Barry News
October 7
đ´ââ ď¸ HAPPY HOMECOMING!!! Good Luck Pirates!!!
Take a Look Inside Our Week
Coke & Mentos Experiment
Anything but a Backpack
Declaration of Independence
6th Graders working on Social Studies project learning about the Declaration of the Independence
đ Upcoming Events!đ
October 10 -
- NO SCHOOL!! (District In-service)
October 11 -
- Academic Lab 3-4pm
- Football vs Smithville, 5-7pm
- YMCA Challenger Program, 5:30-8:30pm (Gym)
- PTSA Meeting, 6pm (Commons)
October 12 -
- Caregiving Do's, Don'ts, & Maybes, 5:30-7:30pm, Classroom 212
October 13 -
- Academic Lab 3-4pm
- Football @ Antioch MS 4-6pm (Away, New Mark MS)
- Social Dance - NCC, 6:00-7:30pm (Commons)
October 14 -
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!!!!
PACE Quarter 2 Sign Up Info
PACE Quarter 2 Info
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).
We enjoyed the fun of Homecoming week and everyone who participated. Check out some of our photos below to see some of the shenanigan's. We hope everyone has a fun filled weekend. Enjoy the parade and the football game tonight. Good Luck to our Pirates Football Team. GO PIRATES!!!!
Homecoming Spirit Week Fun Photos
Bibidi Bobbidi Boo "Anything but a Backpack Day"
Lots of interesting things but this was very clever bringing her younger brother as her backpack to carry all of her things for her
Dress as your "Reflection" or Twin
Ms. Madill and Julian Hernandez twinning for Spirit Week
Hercules!!
Greek Life - Wear Greek letters or dress preppy
SOS Program for Middle Schoolers
Platte County School District offers depression awareness and suicide prevention training as a part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program. Barry School students will participate in this program in the fall. Students will watch a video, have a brief classroom discussion, and will complete a brief questionnaire to offer support if needed. Families can view SOS videos by clicking here.
If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the SOS program, please complete THIS FORM before Thursday, October 20. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.
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.
Tryouts for Winter Sports are coming up shortly. Click below for information on MS Basketball and Wrestling.
Please see link below for Lady Pirates Basketball Letter
Barry Archery ~ 2022-2023 Season
Archery season is just around the corner. We have a strong and growing program that we hope you will consider joining.
â Try-outs: Monday, October 17th. Use this link for sign-up options.
â Open to 6th-8th grade
â Regular Season: November 7th to February 25th
â Practice Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays until December 8th.
Thursdays only December 15th -February 23rd
Time options: 5:10pm - 6:10pm OR 6:15pm - 7:15pm
â Team fee: $50 ( $75 for 2 students any grade)
(Individual student fees waived for 2 volunteer shifts with the Chiefs)
â Tournaments are held almost every Saturday - home and away options. Your obligation is
about 1 ½ hours on these days.
â Fee for each tournament - $10
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
PTSA Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6-7 PM in Barry Commons
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
Parents Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are a little more than a month away but we wanted to get them on your radar. This year the dates are Wed, Nov 2 from 3:30-7:30 and Thur, Nov 3 from 3:30-7pm. We will again be offering both virtual and in-person conferences. This is a very important time for parents to discuss their student's progress with his/her teachers, as research has shown that parental involvement is one of the most important factors in a student's success in school.
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
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.
REMINDER: Free Meals for All Has Ended
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