Barr Update Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 29, 2023
It's a great day to be a BULLDOG!
Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 is a B Day,
and here are a few other updates and reminders for the week!
HALLOWEEN is Tuesday - regular school day
We will have a regular school day on Tuesday and follow our regular dress code (see below in Reminders). Costumes, candy, make-up, props/toys, masks, etc. are not allowed at school.
What are your kids doing online? Are they safe?! Kind?!
Digital Safety Night
Cory Gearhart, Chief Information Officer for GIPS, and Carrie Sheldon, Barr Social Worker, present on what parents need to know to help keep their kids safe and healthy while on online (e.g., social media, apps, sites, etc.).
Thurs., Nov. 16
6:30 - 7:00 PM
in Auditorium
BOOK FAIR - Nov. 13 - 17 in Media Center & Online
Our goal is to inspire a love of reading! We hope to sell 350 books. Barr receives a reward for the amount of items we sell. Please support your reader and Barr by purchasing books and items at the Book Fair (they make great holiday gifts!).
8th grade Parents: ISLANDER OPEN HOUSE
Get ready for next year! Learn about Grand Island Senior High and get the chance to meet with counselors, activity sponsors, coaches, and current students.
Mon., Nov. 6
5:30 - 7:30 PM
in West Gym (enter through main entrance on Custer Ave.)
DC Delegates - Parent Update - Oct. 30
Parents of DC Delegates will have a meeting on Mon., Oct. 30, 6:00 - 6:30 PM in the Auditorium (enter through door 3). Find out about the DC Delegate Google Classroom and other important information.
BARR CLOTHES for Wrestling and Basketball
Welcome Mr. Moran
Mr. Ron Moran will be helping part-time with guidance counseling while Mr. Matt LaCompte, our guidance counselor, is gone through the beginning of January.
LOOK AHEAD! Upcoming events and dates
NO SCHOOL - Mon., Nov. 6 - Teachers have planning and prep
PARENT DIGITAL SAFETY NIGHT - Thurs., Nov. 16, 6:30 - 7:00 PM in Auditorium
BOOK FAIR - Mon. thru Fri., Nov. 13-17, 4:00 - 7:30 PM in the Media Center - https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rjbarrmiddleschool
FALL BREAK - Mon. thru Fri., Nov. 20 - 24
WINTER BREAK - Thurs., Dec. 21 thru Wed., Jan. 3 (students return Thurs., Jan. 4)
UPCOMING GAMES & EVENTS
Info also found on the district site calendar HERE.
SPORTS
7th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL
Wed., Nov. 1 - D game - at Walnut - 4:00
8th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL
Wed., Nov. 1 - D game - at Barr - 4:00
CLUBS and ACTIVITIES
SHOW CHOIR - Choreography Days - at Barr - Sat., Nov. 4, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Sun., Nov. 5, 2:00 - 5:00 PM. See Ms. Stefan for more details.
WEIGHTS - 7th & 8th GRADE - meets Monday through Thursday 7:30 - 8:00 AM - Enter through door 8 - See Mr. Felber and Mr. Stenhouse for more information.
HOMEWORK CLUB - All grades - Monday through Thursday 3:45 - 4:45 PM in Media Center. Pick up at Door 1. Students and parents need to sign the commitment agreement after the first day of attending club. See Mrs. Ripp, Mr. Schardt, and Mrs. Myers for more info.
BARR JR. THESPIANS - Will meet Monday thru Thursday, Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 3:45 - 5:00 in the Auditorium.
Play Rehearsal Friday, Nov. 3, 6:00 - 9:00 PM in Auditorium.
See Dr. Garcia for more details.
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS POSTS
Mark Your Calendars
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!
Food from Home
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!
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).