Barry News
October 8, 2021
Character Strong Selections for humility
CS Family Dare
Live School Auction Winners
Live School - Rewards, Auction, and Investment
No School For students on Monday, 10/11
- Review, analyze, and reflect on state assessment data from 2020-2021 school year.
- Collaborate with PCMS on unit planning, lesson design, and assessments.
- Collaborate on Barry's school improvement plan goals (Inclusion, Instruction, Intervention, and Incentive).
- Instructional resource selection professional development.
Spooktacular
SOS Parent Letter
Dear Platte County R-3 Parent or Guardian,
The adolescent years are marked by a roller-coaster ride of emotions, which can be difficult for both students and their parents. It is easy to misread depression as normal adolescent turmoil; however, depression (among the most common of mental illnesses) does occur in some adolescents. Depression is also a leading risk for suicide.
To proactively address student mental health concerns, PCR-3 is once again offering depression awareness and suicide prevention training as a part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program. This program aims to help students recognize the symptoms of depression and warning signs of suicide in themselves or their friends, and to teach them the appropriate action steps they should take to get help. SOS is listed on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. In a randomized control study, the SOS High School Program showed a reduction in self-reported suicide attempts by 40% (BMC Public Health, July 2007).
Our goals in participating in this program are straightforward:
To reduce stigma and help our students understand that depression is a treatable mental illness.
To explain that suicide is a preventable tragedy that often occurs as a result of untreated depression.
To provide students training in how to identify serious depression and potential suicidality in themselves or a friend.
To impress upon youth that they can help themselves or a friend by taking the simple step of talking to a responsible adult about their concerns.
To help students know whom in the school they can turn to for help, if they need it.
During the fall of 2021, PCR-3 middle and high school students will participate in the SOS School Program. This program includes a video, a brief classroom discussion, and completion of a brief questionnaire to offer support if needed. If you would like to learn more about the SOS School Program, you are welcome to visit the SOS Link for Parents: https://sossignsofsuicide.org/parent/watch-videos.
If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the SOS Program, please complete THIS FORM by Friday October 29th.
If you have questions about the implementation of this program, please contact Dr. Beutel, Executive Director of Pupil Services at 816.858.5420, ext 2201 or beutelj@platteco.k12.mo.us.
PTSA - Barry Spirit Wear
This week, we are happy to offer one of our most popular promotions: Free Shipping on Orders Over $60 with code FALL60-FS. We are also highlighting our Hearts and Rainbows collection in this week's ad. This Week's New Ad Football Tees Sale Extended
Store link: https://1stplace.sale/52639
The football-style tees were a hit last week, so we decided to extend the special pricing for this week as well! All football tees are just $19.99, down from their regular price of $26.99. Below are special links that will go directly to your football tees pages.
Football Tees Ad
PTSA - Platte County Spirit Wear
This week, we are happy to offer one of our most popular promotions: Free Shipping on Orders Over $60 with code FALL60-FS. We are also highlighting our Hearts and Rainbows collection in this week's ad.
This Week's New Ad
Store link: https://1stplace.sale/52640
Football Tees Sale Extended
The football-style tees were a hit last week, so we decided to extend the special pricing for this week as well! All football tees are just $19.99, down from their regular price of $26.99. Below are special links that will go directly to your football tees pages.
Football Tees Ad
- Youth football tees link: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/52640/?category=Youth&style=Football+Tee
- Adult football tees link: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/52640/?category=Men&style=Football+Tee
- Regular store link: https://1stplace.sale/52640
Academic Lab Clarification
We also ask that you sign up prior to 2 pm on the day of academic lab. This helps us stay organized with regard to room placement and transportation.
Academic Lab (Repeat)
We will pay students 2 points in Live School to stay and work on improving by completing homework, missing assignments, retaking assessments, etc. We are also recruiting students to stay and serve as mentors as well. Those students can either earn community service hours or also get paid in Live School.
Please use the Google Form below to sign up your child to get extra help via Academic Lab each time you want them to stay.
Northland Career Center - Chess Club
ECSE FAMILIES
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.
Parental Burnout
Parental burnout is at an all-time high, in many cases worse due to the pandemic. Check out this article from the Greater Good Science Center (these tips are pretty applicable for ANY type of caregiver!).
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_ways_to_deal_with_parental_burnout
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 2021/2022 school year, please follow this link:
https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=26883653&pageId=27282795
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Safe Schools (Repeat)
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Instagram: @barry_character_strong
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Wells Bank
Website: www.wells-bank.com
Location: 8500 North Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-612-8000