River of Words National Finalist

Kasey Ann Rodgers, from Ms. Hammond's 3rd grade class, has been recognized as a National Finalist in the River of Words Environmental Poetry & Art contest.  Kasey's artwork, "Snow White Forest," was identified from the tens of thousands of entries submitted from around the world.  Kasey's work will be published in the 2008 anthology, River of Words: The Natural World as Viewed by Young People. Congratulations, Kasey!  We are proud of you!

New Superintendent Seeks Parents’ Feedback

Dr. Cindy Loe, Fulton’s new superintendent, is seeking valuable input from all stakeholders – parents, teachers, staff, administrators, and friends in the community.  An online survey is currently available on the school system’s Web site, www.fultonschools.org. Please help us shape the future of our school system by providing feedback.  The survey is available until May 15.

Sally Foster Returning in the Fall

We've almost completed the school year, it's true

Yet there's a FUNdraiser to look forward to.

Wrapping paper, chocolate, and gift items for all

Sally Foster returns to Barnwell in the fall!

So let your friends, family, and neighbors know, too

They'll want to purchase "Sally" products from you!

The new designs are beautiful, and we will have many exciting events and prizes planned for next year

PTA Entertainment Book

PTA Entertainment Book sales will be available for purchase at Barnwell’s Open House events in August! The books provide HUGE savings on food, retail, and travel.  You can save $65 at Kroger alone!  The price is $20 per book, and the Barnwell PTA gets to keep $10!  Plan to buy one for yourself, your boss, the grandparents, and any neighbor without a Barnwell student! 

Calling All Third Grade Parents 

The fabulous third grade parents will sponsor our final staff appreciation luncheon on Thursday, May 15th.  We are in need of pasta salads and scrumptious desserts.  We would like 3-5 volunteers from each class to make something for this luncheon.  If you can volunteer, please email Kim Rutledge at kimshellrutledge@comcast.net or call 770-609-2825.  A flyer will be coming home shortly with your third grader.  Thank you in advance.

Bruster's Night

Warm weather is here again!  Come celebrate the arrival of summer at Bruster’s at Ellard.  Join us on Monday, May 12, from 4-7 p.m. for ice cream and a good time with friends.  We hope to see you there!

PTA News

Thank you to faculty and PTA members for attending our May PTA General meeting.  We have enjoyed another great year at Barnwell.  Special thanks go out to the Spring Carnival Committee – Michelle Becher, Wendy King, Cynthia Stastny, Teresa Terragno, and Margarete Wolk – for a fantastic event.  We would also like to thank our outgoing board members: Ashley Bernier, Pam Klustner, and again, Michelle Becher and Cynthia Stastny.  We had a successful year in programs and financial support for the school.  A summary of our income and expenses can be found at the Volunteer Bulletin board across from the front office.  

We are happy to announce the returning and new board members for the 2008-2009 school year: Lynn Gillen and Meghan Moskal, co-presidents; Mary Lyn Kurish, Treasurer; Shay Brasher, Secretary; Shannon McMahon, Community Events; Debbie Adler, Volunteers; Marcia Grimsley, Academic Enrichment; Tara Lee, Student Affairs; Lisa Barnum, Communications; Jen Freyer, Program Funding; Kim Rutledge, Parliamentarian.  As the school year wraps up, please feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future PTA events.  We hope to hear from you.

PTA News

Thank you faculty and PTA members for attending our May PTA General meeting.  We have enjoyed another great year at Barnwell.  Special thanks go out to the Spring Carnival Committee – Michelle Becher, Wendy King, Cynthia Stastny, Teresa Terragno, and Margarete Wolk – for a fantastic event.  We would also like to thank our outgoing board members Ashley Bernier, Pam Klustner, and again, Michelle Becher and Cynthia Stastny.  We had a successful year in programs and financial support for the school.  A summary of our income and expenses can be found at the Volunteer Bulletin board across from the front office.  

We are happy to announce the returning and new board members for the 2008-2009 school year, Lynn Gillen and Meghan Moskal, co-presidents; Mary Lyn Kurish, Treasurer; Shay Brasher, Secretary; Shannon McMahon, Community Events; Debbie Adler, Volunteers; Marcia Grimsley, Academic Enrichment; Tara Lee, Student Affairs; Lisa Barnum, Communications; Jen Freyer, Program Funding; Kim Rutledge, Parliamentarian.  As the school year wraps up, please feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future PTA events.  We hope to hear from you.

Raffle Basket Winners

Congratulations to the following families who won special prizes at our recent Spring Carnival: Bezabith Family - Spring Carnival Highest Ticket Sales Basket; Jennifer Challenger - Spring Carnival Volunteer Appreciation Basket; Dede Adams - Spring Carnival Volunteer Appreciation Basket.  A reminder to families who won teacher-donated raffle baskets: please contact the basket donor before May 16th to make arrangements to claim your prize.

We also have the Silent Auction Parties-On-Air basket for a boy that still needs to be picked up and paid for.

Catch the Reading Bug!

Come and “Catch the Reading Bug!” this summer at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Regional Library of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, and discover the amazing world of insects. The 2008 Vacation Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through school age children.  There will be programs, story hours, special events and more.  This program begins on June 1st.

Medication In The Clinic

Medications that you provided for your child this school year will be ready for pick up on the last two days of school.  Medications that are crucial to your child’s well being while at school, (i.e., epi-pens, asthma inhalers, or diabetic supplies) should not be picked up until the afternoon on the last day of school.  Any medication not picked up the last day of school will be discarded.  Thank you.

HBMS Rising 6th Grade Survival Day Camp Deadline Approaching

Current 5th graders who will attend Haynes Bridge Middle School are encouraged to register for a fun-filled camp which will provide students an opportunity to meet 6th grade teachers and administrators for a “run through” of being a middle school student.  The camp will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Haynes Bridge Middle School.  The cost of the camp is $20.00 which includes a snack and a Haynes Bridge memento.  Registration forms are available at www.haynesbridge.com.  If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Wilson, graduation coach.  The deadline for camp is Monday, May 12, 2008 and registration is limited to the first 100 applicants.  We hope to see you there!