Preparing and inspiring students to apply learning in a changing, complex, and interdependent world.

Mrs. Stefanoff continuously provides feedback, assistance, and instruction as she circulates the classroom. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we extend our deepest gratitude for every teachers unwavering dedication, shaping of futures with every lesson taught, and every encouraging word spoken. Your impact resonates far beyond the classroom walls, enriching lives and inspiring dreams. Thank you for being the guiding light in the journey of learning.

Grade 5 students had the opportunity to explore figurative language and poetry more deeply through a series of activities in our library. Students have been studying poetry in ELA class, and these stations allow students to apply their knowledge in different ways. At the five stations, students listen to poems and create illustrations of the images found in the words of the poems, write their own poems about their own unique characteristics, sort through examples of figurative language, collaborate with their group members to analyze poems, and write their own similes. Throughout the activities, students are also asked to share their reasoning and explain their thoughts with their groups. Students enjoy working together and sharing their enjoyment of poetry!

Students collect data and work collaboratively to solve real world problems at Nanuet's Outdoor Education Center (OEC). Nanuet's overall mission relating to the OEC includes:

• Cultivate a learning environment that provides unique educational experiences in the outdoors that enriches and supports existing K-12 curriculum across all disciplines and offers inspirations for new areas of hands-on, experiential learning.
• To develop students to become lifelong advocates for sustainability, conservation and healthy lifestyles.
• To foster team participation in outdoor activities responsibly and safely.
• To help students strive to model practices that minimize consumption and maximize use of energy and materials.
• To create an environment in which students discover their potential to excel as individuals in becoming committed educated citizens and contribute to their communities.
• Help students strive for a world outlook, global awareness and thoughtfully participate in the world we share.

During Art class, students enjoy the Spring weather in our courtyard as they work on their projects.

Mr. Emanuel works with students to strengthen their understanding of percussion through modeling, repetition and direct feedback.

In stations, 8th grade Spanish students self-check their work as they are given subjects and verbs to compose sentences.

Students bring their designs to life in Technology class.

Ms. Langer's students discuss needs vs. wants.

In Ms. Hayes’s science class, students reinforce their understanding of ecosystems, populations, and abiotic vs. biotic examples through an energized, inclusive, and interactive classroom game.

Mrs. Wagner teaches students about heat transfer and radiant energy during a conduction and radiation lab where ice cream is a product.

In partnership with the NYS Parks Department and the Rockland County Department of Environmental Conservation, 5th grade students attended a trip to Kakiat Park in Pomona for the annual trout release. During the 23-24 school year, students raised and hatched the brown river trout where they learned about their life cycle, habitat, and the importance of sustainability as it relates to our local and global ecosystem. Over 150 students were broken up into groups as they participated in nature walks with a park ranger, had a chance to pick up macroinvertebrates with the Rockland County Department of Environmental Conservation, created nature poetry and art, and collaborated with group partners and teams.

Mr. Garrison's Video Production Class's Latest Episode

Whether it is playing the piano, the violin, the cello, or dancing, students continue to show their unique talents in front of their peers during lunch at Barr Middle School.

Coach Tallevi leads his baseball team to the field for a game.

Our amazing cafeteria staff prepares nutritious and healthy breakfasts and lunches daily. Please click on the video below to learn more about our talented and dedicated kitchen professionals.

Mrs. Taylor's student council delivers breakfast and goodies to all teachers, teaching assistants, and staff to show their thanks during teacher appreciation week.

Thank you to our amazing PTA who provided delicious wraps, refreshing salads, delectable treats, generous raffles, and all sorts of other surprises for our teachers during this year's Teacher Appreciation Week!

During A. MacArthur Barr's first career day, community members selflessly shared their expertise, experiences, and morning with our students during a truly inspirational and informative three sessions. Feedback received from students and staff highlighted how engaging and enlightening the day was. It provided our students with a glimpse into the real-world applications that sparked their curiosity for potential future careers. The presenters enthusiasm was palpable and infectious, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. By volunteering their time and expertise, the presenters made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students as they have broadened their horizons, inspired their aspirations, and instilled in them a sense of confidence about their future possibilities. Please see pictures below and a video created by Mr. Garrison's video production students.

Teachers and staff decorated and personalized classroom doors for career day with their college alma maters.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. AAPI Heritage Month 2024 takes place from Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 31.

When you meet a person who has been to the top of Mount Everest multiple times, you take a picture with them! Mr. Arvanites talks with a Nepalese interpreter and Sherpa during NYS testing week at Barr MS. The Sherpas are one of the Tibetan ethnic groups native to the most mountainous regions of Nepal and the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Many Sherpas are highly regarded as elite mountaineers and experts in their local area. Sherpas assist as guides at the extreme altitudes of the peaks and passes in the region, particularly for expeditions to climb Mount Everest.