Barry News
Friday, September 4th 2020
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FERPA Virtual Learning Notice (Reminder)
As part of the 2020-2021 school year, your student will participate in virtual or distance learning. This virtual learning may occur via a digital platform like Canvas, Google Classroom, or Google Meets that will require participation by your student in a virtual setting with other students receiving the same services.
Due to the nature of virtual learning, it is possible the parent/guardian, sibling, or other related person of another student in your student’s class may hear or see your student as they are engaged in learning.
The Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (“SPPO”) stated in its March 30, 2020 virtual learning guidance “a person merely seeing or hearing your student does not violate their or your rights under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). Another person sitting in the same room as your student is treated no differently than a visitor would be during an in-person class.” It is not possible or feasible for the District to dictate the location of other individuals present during virtual sessions within a student’s home.
Our staff members will take precautions to comply with District Policy and FERPA to prohibit and limit the disclosure of personally identifiable information. Additionally, please note District Policy KKB expressly prohibits recording any virtual classroom session. This long-standing policy exists to protect the rights of all students under FERPA.
I have been advised that my student may be seen or heard by other individuals present during virtual learning sessions. I have also been advised of the District’s prohibition on the recording of the virtual sessions and agree to comply with Policy KKB.
If you desire that your child not receive virtual education services, please contact your student’s building principal.
COVID Related Updates for Students
5TH GRADE FAMILIES
MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES (GRADES 6-8)
Tuesday, September 8th - B Day Students Grades 6-8
Families of our B day students have asked what Tuesday may look like for their student since their first face-to-face day isn't until Wednesday, September 9th. Please read below to find more information for whichever grade level your student is in.
Students will have two assignments to complete by the end of the day. The main one is called the Google Classroom Training Camp. This assignment won't be due until the end of the week, but it would be preferred if students complete it ALL today to be as familiar with Google Classroom as possible.
The second will require you to watch Mrs. Madill's welcome video and fill out a quick form.
Both of these assignments require students to join TWO Google Classrooms: 6th Grade ELA - B & Group B Mrs. Madill Social Studies . To join these Google Classrooms, please follow the steps below:
Make sure to sign in with your Platte County student account. If you're already signed in and need to switch accounts, in the top-right corner, click your profile picture and sign out or add another account.
Go to classroom.google.com.
- At the top, click Join class (there is a visual below)
- Type this code: xnpo6gp to join Miss Cook's classroom (6th Grade ELA - B)
- Type this code: a4kx5wa to join Mrs. Madill's classroom (Group B Mrs. Madill Social Studies)
- To complete the Google Training Camp, click on the tab titled Classwork in Miss Cook's classroom
- Find the assignment titled Google Classroom Training Camp under the topic BEGINNING 6TH GRADE ELA
- Begin assignment by going through the Google Slides in consecutive order.
- To complete Mrs. Madill's video and form go to her Google Classroom.
7th grade core staff and specials teachers will send an email out on Friday with a video introduction of each teacher and a welcome back note to families. They will send out a newsletter to the B day students with some "to-do" items to complete on Tuesday.
Students: Please check your Gmail for invites to each of your Social Studies, Science, ELA, and Math Google Classrooms. Please join each Google Classroom, read the syllabus for each class, and check out any other videos and/or resources available to you prior to coming to class Wednesday. This newsletter went out today.
If you need assistance with getting logged into your school email, click here to watch a video tutorial.
Middle School Sports Update
In-person student-athletes will be dismissed from class at 2:45 pm to ensure they are loaded and ready to depart for Platte City by 2:50 pm.
For student-athletes who are in-person students on the alternating schedule, but not at school that day, parents need to ensure they are dropped off at Barry no later than 2:45 pm. Students should be dressed and ready for practice upon arrival. They will meet in the gym prior to loading the bus as well for the 2:50 pm departure. Please enter through our main doors.
- Example: On Tuesday, September 8th which is an A day, B Day athletes needing to ride the bus north to Platte City would use the directions listed above.
August 2020 - PTSA Newsletter (Reminder)
Y Academy (Reminder)
https://kansascityymca.org/programs/before-and-after-school/y-learning-academy
6th Grade Families (Reminder)
Prior to September 9th, please use this link to watch five videos (roughly an hour) that cover the following topics:
- Teacher Introductions
- Support
- Google Classroom
- SIS and Grades
- Expectations and Incentive Program
On Wednesday, September 9th from 6-7 pm, Dr. Haniger and our 6th grade core teachers will be available via Google Meets to answer any questions after you have watched the five videos linked above. We will send out that link in Barry News next Friday.
In the meantime, if you have any questions you would like to ask immediately, you can fill out the form below. Thanks!
7th and 8th Grade Band Families
ECSE FAMILIES
REMOTE LEARNERS
Elementary Remote Learners
Shelli Baldwin, who is serving as the Elementary Remote Learning Administrator, sent information to elementary remote learning families on August 27, including helpful resources for Google Classroom and the G Suite, a link to input your questions, and information about an optional parent meeting on September 2 from 6-7pm via Google Meet.
Middle School Remote Learners
Dr. Aaron Duff, who is serving as the Secondary Remote Learning Administrator, shares the following updates and reminders:
- Middle school students should be on the lookout for emails from their teachers for information on how to access their classroom platforms (Google Classroom).
- Schedules will be available, via Student Portal/Parent Portal on September 3. If there are any issues with your schedule, please contact your counselor at Barry School or Platte City Middle School.
- Please take a moment to watch this short video to learn more about your teachers.
- Parents are encouraged to access Parent Portal frequently.
- We will host a Back to School Night for High School Remote Learning families on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm. Click here for the Google Meet link.
Remote Learning Questions
Curbside Lunches Available for Purchase Daily
Remote learners can place a pick up lunch order via our Nutrislice school menu page via the Pickup or SFE to Go links or through the Nutrislice app (regular meal prices including free and reduced prices apply). Orders must be placed no later than 9:30am the day of service and picked up curbside at the following times/locations:
- Barry School (for Pathfinder and Barry Students): Front circle drive, 1 to 1:30pm
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
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
Free Online Tutoring Help
Students K-12 can access Live Homework Help from Tutor.Com for free, online, seven days a week in English and Spanish in a variety of subjects. Learn more: mymcpl.org/backtoschool
School Social Worker Resource Checklist Needs Assessment
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Welcome Back!
I have two forms that you might want to fill out :)
The form below is a counselor referral form. If you would like me to meet with your student or if you have any concerns you would like to discuss before school starts, please fill out this form and I will reach out within 24 hours.
https://forms.gle/WiaFZU8SqVSouh7B8
The form below is a schedule change request form. This form must be filled out by a parent. Please be mindful that we have had staffing changes and classes sizes must meet our protocol for social distancing. Some students were unable to get all of their top choices.