Reminder tomorrow morning!

Let's connect over coffee and conversation! ☕💙

C. Paul Barnhart Elementary's invites all Pre-K through 5th grade families to join us for a special Coffee & Conversations session with our School Social Worker, Ms. Joseph, and School Counselor, Ms. Travers!

Based on our Community Schools Survey, parents want more information on school based mental health services. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our school support team, ask questions, and learn more about the mental health and wellness resources available to our students. We'll discuss school-based counseling, the role of our school psychologist, and how families can reach out when their child may need additional support.

At Barnhart, we believe that when families and schools work together, our Blue Jays can soar! We look forward to sharing this time with you, building connections, and learning how we can continue to support your child's success, well-being, and happiness.

Event Details
📅 Date: October 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m.
📍 Location: C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School

We hope you'll join us for a warm and welcoming morning of connection, conversation, and community. We can't wait to see you there!


RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=fts6jik6w0CD3e0PwztGwziAOlxWzkRGvVo-xCxsSV5URDM1QjFHMFNXNUNJUUs4MUlRMThXSTdETC4u&route=shorturl

17 days ago, Carrie Burke
🍔 **TODAY is the BIG DAY, Blue Jays!** 💙

Our Red Robin Fundraiser is happening TODAY, ALL DAY at Red Robin in Waldorf!

Grab lunch, stop by for dinner, or treat the whole family to a delicious meal while supporting Barnhart Elementary School! A percentage of qualifying purchases will be donated back to our school.

IMPORTANT: You must show the fundraiser flyer or mention 'Barnhart Elementary School' when ordering so our school receives credit. Planning to order online? Be sure to follow the directions on the attached flyer!

Thank you for supporting our Blue Jays! 💙
17 days ago, Carrie Burke
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🍔🍟 Tomorrow is the BIG DAY, Blue Jays! 💙

Our Red Robin Fundraiser is happening tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, ALL DAY at Red Robin in Waldorf!

Grab lunch, stop by for dinner, or treat the family to a meal while supporting Barnhart Elementary School! A percentage of qualifying purchases will be donated back to our school.

IMPORTANT: You must show the fundraiser flyer or mention Barnhart Elementary School when ordering so our school receives credit. Planning to order online? Be sure to follow the directions on the attached flyer!

Thank you for supporting our Blue Jays! 💙
17 days ago, Carrie Burke
Red Robin
**Important Car Line Reminder**

As a reminder, our daily dismissal car line begins at the O'Grady Place entrance to the school, NOT at the main entrance or the loop directly in front of the building. Any vehicles parked in the school parking lot or waiting in the front circle at dismissal time will be asked to move to the end of the car line. This helps ensure fairness to the families who have already been waiting in the designated car line area. Be certain to share this information with anyone picking up your Blue Jay.

Please refer to the attached picture to see where the car line begins and where vehicles should line up.

Additionally, all adults must have a valid photo ID when picking up students from school. Please make sure you have your identification with you each day.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our dismissal procedures safe, fair, and efficient for everyone!
17 days ago, Carrie Burke
Car Line

Dear Barnhart Families,

Let's connect over coffee and conversation! ☕💙

C. Paul Barnhart Elementary's invites all Pre-K through 5th grade families to join us for a special Coffee & Conversations session with our School Social Worker, Ms. Joseph, and School Counselor, Ms. Travers!

Based on our Community Schools Survey, parents want more information on school based mental health services. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our school support team, ask questions, and learn more about the mental health and wellness resources available to our students. We'll discuss school-based counseling, the role of our school psychologist, and how families can reach out when their child may need additional support.

At Barnhart, we believe that when families and schools work together, our Blue Jays can soar! We look forward to sharing this time with you, building connections, and learning how we can continue to support your child's success, well-being, and happiness.

Event Details
📅 Date: October 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m.
📍 Location: C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School

We hope you'll join us for a warm and welcoming morning of connection, conversation, and community. We can't wait to see you there!


RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=fts6jik6w0CD3e0PwztGwziAOlxWzkRGvVo-xCxsSV5URDM1QjFHMFNXNUNJUUs4MUlRMThXSTdETC4u&route=shorturl

21 days ago, Carrie Burke
☕💬 Coffee & Conversations with the Counselors! 💙💛 C. Paul Barnhart Elementary families are invited to join our School Social Worker, Ms. Joseph, and School Counselor, Ms. Travers, for a warm and welcoming morning of coffee, conversation, and connection! Families of students in Pre-K–5th grade will have the opportunity to learn more about mental health and wellness supports available to our students, school-based counseling, the role of our school psychologist, and ways families can access additional support when needed. 📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM ☕ Beverages will be served! We hope you’ll join us as we work together to help every Barnhart Blue Jay feel supported, understood, and ready to learn! 💙🐦 👉 Please RSVP using the link below: https://tr.ee/rTYtEVrcO1 You can also RSVP by emailing rcannon@ccboe.com or calling (301) 753-1781
23 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Coffee with the Counselors
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! ✨📚 Our Book Fair will be here October 26–30, and we’re excited to fill our media center with books, excitement, and lots of young readers! ❤️📖 Mrs. Banks could use some extra hands in the media center throughout the week and would greatly appreciate our amazing families and volunteers! If you’re available to help, please sign up using the link below. 🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://tr.ee/H81lFJ7KlW Thank you for helping make the Book Fair a special experience for our students! 📚💙
23 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Join us tonight at 5:30 for the October PTO Meeting in person or on Webex.

October PTO- CPBES
Hosted by Burke, Caroline J. (CCPS)

https://ccboe.webex.com/ccboe/j.php?MTID=mba018779ae068e45b3446c8c49ff4e80
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:30 PM | 30 minutes | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2347 080 0017
Password: PEnQYKqM455

Join by video system
Dial 23470800017@ccboe.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

Access code: 234 708 00017
23 days ago, Carrie Burke
Families, please take a moment to speak with any older, non-Barnhart students who come to campus to pick up our Blue Jays at dismissal. While waiting for their siblings, we expect all students and visitors to demonstrate appropriate, respectful, and safe behavior. We are experiencing an increasing number of concerns with older students running around campus, play fighting, using foul language, riding e-bikes and scooters near younger children, bringing pets onto campus, and engaging in other unsafe or inappropriate behaviors while waiting. For everyone’s safety, older siblings should remain in the designated waiting area, keep their hands and feet to themselves, avoid riding bikes or scooters through dismissal areas, use appropriate language, and follow the directions of Barnhart staff. Because these individuals are not Barnhart students, any future incidents involving unsafe or inappropriate behavior may be referred to our School Resource Officer for follow-up. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and orderly for all of our Blue Jays.
23 days ago, Carrie Burke
🌟 **October Character Trait: INTEGRITY** 🌟

This month, we are focusing on **integrity**—doing the right thing, even when no one is watching! 💙

Integrity means being honest, keeping our promises, taking responsibility for our choices, and treating others with respect. We are encouraging our students to show integrity in the classroom, on the playground, and everywhere they go.

Let’s make October a month of **doing what’s right, making good choices, and being people others can trust!** 💙🐦
24 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Integrity
Integrity
Integrity
We did it, Blue Jays! 💙Thanks to your incredible support, we surpassed our fundraising goal! Please be sure to send in any remaining paper orders and payments today. We will share the pickup date for fundraiser items as soon as it is finalized. Thank you, Blue Jay families, for your amazing support of our school!
24 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart ES
fundraiser met
The PTO is excited to welcome everyone to their first PTO meeting of the school year!

Please join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the library or online. Come meet fellow parents and caregivers, connect with our school community, and learn how you can get involved this year.

During the meeting, we will:

Share upcoming volunteer opportunities and ways you can support our students and school.

Provide assistance with Rooms, our new school communication app, and answer questions about getting connected.(Tentative)

Discuss vacant PTO Board positions and opportunities to become more involved with the PTO.

Share information about upcoming PTO activities and events.

Whether you're interested in volunteering, considering joining the PTO Board, need help navigating Rooms, or simply want to learn more about what's happening at our school, we would love to have you join us!

We look forward to seeing you on October 6 at 5:30 p.m. and kicking off a great year together!
27 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
PTO Meeting
The students who normally ride Bus 1 will be riding home with the students on Bus 57 today. Please be patient, as this may cause the bus to take a little longer than usual to complete its route and drop off students.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
27 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart ES
🎉 Fundraiser Update!🎉

We are now at an amazing $10,758 just $242 away from reaching our $11,000 goal!

Our current top-selling classes are Ms. Fisher’s 1st grade class and Ms. Wheaton’s 4th grade class!

We are hopeful for a weekend of great selling so we can not only reach our goal, but surpass it!

Reminder: Monday is the last day to turn in paper order forms. Please make sure all paper orders are submitted with exact payment by cash or check.

Thank you to all of our Blue Jay families and friends for your incredible support!

www.fundprizes.com
Group Code: RNLUC
28 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart ES

Hello Barnhart Families,

We wanted to share information about a FREE Community Health Clinic that will be offering a variety of health services and resources to families in our community.

Services will include:
Blood pressure screenings
Diabetes education
Dental screenings
Flu shots
Sports physicals
Vision exams
Community resources

Please note: Free vision exams and glasses require advance registration, and appointments are limited. Families interested in vision services should visit the link below to determine eligibility and register for an appointment.


https://c2ect483.caspio.com/dp/97594000a38f20bd05784e398d8a?ClinicID=PTWBNM&CommunityGroupID=CG69URMM&fbclid=PAdGRleAUskotleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUPj2Xzj0PW0-zPCGhJBLdNdXxA7yPXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpz_Z0-dVAFsgTb4KBrM3q2lz4mnWRkQsYX3I8nPPbfWAbB4Sfvf6wCa6Fcyd_aem_5DRpKgP8WTKPOaWSkWfK_A

We encourage families to take advantage of these free services and resources!

29 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Community Health Clinic
Community Health Clinic

Please take a few minutes to read through our October newsletter so you don’t miss any important updates, reminders, upcoming events, or opportunities to get involved at Barnhart. There is a lot happening this month, and the newsletter is the best place to find the latest school information all in one spot. Thank you for staying connected and helping us make October a great month for our Blue Jays!

CPBES Community Newsletter

29 days ago, C. Paul Barnhart ES
🎉 We are SO close, Blue Jays! 🎉

Thanks to our amazing families and community, we have already raised $9,500 of our $11,000 goal, that’s more than we have raised in the last TWO YEARS!

These funds help enhance student experiences through field trips, assemblies, celebrations, and teacher appreciation throughout the year.

🏆 Our current leading classes are:
Primary- Mrs. Fisher’s 1st Grade
Intermediate- Mrs. Jarboe’s 4th Grade

We only have 4 DAYS LEFT to reach our goal!

Register today and share your fundraiser link with family and friends:
www.fundprizes.com
Group Code: RNLUC

Every registration and every share gets us one step closer to $11,000. Let’s finish strong, Blue Jays! 💙🍕🍪
29 days ago, Carrie Burke
Blue Jay Fundrasier
We're 1 week into our Joe Corbi's Fundraiser and have raised $6,000 of our $11,000 goal, with Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Warner’s classes in the lead. NOW is the time to register and start sharing, we only have one week to go. Why register online? 🛒 Access 800+ online-only items 📦 Out-of-town supporters can have non-frozen orders shipped directly to them 📱 Easily share your fundraiser by text, email, and social media 📣 Share contacts and we'll reach out to them for you 💻 More than 50% of fundraising sales happen online! 🚨 DON'T WAIT-REGISTER & START SHARING TODAY! 👉 www.shopfund.com/reg Group Code:  RNLUC Every registration and every share can make a difference. Let's make this fundraiser a HUGE success! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ❤️ -Barnhart
about 1 month ago, C. Paul Barnhart ES

💙 Tomorrow is Blue Out Day! 💙 We are excited to see our Blue Jays show their school spirit by wearing BLUE from head to toe! Remember, Blue Jays are at their best when we are all here and on time, ready to learn and start the day strong. DId you know absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year? Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school that year. Start good habits now. Tomorrow, is also the LAST DAY to order Barnhart Spirit Wear, so don’t miss your chance to stock up on Blue Jay gear! 💙 Shop here: https://barnhart26.itemorder.com/ Let’s fill Barnhart with BLUE and show off our Blue Jay pride! 💛

about 1 month ago, Carrie Burke
Blue Out Day

Reminder: TODAY is a 2 hr early release. Barnhart dismisses at 1:30. All students must be picked up by 1:45.

about 1 month ago, Carrie Burke