Barnes Parent Newsletter
September 14, 2018
Drop off reminder
Please remember to use the back of the building for all student drop off and pick up needs. The only time we should be using the front of the building is if you park in a designated spot and walk in with your child. Also, we do not have supervision on the playground until 7:40 each day. If you arrive before then with your child, please stay with them until we have supervision.
News you can use: helping children with problem solving
At Barnes, we are using the Second Step curriculum to develop eager, curious and cooperative learners. One of the lessons involves having children explore solutions to their “problems” by identifying the problem, coming up with solutions that are safe and respectful, and thinking about the consequences of each solution. We have attached a sheet here that you can use to practice this with your children as needed.
PTB News
September Dining for Dollars:
Our first Dining for Dollars will be Tuesday, September 18th at the Cedar Hills McMenamins! Go to McMenamin’s anytime between 5pm and close and half of all food and drink sales will be donated to Barnes! Be sure to spread the word - anyone can go and you don’t have to mention Barnes! Does not apply to to-go orders.
Volunteers Needed - Vision Screening Tuesday, 9/18
On Tuesday, 9/18, volunteers are needed to help run classes to and from the vision screening location between the hours of 8am - 1pm. If you are available during any of that time (does not have to be all of it), please Sign-up here to help with Vision Screening
For questions, email barnesvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com.
Get Ready to Volunteer!
Are you interested in volunteering in your student’s classroom? Going on field trips? Helping with Barnes events and activities? All volunteers must have a current background check on file. If you are new to Barnes or new to volunteering at Barnes, please go to this webpage link and complete a background check application.
All volunteers must sign-in and out on the computer in front of the office and wear a volunteer name badge when you come in to volunteer.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please email the Barnes Volunteer Coordinators at: barnesvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com.
Upcoming Dates
PTB Meeting - Tuesday, 10/9: 6:00 pm (Topic: How to support your child at home academically with various tools)
We welcome your participation and feedback! Please email barnesptbofficers@gmail.com with any PTB related questions or concerns.