Barr Update Dec. 3, 2023
Dec. 3, 2023
It's a great day to be a BULLDOG!
Monday, Dec. 4 is an A day, and
here are a few other reminders and updates for the week!
aimswebPlus Assessment
Three times a year, students take the aimswebPlus assessment. This assessment tracks the progress of students in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).
Students will be taking the assessment this week and next in their Math and ELA classes. Please encourage them to try their best and show what they know. Teachers use these results to help guide instruction and place students in classes.
Top 20 Parent Night - Dec. 13, 6:30 PM
Many of you know our Advisory Time (aka Bulldog Time) is focused on Top 20 Teens, Discovering the Best-Kept Learning, Thinking, and Communicating Secrets of Successful Teenagers.
We are privileged to have some of the authors of Top 20 visit Barr and speak to parents about how to support their teen's thinking, learning and communicating--and parents will learn a few secrets of success themselves! The authors will visit on Wed., Dec. 13 at 6:30 PM in the auditorium (translation devices will be available).
Parents, PLEASE join us that night!
The following day, Dec. 14, students will hear from the authors and have small-group discussions during their explore time. We are looking forward to this time of learning!
Spirit Week - Mon. thru Wed. - Dec. 18-20th
Mon., Dec. 18 - Multiples Day
Tues., Dec. 19 - School Colors Day
- 6th grade - wear WHITE
- 7th grade - wear ORANGE
- 8th grade - wear PURPLE
Wed., Dec. 20 - Holiday Cheer
$$ ID Fines $$
IDs must be worn everyday. If a students does not have one, they will be charged $1 for a temporary ID after their third temporary ID. Some students are getting charged everyday. These fines can add up! Please encourage your child to wear his/her ID. A replacement ID can be purchased in the office for $5. A new lanyard is $2 and an ID cover is $1.
If your child has fines, these can be paid for in the office (check ParentVUE for fines or call the office at 308.385.5875).
LOOK AHEAD! Upcoming days off
2:15 DISMISSAL - Wed., Dec. 20
WINTER BREAK - Thurs., Dec. 21 thru Wed., Jan. 3 (students return Thurs., Jan. 4)
UPCOMING GAMES & EVENTS
Info also found on the district site calendar HERE.
Sort by Sport, see all events:
You can sort by sport and see all events on this site HERE.
SPORTS
7th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL
Mon., Dec. 4 - vs. Hastings - at Barr - 4:15
Tues., Dec. 5 - vs. Walnut - at Walnut
8th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL
Mon. Dec. 4 - vs. Aurora - at Aurora - 4:30
Tues., Dec. 5 - vs. Kearney Horizon - at Barr - 4:15
Thurs., Dec. 7 - vs. Kearney Sunrise - at Kearney - 4:00
BOYS WRESTLING
Tues., Dec. 5 - at Aurora - 4:00
Fri., Dec. 8 - at Barr - 4:00
CLUBS and ACTIVITIES
WEIGHTS - 7th & 8th GRADE - meets Mon. through Thurs. 7:30 - 8:00 AM - Enter through door 8.
See Mr. Felber and Mr. Stenhouse for more information.
HOMEWORK CLUB - All grades - Mon. through Thurs. 3:45 - 4:45 PM in Media Center. Pick up at Door 1. Students and parents need to sign the commitment agreement after the first day of attending club.
See Mrs. Ripp, Mr. Schardt, and Mrs. Myers for more information.
BARR JR. THESPIANS - Will meet Mon. thru Thurs., 3:45 - 5:00 PM in the Auditorium.
See Dr. Garcia for more details.
ROOTS AND SHOOTS - Meets third Thurs. of the month in the Media Center.
See Mrs. Pedersen for more details.
DC DELEGATES - Parent Meeting on Mon., Dec. 4 at 6:00 in the auditorium.
CONCERTS
All concerts are in the Auditorium
Enter through door 3
Band Concert - Mon., Dec. 11
6th grade - 6:30 PM
7/8th grade - 7:30 PM
Choir Concert - Fri., Dec. 15
6:00 PM
Students need to be in the choir room by 5:20.
Orchestra Concert - Mon., Dec. 18
6th grade - 6:30 PM
7th grade - 7:30 PM
All concerts request "concert black" attire OR dress clothes (black if possible). Please no holes in clothes as much as possible.
WINTER PLAY
Faery Free-for-All
Sat., Dec. 9, 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00)
OR
Sun., Dec. 10, 2:30 PM (Doors open at 2:00)
in Auditorium
$5.00 per person; free for students with a Bulldog Pass
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS POSTS
Mark Your Calendars
Use the Crosswalk
Many students are walking through the parking lot when getting dropped off or picked up--which is a safety concern! Please remember to use the crosswalks! If you are dropping off a child, please drop off near a crosswalk and remind them to use it! Thank you for your help with keeping Barr safe!
Food from Home
Dress Code Update and Reminder
Many students had to borrow clothes from school this week. Please remember the school dress code (below), and please note that "spaghetti straps" are not allowed. We appreciate your help in having students "Dress for Success!"
- Keep covered from top of chest to mid-thigh
- Keep undergarments covered (spaghetti straps not allowed)
- Hats and hoods need to stay off or down
- Anything with profanity, alcohol, drugs/Illegal substances, gangs, etc. is not allowed
- IDs need to be worn everyday!
Cell Phones
Cell Phones
Cell phones aren't needed at school. Students will keep them in their locker.
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off
Doors open at 7:30 (do not arrive any earlier as there is not supervision before 7:30).
Each grade will wait in respective areas (and they can eat school breakfast while they wait!). Please drop off in the following locations (and students will wait in the following areas):
6th grade: Door 23 into the cafeteria on the east side (students wait in the cafeteria)
7th grade: Door 8 on the west side (north of main entrance) (students wait in the new gym)
8th grade: Door 3 on the west side (near the auditorium and old gym) (students will wait in the old gym)
Pick up
6th grade: on east side (cafeteria side)
7th & 8th grade: on west side (near main entrance)
Students who walk or ride home are asked to leave right away.
Busing is available! See below!
School Day Hours
The school day is from 8:15 - 3:45 PM.
Doors will open at 7:30 AM. Do not have students arrive earlier as there will not be supervision. Free Grab n Go breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 8:05 AM.
School day ends at 3:45 PM. Students need to be picked up by 4:00 PM (unless staying for an activity, event or practice).
Bus Routes
District bus routes can be found HERE.
Students being dropped off from the bus will enter the following doors:
7:20 arrivals drops off at door 23. Students will wait until 7:30 and then go to respective waiting locations (see above).
After 7:30 arrivals will drop off at door 3 and students will go to respective waiting locations (see above).