Barr Update Nov. 12, 2023

Mon., Nov. 13, 2023 is an A Day,

and here are a few other updates and reminders for the week!

No school due to Fall Break.

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

This week, Nov. 13-17, students are encouraged to bring items to support Hope Harbor during the holiday season. (See more about Hope Harbor HERE). Please bring unused pantry items (e.g., canned foods; uncooked, packaged pasta; pasta sauce, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, etc.), paper items (e.g., baby wipes, paper towels, facial tissues, etc.), and/or toiletries (e.g., deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, baby soap, baby shampoo and conditioner, etc.).

We are having a schoolwide challenge per grade level and per Bulldog Time. Bulldog Time winners will receive a Bulldog Time Game Day and the winning grade level will earn the traveling trophy!

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!).

Open 8:00 - 4:15 Mon. - Fri. &

until 7:30 on Thurs. (Digital Safety Night)

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rjbarrmiddleschool

Barr’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society is accepting applications for new members.

NJHS is built on five pillars that we work on teaching our scholars.

These pillars include: Scholarship (grades above a B), Service (we spend time in service to others), Leadership, Character, and Citizenship.

Fill out the link if interested and more information will be sent to you.

https://forms.gle/M3RinbV5vV6BVYnS8

Applications are open November 7-30. Please email Ms. Bruns if you have questions: ebruns@gips.org

With Bianca Ayala becoming the principal at Gates Elementary (congrats, Ms. Ayala!), Dana Pavuk will be the contact person for the DC Delegates trip now. Her email is dholzpavuk@gips.org .

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, 8:00 - 4:15 in Media Center

Thurs., Nov. 16 open until 7:30

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)

Info also found on the district site calendar HERE.

You can sort by sport and see all games on this site HERE.

7th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mon., Nov. 13 - vs. Lexington - at Lexington - 4:15

• A plays first, then B and C

Wed., Nov. 15 - D Game - at Westridge - 4:00

Thurs., Nov. 16 - vs. Seward - at Seward

• C plays first, then B and A

8th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mon., Nov. 13 - vs. Lexington - at Barr - 4:15

Tues., Nov. 14 - vs. Hastings - at Hastings - 4:00

Wed., Nov. 15, - D Game - at Walnut - 4:00

Thurs., Nov. 16, - vs. Walnut - at Walnut - 4:15

BOYS WRESTLING

Fri., Nov. 17 - Kearney Sunrise Invite - at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

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. Schardt, and Mrs. Myers for more info.

BARR JR. THESPIANS - Will meet Mon. thru Thurs., Nov. 13-16, 3:45 - 5:00 in the Auditorium.

See Dr. Garcia for more details.

ROOTS AND SHOOTS - Meets this Thurs., Nov. 16, 3:45 - 4:45 in the Media Center. See Mrs. Pedersen for more details.

All concerts are in the Auditorium

Band Concert - Mon., Dec. 11

6th grade - 6:30 PM

7/8th grade - 7:30 PM

Choir Concert - Fri., Dec. 15

Orchestra Concert - Mon., Dec. 18

6th grade - 6:30 PM

7th grade - 7:30 PM

All concerts request "concert black" attire OR dress clothes (black if possible). Please no holes in clothes as much as possible.

Faery Free-for-All

Sat., Dec. 9, 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00)

OR

Sun., Dec. 10, 2:30 PM (Doors open at 2:00)

in Auditorium

$5.00 per person; free for students with a Bulldog Pass

You can find the district calendar attached below or online HERE.

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!

Please remember that food from home can be eaten only at lunch time. Candy, chips, frappes, etc. aren't allowed during the school day.

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 aren't needed at school. Students will keep them in their locker.

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)

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!

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).

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).

You will want to keep informed of schedules, grades, etc. in the ParentVUE (HERE) or StudentVUE (HERE). Make sure you have your account set up. If you need help, please call the office (308.385.5875).

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