🍂 Join Us for Our Annual Harvest Walk! 🍂
We’re excited to invite all families to our Annual Harvest Walk on Friday, October 31st at 10:00 AM!
This festive event is a wonderful way for our school community to come together and celebrate the season. Students are welcome to wear costumes (please remember: no weapons or face masks for safety).
Let’s make this a fun and memorable day for everyone! We can’t wait to see you there!
🎉 A Fabulous Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at BOMUS🎉
What an amazing and unforgettable day! Our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration was a joyful tribute to culture, unity, and the incredible spirit of our students.
The true stars of the event were our Scholars, who lit up the stage with their energy, enthusiasm, and pride. Whether dancing, singing, or simply soaking in the moment, they brought life and love to every part of the celebration.
One especially memorable moment was when our students joined Movimiento Cultural in an extravagant Bomba performance. Their joy was contagious as they danced alongside the performers, embracing the rhythm and tradition with open hearts. It was a beautiful exchange of culture and connection that left everyone smiling.
We are so proud of our students and grateful to all the families and staff who helped make this day so special. Your support and participation turned this celebration into a truly fabulous experience for our entire community.
📸 Take a look at some of the incredible moments from the day below!
The time is now 3:15pm and all buses and vans have left the school. Students are in route to their stops tomorrow.
Have a great afternoon and we will see you all tomorrow.
The time is now 3:16pm and all buses and vans have been loaded.
Students are in route to their stops at this time.
Have a great afternoon and we will see you all tomorrow!
Tomorrow is our Books N' A Buddy day!
Have your scholar bring their favorite stuffed animal to hold while they read their favorite book!
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Students are in route to their stops at this time.
Have a great afternoon and we will see you all tomorrow.
I have attached a picture of our lost and found clothing basket which is located outside of the gym. The students know the exact location. If your child is missing an article of clothing, please remind them to check the basket.
¡Un Desfile Grandioso! Hispanic Heritage Parade Success!
What a truly wonderful day it was! Our Hispanic Heritage Parade was a spectacular and resounding success—a magnificent sight that filled us with pride.
The parade beautifully brought all different cultures together as one, and our scholars were simply brilliant! Dressed so beautifully in their traditional attire and proudly carrying the flags of different nations, the children learned so much about the rich histories and unique traditions of the Hispanic world. It was a memorable lesson in culture and community!
A huge, heartfelt and enormous THANK YOU to all the parents who came to the parade and who dressed up your children so beautifully! Your dedication and effort made this event a grand success and a testament to the beautiful community we share. We are deeply grateful for your support!
The time is now 3:36pm and all buses and vans have left the school. Students are in route to their stops at this time.
Van 3 was the last van to load so it is a little delayed but it is in route.
Have a great afternoon and we will see you all tomorrow!
PICTURE DAY
Good morning parents. As a reminder, picture day is OCTOBER 29, 2025.
If you purchased pictures online last year, the company emailed you a different date that we changed.
Flyers will be coming home shortly.
📸 Final Picture Day Reminder! 📸
Don't forget! School Picture Day for our Barack H. Obama Magnet Scholars is just around the corner!
Picture Day Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2025
Action Required: Pre-Order Online Now!
To ensure your child's picture order is processed and to take advantage of special offers—like best prices, a free gift, and free shipping—all orders must be placed online BEFORE Picture Day.
Please use the dedicated code and link below to place your order today:
Your Prepay Code: 3G9V8V9X
Order Link: https://order.grynnandbarrett.com/login
We can't wait to see all our Scholars looking sharp and ready to smile! 😊
The time is now 3:13pm and all buses and vans have left the school.
Students are in route to their stops at this time.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and we will see you back here on Tuesday morning!
Celebrating a Great Start: Perfect Attendance at Our First Town Meeting!
What an absolutely amazing day! Our very first town meeting was a resounding success, filled with incredible energy and pride. We are ecstatic to announce that 135 of our Scholars earned recognition for perfect attendance! This is a truly remarkable achievement that sets a powerful standard for the year. We want to send a tremendous "thank you" to all our dedicated parents and guardians. Your consistent effort in getting our Scholars to school is the cornerstone of their success, and we deeply appreciate your partnership. A huge shout-out also goes to our fantastic staff for making our school such an engaging place to be. To our wonderful Scholars, congratulations on this accomplishment! Now, let’s aim even higher; we strongly encourage every Scholar to strive for perfect attendance so we can increase our presence and celebrate an even bigger number at our next meeting! Let's keep this wonderful momentum going!
Indigenous Peoples' Day: School Closure
A friendly reminder to all parents and guardians:
Our school will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. There will be no school for scholars on this day.
We encourage our families to take this time to learn about and honor the history and diverse cultures of Indigenous Peoples.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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Students are in route to their stops at this time.
Everyone have a great afternoon and we will see you all tomorrow.
🎃✨ You're Invited to Our Trunk or Treat Celebration! ✨🎃
Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and sweet treats at our annual Trunk or Treat event!
📅 Date: October 30, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Barack Obama Magnet University – Staff Parking Lot
💵 Cost: $7 per family (up to 5 children)
🎟️ Each child will receive an entry bracelet and a treat bag!
Decorate your trunk and join the fun — prizes will be awarded for the Top 3 Best Trunks!
🥇 1st Place | 🥈 2nd Place | 🥉 3rd Place
Setup Time: 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Limited spots available, so don’t wait — sign up today!
🍬 We Need Your Help!
To make this event magical for all our little scholars, we’re kindly asking for candy donations. Whether it’s a small bag or a big box, every contribution makes a difference and helps us spread joy throughout the community.
🙏 Please consider donating — your support means the world to us!
This is a friendly reminder that Picture Day this year is October 29th, 2025.
As of today, we do not have a make up date.
If you ordered pictures last year online, the company may have sent you an email with a different date.
You can pre-order your picture packages by logging on to the link below
http://order.grynnandbarrett.com/login
Use the code on the flyer to access pre order deals.
The time is now 3:17pm and all buses and vans have left the school.
Students are in route to their stops at this time.
I hope everyone has a wonderful evening and we will see you all tomorrow!
All buses and vans are in route and students should be arriving to their stops now if they have not already arrived.
Everyone have a great afternoon and we will see you all tomorrow.