Barnes Elementary Family School Association

10/30/2026

Halloween reminders 🎃

10/28/2026

Last call for salsa orders! Please turn in your orders now- all orders must be received by Friday, October 30, at the absolute latest. Thank you for supporting our 5th graders’ camp trip!

10/27/2026

🚨 ONLY 10 LEFT! 🚨

Grab your Spooky Ram Shirt before they’re completely sold out! 🐏👻

💰 Price: $20

🚚 Delivery: Fast same-day or next-day delivery to school

Don't miss out- once these final 10 are gone, they're gone! 🎃

👇 Order yours here:

https://john-m-barnes-elementary-family-school-association.square.site/

10/25/2026

This weeks newsletter 📰

10/23/2026

🎃 WHAT A NIGHT, BARNES!!! 🎃
Thank you to EVERY family who came out tonight! A parking lot full of costumes, hot chocolate in hand, and kids having the best time.

And a VERY special thank you to our TRUNK VOLUNTEERS!!! 🚗🍬

You decorated, you dressed up, you handed out TONS of candy to Barnes little ghosts and goblins, and you made this night happen. We could not do this without you!!!

Huge thanks also to:
☕ Our hot chocolate + popcorn crew for keeping everyone warm and raising funds for PBIS.
🎓 Our NHS volunteers from the high school - thank you for giving up your evening to help us!

Thank you for showing up for our kids, Barnes.
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P.S. We still have a FEW Spooky Rams shirts left!!! 👕 $20 each — grab one before they're gone! https://john-m-barnes-elementary-family-school-association.square.site/

10/21/2026

🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT IS TOMORROW! 🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular time! Join us tomorrow for candy, costumes, and Halloween fun with the whole community.

🚗 Want to Host a Trunk?
There’s still time to sign up! Decorate your car, pass out treats, and be part of the action. Claim your spot here: https://signup.com/go/aSdXvVc

👻 Show Your Rams Spirit in Spooky Style!
Don't forget to order your official Spooky Rams shirt! Grab yours today: https://john-m-barnes-elementary-family-school-association.square.site/

See you all tomorrow! 💀✨

10/18/2026

🎃 TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY! 🎃

Barnes families - the Pumpkin Patch Challenge wraps up TOMORROW! There is still time to participate and help out!

We're at 45% of our goal, and every dollar raised protects thing that the students look forward to like field trips, extra books in the classroom, fun school activities, family nights,and more.

Haven't grabbed yours yet?
There's still time tonight: https://givebutter.com/barnes-pumpkin

Thank you for showing up for our kids - let's finish strong! 💛

By John M Barnes Elementary Family School Association

10/16/2026

🏆 PRIZE TIME!!! 🏆

Look at these happy faces!! Our Barnes kiddos are picking out their Pumpkin Patch Challenge prizes and the excitement is REAL! 🎉

Your kiddo could be NEXT!! 👀

💥 Only 3 DAYS LEFT to grab your pumpkin and join the fun! Every pumpkin helps fund all the amazing stuff JMBEFSA makes happen. We need your help to make sure we hit our goal and can fund all of the activities and support that help make Barnes a special place.

Every little bit counts:

https://givebutter.com/barnes-pumpkin

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10/16/2026

🎃 DID YOU KNOW?! 🎃

Look at everything YOUR fundraiser dollars make possible, Barnes Families! Field trips. Assemblies. Bounce houses. Classroom books. Family nights. ALL of it happens because of fundraisers like this one.

We're at 45% of our goal with 3 days left, and we're so thankful for everyone who's participated for.

If you haven't, every little bit counts.

Every pumpkin gets us closer to making sure our kids keep getting ALL the fun stuff they look forward to.

Donate Here: https://givebutter.com/barnes-pumpkin

Print More Pumpkins Here: https://sites.google.com/jmbefsa.com/home/the-great-barnes-pumpkin-challenge/fundraiser-info

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10/15/2026

🎃 LOOK AT OUR PATCH GROW! 🎃

Our pumpkin display in school is getting BIGGER every day! 400 pumpkins up and looking beautiful!

Send yours in as you get them - every pumpkin makes our patch (and our Trunk or Treat display on 10/22) even more amazing!

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/barnes-pumpkin

Need more pumpkins? You can get them from your teacher, the office, or print online here: https://sites.google.com/jmbefsa.com/home/the-great-barnes-pumpkin-challenge/fundraiser-info

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