Happy October Everyone,
I hope you all are enjoying the cooler weather we are having. A lot has happened the past couple of weeks. First let me acknowledge the flood and flood victims. Barber has been collecting school items since the flood took place. The need is still ongoing and we would love to have your help: school supplies, band-aids, hand sanitizer, tissues, markers, etc…as you may have seen on the news. Please send in your donations to the front office.
Donations: PTSA is in the works on a couple of ideas to help the hungry and breast cancer. As soon as we get final approval we will let you know. Simple things that you maybe throwing away could help others in need.
October is Fire Prevention Month. Please make sure you have replaced your batteries in your smoke detectors. A fire extinguisher is a good idea if you do not have one. Check your filters and fireplaces, make sure these items are cleaned to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, if you don’t have one already, please make an escape route for your family in the event of a fire. As a mother, escape routes are not enough, please have a neighbor plan also. Where do your children go once out of the house, which neighbor do they go to for safety, if not the first choice, please have a second choice. This will help everyone when trying to locate children after a fire and make sure they are not still in the house. Next week we will collect “goodies” for our local fire and police departments for all their efforts. Cookies, brownies, items that can be frozen are a good idea. We will collect items Mon. Tues. and Wed. and will deliver them on Thursday.
Spirit Wear: We have heard your request and are presenting a full front zip hoodie. The hoodies will be unisex, and one uniform design for all. They will have Barber Middle School across the chest in the styles familiar to our youth such as that of Aeropostle and A&f. The color of the hoodie is black (durable for all sports and weather) with silver writing. They are available sm-2x. The cost will be $20.00 and $22 for 2x The year will not be on these so that they may be worn for more than one season and possibly by a younger sibling. For those that don’t like wearing coats, these will carry you thru until the spring. Order forms available Oct. 5th. First order due Oct.19th to get back by Oct 29th.
ewsletter First Edition: Our first newsletter went out last week. We hope you enjoyed it and found it helpful. If you did not receive it, please ask your student for the copy. Extra copies available in the office.
Open Treasurer position: We now have two interested parties for this position. If you would like to add your name to the ballot, we will be glad to do so. Please email us at bmsptsa@gmail.com
Save the Date:
Oct.7th: Reflections: Entries due to media center by 12pm noon. Entry must have entry form attached on the back. Do not put name on front of entry-automatic disqualification.
Oct. 6,13,20 and 27: Parent Academy please email sharon.wilkie@cobbk12.org for more information
Oct. 5,6,7 collect treats in the front office for fire and safety peronnell. Deliver on Oct 8
Oct. 9 Hat Day $1.00 or 20 box tops Funds raised help support Teachers Luncheon
Oct. 10th-Acworth Elementary(one of our sister schools) is having a yard sale to raise funds for their beautification project.
Oct. 27,28 Candy Grams for sale (lunchroom only during lunch hour: $1.00 each) Delivered on Oct. 30th
Oct. 29……….
General Assembly PTSA short meeting to vote in new treasurer. Then….
Karaoke Costume Contest -Free entry to watch, free entry for costume contest, free entry in karaoke contest for PTSA members. If not a PTSA member, then the entry fee is $5.00 Consessions will be available. A flyer will come home with more information and entry form. Anyone can enter student, parent or staff member. Its all in the name of fun, so come on out and join us having a good time. Prizes will be given away!!
Oct. 30 Candy Grams Delivered
Thank you for your time and stay tuned for any and all updates