Originally delivered on 1/2/2025 9:25 pm

SUBJECT: January PTO Newsletter

Welcome back, Barley Bears and Preschool Penguins! 
We hope that everyone had a wonderful Winter Break!

Family Ice Skating at Flemington Ice Arena

We know that winter weekends can be long for Barley Bears & Preschool Penguins, with it being so cold outside! Come spend time with friends for some ice-skating fun on Saturday, January 25th from 11:30 am - 1 pm*. (*This is during the arena's public skate time.)

Purchasing of tickets online is preferred. Click here for tickets. Walk-ins are welcome though.

Child: $8/skater ($6 skate rentals)
Adult: $10/skater ($6 skate rentals)

Flemington Ice Arena, 426 Case Blvd., Flemington, NJ

Harlem Wizards Game

Flemington-Raritan School District's Joint PTOs are excited to host the Harlem Wizards on Friday, February 7th at JP Case Middle School!

The game begins at 6:30 pm and doors will open at 5:30 pm. 

Tickets must be purchased in advance by clicking this linkYour ticket(s) will be scanned for entry at the door. For more information about ticket sales and the event, please click here.

Stay tuned for more information!

Parents' Night Out Comedy Show

Join us for the 2nd annual Parents' Night Out Comedy Show on Friday, February 7th at Federal Twist Vineyard in Stockton, NJ (about 25 minutes from Barley Sheaf). Last year's sold-out event was so much fun, we decided to host another one, at a new location! Federal Twist Vineyard has a brand-new tasting room for our event! 

The event will consist of a host and three professional comedians. You can begin arriving around 6:15 pm. The comedians will be on from 6:30 pm to about 8:30 pm.

After the whirlwind of holiday-fun, you deserve some time for yourself! 

*Wine will be for sale by the glass & by the bottle. Sangria carafes also available for purchase. Prices vary.
*Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, & seltzer - $2 each and bottled water - $1 each
*No outside alcohol allowed as per ABC.
*No outside water, soda, or personal water bottle, Yeti, Stanley, travel tumbler, etc. 


Food is "BYOF - Bring Your Own Food"Have fun with it! Last year people brought pizzas, appetizers of ALL kinds, Chinese food, sushi, desserts, etc.!

Tickets are limited to 75 people. Tickets are $25 each. Purchase your tickets here!

We can't wait to laugh the night away with you! 

After School Enrichment Program

After School Enrichment Program registration will open shortly. Please refer to the separate email that will be sent shortly. 

Sessions are limited and we expect them to fill quickly so please do not wait if you are interested in a session for your child(ren).

The Winter session begins the week of January 20th.

January Dine-Out Fundraiser

Stop by Buffalo Wild Wings on January 22nd between 11 am and 11 pm. A portion of each sale will be donated back to the Barley Sheaf PTO.

144 Route 31, Flemington, NJ

Photos for Yearbook & Yearbook Orders

The Yearbook Committee would love to include some photos in the yearbook from the Ice Cream Social, the Walk-a-Thon, Halloween, Heritage Night, etc.! You can email your child's photos to yearbookbarleysheaf@gmail.com

Click here for flyer with more details and specific links to post photos!

Looking Ahead

Make sure to add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss out! 

January 3rd: Spirit Day
January 22nd: Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
January 25th: Family Ice Skate at Flemington Ice Arena 11:30 - 1:00 pm

February 7th: Spirit Day
February 7th: FRSD Joint PTO Harlem Wizards Event at 6:30 pm
(more information to come)
February 7th: Parents' Night Out: Comedy Night at Federal Twist Vineyard
February 12th: PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm
February 27th: Reading is a Dream (free event in the evening)

March 7th: Spirit Day
March 8th: Family Skate at Frenchtown Roller Rink 10:00 am - Noon
March 28th: PICTO (Picture Bingo - Family Event in the evening) 

Stay Connected

The Barley Sheaf PTO social media accounts are kept up-to-date with PTO and school happenings. Follow along to stay in-the-know!

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Virtual Backpack

The Barley Sheaf Virtual Backpack is updated weekly with announcements and school events!

2024-2025 Barley Sheaf PTO Executive Board

President: Morgan Henry
Vice President: Michelle Moy
Treasurer: Jessica Ur
Secretary: Brianna Pileggi

Email us at PTOBarleySheaf@gmail.com

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