Barry Bulletin

We had three days of in-person school in a row! It has been so great getting some consistency for our students. We're hoping now that it will dry up so we can get back outside next week.

We celebrated our leaders today with a focus on the Character Rock Trait of Individuality and Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. Our quality students that were nominated for them trait/habit decorated some HyVee grocery bags to make this all unqiue. Next time you shop at HyVee see if you spot a Barry decorated Individualized bag! Have a great weekend and we'll see you on Monday!

📣 4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS WERE SENT HOME! PLEASE RETURN AND HAVE YOUR LUNCH CHOICE MARKED ASAP!

Watch the video below for important information from Coach:

January 22: CLASS PICTURES! (Last day to send in money)

January 25: 4th Grade Field Trip to YMCA

January 26: LEAD Day (Sharpen the Saw/Individuality)

February 1: Papa John's Pizza Fundraiser

February 6: 100th day of school

In the event of a school cancellation or delay, we will implement one of the following plans:

• Plan A (No School and No Remote Learning) - PCR-3 will implement traditional inclement weather days (Plan A or Plan B), until we reach a threshold that would push the school year past Memorial Day.
• Plan B (No School, No Y-Club, No Remote Learning) - PCR-3 will implement traditional inclement weather days (Plan A or Plan B), until we reach a threshold that would push the school year past Memorial Day.
• Plan C (Two-Hour Delayed Start) - Here is Barry's 2 hour late start schedule. (District Information)
• Plan D (Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day/AMI Day) - Here is the District Information for this plan. If we were to utilize Plan D and have a Remote Learning/Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI Day), students will take home computers and/or materials needed for this day. You will be receiving specific information from the classroom teacher with details if we utilize Plan D.

Please complete the following OPT out form if your student does NOT need a Chromebook or charger for potential Alternative Methods of Instruction Days (AMI). If you do not complete this, we will be sending home a Chromebook and charger if an AMI day is a possibility. These will need to be returned the following school day.

Inclement Weather Planning

Please visit the Winter Weather Information page on the Parents Tab of the District website for information on recess and clothing considerations (there will be no outdoor recess when the wind chill is at 20 degrees or below), cancellations, two-hour delayed starts, how the District will notify families, and Y-Club info.

In the event of school cancellation or delayed start, PCR-3 will get that information out as early as possible through automated phone calls and text messages, the District website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the District Hotline (816-858-2752), and local media.

PCR-3 will implement traditional inclement weather days (no school and no virtual learning), until we reach a threshold that would push the school year past Memorial Day. We will make those days up per our academic calendar, and if we go past the planned make up days for inclement weather, we will implement our Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days.

Parents: To opt in to receive texts, please text the word "YES" to 67587.

Pathfinder & Barry Elementary

EARLY ENGINEERS

BEFORE-SCHOOL LEGO®CLUB

NEW Models Every Session!

Mondays 7:30 – 8:30 AM

Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 26 March 4, 11

ENROLL ONLINE AT:

northlandcareercenter.asapconnected.com or call 816-858-5505

$84.00 for six-week session

Bricks 4 Kidz®enrichment classes are designed to be

educational and FUN! We teach children principles of

science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) utilizing

motorized LEGO® models. Every lesson is unique and

designed to engage a child's mind. Each 6-week session

features a new theme and models. This club is for grades

K-5. Class size is limited. Students will receive a mini- fig with

enrollment.

Girls on the Run event is for girls 3rd-5th grade.

• Pirates R.O.C.K. (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.

  
  

  January's #PiratesROCK trait is INDIVIDUALITY: setting yourself apart from others.

  
  

  Leader in Me connections to INDIVIDUALITY:

  • Habit 1: Be Proactive - You are in charge of you.
  • Habit 3: Put First Things First - Do the important things first.
  • Habit 4: Think Win-Win - Find ways where everyone can win.
  • Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood - Listen first, then talk.
  • Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - Take care of yourself.

  
  

  Character Strong connections to INDIVIDUALITY:

  • Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Honesty, Respect

We love showing off our Barry Pirates! If your child is on the NO PHOTO list we won't be able to include them in our newsletters or social media posts. If you are, or think you may be on the list and no longer want to be please call the office and we will gladly fix that for you!

This is a link to our BNN channel, where students get the daily news and happenings of Barry Elementary!

Please visit our Barry School Store website!

If you have any questions, want to volunteer or make a donation, please contact Blaire Zessin or Teddi Weber.

We need you!

A strong and thriving PTA is the backbone of a successful school, and we believe that together, we can create a positive impact on the educational experience of our children. To achieve this, we are seeking dedicated volunteers to join committees to have one hour meeting to develop our PTA's foundation:

1. Publicity Committee: Help us spread the word! We need creative minds to develop engaging content, manage social media platforms, and collaborate on initiatives that will keep our community informed and involved.

2. Bylaws Committee: Lay the groundwork for our PTA's structure. We are looking for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for crafting guidelines that will guide our organization in the years to come. Using the old bylaws as a template.

3. Membership Committee: Build a sense of belonging. Your role will involve reaching out to parents, teachers, and staff, fostering a sense of community and encouraging participation in our PTA activities.

4. Nomination Committee: Shape the future leaders of our PTA. Identify and nominate individuals who embody the spirit of service and commitment, ensuring our PTA is led by those who genuinely care about our school community.

Your involvement is crucial, and we believe that diverse perspectives will make our PTA stronger. Virtual or in person meetings scheduled for January and/or early February!

Join us for an officer workshop featuring MO PTA representative, Lori Prussman, to learn more about the roles for leadership in PTA!

Save the date for the Daughter Dance! Details will be out soon!

For the 2023-24 school year, both Pathfinder and Barry will be supported by one PTA that is made up of members from both schools! PTA would love your support in this organization which provides experiences directly related to kids: field trips, leadership shirts, classroom parties and more!

Safety is one of our district’s top priorities, and to help safeguard our school community, our District uses Safe Schools Alert, a tip reporting service by Vector Solutions, that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration.

You and your child can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through this online reporting system. On the homepage of the District website (www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com) and on each school building's homepage there is a Safe Schools quicklink which links to the reporting tool. Every tip Vector Solutions receives about our District is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Tips may also be submitted anonymously if you prefer. Together, we can make our District a safer place to learn.

Below is a link to the Sign Up Genius if you wish to eat lunch with your child. Please keep in mind that there will only be 2 slots available per grade level due to space and seating available. If you are coming for lunch, you may bring in outside food for your child but we ask that you not share that food with any students other than your own. We are excited to have our families in for lunch!

Here is the link to Nutrislice for the menus. You can also access it on the district website under Food Service. If you click the link, then choose Barry and then bookmark it, it should take you to Barry menus each time. If there are changes to the menu for the week, they will be updated here first.

Regular school day office hours run from 8:15am - 4:30pm.

• Students can enter the building- 8:30 a.m.
• Official start of school- 8:50 a.m.
• Dismissal- Car Riders and Y-Club-3:35 p.m.
• Dismissal-Bus Riders- 3:50 p.m.

Principal: Kacie Ambrose

Assistant Principal: Dr. Mindy Wheeler

Website: https://barry.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 2001 Northwest 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-436-9623
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryelementary/
Twitter: @barry_elem_pcr3