to type! - and yet I’m sure that I’ve left out a half-dozen other events and field trips. As I write it out, though, I am filled with gratitude for our teachers and staff who make all these wonderful activities and special occasions possible. I also thank you, our parents, for providing us with these outstanding children and supporting us as we raise them together. So if all of the above seems overwhelming, take heart – we will all make it together to June 10th. And if my years in education have shown me one other thing, it’s that sometime this summer, perhaps sooner, perhaps later, you’ll be itching for this happy buzz of activity all over again. John Huber
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| What's Happening in the Classroom? | | - The students celebrated Earth Day today with their buddies by building sculptures out of recyclable materials. They had a great time and the creativity was flowing! The sculptures were displayed at Morning Meeting in the gym for all to see.
- The eighth grade students started to dig and cut-out a pumpkin patch which will be planted with their PK buddies. We look forward to having some great pumpkins in the fall!
- The middle school musical "The Wizard of Oz" takes place tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 PM in the gymnasium/performing arts center. The cast has been hard at work for months and the performance promises to be wonderful!!! Admission is free.
- Eighth grade exams take place next Tuesday and Wednesday, May 24th and 25th.
- Reminder: Eighth grade parents should return the Graduation Dinner Reservation Form as soon as possible to Vickie Roos.
- The middle school Sports Awards assembly will take place June 8th at 8:30 AM in the gym. Middle school athletes will be introduced and coaches will present a few individual awards.
- The 3rd through 8th grade Variety Show will take place Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00 PM in the gym.
~Vickie Roos, Assistant Head of School | |
| Communication, Marketing & Special Events | |  | Thank you to all of the volunteers, bidders, and donors that helped to make the Spring Gala & Auction a huge success! Special thanks to our Gala Co-Chairs, Debbie Don & Beth Myers for their hard work and dedication these past many months! Still Time to Sign Up For Parties! Forgot to raise your paddle for Chillin' & Grillin'? Didn't put your sticker down for Bunco or Not So X-Games? We still have a few spaces remaining, so let me know if you want to purchase a spot! DID YOU FORGET YOUR GLASS?
We found 4 signature drink glasses that were forgotten at the gala? If you are missing yours, stop by my office to claim yours!
FIRESALE If you didn't win the item you were bidding on or were having too much fun to put your sticker down, we still have a few items that you can purchase: Please email me to see if they are still available: Outdoor Fun
Start your outdoor adventures at Wintergreen Resort with
four complimentary mid-week recreation coupons at a value of up to $50. Then, be a guest of the Maryland-National
Capital Park and Planning Commission with four passes that can be used for a
variety of recreational opportunities in Montgomery County Parks! You'll also
enjoy a Family 4-Pack voucher for the 2011 Montgomery County Fair along with a
commemorative book about the history of the Fair. The fun continues over the winter at Whitetail
Resort with two complete First Class Beginner Learn to Ski or Snowboard
Packages that include a lift ticket, use of ski rental or snowboard equipment,
and a group lesson (package available for ages 8 and up).
Firesale Price: $125
Portrait Gift
Certificate from Gregory Fine Portraits
This $1200 portrait gift certificate gives you a weekday
portrait sitting and one 11"& 14"portrait, an in-home Design Planning
Consultation, a Selection Appointment, and delivery of finished products.
Firesale Price: $300
Professional Interior
Design Consultation
Ever wonder what a professional would do to create that wow
factor in your home or office while maximizing your need for function? This is
your chance to find out! This package includes a consultation and design plan
comprised of a design board with floor plan, furniture, fabrics, window
treatments, and accessory selections.
Firesale Price: $175
Power Whitening and
Dental Exam
Brighten your smile with a power whitening kit and
comprehensive dental health with full-mouth x-rays and cleaning.
Firesale Price: $275
Rompn'roll of
Germantown
Learning is all fun and games for the six and under set at
Rompn'roll of Germantown. Rompn'roll offers
a huge variety of fun kids' classes, including music, art and age-specific
kids' gym classes. Enjoy $100 off any gym, art, music or combination class with
this $100 gift certificate.
Firesale Price: $25
Thomas Fallon Fine
Photography Portrait Gift Certificate
This certificate entitles the recipients to their choice of
a one hour Designer Portrait Session and 12 inch Custom Portrait at any
regularly scheduled location throughout the U.S. as selected by Thomas Fallon
for its natural beauty and pictorial appeal, or an unlimited Premium Portrait
Session at any location of client's choosing.
Firesale Price: $125
Hawaii Print
It's the next
best thing to being there! This beautiful landscape is looking south into the
Pacific Ocean from Ka Lae, the southern most tip of the United States on the
Big Island of Hawaii. The view is just stunning with the lava, moss and
crystal clear waters. It comes as a 20" x 30" print mounted as
a standout.
Firesale Price: $50
Treat Your Kids -
Moonbounce, Gym, Pottery and More!
Hop On Pop's has provided the amazing obstacle course
moonbounce for the Barnesville picnic the past two years. Now you can rent it
for your own backyard! Put this $100 gift certificate towards any rental of
$200 or more. And because they never run out of energy, use this $100 Romp'n
Roll gift certificate towards any gym class, art, music or combo classes to
keep your little one moving! Once they've worn out their shoes from all the
jumping around, you can take them to Shoe Train with this $25 Gift certificate.
When they are looking for something a little less active but just as fun, enjoy
a two hour pottery class for two at Dusty Road Pottery. Then treat everyone to
a water ice at Rita's. Finally, they can enjoy fun at home on the computer with
a one-month Toon Town membership.
Firesale Price: $90
Arthur Murray Dance
Center Gift Certificate
Nobody makes learning to dance easier than Arthur Murray.
Trained professionals make you feel at home in the friendly atmosphere of an
Arthur Murray Dance Studio so you can feel comfortable on any dance floor and
with any dance partner. This Special Membership Gift Certificate for Dance is
applicable for singles and couples. It includes a set of six dance sessions,
two private lessons, two group classes and two practice party sessions.
Firesale Price: $80
Vita Cosmetics
Surgery
One treatment of Laser Hair Removal for the Upper Lip or
Chin
Firesale Price: $10
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| | Upcoming Events | | 5/19-5/20 | Spring Musical-The Wizard of Oz | 7:30 PM | 5/25 | Technology Presentation (Gr. 4-7) | 8:00 AM | | 5/26 | Arts & Academics Night | 7:00 PM | | 5/27 | Noon Dismissal-Faculty In-service | |
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| Remembering Nancy Bowen | | On Friday, May 27 at 11:30 AM, we will have a tree planting ceremony to commemorate Nancy Bowen, next to the red barn by Jeri's Garden. Any member of the Barnesville community and students K-8, who wish to attend our ceremony to remember Nancy and her years of service at Barnesville is welcome. | |
| Facilities and Transportation | | Outdoor learning classroom update - The permit application and outdoor pavilion drawings are now in the hands of the Montgomery County Permitting Office, and baring any obstacles, we should have our building permit in two weeks. Construction has been scheduled for the weeks of June 13th and 20th. Once this structure is in place, a deck will be installed. ~Bernie Weintraub, Director of Facilities and Transportation | |
| Business Office | | As we look forward to the end of one school year and the beginning of another school year, we also look forward to finding ways to help you manage your family account with The Barnesville School.
If you haven't already signed up with FACTS for your payment plans, you only have until June 1st to do so. Click on here to set up your agreement with FACTS.
If you are not on a payment plan, and you have opted to pay your balance in full, your tuition balance for the 2011-2012 school year, is due no later than June 1, 2011. Please remember to make checks payable to The Barnesville School.
The Business Office is here to answer all your billing questions. Fell free to give us a call or send an email.
~Lise Robinson, Business Manager | |
| Summer Camp | | The new T-shirts are in! Summer camp registrations are still coming in and camps are filling up quickly! Get your registration in, so that your children don't miss out on the fun activities we have planned! We have a few spaces left in Week 3 of Adventure Bound, a joint venture with Calleva, as well as a few in Top Chef, Under the Sea, On the Farm, and Beach Party! And don't miss your chance to sign up for Woodworking with Mr. Bernie and Take a Bite out of Books with Mrs. Gekas!!!! Click here to register! ~Lynda Forman, Director of Auxiliary Programs | |
| A Note from Mrs. Nave | | Lost and Found
Please remember to check out our Lost and Found in the hall by the school store. There are a lot of wonderful items that need to be reclaimed.
Square Plate
A brown square dish was left on the bench in the lobby. I believe it was left from a bake sale. Please stop by my office to claim it.
Tooth Box Report – Just for Fun!
Three tooth boxes left my office since the last BITS. Sydney Bennett in First Grade lost her tooth on May 9th. Sam Jensen (1st grade) wanted his loose tooth pulled on May 10 but it was not ready to get into a tooth box for the tooth fairy until May 12th. I did not have to pull it out for him. Alex Brown (3rd grade) lost his tooth on May 16th to complete this BITS update. | |
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