Barry Primary School
Newsletter, November 2022
From Mrs. Klumpp & Mrs. Block
Wow, what great progress our students have made academically, socially and emotionally! They have been demonstrating being responsible, open hearted, acting safely, and respectful in our school. We were able to celebrate this at our harvest ROAR celebration as we painted pumpkins, traced leaves with a variety of art supplies, and performed songs with boomwhackers. What amazing artists and musicians we have!
We have also joined learning spaces and have seen many engaging strategies! Our students are always doing their best! The support and dedication from our staff ensure that all students are learning at high levels.
For the upcoming months we want to remind you to send your child(ren) in with snow gear as we head outside for recess.
Upcoming Dates
Isaf Merkur will be taking retakes on November 15th if your child(ren) needs them.
If you would like to join our PTO virtually or in person, they will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our upcoming meeting is on the 16th in the Barry library from 6:30PM-7:30PM. The virtual link is Barry PTO Link.
We are looking forward to another great month together at Barry!
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News From the Nurse
Physicals: NYS Mandate
All kindergarteners, 1st Graders, and new 2nd graders are required to have a physical exam, or a well-child visit. If your child had a well-child visit within the year, please have a copy faxed or emailed to the school
nurse, or make an appointment to get a physical. School physicals are available every Wednesday afternoon in school.
Reminders:
-Vision screenings will begin in November.
-Pack a change of clothes for unexpected spills or accidents.
-Stay home if you are sick!
-If a student needs meds in school, we need a prescription from the doctor and a parent's signature.
Scratch scratch. Scratch. Your head is feeling really itchy. Could it be lice?
If so, you're not alone. Every year, between 6 and 12 million people worldwide get head lice. Most of those millions are kids. Any kid who goes to school has probably already heard about lice.
What Are Lice?
Lice are very, very small insects. In fact, they are so tiny that you can barely see them! Each louse (the name for one of the lice) is brown and gray and only about the size of a sesame seed.
Lice cannot jump or fly. They spread when people's heads touch or when they share hats and other clothing, combs, brushes, headbands, barrettes, and bedding (like sheets, blankets, pillowcases, and sleeping bags). If lice are stuck on any of these things and that thing touches another person's head, that person may also get lice.
If a kid has lice, an adult will need to buy a special medicated shampoo, cream, or lotion that kills lice. An adult will need to apply the medicine and follow the directions. Part of the treatment is combing your hair with a fine-tooth comb to remove the nits. The shampoo, cream, or lotion usually kills the lice right away. The itching should go away within a few days, but treatment may need to be repeated in 7 to 10 days to kill any new lice that may have hatched since the first treatment.
Life Without Lice
Sure, lice aren't so nice, but there are things you can do to keep them away. To help prevent lice:
· If your friend has lice, don't give the lice any chance to spread to you. Avoid putting your heads together or sharing stuff that could contain lice, such as hats or combs.
· Don't try on hats that belong to other kids.
· Never share a comb, brush, barrettes, or other hair accessories. Use your own, and don't lend them to anyone else.
· Always use your own sleeping bag and pillow when sleeping away from home.
Any questions call the school nurse- 758-4154- Barry School Nurses
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Kindergarten
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Library News
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PE News
The students have been doing great in PE class working through our stations and large class games. They’re learning to work together and share equipment while getting that energy out and physically challenging their bodies while learning new skills.
Reminders - SNEAKERS! Please try to make sure your child comes to school with proper footwear for PE on their PE days. As the weather continues to get worse many will come to school in boots and will need to remember to still bring their sneakers for class. Boots are much more difficult to move in and increase the chance that the student may get blisters and/or increase the chances that they fall and get hurt.
Proper Clothing - Comfortable clothing is always preferred on PE days. Dresses and loose clothing may make it difficult to perform all the skills and movements that they’re attempting in class.
Water Bottles - Students MAY BRING water bottles to PE.