March 25-April 12

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

Students in grade 7 ELA fully immerse themselves in their new poetry unit as they participate in a Poetry Cafe experience as well as use imagery to write a poem describing the solar eclipse.

The Nanuet UFSD provided protective glasses to all students ensuring everyone could enjoy this rare event safely. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun's light in some areas.

In Science, students work with different tools that serve to model Finch "beaks." The seeds provided represent Finch food on a particular island and Finches (students), compete with other "Finch" species to see which "beak" is best adapted for obtaining a specific food.

In music, students make instruments out of everyday items such as cardboard, aluminum foil, and wires. They then program, play, and record music using the Scratch online software system.

Students perform an experiment that demonstrates the effects of temperature on the volume and density of air.

Mr. Garrison's Introduction to Video Production class provides students an opportunity to adapt in the moment and learn about live video production as their is no pre recording.

Here at Barr Middle School, we have a robust Student Council (seen above creating a bulletin board). Student Council is a group of elected and volunteer students who work together with an adult advisor (Mrs. Taylor #LEGEND) to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership, and encourage student/faculty/community relations.

Student Council members:

PROMOTE CITIZENSHIP
PROMOTE SCHOLARSHIP
PROMOTE LEADERSHIP
PROMOTE HUMAN RELATIONS
PROMOTE CULTURAL VALUES

Jarisbeth Argudo-Chimborazo earned the award of best in show with her art piece (seen above) at the Nanuet Art show held at the Palisades Center. Congratulations Jarisbeth!!

Students and teachers above from the middle and high school play at the art show for guests.

Congratulations to Mrs. Linehan's 8th Grade homeroom for winning the championship (seen above). Mr. Arena organizes and officiates a "March Madness" basketball tournament where all homeroom teams compete for everlasting bragging rights and the coveted grade level trophy.

Hugh Nally selflessly helped a friend in need this week without anyone asking him to do so. Well done Hugh, that act proved you have great integrity!

Our amazing Girls Rock STEAM team of teachers, volunteers, presenters, key note speakers, community members, students, and everyone involved made the Girls Rock STEAM day at Nanuet High School a major success. Our middle school aged girls were provided a way to experience enrichment in STEAM related activities, discussions, and experiences. In the picture above, students dissect a squid. See some of the other interactive and collaborative activities below:

Staff members from Barr Middle School and beyond participated in the annual Black and Gold basketball fundraiser game held in the high school gymnasium. The community came out to show their support and route for their favorite players.

Did you know that your child have access to thousands of ebooks and audio books 24/7? Through a free app, called SORA, you can check out and read books anytime and anywhere that you have an internet connection. For more information on using and setting up SORA on your device click the links below. Use your Nanuet Google account to sign in here. Have questions? Watch this video introducing Sora, or email Mrs. DeVita at ddevita@nanuetsd.org . If you need help with the Sora App, this video can help. Happy Reading!