Ms. McKillop's kindergarteners have been practicing their keyboarding skills to get ready to type in first grade next year!
Our Barnum families love Family Connect Night! Students have the opportunity to put their homework aside for one night and spend some quality family time together. This quality family time promotes connectedness and shared, memorable experiences for all!
Our amazing Kindergarteners showing their love for reading and their Barnum Bobcat pride!
IT WAS A BOBCAT BOB CONTEST TO REMEMBER! Students cheered on their teachers and principal as they went head to head in bobbing for letters spelling out BOBCAT in chocolate and vanilla whipped cream pies! This event helped raise money for scholarships for our EMHS graduates!
March was a month of vibrant expression, talent, and collaboration across the East Meadow School District as students and faculty celebrated Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) and Youth Art Month with a series of inspiring events and performances.
Held every March, Music in Our Schools Month is a national celebration that recognizes the vital role music education plays in students’ lives. Youth Art Month is a nationwide observance that emphasizes the importance of visual arts education for all students.
From morning melodies to gallery showcases, March was a shining example of the East Meadow School District’s commitment to the arts. Through Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, students not only honed their craft but also shared their passion and talent with the entire community.
Bravo to all of our student artists, musicians, teachers, and staff who made this month such a resounding success! Let the music and creativity continue! Don’t miss this high-energy performance as our talented cast brings the magic of “High School Musical Jr.” to life! We can’t wait to see you there!
CONGRATULATIONS to our K-5 PARP Bookmark Contest WINNERS! Today is International Children's Book Day, which is the perfect day to celebrate these talented students! We are so proud of all the students who participated in creating these amazing bookmarks for this wonderful event!
These Barnum Bobcats have lots of school spirit sporting their favorite tie-dye and Bobcat attire!!
Mrs. Hoefer's Grade 5 Quest students experienced hands-on laboratories as they used microscopes to analyze fibers when they visited the Dolan DNA Learning Center today!
Another successful PARP week ended with "PARP Guest Reader Day" today! The students had so much fun dressing to different themes this week and reading their favorite books with their friends! Thank you to all of our guest readers and to our PTA for a great two weeks of PARP!
PARTY FOR AUTISM!
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025
Please see flyer for more information.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the "Barnum Irish McBobcats"! Thank you to Mr. Wisniewski, a parent of one of our 5th grade students, for playing such beautiful Irish tunes on the bagpipes for the whole school to enjoy! We loved listening to you play for us!
The Barnum Woods students are showing their school spirit during PARP week! They are dressing in each day's themes, expanding their imaginations and knowledge by reading various genres, and completing the PARP activities created by the amazing Barnum PTA!
The Barnum BOBCATS were not the ONLY CATS roaming our halls today! Dr. Seuss’ CAT IN THE HAT and James Dean & Eric Litwin’s PETE THE CAT surprised the students with a fun-filled visit! The children were thrilled to listen to stories read by these famous cats! Thank you, BWPTA!
The Barnum Bobcats TREASURE the time they have reading with each other and are having so much fun celebrating PARP Week! From fantasy lands to wild adventures, books take you on journeys and to worlds of imagination!
MS. RIVERA'S AMAZING CEREAL BOX BOOK PROJECTS!
Students proudly presented their creative "One and Only Ivan" cereal box projects to their classmates in Ms. Rivera's fourth grade class today. This assignment was a fun and imaginative way to showcase the students' understanding of the beloved novel. Each student transformed a cereal box into a unique visual representation of the story, incorporating key themes, characters, and moments from the book. During their presentations, students shared the inspiration behind their designs, explaining how they captured the essence of the story and the characters, while highlighting the lessons they had learned. The project not only illustrates their artistic talents but also their deep connection to the book’s messages of friendship, courage, and hope.
It was another amazing STEAM Night for all in the East Meadow Schools! These Barnum students had so much fun taking on the “Parachute Challenge” and creating “Butterfly Chromatography”! Thank you to all of the students, parents, & teachers for making STEAM Night such a success!
PARP is in full swing at Barnum Woods! This year’s theme is Treasure your Time with Books. At Barnum, we are a treasure chest of unique, multicultural gems! Students celebrated their unique cultures, customs, & traditions by wearing attire representing these special cultures.
Abracadabra!! It was a MAGICAL time for students as they experienced and participated in magic, illusion, comedy, and music! The Magic Amore Assembly intertwined all of this amazing magic with a message of the value of books, reading, and libraries! Thank you to our BWPTA!
The Barnum K-Kids, led by Mrs. Schiller, are spreading KINDNESS as they "chalked the walk" along the Barnum Woods School building! This random act of kindness was much appreciated by teachers, staff, students, and the community, putting a cheerful smile on everyone's face!
Our Barnum Bobcats raised over $20,000 for our school in the PTA's Boosterthon Fundraiser! Mrs. Sagnelli was a great sport as she was the recipient of a PIE IN THE FACE from the student in each grade who raised the most money for our school! Thank you again to our PTA!
