Barr Update Feb. 5, 2024
It's a great day to be a BULLDOG!
Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Mon., Feb. 5, 2024 is a B day
here are a few other updates and reminders!
Reminder! NO SCHOOL this FRIDAY, Feb. 9
Teachers have professional learning.
Parent-Teacher Conferences - NEXT WEEK!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Mon., Feb. 12 & Wed. Feb. 14
3:45 - 7:30 PM
Thurs., Feb. 15
8-11:30 AM
Parent-Teacher Conferences will also include the Book Fair, a Job Fair (where students can hear from people in various careers), and the PTO sign up.
ENTER through the main doors (#1 or #24) and find your child's grade level:
6th & 8th grade - in the NEW, SMALL GYM
7th grade - in the CAFETERIA
**REMINDER! 2:15 Dismissals Mon. - Wed., Feb. 12-14 & NO SCHOOL Thurs. - Fri., Feb. 15-16!*I*
REGISTRATION & COURSE SELECTIONS for 2024-25
6th & 7th grade were given course selection papers last week. They are due Thurs., Feb. 8.
8th grade signed up for courses earlier in January. Changes can be made until Feb. 15. Please contact the following Senior High staff for more info:
Mr. Willey - swilley@gips.org
Ms. Quinteros - squinteros@gips.org
BUT! Signing up for courses doesn't mean you are REGISTERED!
PLEASE! Find more info and register for next school year at gips.org/registration OR on ParentVUE.
DC Delegate Clothing Orders
Buy your DC Delegate clothing HERE.
Parking Lot Traffic
Please follow these rules to make the traffic better in the parking lot:
- Park on the right, drive on the left (do not park on the left side)
- Do not park in the bus zone (where the yellow stripes are)
- Do not pick up or drop off from the left, driving-through side
- Go slow and stay alert
Student Pick-up After Games
We are glad that students are supporting one another and staying to watch home games. If your child is watching a game, please be sure to get them either before or at 6:30 PM.
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
We are starting the Barr Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). This is a group of parents/guardians who want to support Barr families, students, and staff and the connections between school and home. If you are interested in joining the PTO and/or want more information, there will be a sign-up at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
8th grade families: NAEP - Feb. 21, 2024
Barr was randomly selected for the The National Assessment of Educational Progress in science. Randomly selected 8th graders will be complete the science assessment on Wed., Feb. 21. A letter was sent home to the parents/guardians of the students who were randomly selected. If your child was selected, please encourage them to try their best and support them for the assessment. We know our 8th graders will do a great job representing Barr and what they have learned!
Upcoming Days Off for Students
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS:
Fri., Feb. 9 (teachers have PD)
Mon. - Wed., Feb. 12-14 are 2:15 Dismissals (due to Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 15-16 (due to Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Fri. - Fri., Mar. 1-8 (Spring Break)
Fri. & Mon., Mar. 29 & April 1 (April Break)
Fri., April 19 (teachers have PD)
Wed., May 22 - 11:00 AM Dismissal (last day of school)
Updated Bus Conduct Policy
The Board of Education updated the Bus Conduct Policies (5312 and 5312.1). Student conduct violations and consequences are as follows:
- First Violation: Warning by the driver and notification to the principal. This will be the only warning.
- Second Violation: Loss of privilege to ride the bus for the remainder of the school year.
LOST AND FOUND items to be donated
Lost and Found items will be donated or redistributed at the end of the month. Please check the Lost and Found for items you are missing. Lost and Found is located in the Commons (main floor), on the east side of the stairs going to the basement.
UPCOMING GAMES & EVENTS
Info also found on the district site calendar HERE.
Sort by Sport, see all events:
You can sort by sport and see all events on this site HERE.
SPORTS
7th grade Boys Basketball
Tues., Feb. 6 - vs. Walnut - at Barr - 4:15
8th grade Boys Basketball
Tues., Feb. 6 - vs. Kearney Horizon - at Kearney - 4:15
Thurs., Feb. 8 - vs. Kearney Sunrise - at Kearney - 4:15
Girls Wrestling
Mon., Feb. 5 - at Lexington - 4:15
CLUBS and ACTIVITIES
WEIGHTS - 7th & 8th GRADE - meets Mon. through Thurs. 7:30 - 8:00 AM - Enter through door 8.
See Mr. Felber and Mr. Stenhouse for more information.
HOMEWORK CLUB - All grades - Mon. through Thurs. 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. Haas, and Mrs. Myers for more information.
ROOTS AND SHOOTS - Meets third Thurs. of the month in the Media Center.
See Mrs. Pedersen for more details.
DC DELEGATES - Parent meeting (optional) at 8:30 AM, Feb. 24; Student retreat (required) 9:00 AM, Feb. 24.
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS POSTS
Mark Your Calendars
School Doors Open at 7:45 AM
In order to staff the building more efficiently, doors will open at 7:45 AM starting Thurs., Jan. 4.
If you have questions or concerns about this, please reach out your child's grade-level principal via email or phone call (308.385.5875):
6th grade - Jessica Myers
7th grade - Sheree Stockwell
8th grade - Joe Eckerman
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!
Use Clear Water Bottles
Water bottles are allowed at school so that students can stay hydrated throughout the day. Please make sure to use clear water bottles and that only water is in the bottles.
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!
$$ ID Fines $$
IDs must be worn everyday. If a students does not have one, they will be charged $1 for a temporary ID after their third temporary ID. Some students are getting charged everyday. These fines can add up! Please encourage your child to wear his/her ID. A replacement ID can be purchased in the office for $5. A new lanyard is $2 and an ID cover is $1.
If your child has fines, these can be paid for in the office (check ParentVUE for fines or call the office at 308.385.5875).
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 7:45 (do not arrive any earlier as there is not supervision before 7:45).
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 7:45 AM. Do not have students arrive earlier as there will not be supervision. Free Grab n Go breakfast will be served from 7:45 - 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).
Winter Coats in Lockers
In order to provide more space in classrooms and to ensure safety at school, winter coats need to be in put in lockers (and not worn to class).
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).