Monday, February 23, 2009

RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER

Tuesday, February 24 is the perfect night for dinner out! Go to Baja
Fresh and Baskin-Robbins in Congressional Plaza between 5 and 8 p.m.
for dinner and dessert. Be sure to tell them when you order that
you're from Barnsley Elementary and the school will receive a
percentage of the proceeds. Tell your friends and neighbors to come,
too. See you there!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Interntational Night Gift Basket Donations

REMINDER: All items for the International Night Gift Baskets must be
turned in to your child's teacher by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23. The Gift
Basket Themes are:
International Cookie Basket, Kindergarten; Desserts from Around the
World, 1st grade; International Teas, 2nd grade; International
Coffees, 3rd grade; International Music, 4th grade and Mrs. Gordon's
and Ms. Federlein's classes; International Cooking, 4th grade
Center; International Toys/Games, 5th grade; and International
Snacks, 5th grade Center.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

B-I-N-G-O Night was F-U-N!!

Many thanks to Andrea Hoffman, Dan DiFonzo, Mary Ann Bruce, Nancy
Morin and KAH for a fabulous Bingo Night! There were lots of winners
with the new & fast electronic system from KAH and delicious goodies
which were generously dontated by many families. It was great to see
Ms. Alban and Mrs. Brant and her family joining in the fun, too. We
are lucky to have such wonderful families at Barnsley!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT IS COMING

All students and their families are invited to join us on Saturday,
February 28th from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnsley. Please bring one
traditional-style dish (from your country or region of origin) to
share with 10 - 12 people. Please also include an index card with the
list of ingredients. Paper goods will be provided by the Barnsley
PTA. Feel free to come dressed in traditional clothing from your
country. There will be plenty of entertainment: We will be having an
International Fashion Show, Barnsley students will be performing and
there will be a raffle for International-Themed Gift Baskets! A
minimum donation of $2 per family is required. Please contact Jenn
Fields jenn@jennandjustin.com if you have questions.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Valentine's BINGO Night on Friday

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. BINGO cards are 75 cents
each OR 3 cards for $2. We will have a bake sale and donations are
needed. Small toys, games and other items that can be used for prizes
are also needed. There is a box in the school office for these items.
Come join the fun!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

School Lunch Menu Changes

Due to the recent snow days, there will be changes to 2 upcoming
school lunch menus:

Friday 2/6 - Chicken Patty with Corn WILL CHANGE TO Hot Dog with Corn.

Monday 2/9 - Grilled Cheese w/ Tater Tots WILL CHANGE TO Grilled Ham
and Cheese w/Tater Tots

We will let you know if there are any other changes to the menus. Thanks!