Barry News
October 21
🏴☠️ Enjoy all the Halloween Activities this weekend 🎃👻
📅Upcoming Events!📅
October 24 -
- Basketball tryouts
- 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball tryouts, 3-5pm (Barry School)
- 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball tryouts, 3-5pm (PCMS Cafeteria)
- First day of 7th & 8th Grade Wrestling, 3:15-5:15 (PCMS Cafeteria)
- Girl Scouts Troop 1637, 6-8pm (Cafeteria)
- Action Packed Basketball Practice, 7-8:30pm (Gym)
October 25 -
- Academic Lab 3-4pm
- YMCA Challenger Program, 5:30-8:30pm (Gym)
October 26 -
October 27 -
- Academic Lab 3-4pm
- Soul Strong Yoga, 4:30-5:30 (NCC)
- Social Dance, 6-7:30 (Commons)
- Action Packed Basketball Practice, 7-8:30pm (Gym)
October 28 -
- Spooktacular Stuco/PTSA, 5:30-7:30pm (Barry School)
- Report Cards Go Home
Parent Teacher Conference Signup
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, November 3rd (3:30-7:30 pm) and Thursday, November 4th (3:30-7 pm). You have the option to sign up for in person or virtual conferences this year! All conferences need to be prearranged. Please do not plan on stopping by for an unplanned conference as all slots will likely be filled.
Sign up link here! If you need assistance, you can watch this brief tutorial below.
Congrats to our Character Strong Kindness and Honesty Nominations
Character Strong Nominees
We are so proud of students who got recognized for Character Strong this week and last week.
Kindness
5th Grade
- Summer Martinez, Zuriel Harrais, & Makenzie Lawson
6th Grade
- Claire Borgmeyer & Josephine Benson
7th Grade
- Addisen McNalley & Lucas Garcia
Honesty
5th Grade
- Edina Dzilic, Greyson Humphreys, & Zainab Al-Badri
6th Grade
- Greta Espeer, Danny Montero Taveras
7th Grade
- Mia Cremer & Kaleb Endeshaw
8th Grade
- Olivia Gray & Brody Garbelman
CHARACTER STRONG FAMILY DARES
Every week students go through a Character Strong lesson that help build on our 8 traits: honesty, forgiveness, commitment, kindness, humility, selflessness, patience, and respect. Starting shortly students will be asked to complete a Student Character Dare. These are to help build on practices that are taught in our weekly lesson. Some dares can be as simple as asking someone new to join their table to reaching out to someone students look up to and writing them a letter.
We are encouraging each family to complete the monthly Family Dare. Each Family Dare offers parents, guardians, and families the opportunity to engage in challenges designed to increase connection and conversation at home. These dares also provide students with more opportunities to practice habits discussed in class.
November''s Family Dare is Take 5.
Take 5 minutes in the morning to share (and have everyone in the family share) 1 thing they are grateful for today.
If you take a picture of your family completing the dare, please send pictures to Amy Gardner at gardnera@platteco.k12.mo.us. She will post pictures on Social Media and we can showcase them on our TV's at school.
FAMILY DARE
PACE 2nd Quarter Sign Up - LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 5-8 GRADES
We are excited to launch 2nd quarter PACE (Pirate After Class Events). Here are a few details about the program:
Program to start 2nd Quarter (11/1) (7 week session)
Students will need to resign-up even if they were in 1st quarter activities. Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis.
Tuesday, and Thursday 3pm-4 pm 7 weeks per quarter for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter
PACE focuses on Lifestyle Activities - Depending on the strengths of our staff, activities will be offered that are outside of the realm of sport.
Activities offered 2nd Quarter will be Esports (Video Games), Board Games, Art Club, Mindfulness, and Digital Displays.
Tyler Crawford is our PACE Coordinator, and he will be working with you and your students to get this program up and running. Included are some very basic details in this email, but please take some time to review the slideshow. The slideshow will explain the details of the PACE activities.
Please click on the form below to sign your kids up to attend PACE. Students can sign up for one activity per day. If you need to make any changes, please contact Tyler (crawfort@platteco.k12.mo.us).
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR📚
Book Fair Info
Barry will have a book fair Monday, October 31- Thursday, November 3. It will be open during parent teacher conferences. Here is a QR code that takes parents to the book fair online site that has more info.
Pirates R.O.C.K. Character Trait: Responsibility (October)
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 Responsibility: being accountable for your actions without blame
AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC LAB PROGRAM
Our Academic Lab program is well underway. This after school program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to continually improve on what they are learning by providing them a place 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!
Barry & Platte City Middle School Athletics/Activities Winter Information
Tryouts for Boys & Girls Basketball & Wrestling is Monday October 24th. Please look at the link below for information on times, locations, and what needs to be completed and turned in before you can attend practice/tryouts.
4th & 5th Grade Archery Sign Up Info
Tryouts will be held at the end of October. Please use the sign up link below to secure your spot today.
Please join us for a fun team experience in a sport that is built for everyone.
*No equipment necessary to purchase unless you want to.
* Season practice will start the first week in November and run until March. Tournaments will be December to February. State will be held in March in Branson.
If you would like more information or have questions, please reach out. Garlandl@platteco.k12.mo.us
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Spooktacular is Friday Oct. 28!👻
WE NEED YOUR HELP....
1. STUCO/PTSA is asking for candy donations to be used at Trunk or Treat/Spooktacular.
Trunk or Treat Donations need to be dropped off to the office by next Wednesday AM (October 19th).
Spooktacular Trick or Treat Hallway Candy or Trinkets need to be dropped off at the office by Friday AM (October 28th)
2. STUCO/PTSA are asking for volunteers to assist with Spooktacular Event on Friday October 28th. Time slots will be 530-630 630-730. Volunteer opportunities include Front Entry, Concessions, Cake Walk, Trick or Treat Hallway etc. Sign up to volunteer through the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c45a8a82aa5fb6-barry
If you are interested in volunteering to please message us on Facebook or email us at barryptsa@gmail.com and we will take it from there.
Youth Education Programming November 1st
Youth Education Programming Info
Youth Education Permission Slip
Social Work Corner
Hello Barry Families,
As the school social worker, I want to ensure I am meeting the needs of the students and families that make up this great community. One way of doing this is by getting direct feedback from you. I sent out an email to every family this week requesting you to complete a brief survey on a Google form. This will allow families to identify areas where support is needed and also express interest in programs available in the district. This survey also provides an opportunity for families to give back to their school community and help fellow Pirate families. If you did not receive the email, please contact me at mayss@platteco.k12.mo.us and I will send the information again. Some of my emails were returned as undeliverable, therefore, an updated email address is needed.
For those who have completed the form, thank you for your feedback! I will be in touch with those requesting contact and I look forward to working with you.
Sarah Mays, School Social Worker mayss@platteco.k12.mo.us 816.436.9623 ext 3121
*** If you are in need of food, clothing, medical, housing, school supplies, etc. or just need/want to talk please feel free to reach out.
Please Read for Parent Up Info
PREVENTING A NEW GENERATION OF ADDICTION
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Facts About Teen Vaping
How Big Is The Problem
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.
- Platte County Gear: Store link
- Barry Gear: Store link
We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!!
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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
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Mainstreet Credit Union
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Location: 8500 North Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 913-599-1010
Facebook: facebook.com/MainstreetCU
Twitter: @mainstreetCU
Imaging for Women
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Website: https://www.imaging4women.com/
Location: 630 NW Englewood Road
Phone: 816-453-2700
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