WHAT CAN WE SAY ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEER PROCTORS? YOU ALL ARE AWESOME!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS WEEK'S EOG'S AS SEEMLESS AS POSSIBLE FOR ALL OF OUR 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS AND STAFF.
Barnette wishes to publically thank: Allison Armstrong, Luann Armstrong, Karen Bavis, Robyn Bowens, Andrea Cikins, Vilma Cortez, Patty Crawford, Kendria Fisher, Millie Guerra, Jenn Hammond, Un Kyoung Han, Alison Hatzopoulos, Billie Kerr, Charissa Klaassen, Shelly Lawrimore, Elena Minucci, Heidi Otto-Rose, Allan Purtill, Brenda Scott, Thomas Tomberlin, Paula Ware, Julie Zwadyk ... and not to be out done, but a very special "Thank you" to our proctors who loved it so much that they came back everyday this week: Emma Bubel, Nicole Hunter, Tiffany Malay, Heather Rankine-Long and Brandi VanPelt.
ATTENTION ALL RISING 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS!!
We are holding auditions for next school year's musical this Spring. All interested in auditioning must attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, 5/29 (see calendar for details and dates of auditions).
FEED THE BEARS - Capital Fund Drive Ends:
Our drive to raise funds to supplement the PTA budget for upgrading our technology has ended. It may have fallen short of our goals but we are extremely grateful to all who participated. You have helped us raise $540.
Thank you to the following families for your support: Alge, Alfson, Billiard, Butler, Dean, Dixon, Doebler, Hammond, Pinkerton, Salahie, Shaffer, Strandemo, and Yingling
A special thanks to Mrs. Licastri for our "Bears"!!
OUR YEARBOOK HAS GONE TO PRINT!
Ms. Greive needed to order a few extras just to make our quota so if you procrastinated in ordering yours - don't miss out on purchasing on of our extras. Reserve yours by emailing Ms. Greive now!
BARNETTE FAMILIES ARE ASKED TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD IN OUR COMMUNITY:
The CMS Communications Department would like to pass on the following information and ask for your help:
The last few years have been tough. CMS has reduced staff and services and employees have had to do more with no raises and increases to their cost of living.
The community needs to understand. We ask your help in spreading the word about the CMS budget – the facts that people need to know about how much we have cut and how difficult this has been for employees. Below is a link for a video with the voices of educators and support staff that we believe helps begin the discussion about CMS’ budget needs.
Please share the link with your neighbors, friends and anyone who may benefit from understanding that everyone owns public education. The community cannot underfund it and underpay employees and then expect to keep the most talented and hard-working individuals in our schools.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boVXBbyXSaI&feature=youtu.be
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WE ARE BARNETTE ...
... WE ARE FINE ARTS
.... WE ARE 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS 
... COME JOIN US DURING CONNECT 21 BLOCKS
... WE ARE ABOUT COMMUNITY AND WORKING TOGETHER!
Together we raise money to help support our enrichment programs and together we raise awareness and supplies for those less fortunate in our community and beyond.
Barnette Staff and Families purchased these special limited edition shirts designed by our very own Mrs. Newman and wore them throughout the month of "Pinktober" in support of breast cancer research. Proceeds from the sale made possible a $425 donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation on behalf of Barnette Elementary Staff and Families.
... WE ARE PRETZEL DAYS,
... watch calender for pre-order and delivery dates.
... AND SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS.
... WE ARE AWARD WINNING.
Read details about this award under "School Announcements"
... WE WELCOMED PARENT UNIVERSITY.
During several workshops this Fall, Parent University came to Barnette to help educate and train our families on such things as Parent Assistant, Study Island, Math IXL and working with gifted learners. Thanks so much for the support of all who attended. Keep an eye out for some possible new workshops this Spring.
... WE ARE OUR FAMILIES. 
... WE ARE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS.