Please read through the newsletter entirely. There is a lot of information and things happening in the next couple weeks. Enjoy!!

January 30 -

• MS Basketball Practice, 3-5pm (Gym)
• KC Athletic Soccer Club Practice, 7:30-9pm (Gym)
  
• AVID Elective course sign up begins

January 31 -

• Auditions for Shrek The Musical Jr. Begin
• PACE, 3-4pm
• Academic Lab, 3-4pm
• Step Team Practice, 2:50pm (Gym)

February 1 -

• Archery Practice - Garland, 5-8pm (Gym)

February 2 -

• All Call Back Auditions for Shrek the Musical Jr.
• Step Team Practice, 2:50 (Cafeteria)
• PACE, 3-4pm
• Academic Lab, 3-4pm
• Archery Practice, 5-7:30pm (Gym)
  
• NCC Beginning Social Dance, 5:30pm (Commons)

February 3 -

February 4 -

• 6th-8th Grade Girls - MS Tryouts for Royalty Basketball, 3-4:30pm (KC North Community Center) - More info below on flier

***Please mark your calendars for February 8th for P/T Conferences & PLC (2 hour early release)

Spring parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for February 8. Students will be released 2 hours early on this day. This is a very important time for parents to discuss or see their student's progress, as research has shown that parental involvement is one of the most important factors in a student's success in school.

• Barry School (including Great Beginnings at Barry), Platte City Middle School, and Platte County High School: 2-7 p.m.
• Northland Career Center: 3:30-7 p.m.
• Compass Elementary, Great Beginnings at DEC, Pathfinder Elementary, and Siegrist Elementary: 2:30-7:30 p.m

Sign up for a Virtual or In-Person Conference at Barry with your student's teacher by following the link below!

February 13-17 is our Pirates ROCK "Character Warms the Heart" week, when we warm up with our good character and great leadership with fun spirit week activities and collect items for our Treasure Chest resource center to help PCR-3 families in need. We're collecting shampoo & conditioner, body wash, deodorant, and cereal this year.

Participate in our spirit days and send in any donations to our schools! Reminder: Friday, February 17 there is no school for our District In-service Day, a great day to send a nice note to a friend or staff member. See flier for details on our spirit days and come cheer on our Pirates at the Home Basketball games on February 14!

Due to staff training, our Barry office will be closed on February 17 from 12-3:30. School will not be in session that day, but wanted to share this for your planning purposes.

Who: Any 7th or 8th Grade PCMS or Barry Middle School Students

What: This is a program for both the advanced competitive swimmer and those who wish to try out competitive swimming for the first time.

When: First Practice will be on Feb 27th. The season will finish on April 20th.

Time: After school from 3:15 – 4:45 p.m., Monday-Friday. * NO PLC day practices * We will NOT practice over Spring Break.

Where: Platte County YMCA

Transportation: Bus will be provided to Platte County YMCA from both Barry and Platte City Middle School.

Physicals: All athletes MUST have all forms (physical, insurance, concussion signature, activity participation form) on file by Monday, February 27th.

Pick up by 4:50 if they are picking you up from the YMCA or use the activity bus that can pick up the swimmers after practice @ 4:50 to return to Barry Middle School.

Other General Information:

• Athletes MUST have 14 practices before they are allowed to compete (Mandated by MSHSAA)

• Grades: The athlete must have no more than one failing grade for the quarter just prior to the sport or activity.

* Things swimmers will need:

1. For practice and Meets, swimmers will need to provide their own swimsuit (one piece for girls). We will wear an ALL-black suit for swim meets. No tie-back or large labeled suits are allowed for competition.
2. Competitive swim goggles (get recommended ones if possible)
3. Swim cap. You will purchase a Platte County Swim cap ($10) from me at the beginning of the season. Club team caps are not allowed at meets as they are a violation of MSHSAA Rules and the swimmer will be disqualified.
4. Towel
5. Bottle of water.

Swim Calendar Link

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15NEaNaE8v8Pwpbx0YgO6fd3056DCxmUcqbBY7plLPe8/edit?usp=sharing

Middle School Swim Google classroom account: Code: z7ro7rw

Information Meeting - Barry School - Friday, Feb 3rd at 8:00. See Mrs. Stephenson in the library for meeting questions.

Interested in your student joining the AVID Elective Program for next year?

Not sure what the AVID Elective Course can offer your student?

See the 2023-2024 AVID Elective Overview Infographic below. Those interested in joining this course please complete the online application which opens on Monday January 30th and closes on March 1st. We are excited to offer an AVID elective course next year for ALL four grade levels. If you have questions speak with your school counselors or contact our AVID Site Coordinators:

Tori Tessmer- tessmerv@platteco.k12.mo.us

Joe King-kingj@platteco.k12.om.us

We hope you consider this incredible opportunity for your student.

Pirates R.O.C.K. (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. Each month our community focuses on a specific character trait and students are recognized for exhibiting these traits: Self Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Cooperation.

February's #PiratesROCK trait is Self Control: displaying your emotions & behaviors in a positive way.

Character Strong connections to SELF CONTROL:

• Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Patience, Respect, Forgiveness

The Board approved the academic calendar for the 2023-24 school year, as suggested by teachers, support staff, parents and board members on the calendar committee, and taking into consideration feedback during public review. The first day of school on August 22, the last day of school on May 22, and potential makeup days are planned for May 23, 24, and 28-31. It is important to note this calendar makes a shift from 2-hour early release days for Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to full-day Professional Learning Days. The change in approach will provide teachers with more efficient and focused time for professional development, while reducing the number of days parents have to find day care alternatives for their children.

Children who have turned five years of age before August 1, 2023, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year and are invited to our Kindergarten Kickoffs in our elementaries on Thursday, March 30. Families are encouraged to view the attendance area boundary map linked here on the District website, or call the District office at 816-858-5420 for confirmation of attendance area. If you know of a family with a child entering kindergarten, please pass this information along, and if your family has an incoming kindergartner, please complete the following form. We will send you additional information about Kindergarten Kickoff and an enrollment packet.

2023 Kindergarten Information Form

The Platte County Health Department would like to know the top 3 school supplies/items you see year after year that students need. If you would like to help them with this information, please take a moment and fill out this brief questionnaire (it will take you 30 seconds!).

Schools have been in the process of notifying parents of students with negative meal account balances. If your child currently has a negative balance, please clear the funds due ASAP by bringing cash or a check (made out to PCR3) to the school office or by adding funds to your student's meal account online through the K12 payment center. If negative meal balances are not resolved after multiple notifications, the district will turn over the unpaid charges to a collection agency, per board policy. If you think you may qualify for a free or reduced-price lunch, see the information here on how to apply so that your student is covered for future meals.

Every week students go through a Character Strong lesson that helps build on our 8 traits: Honesty, Forgiveness, Commitment, Kindness, Humility, Selflessness, Patience, and Respect. Starting shortly students will be asked to complete a Student Character Dare. These are to help build on practices that are taught in our weekly lesson. Some dares can be as simple as asking someone new to join their table to reaching out to someone students look up to and writing them a letter.

We are encouraging each family to complete the monthly Family Dare. Each Family Dare offers parents, guardians, and families the opportunity to engage in challenges designed to increase connection and conversation at home. These dares also provide students with more opportunities to practice habits discussed in class.

February's Family Dare is: Gratitude Grams

If you take a picture of your family completing the dare, please send pictures to Amy Gardner at gardnera@platteco.k12.mo.us. She will post pictures on Social Media and we can showcase them on our TV's at school.

CharacterStrong Connections to SELF CONTROL:

• Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Patience, Respect, Forgiveness

Click here for information on school cancellations/modifications due to inclement weather, how the District will notify parents, as well as information on recess, Y Club, and Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days. As a reminder, PCR-3 will implement traditional inclement weather days (no school and no virtual learning), until we reach a threshold that would push the school year past Memorial Day. We will make those days up per our academic calendar, and if we go past our planned make-up days for inclement weather, we will implement our Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days.

We have some field trip information that is starting to be sent home. If you would like to be a parent volunteer for any of our trips, we're asking that parents be scanned through our Hall Pass system prior to the field trip. This scan can be done by coming up to the main office a few days prior to the field trip and once you are in the system, it will be good for the whole semester.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining our safe and caring environment!

We are so very blessed to have an incredibly supportive PTSA here at Barry! They have a big year planned for both our students and staff.

• Platte County Gear: Store link
• Barry Gear: Store link

All Joggers $10 Off

All joggers and sweatpants are marked down $10.00 through Sunday. This is the lowest price they will be until the Spring Sale at the end of March, so please help spread the word! Tomorrow, I'll send an email that you can forward along.

A direct link to all joggers and sweatpants is:

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/52640/?style=Sweatpants

Email: hoffeckj@platteco.k12.mo.us
Location: Barry School, Northwest 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-436-9623 x. 3101
Twitter: @barryschool

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryschool/

Instagram: @barry_school_pcr3

Email: adamsj@platteco.k12.mo.us
Location: Barry School, Northwest 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-436-9623 x.3102
Twitter: @barryschool

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryschool/

Instagram: @barry_school_pcr3

The following business partner contribute goods, services, and financial support toward supporting students and staff at our school!

Website: mainstreetcu.org/
Location: 8500 North Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 913-599-1010
Facebook: facebook.com/MainstreetCU
Twitter: @mainstreetCU

Email: phyllisfulk@imagingforwomen.com
Website: https://www.imaging4women.com/
Location: 630 NW Englewood Road
Phone: 816-453-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaging4women