Bulldog Update November 4, 2024

I type this newsletter with fingers well rested from daylight savings.

Below you will find new, important information to help you be successful in the upcoming week and key reminders that are foundational to the school year.

• Monday, November, 4th will be an B Day.
• Click HERE for complete A/B calendar.
  

Academic:

• Normal week of learning!😁
• No School on Friday, November 8th- Teacher Work Day

Activities

• One more week before competitions start for winter sports!🏀🤼
  

Barr community at its finest!

Reminder:
Students will only be allowed into the building after the doors to the school open at 7:45 AM. As the weather gets colder, please send your student in a coat! And remember, after the bell, your student needs to be in their assigned area.

Parents/Guardians, please help communicate the importance of this to your student.

Drop Off: Students need to get out of the vehicle on passenger side- nearest to the sidewalk instead of the driver side- in the driveway through lane.

Parents/Guardians, please help your student be safe at drop-off!

Students are dismissed at 3:45 PM, and they should be exiting on the same side of the building they are dropped off on. Also, students need to be off campus by 4:00 PM or have a plan fro transportation (another bell reminder!).

We have been made aware of some complications in trying to email teachers. First, we apologize for the inconvenience as we value open communication with stakeholders. Next, below you will find instructions detailing how you can email teachers from either the website or the app. Finally, thank you for your patience in this process, and if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the main office.

Here are directions on how parents can email teachers:

On the ParentVUE website:

• Login to ParentVUE

• Select your child from the list

• Click on Grade Book

• Click on the name of the course

• Click on the teacher name in the upper left corner
  
  

On the ParentVUE App:

• Login to the ParentVUE app

• Select your child from the list

• Click on Grade Book

• Click on the name of the Course

• Click on the teacher name at the top left

Phones need to be off (at 7:45 A.M.) and stored in student's locker (at 8:10 A.M.). Phones are also not allowed at school activities or on the bus.

District policy will be followed regarding personal electronic communication devices (ECDs)*.

Please note the consequences for violation of district rules, state/federal law or school board policy:

• 1st Office Referral: The ECD will be confiscated, turned into the school office, and picked up by the student from the principal by the end of the day, unless the device is needed longer for examination by school or district IT personnel. Document MAJOR incident in Synergy
• 2nd Office Referral: The ECD will be confiscated, turned into the school office, and picked up by the student at the end of the day along with parent contact. Document MAJOR incident in Synergy
• 3rd Office Referral: The ECD will be confiscated, turned into the school office, and picked up by a parent at the end of the day along with parent contact. Document MAJOR incident in Synergy
• 4th Office Referral: Insubordination - 1 Day OSS
• 5th Office Referral: Insubordination – Individual student/parent plan
  

(See full policy HERE.)

*ECDs include: cell phones, smart watches, tablets etc...

Students, your computer case should contain your computer, charger, and a pencil in the outside pocket. You are responsible for computer screens that break due to extra items in your case.

If you have a fine, please plan on paying that this week when you attend parent teacher conferences.

Ask your student how that can "up" their kindness game this week!😁

Homework Club meets Monday-Thursday and is for all students! From 3:45-4:30 PM, students can come and get support on school work.

If your student is going to use this opportunity, be sure to make transportation plans.

For questions, please call the main office so we will come alongside you in supporting your student's learning!

PERFORMANCES:

SAT, DECEMBER 14, 7:30 PM, AUDITORIUM

SUN, DECEMBER 15, 2:30 PM, AUDITORIUM

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Barr Junior Thespians Website: https://sites.google.com/gips.org/barrjuniorthespians/home

Join our Remind here: remind.com/join/xkkjgrt

Contact the director, Dr. Garcia, at ekgarcia@gips.org with any questions.

As the sports seasons start up, the admin team from Sr, High wanted to remind the middle schools:

Backpacks and other small bags are NOT allowed at Sporting Events/Activities. You will NOT be allowed in the event with a bag or backpack. You must have your school issued ID to enter.

Students: if you attend with your Bulldog pass (and not with your parents) you are only allowed to visit the concession stand in between sets, quarters, or games. Also, while attending games the expectations from the school day should be followed- including no cell phone use and staying off your computer.

Who:

7th and 8th grade Barr Students

When:

Starts Wed Sept. 4th

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday*

7:30-8:00 Am

*Moved to Thursday to accommodate students also in show choir

Focus of Training:

Strength--Speed--Flexibility--Agility

Conditioning--Quickness--Leadership

Where:

New (north) gym

Enter door 8

Equipment needed:

T-shirt, shorts, gym shoes

Questions Contact:

Coach Felber--cfelber@gips.org

Coach Rodriguez--drodriguez2@gips.org

Here is the District Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year.

This calendar has all the activities at Barr, from volleyball to wrestling to orchestra concerts, and is one you can subscribe to so you never miss an event!

Click HERE to access the calendar! (The rSchool Calendar is on the left hand side!)

Reminder: Please turn in all medications to the school nurse including over the counter medications such as pain relievers, cough drops, eye drops, etc... to ensure the safety of our students and to align to district policy

If you have further questions, please call the front office.

Here is reminder/update on bags at Barr:

• Backpacks need to be put in students' lockers at the beginning of the day
• No smaller bags are to be carried during the day except for medical purposes that have been approved by the nurse

Thank you for helping communicate this to your student(s) and keeping our school a safe place!

Doors open at 7:45 (do not arrive any earlier as there is not supervision before 7:45).

**Students will not be allowed in the vestibule before 7:45 AM**

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):

Water bottles are allowed at school so that students can stay hydrated throughout the day. Please make sure to use clear water bottles and that only water is in the bottles.

Also, cups will no longer be provided during lunch, so students are encouraged to bring water bottles.

Summer:

July 2024

August:

August 4, 2024

August 11, 2024

August 18, 2024

August 25, 2024

September :

September 1, 2024

September 9, 2024

September 16, 2024

September, 23, 2024

September 30, 2024

October:

October 7, 2024

October 14, 2024

October 21, 2024

October 28, 2024