Barr Update Sept. 3, 2023
Sept. 3, 2023
It's a great day to be a BULLDOG!
Here are a few updates and reminders for the week!
NO SCHOOL Monday, Sept. 4
No school due to Labor Day.
Bulldog Passes - Students attending games & events
If students want to attend a game or school event (e.g., concert) without parent supervision, they will need to apply for a Bulldog Pass. If students want to attend games or school events with a parent, they can sit with the parent and do not need a Bulldog Pass.
With a Bulldog Pass, students agree to
Be Safe:
Keep my body to myself
Be Respectful:
Stay in my seat
Use appropriate voice levels and conversations
Have my devices (e.g., phone) put away
Be Responsible:
Stay in the designated areas (e.g., student area, concessions, restroom, sitting with family)
Follow Instructions
Bring my pass and ID to each activity or event
Not change or write on my pass or others’ passes
Leave within 15 minutes of the activity or event finishing
After 4:00 PM, pick up on the west side
Students who stay after school for practice, games, activities, etc. need to be picked up on the west side (main entrance side; doors 1 & 3). Any student who is at school after 4:00 will need to be picked up on this side.
The Harvest Gala
Benefiting the GIPS Foundation - Thursday, Sept. 28 - For more information, Click HERE.
Panorama Survey
Please see the email that was sent Aug. 30 for more details. We will be giving the Panorama School Climate Survey this week. We have used this survey since 2018; the results help us measure the culture and climate of school. Parents/Guardians can have their child opt out of the survey by completing this form HERE and sending it to Dr. Summer Stephens (sstephens@gips.org) by 5:00 PM on Monday, Sept. 4.
UPCOMING GAMES & EVENTS
Info also found on the district site calendar HERE.
SPORTS
7th GRADE FOOTBALL - vs. Walnut - at Walnut - Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:15 PM
8th GRADE FOOTBALL - vs. Kearney Horizon - at Horizon - Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:00 PM
7th GRADE VOLLEYBALL - vs. Hastings MS - at Hastings - Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:15 PM
8th GRADE VOLLEYBALL - vs. Hastings MS - at Barr - Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:15 PM
CROSS COUNTRY - at Kearney Public - at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course - 4:00 PM
CLUBS and ACTIVITIES
SHOW CHOIR AUDITIONS - 7th & 8th grade - Tuesday thru Friday, Sept. 5 - 8th - 7:00 AM (Doors open at 6:50 AM and lock at 7:00 AM) - Enter thru Door 3 - Only one day is needed for Auditioning - Audition materials are listed in the Auditions Google Classroom.
(Show Choir Parent & Student Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6:00 PM - important information will be given for the upcoming Show Choir season!)
WEIGHTS - 7th & 8th GRADE - start Tuesday, Sept. 5 - meet every Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-8:00 AM - Enter through door 8 - See Mr. Felber and Mr. Stenhouse for more information
ROOTS & SHOOTS - Improving animal migration and habitat protection in Nebraska (care for the Barr Garden, observe pollinators, plant the tower garden, grow plants using the grow light, sell poinsettias to raise funds) - 6-8th GRADES - Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month 3:45 - 4:45 PM - FIRST MEETING: Sept. 21, 3:45 - 5:00 PM - Sign up on Google form HERE - See Mrs. Pederson for more information
CROCHET CLUB - 6th-8th GRADE - Meets every Wednesday until 5:00 PM - First meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6 - Hooks and Yarn provided - See Mrs. Sheldon for more information
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS POSTS
Get through the lunch line faster!
You can load a lunch account online and not need to add money in the lunch line! Click HERE to add money online.
Use the Crosswalk
Many students are walking through the parking lot when getting dropped off or picked up--which is a safety concern! Please remember to use the crosswalks! If you are dropping off a child, please drop off near a crosswalk and remind them to use it! Thank you for your help with keeping Barr safe!
Computer Protection Plan
Pay $10 online just in case the computer breaks!
(Each incident will cost, but it is less expensive than replacing the computer or parts of it.)
https://gips.revtrak.net/district-payments/#/v/gips-computer-protection-plan
Dress Code Update and Reminder
Many students had to borrow clothes from school this week. Please remember the school dress code (below), and please note that "spaghetti straps" are not allowed. We appreciate your help in having students "Dress for Success!"
- Keep covered from top of chest to mid-thigh
- Keep undergarments covered (spaghetti straps not allowed)
- Hats and hoods need to stay off or down
- Anything with profanity, alcohol, drugs/Illegal substances, gangs, etc. is not allowed
- IDs need to be worn everyday!
Last Year's Yearbooks for Sale
You can purchase last year's yearbooks for $10 in the office.
Cell Phones
Cell Phones
Cell phones aren't needed at school. Students will keep them in their locker.
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off
Doors open at 7:30 (do not arrive any earlier as there is not supervision before 7:30).
Each grade will wait in respective areas (and they can eat school breakfast while they wait!). Please drop off in the following locations (and students will wait in the following areas):
6th grade: Door 23 into the cafeteria on the east side (students wait in the cafeteria)
7th grade: Door 8 on the west side (north of main entrance) (students wait in the new gym)
8th grade: Door 3 on the west side (near the auditorium and old gym) (students will wait in the old gym)
Pick up
6th grade: on east side (cafeteria side)
7th & 8th grade: on west side (near main entrance)
Students who walk or ride home are asked to leave right away.
Busing is available! See below!
School Day Hours
The school day is from 8:15 - 3:45 PM.
Doors will open at 7:30 AM. Do not have students arrive earlier as there will not be supervision. Free Grab n Go breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 8:05 AM.
School day ends at 3:45 PM. Students need to be picked up by 4:00 PM (unless staying for an activity, event or practice).
Bus Routes
District bus routes can be found HERE.
Students being dropped off from the bus will enter the following doors:
7:20 arrivals drops off at door 23. Students will wait until 7:30 and then go to respective waiting locations (see above).
After 7:30 arrivals will drop off at door 3 and students will go to respective waiting locations (see above).
Meals
Breakfast
Breakfast is FREE for all Barr students and is served as "Grab n Go" so students can eat it while they wait for school to start. It is served from 7:30-8:05 AM each school day.