BARKSDALE ELEMENTARY
May 24, 2018
Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 1st, is the last day of school
PASAR will begin at noon. There is no additional charge for early release care.
returning student registration
new student registration
New student registration will take place at Renner Middle School.
If you know of anyone that is moving to Barksdale, and needs to enroll their child(ren) over the summer, please let them know that NEW student registration will be held at Renner Middle School in the library, July 25th and July 26th, from 9:00am -11:00am and 1:00pm -3:00pm.
Proof of Residency
To be sure your child is placed on a class list, it is necessary for us to have a current/updated lease agreement for all students. Therefore, if your lease expires during the summer, or you provided only a utility bill, please provide the most recent copy of your lease agreement by August 3rd.
You may provide your lease agreement via any of the methods detailed below.
- Scan your lease agreement, attach the document to an email, and email it to poornima.poondi@pisd.edu.
- Fax your lease agreement to 469-752-0101.
- Bring your lease agreement to Renner Middle School at 5701 West Parker Road, Plano, TX, 75093 between July 25th and August 3rd.
bronco press author's reception and Principal triathlon trophy presentation
Please email your student's teacher if you will be attending.
End-of-year celebration
lost and found items will be donated on May 25th
There are three tables in the main hallway with clothes that haven't made their way home.
summer bus schedule
Please note that, due to refurbishment, Barksdale will be closed this summer, but the bus will still pick up in front of the school by the gym doors.
The summer bus schedule will be communicated as soon as it is available.
Under Construction - Barksdale Refurbishment for the 2018/2019 School Year
We have exciting news to share with you!
Barksdale is going to get a whole new look for the 2018-2019 school year! Recently the Plano ISD School Board approved the budget for refurbishment. Some of the things that you will see are full renovation of the kitchen, new flooring throughout the building, upgraded teachers’ lounge and workroom, new metal student lockers, all new cabinetry, new furniture throughout the building, fresh paint, new playgrounds, upgrades to the HVAC units, chillers, boilers, electrical, plumbing, and more.
There will also be two additional classrooms added due to our projected enrollment. Construction on the two new classrooms will begin shortly. Teachers are busy cleaning out their classrooms after school and on the weekends, as everything in the entire school has to be removed starting June 1. We could not be more excited to see the new look, but we do know that we will have to make adjustments along the way. We will continue to update you throughout this process. Please know that none of this will impact your child’s learning this school year. They will begin working on everything over the summer, with the exception of the two new classrooms.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 24 - Grade Level News
May 24 - 5th Grade Variety Show, 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Gym
May 25 - Field Day
May 28 - Memorial Day Holiday, No School
May 29 - 5th Grade Graduation, 6:30pm in the Plano West Auditorium
May 30 - Bronco Press Author's Reception, Barksdale Library
May 30 - Principal Triathlon Trophy Presentation, Barksdale Library
May 31 - End of Year Celebration
June 1 - Last Day of School, Early Release at noon
August 11 - Kindergarten Corral, 8:00am to 10am, Coyote Creek Park
PTA After School Classes
Memorial Day Holiday, No classes
Tuesday May 29th
Chess meets for the last time
Wednesday May 30th
No classes
Thursday May 31st
No classes
Friday June 1st
No classes, early release
specials corner
May 25th is fast approaching! Our favorite day of the year, FIELD DAY! We are so excited! This will be my 28th one and I am just as excited for the 28th as I was for the 1st. It’s what we love, and seeing it through the kids' eyes is always a great time full of great memories!
A HUGE shout out to ALL who have signed up to volunteer! We have 226 volunteer positions and EVERY spot has been filled. Thank you is not enough! We have an incredible community of parents, students, and staff.
Here are a few things to remember for Field Day:
- T-shirts, shorts, and tennis shoes with socks are the BEST option for the day. The students CAN wear a swimsuit under their field day shirt, but will NOT be able to take the shirt off. A change of clothes for those attending day care after school might be a good option.
- SUNSCREEN-We are outside MOST of the day. Hats are also an option.
- The morning kicks off with a flag run and opening ceremony at 8:15am. You can come watch if you want. It's so cool to see all of the grade level flags.
- HYDRATE well the day before (both students and volunteers). Our weather has turned warm quickly this year. Staying hydrated will make this day better for all. Carrying a water bottle is also a great idea. LABEL EVERYTHING!
- Parking is NOT allowed in the back parking lot, so please plan ahead to walk, or to park at church if you are a volunteer.
- Morning volunteers will meet in the gym by 7:45am. Afternoon volunteers will meet in the gym by 11:45am. If you are an ALL day volunteer and know your afternoon station, you can go straight there if you let Coach Kool know.
- Field Day t-shirts will be delivered to your student at school. Wait to wear them on field day. If you did not purchase a shirt for your student, have your student wear her/his grade level color. (K-orange/1st-yellow/2nd-royal blue/3rd-purple/4th-red/5th-lime green)
- If a make-up day is required because of weather, we will have a modified schedule on Tuesday, May 29th.
We are very excited about this great day! Thank you in advance for having your child prepared and also for the many who have volunteered! Any questions can be directed to me at Cheryl.kool@pisd.edu
seasonal reminders from the clinic
summer reading lists
Food and Nutritional Services Job Fair
Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) will have a Job Fair at Vines High School on June 26, 2018 from 9am-11:30am.
Apply online at : www.pisd.edu/employment
For more information, call: 469-752-5783
Huffman Elementary School Enters Second Year of IB Candidacy
Now is the time to join the Huffman community of learners as the school enters its second year of IB candidacy, with an expected authorization for the 2019-2020 school year. As the first elementary academy in Plano ISD, there is much to celebrate. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a learning experience that integrates multiple subject areas into a student-centered inquiry environment. Students join with highly trained teachers to create a community of learners in which everyone has ownership and participates in the learning process. PYP concepts and skills reach beyond required learning to incorporate character development and the type of global focus that leads students to a greater understanding of an increasingly complex world. Plano ISD invites you to consider Huffman Elementary for your child’s academic needs. Please contact PYP Coordinator Amy Moore at amy.moore@pisd.edu or Principal Jamey Allen at jamey.allen@pisd.edu if you would like to schedule a tour or obtain more information. For information on transfers, visit www.pisd.edu/pisdtransfer. Transfers are being accepted until June 15 or as long as space is available. Read more at www.pisd.edu/huffmanpyp.
Barksdale Elementary's new website has gone live!
May Teacher/Staff Birthdays
Rodriquez - May 1st
Attyah - May 14th
Davis - May 14th
Chun - May 22nd
Taliaferro - May 24th
Pruitt - May 25th
Grassi - May 30th
State and Federal Report Card, English
The State 2016-2017 School Report Card for Barksdale Elementary has now been released, and posted to the Barksdale Elementary website https://www.pisd.edu/barksdale_ar. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is described in the “School Report Card Definitions.” If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Barksdale Elementary.
State and Federal Report Card, Spanish
Los boletines de informe del gobierno del Estado de Texas del 2016-2017 para la escuela Barksdale Elementary ha sido publicada en el sitio de internet Barksdale Elementary https://www.pisd.edu/barksdale_ar . El reporte proporciona información sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes en la prueba STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) que es el nombre del programa de evaluación académica para los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas de Texas, así como información sobre estudiantes inscritos, tamaño promedio de la clase y gastos financieros. La información contenida en el reporte de progreso de la escuela es requerido por la ley estatal y se describe en las "definiciones del boletín de informe de la escuela". Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca del boletín de informe de la escuela, por favor háganoslo saber. Gracias por su apoyo continúo a la escuela Barksdale Elementary.
The school board has adopted the 2018/2019 academic calendar
Please see attachments for Information on the following
Barksdale Bronco Kindergarten Corral
NTX Camps of Engineering 2018
2018 Plano West Cross Country/Track Clinics
2018 Plano West Summer Basketball Clinics
Jogging Club
Will you be visiting the Barksdale campus?
Just as a reminder, all visitors are required by PISD to present a government issued picture identification (no photocopies or electronic images) upon entry to the campus and receive a temporary visitor badge. PISD utilizes a national database to ascertain if the visitor can be cleared for entry.
Lunches and Forgotten Items
All lunches and forgotten items can be placed in the bins just outside the office. It is the student's responsibility to retrieve these items.
The student can ask the teacher to check the bin if he/she has forgotten something.
Parking
During evening events, you may park in the staff parking lot, as well as in the church lot next to Barksdale.
Federal Meal Program
Barksdale Elementary
2424 Midway Rd, Plano, TX. 75093 469-752-0100