Barry News
Friday, September 25th 2020
1) Becoming Better (Focused on asking others how we can improve in our relationship with them)
2) It's Fair to Care (Reflect on when you have witnessed someone express a big emotion and think about why that might have been)
ALL BARRY FAMILIES
Character Strong - Family Dares
I am excited to challenge you all to participate in next week's dare: Click On. Please see our video below explaining the dare and its importance. Also, please reach out to share experiences you are having with these family dares via phone call, email, or even video recording. I would love to highlight these things on Instagram and our newsletters.
Week 5 Family Dare - Click On
Next Week is Homecoming!
Early Release Next Week
Our district is releasing early on next Friday, October 2nd for Homecoming. Students will be dismissed at 11:50 am. Please consider participating in the reverse parade in drive through format from 3-4 pm in the PCHS parking lot.
Patron Survey - Please Share Your Thoughts
Flu Shots
Permission forms MUST be returned to the school by September 30th in order to participate. Hard copies of the permission form will be sent home upon request.
Although not required, this is recommended by the CDC and health department.
PTSA Reminder
Spirit Wear Pick Up
Barry Archery
Try-outs are coming up for those interested in joining our team. 5th -8th grade students are eligible to participate. We are a NASP school. See https://www.naspschools.org/ for additional information.
October 15th - 16th | 6:00-9:00 pm | Barry Gym
Sign-up will take place with Signup Genius the week of Oct. 5th
Regular season runs October 27th - March 7th. Practice is 1 time per week.
**For remote learners who have not had archery in P.E. You will sign up to take lessons at PCMS. The event is two nights, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 pm. Sign-up with the following link
Benefits of Archery
- Improves balance and hand-eye coordination.
- Increases focus and patience.
- It’s a social sport in which students of any age and athletic ability can participate.
- Is now a lettered sport in high school!
- Practice includes conditioning, review and practice of 11 steps with stretch band, technique game, tournament style practice.
For questions, please contact: Coach Platt at platts@platteco.k12.mo.us
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 (GRADES 6-8)
Remote and Alternating Schedule Parent Survey
Parent IgNIGHT: Parent Tips to Navigate Remote Learning, Oct. 6
Platte County School District's Parent IgNIGHT series of informative parent sessions is designed to include, inform, involve, and ignite parents.
As we navigate new ways of teaching and learning this school year, the Platte County R-3 School district invites all families engaging in full remote or hybrid schedules to join District staff in a discussion on ways to best support learners through these venues. We will address processes for teaching and learning, how to navigate the learning management system, and tips for supporting your student to stay engaged and connected to staff and peers through a virtual platform. Join us via Google Meet on Tuesday, October 6, 6:30pm.
ECSE FAMILIES
REMOTE LEARNERS
Picture Days - Remote Learners
Pictures Taken at Pathfinder on 9/30 in the gym:
Pathfinder Students 2:00-4:00 Barry Students 5th grade 4:00-5:00 Great Beginnings South Students 5:00-5:30
Parent IgNIGHT: Parent Tips to Navigate Remote Learning, Oct. 6 (Repeat)
Platte County School District's Parent IgNIGHT series of informative parent sessions is designed to include, inform, involve, and ignite parents.
As we navigate new ways of teaching and learning this school year, the Platte County R-3 School district invites all families engaging in full remote or hybrid schedules to join District staff in a discussion on ways to best support learners through these venues. We will address processes for teaching and learning, how to navigate the learning management system, and tips for supporting your student to stay engaged and connected to staff and peers through a virtual platform. Join us via Google Meet on Tuesday, October 6, 6:30pm.
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.
COVID-19 & Mental Health
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