Barry News
September 23
đ´ââ ď¸ Have a great weekend!!
đ Upcoming Events!đ
September 26 -
- Volleyball vs Grain Valley, 4-6:30pm (PCMS)
- Cross Country @ Discovery (Away)
- Girl Scouts Troop 1637 - 6:00-8:00pm (Cafeteria)
September 27 -
- Academic Lab, 3-4pm
- PACE - 3:00-4:00pm
- Knit Happens - NCC 5:00-7:45pm (Library)
- Football @ Walden MS (Time TBD)
- PTSA Papa John's Night (ALL DAY)
September 28 -
- Cross Country @ Pioneer Ridge (away) 4:00-6:00pm
- Volleyball @ Raytown, 4:00-6:00pm
- ABC's of Estate Planning - NCC 5:30-7:30 Room 212
September 29 -
- Academic Lab - 3:00-4:00pm
- PACE - 3:00-4:00pm
- Football MS @ Pioneer Ridge 4-6pm (Away)
- Social Dance - NCC 6:00-7:30pm (Commons Area)
We are halfway through the 1st Quarter already! Progress Reports for 6-8th Grade are being emailed home today so be on the lookout for those (5th Grade does not receive progress reports).
AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC LAB PROGRAM
Our Academic Lab program has started. What a great thing! This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to continually improve on what they are learning by providing them a place after school to get homework help, re-take a test, or just have a quiet place to do their work. As a reminder, we have two sessions held in the Library after school on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:55pm - 4pm. We will have bus transportation after Academic Lab to transport students home. Please don't forget to sign up by 1:00 PM the day of! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!
PTSA Papa Johns Night Tuesday September 27th (ALL DAY)
Barry & Platte City Middle School Athletics/Activities Winter Information
Tryouts for Winter Sports are coming up shortly. Click the link below for information on MS Basketball and Wrestling.
Pirates R.O.C.K. Character Trait: PRIDE (SEPTEMBER)
Pirates ROCK (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. Each month our community focuses on a specific character trait and students are recognized for exhibiting these traits: Self Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Cooperation.
September's #PiratesROCK trait is PRIDE: a feeling of self respect & worth.
ORDER YOUR BLACK OUT SHIRT TODAY
Support the Platte County Football Team & wear your Blackout Shirt to the BLACKOUT GAME on October 21st. Place your order online here before Tuesday, September 27.
PTSA Calendar 2022-2023
JOIN BARRY PTSA
PTSA Membership Drive
-Any members who join PTSA by September 30th will be entered into a drawing for one of three:
Target Gift Cards (One Parent, One student, and One Staff Winner).
Winners will be announced October 3rd via Facebooks (and email).
PTSA Membership, Newsletter and Spirit Wear Sale!
We are so very blessed to have an incredibly supportive PTSA here at Barry! They have a big year planned for both our students and staff. Check out their August Newsletter below for the upcoming events and membership information, and spirit wear links (30% off Sale!) as well.
- Platte County Gear: Store link
- Barry Gear: Store link
We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!!
Podcast for Parents, by Parents
PTA podcast designed for millions of parents and decisionmakers they influence
STEP TEAM
Step is now it's own actual team!! It is no longer part of the PACE program this year. Practices will start on October 11 and will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October through February. The step program is open to 6-8th graders. For any student interested we will have an informational meeting September 28th during FPC in the commons.
HOMECOMING OCTOBER 3-8, 2022
Homecoming 2022: A Storybook Homecoming, October 3-8
PCHS will host the Victory Supper on Wednesday, October 5, starting at 6 p.m. at Pirate Stadium. The Victory Supper will be a community pep rally with our coaches introducing the fall teams, the crowning of the underclassmen candidates and the Homecoming King, and performances by the Traditions Band, PCHS cheerleaders and alumni cheerleaders. PCHS cheerleading alumni are asked to arrive at 5:30 p.m. for a short practice. Second (or third) generation Pirates (those students with parents who graduated from PCHS) are invited to gather at 5:45 p.m. in the southside stands for a group photo. The event is open to the community.
The Homecoming Parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 7, and will run on Fourth Street from Thomas Drive to Rising Star Park. Students will be dismissed three hours early that day. Parents and the community are encouraged to arrive by 2:25 p.m. as Fourth Street between Zed Martin and Thomas Drive will be closed to traffic beginning at 2:30 p.m. Thomas Drive between Siegrist Elementary and Fourth Street will also be closed. If you'd like to participate in the parade, please contact Kyle Perkins for an entry form by October 5. If you have a convertible or Jeep and would be willing to drive Homecoming candidates, please contact Robin Herron.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be changes to the staging area setup for the parade this year. We will be utilizing the bus loop at the PCHS Phase I Rebuild project for float staging, NOT the back parking lot of PCMS this year. Parade entries will receive complete instructions.
AGAIN THIS YEAR: There will be a shuttle bus to take parade participants and their sponsors back to the main PCR-3 campus. The shuttle bus will be parked along Zed Martin Drive. Floats will disband in the Rising Star Park/Splash Pad and will take the path from Rising Star Park to Zed Martin Drive. We encourage parents to pick up their participants at the PCR-3 main campus.
Immediately following the parade, Wells Bank will host its annual Community Tailgate Party, in the High Pointe Shops Shopping Center parking lot. The community is invited to come see PCHS's Traditions Band, cheerleaders and dance team perform, and enjoy free food and drinks!
Homecoming Football Game: The Pirates will take on the Belton Pirates at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 7 at Pirate Stadium. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime, and the Pride Band will perform after the game.
Middle School Youth Leadership Opportunity
If your student or anyone you know in the Clay, Platte, and Ray counties is interested in becoming a leader please register. The cost is $15, and parents can register online. Deadline to register is October 5th.
đ˛Lunch Moneyđ˛
Great News! Dealing with your childrenâs lunch money and school fee payments just got a lot easier. You can add money to your childâs meal account, see their cafeteria purchase history, and pay for all school related fees securely online from your computer, tablet or smartphone!
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How Do You Get Started? Itâs simple!
- Go to www.k12paymentcenter.com in your web browser
- First time users click âSign Upâ then select your state and district from the drop-down lists
- Fill in your information to set up the account
- Click âManage Studentsâ to add your student(s) with their last name and student ID number
- Make a payment to your studentsâ accounts with your credit/debit card or electronic check
Once you create your account and add your students, you will have access to your studentâs meal account balance and cafeteria purchase history. When making meal account or school fee payment there is a small convenience fee per transaction (not per child) to cover payment processing.
For more information or questions about using K12PaymentCenter please go to www.k12paymentcenter.com or email contactus@k12paymentcenter.com
REMINDER: Free Meals for All Has Ended
Social Work and Counselor Guidance
Suicide Prevention Resources
Here are some valuable suicide prevention resources: All resources available 24/7
https://www.suicideispreventable.org/
Suicide Prevention Resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) En EspaĂąol: 1-800-628-9454
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741-741 Text with a trained counselor for free
The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Phone, chat, and text support for LGBTQ+ youth Friendship Line
If you or someone you know needs support now,
Call or Text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Do You Qualify for Free Internet Service
Need internet service at home??? You may qualify for assistance! Please see the flyer below for more details. I have also included the link to complete the application.
Link for application:
PREVENTING A NEW GENERATION OF ADDICTION
Did you know that the average age that youth begin vaping in Missouri is age 13? And more than 1 in 4 Northland youth don't see vaping as harmful? Check out this flier with facts, warning signs, and how you can end teen vaping, brought to you by Platte County Prevention Coalition and Parent Up. Learn more and find resources at ParentUpKC.com/Vaping.
Facts About Teen Vaping
How Big Is The Problem
We're STILL Hiring!!!
Open Positions at PCR-3
The school year has started, but we still have some openings across our District, including bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and lunch monitors. If interested in joining our team, click here to apply!
Specifically at Barry School, we have openings for: Lunch Monitor
Contact Information for Jessica Hoffecker
Email: hoffeckj@platteco.k12.mo.us
Location: Barry School, Northwest 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-436-9623 x. 3101
Twitter: @barryschool
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryschool/
Instagram: @barry_school_pcr3
Contact Information for Dr. Jeff Adams
Email: adamsj@platteco.k12.mo.us
Location: Barry School, Northwest 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-436-9623 x.3102
Twitter: @barryschool
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryschool/
Instagram: @barry_school_pcr3
Barry School - Pirates ROCK Star Business Partners
Mainstreet Credit Union
Website: mainstreetcu.org/
Location: 8500 North Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 913-599-1010
Facebook: facebook.com/MainstreetCU
Twitter: @mainstreetCU
Imaging for Women
Email: phyllisfulk@imagingforwomen.com
Website: https://www.imaging4women.com/
Location: 630 NW Englewood Road
Phone: 816-453-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaging4women