Mrs. Bush's Barnard Broadcaster
January 8-12th
Weekly Highlights
Dear Barnard Families,
Welcome back and Happy New Year! It was wonderful to have all the students back this past week to see their faces and hear about their vacations. Students and teachers didn't miss a beat as they rolled back into the swing of things. I love how this time of year gives us all a chance to reset with a fresh focus. Teachers and students did just that as they set new goals and resolutions, revisited class routines and expectations and aligned this work with our the Blue Jay Way- Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Build Positive Relationships. Bring on 2024, the best is yet to come.
Today, as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I want to take a moment to share the gratitude I feel in my heart on a daily basis for having the privilege to work in a district and serve in a community that embraces diversity and elevates culturally rich experiences. It was pure joy to be at Athens this morning to have the opportunity to honor the message, lessons and teachings of MLK and others. My hope is that we hold ourselves accountable to take the posture of believing in the endless possibilities of a better tomorrow. That we live a merciful life centered on extending grace and kindness, filled with hope and joy.
As Maya Angelou wrote, "We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. It may even be necessary to encounter the defeat, so that we can know who we are. So that we can see, oh, that happened, and I rose. I did get knocked down flat in front of the whole world, and I rose."
Please enjoy the video below of a read aloud about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. My hope is this video is something you will share with your children, to spark a conversation. What happens when we dream big?
Warm regards,
Karen Bush
Principal, Barnard Elementary School, Troy School District
Ext. 4320
Motto: Each person, each day, learning and caring in every way.
π Important Dates
More Important Dates Coming Up:
Monday, January 15th- NO School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed *Join us for a day of service at Athens High School- Begins at 8 am with breakfast, activities to follow.
Friday, January 19th- PTO Sponsored Family Movie Night Event- CANCELLED!
Monday, January 22nd- Festival of Choirs- 5th Grade Performance
Thursday, January 25th- Spelling Bee for 3-5th Graders
Monday, January 29th- No School for Students- Teacher Professional Development Day of Learning
ππ Happy Birthday and Happy Half Birthday to our Barnard Blue Jays! ππ
Welcome Mrs. Misra, our NEW ELD Teacher!
We are so thrilled to welcome her to our Barnard team. With just a week down, she feels part of the family. A special note from Mrs. Misra to learn a little more about her.
This is my 7th year teaching Multilingual Learners in the Troy School District. I have my ESL K-12 Endorsement and a Masters in Teaching English Language Learners. When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with my family. I have two daughters who are in 9th and 10th grade.
I am so happy to be joining the Barnard community and look forward to working with your children!
Teacher of the Year Nominations!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Outstanding Teacher of the Year program. This award recognizes a preschool, elementary, middle, and high school teacher from the Troy School District.
Elementary/Middle/High School/Oakland County ISD contest
The top three winners from the K-12 system are sent on to Oakland County to compete for the county-wide Outstanding K-12 Teacher awards (their contest does not include preschool.)
IMPORTANT: Complete nomination forms are due January 17, 2024. Please visit the following link for the nomination application and more information:https://tinyurl.com/bdzmbkmc
π§ͺScience Olympiad π¬
Science Olympiad is coming to Barnard! Please contact Ram Iyer if you are interested in learning more to sign your child up!
Barnard Community Outreach Gift Card Drive
Karen Bush - Barnard, Principal Troy Elementary School
Phone: 248.823.4320
Email: kbush@troy.k12.mi.us
Website: barnard.troy.k12.mi.us