Barry News
Friday, February 11th 2021
ALL BARRY FAMILIES
Character Strong - Family Dares
I hope you all had a chance to participate in last week's family dare: Mix Tape.
Please consider joining us in this week's family dare: Family Bucket List. We participated in this family dare near the beginning of the school year. Take a moment to check in with the family and see what you have been able to check off so far or what might be coming up on your list. If you missed this opportunity to create the list the first time, then consider participating this time around.
Family Dare - Check In on Your Family Bucket List
Character Strong Student Recognition
The following students selected were:
Rescheduled - Step Team to Perform for Mayor Lucas
Spring Pictures Coming Up - 2/23 and 2/24 (Repeat)
Spring pictures are scheduled for February 23rd and 24th. We will be taking individual pictures that parents can order through Lifetouch. We will also be taking class pictures during the day. To respect social distancing and current mask guidelines, we will have students wearing their face coverings during the class picture. Parents will have the option of selecting the class picture with classmates wearing their masks (this is definitely a year to remember!) and/or order a yearbook which will have individual classmate photos as part of their classroom page. Picture forms will be coming home soon.
PTSA Officers Needed for 21-22 School Year (Repeat)
We have some wonderful options for you! The Barry PTSA will be electing new officers for the 2021-22 school year in the month of March, so we are in need of interested volunteers to serve in those roles.
(President-Vice President-Secretary-Treasurer)
Please send us an email to answer any questions you may have. barryptsa@gmail.com
April 2021 Ballot Issue Informational Meetings (Repeat)
The District will be holding the following informational meetings for residents to learn more and ask questions about the April 6, 2021 No Tax Levy Increase Bond Issue. Visit our April 2021 Bond Program pages to learn more.
- February 9, 6:30pm, virtual
- February 23, 6:30pm, PCHS Wilson Auditorium
- March 4, 6:30pm, Pathfinder Gym
- March 31, 6:30pm, virtual
Course Requests (Repeat)
Incoming 6th grader course requests: https://forms.gle/KRpBpJ3VexGbJAzc9
Incoming 7th grader course requests: https://forms.gle/oqkx6iHdz7B2KYLu6
Incoming 8th grader course requests: https://forms.gle/3axgv4hxuiigo4Mr7
PHOTOS NEEDED FOR 2020-21 YEARBOOK! (Repeat)
This year's Barry School Yearbook is going to be a huge challenge to create. Because Barry students are divided between a hybrid mode of instruction and a totally virtual setting, we have very few student pictures, and almost no pictures of students from the virtual classrooms.
We need your help, Barry families! If you have pictures of your Barry kids learning, smiling, or just doing their homework, please share! It doesn't matter if the pictures are inside or outside, posed or candid. They can even be school sports/activities pictures (like football, archery, step team, etc.) We will take whatever you have and try to use as many as we can. Please send pictures by February 15th to Michelle Delaney at delaneym@platteco.k12.mo.us. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Delaney using the same email.
Academic Lab (Repeat)
Academic Lab is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50-4:00 p.m. An activity bus is available. If you are interested in learning more you can contact the school administration, counselor or child's classroom/homeroom teacher.
Please book mark this link and/or use the form embedded below.
5TH GRADE FAMILIES
MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES (6TH-8TH GRADE)
Parent Teacher Conferences - 2/24
If you were not contacted and have a need to schedule a conference, please contact the teacher directly. They will respond by providing their Calendly link for you to sign up for any remaining slots that are still available. .
Middle School Musical Update
COVID-19 has had a large impact on the educational setting this year in many ways; this includes the performing arts and the safety surrounding such activities. After much thought and consideration, the Platte County Theatre Department has made the decision to reschedule the middle school performance of Into the Woods Jr. until the 2021-2022 school year. We thank all students and parents who have expressed interest in this opportunity.
This decision was not made lightly, but directors of the musical, in partnership with the Platte County Theatre Department and administrators in the Platte County School District, do it knowing that it is in alignment with current theatre best practice recommendations. If you would like additional information, please see the attached letter (PDF below).
In lieu of the middle school musical performance, we are excited to announce a new theatre opportunity in collaboration with the Platte County High School Theatre Department. This opportunity will be free of charge and available to all middle school students interested, grades 6-8. We will be offering a month long theatre workshop in partnership with the high school theatre program and members that will allow middle school students to experience theatrical instruction in a safe and collaborative environment. More information regarding this additional opportunity will be communicated soon.
Please be on the lookout in the coming weeks for a Google Sign Up Form and a schedule of events for the Musical Workshop that will take place in late March and April.
Middle School Swim Team (Repeat)
Marnie Jenkins: jenkinsm@platteco.k12.mo.us
Jessica Anderson: andersoj@platteco.k12.mo.us
We are excited for the upcoming Middle School Swim Team season for 7th & 8th graders!
Practices:
Swimmers must have 14 days of practice before they are allowed to compete in meets.
Swimmers need a physical before they can practice! They will need a swimsuit (black competition one piece), goggles, swim cap, and towel. We will order team gear at the beginning of the season.
March 1st is our parent 1st virtual meeting at 6 pm Meeting ID
March 2nd is our first day at the pool!
We will have practice Monday - Friday from 3:20-5:00 at the Platte City YMCA A bus will take the swimmers after school to practice, and there will be a bus that picks up swimmers after practice @ 5:20 to return to Barry Middle School. Guardians will pick up all other swimmers at the YMCA after practice.
ECSE FAMILIES
Clothing Reminder
"Winter Clothes-
Now that winter is upon us it's time to send a change of clothes for your child. From time to time, an accident happens! We want to make sure your child is warm and safe at school
Please send a bag with one outfit that includes a pair of underwear, pants, and a shirt.
Also, make sure your child has a coat for the outside temperature as we like to go outside to the playground from time to time. If it's 40-50 degrees: Your child should wear a jacket. If it's 30-40 degrees: Your child should wear a winter jacket, hat, and mittens.
Thank you for helping us make sure your child is comfortable at school!"
THE SOCIAL WORK SCOOP
Welcome to Mrs. Richison's Virtual Office! Please click around the room to find information regarding district resources, coping skills, ways to contact me, and more.
Treasure Chest (Repeat)
The Treasure Chest is our school district resource center. It is a stocked pantry providing food, clothing, toiletries, and other household supplies. All items in the Treasure Chest are free to PCR-3 students and families who participate in the Free or Reduced School Lunch Program. The Treasure Chest is open for shopping every week of the calendar year on Wednesday evenings from 4pm-6pm. Families must register at the following link or call 816.858.7001 weekly so we can appropriately plan for resources. Once approved, families can drive through at the original Treasure Chest site (in the north parking lot of PCHS). Identification must be provided in order to receive food.
Register weekly here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkE_La53fGUlz45NaI952mgsWwd72_JrT9ziIbd8eKoTdcQA/viewform
If you need to complete a new lunch application for the 2020/2021 school year, please follow this link:
https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3116