Barr Update Nov. 26, 2023

Monday, Nov. 27 is a B day, and

here are a few other reminders and updates for the week!

Thank you to the seven parents who came to the Digital Safety Night! It was great seeing you and collaborating with you on how to keep your child(ren) safe while they navigate social media, searches, and much more!

If you weren't able to to attend but still want to hear what great information was shared, you can access the Facebook Live archived video on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/BarrMS

CONGRATS to the 6th grade who won the Hope Harbor Donation Challenge and the traveling trophy!

6th graders collected 748 items and came in first place, followed by 585 items for 7th grade, and 569 items for 8th grade. Individual grade-level Bulldog Time winners were Ms. Ortega's class (6th grade), Mrs. Wilkinson's class (7th grade), and Mrs. Rotter's class (8th grade). These Bulldog Time classes earned a Game Day during Bulldog Time next week! THANK YOU to all who supported the challenge and the community!

We sold 350 books for the Book Fair! THANK YOU to all who supported Barr by buying books and items at the Book Fair! We will have another Book Fair this spring!

Barr’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society is accepting applications for new members.

NJHS is built on five pillars that we work on teaching our scholars.

These pillars include: Scholarship (grades above a B), Service (we spend time in service to others), Leadership, Character, and Citizenship.

Fill out the link if interested and more information will be sent to you.

https://forms.gle/M3RinbV5vV6BVYnS8

Applications are open November 7-30. Please email Ms. Bruns if you have questions: ebruns@gips.org

2:15 DISMISSAL - Wed., Dec. 20

WINTER BREAK - Thurs., Dec. 21 thru Wed., Jan. 3 (students return Thurs., Jan. 4)

Info also found on the district site calendar HERE.

You can sort by sport and see all events on this site HERE.

7th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tues., Nov. 28 - A & B Teams only - vs. Aurora - at Barr - 4:15

Thurs., Nov. 30 - vs. Holdrege - at Barr - 4:15

8th grade GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tues., Nov. 28 - vs. Columbus - at Columbus - 4:15

BOYS WRESTLING

Fri., Dec. 1 - at Hastings Middle School - 4:15

WEIGHTS - 7th & 8th GRADE - meets Mon. through Thurs. 7:30 - 8:00 AM - Enter through door 8.

See Mr. Felber and Mr. Stenhouse for more information.

HOMEWORK CLUB - All grades - Mon. through Thurs. 3:45 - 4:45 PM in Media Center. Pick up at Door 1. Students and parents need to sign the commitment agreement after the first day of attending club.

See Mrs. Ripp, Mr. Schardt, and Mrs. Myers for more information.

BARR JR. THESPIANS - Will meet Mon. thru Thurs., 3:45 - 5:00 PM in the Auditorium.

See Dr. Garcia for more details.

ROOTS AND SHOOTS - Meets third Thurs. of the month in the Media Center.

See Mrs. Pedersen for more details.

DC DELEGATES - Parent Meeting on Mon., Dec. 4 at 6:00 in the auditorium.

All concerts are in the Auditorium

Band Concert - Mon., Dec. 11

6th grade - 6:30 PM

7/8th grade - 7:30 PM

Choir Concert - Fri., Dec. 15

Orchestra Concert - Mon., Dec. 18

6th grade - 6:30 PM

7th grade - 7:30 PM

All concerts request "concert black" attire OR dress clothes (black if possible). Please no holes in clothes as much as possible.

Faery Free-for-All

Sat., Dec. 9, 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00)

OR

Sun., Dec. 10, 2:30 PM (Doors open at 2:00)

in Auditorium

$5.00 per person; free for students with a Bulldog Pass

You can find the district calendar attached below or online HERE.

Many students are walking through the parking lot when getting dropped off or picked up--which is a safety concern! Please remember to use the crosswalks! If you are dropping off a child, please drop off near a crosswalk and remind them to use it! Thank you for your help with keeping Barr safe!

Please remember that food from home can be eaten only at lunch time. Candy, chips, frappes, etc. aren't allowed during the school day.

Many students had to borrow clothes from school this week. Please remember the school dress code (below), and please note that "spaghetti straps" are not allowed. We appreciate your help in having students "Dress for Success!"

• Keep covered from top of chest to mid-thigh
• Keep undergarments covered (spaghetti straps not allowed)
• Hats and hoods need to stay off or down
• Anything with profanity, alcohol, drugs/Illegal substances, gangs, etc. is not allowed
• IDs need to be worn everyday!

Cell phones aren't needed at school. Students will keep them in their locker.

Doors open at 7:30 (do not arrive any earlier as there is not supervision before 7:30).

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):

6th grade: Door 23 into the cafeteria on the east side (students wait in the cafeteria)

7th grade: Door 8 on the west side (north of main entrance) (students wait in the new gym)

8th grade: Door 3 on the west side (near the auditorium and old gym) (students will wait in the old gym)

6th grade: on east side (cafeteria side)

7th & 8th grade: on west side (near main entrance)

Students who walk or ride home are asked to leave right away.

Busing is available! See below!

The school day is from 8:15 - 3:45 PM.

Doors will open at 7:30 AM. Do not have students arrive earlier as there will not be supervision. Free Grab n Go breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 8:05 AM.

School day ends at 3:45 PM. Students need to be picked up by 4:00 PM (unless staying for an activity, event or practice).

District bus routes can be found HERE.

Students being dropped off from the bus will enter the following doors:

7:20 arrivals drops off at door 23. Students will wait until 7:30 and then go to respective waiting locations (see above).

After 7:30 arrivals will drop off at door 3 and students will go to respective waiting locations (see above).

You will want to keep informed of schedules, grades, etc. in the ParentVUE (HERE) or StudentVUE (HERE). Make sure you have your account set up. If you need help, please call the office (308.385.5875).

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