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Barry News
September 30
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đ´ââ ď¸ Have a great weekend!! Enjoy Homecoming Spirit Week!!!
Take a Look Inside Our Week
5th Grade working on Engineering Project
Stuco working together to sell Cancer Bracelets for 2 of our Barry Students
Assembly Fun and Games
đ Upcoming Events!đ
Saturday October 1 -
- Volleyball Tournament 9:00am-12:00pm (PCHS)
HOMECOMING WEEK!!
October 3 -
- Volleyball vs. Antioch, 4-6pm (PCMS)
- PTSA - Coin Wars
October 4 -
- Academic Lab, 3-4pm
- PACE - 3:00-4:00pm
- Knit Happens - NCC 5:00-7:45pm (Library)
- Football @ Nowlin MS (Away)
- PTSA - Coin Wars
- Wills & Trusts (NCC) 6:30-9pm, Room 212
October 5 -
- Deadline to register for Northland Youth Leadership Summit
- Cross Country vs Raymore-Peculiar South (away) 4:00-6:00pm
- Volleyball vs Raytown Central, 4:00-6:00pm (away)
October 6 -
- Academic Lab - 3:00-4:00pm
- PACE - 3:00-4:00pm
- Volleyball vs Raymore- Peculiar East, 4:00-6:00pm
- Football MS @ Smithville 4:30-6:30pm (Away)
- Social Dance - NCC 6:00-7:30pm (Commons Area)
October 7 -
- Homecoming - 3hr early Dismissal (11:50)
- Sack Lunches for lunch for those who sign up. (Sign up by Monday morning if you want your child to have a sack lunch)
- Homecoming Parade - 3:00pm, Platte City
- Homecoming Football Game 7pm, Pirate Stadium
October 10 -
- NO SCHOOL - In Service Day
AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC LAB PROGRAM
Our Academic Lab program has started. What a great thing! This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to continually improve on what they are learning by providing them a place after school to get homework help, re-take a test, or just have a quiet place to do their work. As a reminder, we have two sessions held in the Library after school on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:55pm - 4pm. We will have bus transportation after Academic Lab to transport students home. Please don't forget to sign up by 1:00 PM the day of! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!
HOMECOMING OCTOBER 3-8, 2022
Homecoming 2022: A Storybook Homecoming, October 3-8
PCHS will host the Victory Supper on Wednesday, October 5, starting at 6 p.m. at Pirate Stadium. The Victory Supper will be a community pep rally with our coaches introducing the fall teams, the crowning of the underclassmen candidates and the Homecoming King, and performances by the Traditions Band, PCHS cheerleaders and alumni cheerleaders. PCHS cheerleading alumni are asked to arrive at 5:30 p.m. for a short practice. Second (or third) generation Pirates (those students with parents who graduated from PCHS) are invited to gather at 5:45 p.m. in the southside stands for a group photo. The event is open to the community.
The Homecoming Parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 7, and will run on Fourth Street from Thomas Drive to Rising Star Park. Students will be dismissed three hours early that day. Parents and the community are encouraged to arrive by 2:25 p.m. as Fourth Street between Zed Martin and Thomas Drive will be closed to traffic beginning at 2:30 p.m. Thomas Drive between Siegrist Elementary and Fourth Street will also be closed. If you'd like to participate in the parade, please contact Kyle Perkins for an entry form by October 5. If you have a convertible or Jeep and would be willing to drive Homecoming candidates, please contact Robin Herron.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be changes to the staging area setup for the parade this year. We will be utilizing the bus loop at the PCHS Phase I Rebuild project for float staging, NOT the back parking lot of PCMS this year. Parade entries will receive complete instructions.
AGAIN THIS YEAR: There will be a shuttle bus to take parade participants and their sponsors back to the main PCR-3 campus. The shuttle bus will be parked along Zed Martin Drive. Floats will disband in the Rising Star Park/Splash Pad and will take the path from Rising Star Park to Zed Martin Drive. We encourage parents to pick up their participants at the PCR-3 main campus.
Immediately following the parade, Wells Bank will host its annual Community Tailgate Party, in the High Pointe Shops Shopping Center parking lot. The community is invited to come see PCHS's Traditions Band, cheerleaders and dance team perform, and enjoy free food and drinks!
Homecoming Football Game: The Pirates will take on the Belton Pirates at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 7 at Pirate Stadium. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime, and the Pride Band will perform after the game.
Spirit Days & Anything but a Backpack Guidelines
PTSA Coin Wars October 3-7th
-Grade level coin wars
-Jars will be out during lunch hours
-Add coins to your grade level to add to your total
-Add dollar bills to other grade levels to substract from their total
-Grade level winner will receive a special treat during their lunch hour (TBD)
SOS Program
Platte County School District offers depression awareness and suicide prevention training as a part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program. Barry School students will participate in this program in the fall. Students will watch a video, have a brief classroom discussion, and will complete a brief questionnaire to offer support if needed. Families can view SOS videos by clicking here.
If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the SOS program, please complete THIS FORM before Thursday, October 20. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that your child has permission to participate in this program.
Barry & Platte City Middle School Athletics/Activities Winter Information
Tryouts for Winter Sports are coming up shortly. Click the link below for information on MS Basketball and Wrestling.
Tryouts for Winter Sports are coming up shortly. Click below for information on MS Basketball and Wrestling.
Please see link below for Lady Pirates Basketball Letter
Barry Archery ~ 2022-2023 Season
Archery season is just around the corner. We have a strong and growing program that we hope you will consider joining.
â Try-outs: Monday, October 17th. Use this link for sign-up options.
â Open to 6th-8th grade
â Regular Season: November 7th to February 25th
â Practice Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays until December 8th.
Thursdays only December 15th -February 23rd
Time options: 5:10pm - 6:10pm OR 6:15pm - 7:15pm
â Team fee: $50 ( $75 for 2 students any grade)
(Individual student fees waived for 2 volunteer shifts with the Chiefs)
â Tournaments are held almost every Saturday - home and away options. Your obligation is
about 1 ½ hours on these days.
â Fee for each tournament - $10
Pirates R.O.C.K. Character Trait: Responsibility (October)
Pirates ROCK (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.
September's #PiratesROCK trait is Responsibility: being accountable for your actions without blame
PTSA Calendar 2022-2023
JOIN BARRY PTSA
PTSA Membership Drive
-Any members who join PTSA by September 30th will be entered into a drawing for one of three:
Target Gift Cards (One Parent, One student, and One Staff Winner).
Winners will be announced October 3rd via Facebooks (and email).
PTSA Membership, Newsletter and Spirit Wear Sale!
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. Check out their August Newsletter below for the upcoming events and membership information, and spirit wear links (30% off Sale!) as well.
- Platte County Gear: Store link
- Barry Gear: Store link
We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!!
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Parents Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are a little more than a month away but we wanted to get them on your radar. This year the dates are Wed, Nov 2 from 3:30-7:30 and Thur, Nov 3 from 3:30-7pm. We will again be offering both virtual and in-person conferences. This is a very important time for parents to discuss their student's progress with his/her teachers, as research has shown that parental involvement is one of the most important factors in a student's success in school.
đ˛Lunch Moneyđ˛
Great News! Dealing with your childrenâs lunch money and school fee payments just got a lot easier. You can add money to your childâs meal account, see their cafeteria purchase history, and pay for all school related fees securely online from your computer, tablet or smartphone!
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How Do You Get Started? Itâs simple!
- Go to www.k12paymentcenter.com in your web browser
- First time users click âSign Upâ then select your state and district from the drop-down lists
- Fill in your information to set up the account
- Click âManage Studentsâ to add your student(s) with their last name and student ID number
- Make a payment to your studentsâ accounts with your credit/debit card or electronic check
Once you create your account and add your students, you will have access to your studentâs meal account balance and cafeteria purchase history. When making meal account or school fee payment there is a small convenience fee per transaction (not per child) to cover payment processing.
For more information or questions about using K12PaymentCenter please go to www.k12paymentcenter.com or email contactus@k12paymentcenter.com
REMINDER: Free Meals for All Has Ended
Social Work Corner
Hello Barry Families,
As the school social worker, I want to ensure I am meeting the needs of the students and families that make up this great community. One way of doing this is by getting direct feedback from you. I sent out an email to every family this week requesting you to complete a brief survey on a Google form. This will allow families to identify areas where support is needed and also express interest in programs available in the district. This survey also provides an opportunity for families to give back to their school community and help fellow Pirate families. If you did not receive the email, please contact me at mayss@platteco.k12.mo.us and I will send the information again. Some of my emails were returned as undeliverable, therefore, an updated email address is needed.
For those who have completed the form, thank you for your feedback! I will be in touch with those requesting contact and I look forward to working with you.
Sarah Mays, School Social Worker mayss@platteco.k12.mo.us 816.436.9623 ext 3121
*** If you are in need of food, clothing, medical, housing, school supplies, etc. or just need/want to talk please feel free to reach out.
Do You Qualify for Free Internet Service
Need internet service at home??? You may qualify for assistance! Please see the flyer below for more details. I have also included the link to complete the application.
Link for application:
PREVENTING A NEW GENERATION OF ADDICTION
Did you know that the average age that youth begin vaping in Missouri is age 13? And more than 1 in 4 Northland youth don't see vaping as harmful? Check out this flier with facts, warning signs, and how you can end teen vaping, brought to you by Platte County Prevention Coalition and Parent Up. Learn more and find resources at ParentUpKC.com/Vaping.
Facts About Teen Vaping
How Big Is The Problem
We're STILL Hiring!!!
Open Positions at PCR-3
The school year has started, but we still have some openings across our District, including bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and lunch monitors. If interested in joining our team, click here to apply!
Specifically at Barry School, we have openings for: Lunch Monitor
Contact Information for Jessica Hoffecker
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
Contact Information for Dr. Jeff Adams
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
Barry School - Pirates ROCK Star Business Partners
Mainstreet Credit Union
Website: mainstreetcu.org/
Location: 8500 North Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 913-599-1010
Facebook: facebook.com/MainstreetCU
Twitter: @mainstreetCU
Imaging for Women
Email: phyllisfulk@imagingforwomen.com
Website: https://www.imaging4women.com/
Location: 630 NW Englewood Road
Phone: 816-453-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaging4women