Barry News
October 28
🏴☠️ HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Have a Spooktacular Weekend!!! 🎃👻
📅Upcoming Events!📅
****There will be NO academic lab or PACE due to P/T Conferences next week!!
October 31 -
- HALLOWEEN!!! - Please note, students are not allowed to wear costumes to school
- Basketball Practice, 3-5pm, Gym
November 1 -
- MS Basketball Practice 3-5pm
- YMCA Challenger Program, 5:30-8:30pm (Gym)
November 2 -
- P/T Conferences 3:30-7:30pm
- MS Basketball Practice, 3-5pm (Gym)
November 3 -
- P/T Conferences 3:30-7pm
- Basketball Practice, 3-5pm (Gym)
November 4 -
- NO SCHOOL!!!!!
- Northland Static Volleyball Club, 6-8pm
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.
P/T Conferences Dinner Sign Up - We greatly appreciate any help we can get
We are so proud of our Character Strong Kids for the trait of Commitment
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
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.
Daily Wellness Check - It's Cold and Flu Season
We're entering into Cold and Flu Season. As a reminder, below is our district wellness check. Stay well!
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
Congrats to our Pirates Rock Students
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
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
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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Podcast for Parents, by Parents
PTA podcast designed for millions of parents and decisionmakers they influence
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