Barr Update Jan. 16, 2024
It's a great day to be a BULLDOG!
Week of Jan. 16, 2024
Tues., Jan. 16 is a B day, and
here are a few other updates and reminders!
Mon., Jan. 15 - NO SCHOOL
Teachers have professional development.
Dress for the COLD!
With winter temperatures being so low, please make sure students are dressed for the cold weather. Please DO NOT drop off students early and have them wait outside--the temperatures will be dangerously low in the upcoming days and weeks.
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
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.
Classes for Next Year 2024-25
This week, 8th graders will be meeting with Grand Island Senior High staff to register for classes next year. Sixth and 7th graders will also meet with Barr staff and be informed of classes they can take for next 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
D Team - Wed., Jan. 17 - 4:00 PM - at Westridge
Thurs., Jan. 18 - vs. Westridge - 4:15 PM - at Barr
8th grade Boys Basketball
D Team - Wed., Jan. 17 - 4:00 PM - at Walnut
Thurs., Jan. 18 - vs. Westridge - 4:15 PM - at Westridge
CLUBS and ACTIVITIES
DC DELEGATES - Student meeting Fri., Jan. 19 during WIN; Parent Meeting Tues., Jan. 23, 6:00 PM
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.
*Does not meet Wed., Dec. 20.
ROOTS AND SHOOTS - Meets third Thurs. of the month in the Media Center.
See Mrs. Pedersen for more details.
SHOW CHOIR - Choreography Day - Sat., Jan. 20 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - at Barr
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!
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 7:30 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).
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).