The Barnard Broadcaster

Dear Barnard Families,

It was a short week, but a busy one for sure. Next week we have two exciting events going on at school, our 4th Grade Smencil Sale and Big Top Fair. Be sure to send your child in with money for both so they can be a part of the fun. Smencils are $1.50 and Big Top Fair raffle tickets are $1. Raffle tickets can be bought each day at lunch for an opportunity for students to drop their ticket into the prize bucket of choice. Raffle winners will be drawn at the end of Big Top Fair on Saturday.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be coming up soon on March 14th. Spring conferences are by invitation from your child's teacher. Be on the lookout for an invitation from your child's teacher this week. Please note that spring conferences are held virtually.

Friendly Reminder for Drop Off- Families we have seen a large increase in numbers of late drop offs in the morning. Please remember that our first bell rings at 9:04 am and our tardy bell rings at 9:09. All students are expected to be inside by 9:09, or you will need to park your car and walk them in to sign them in as late. We work hard to make the most of every minute of our learning day and with an increase of students trickling in later and later, it makes it difficult for teachers to start off their day as a community in their classroom. Thank you for your help and partnership in getting your child to school on time.

Karen Bush

Principal, Barnard Elementary School, Troy School District

Ext. 4320

Motto: Each person, each day, learning and caring in every way.

More Important Dates Coming Up:

March Dates

• Friday, March 1st- No School- Teacher Records Day

• Saturday, March 2nd- Big Top Fair 11-2pm

• Wednesday, March 6th- Early Release at 2:37 pm

• Monday, March 11th- PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm

• Tuesday, March 12th- 5th Grade Parent Meeting for Growing Up Program

• Thursday, March 14th- 1/2 Day- Dismissal at 12:59 pm; Conferences 1:45-4:30 pm & 5:30-8:00 pm
  

• Friday, March 22nd - Sunday, March 31- SPRING BREAK!

April Dates

• Monday, April 8th- PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm

• Thursday, April 25th- 1/2 Day- Dismissal at 12:59 pm; *Take your child to work day!

May Dates

• Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th- Teacher Appreciation Week- Time to spoil Barnard Teachers!

• Monday, May 13th- PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm

• Wednesday, May 15th- Early Release at 2:37 pm

• Monday, May 27th- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day

June Dates

• Friday, June 7th- 5th Grade Promotion- Fun Day!

• Tuesday, June 11th- 1/2 Day- Dismissal at 12:59 pm

• Wednesday, June 12th-1/2 Day- Dismissal at 12:59 pm
  

• Thursday, June 13th- 1/2 Day- Dismissal at 12:59 pm- LAST DAY! Clap Out at 12:40 pm
  

Save the date for Barnard's Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 3rd. Enrollment is now open, please be sure to complete all paperwork as soon as possible. All paperwork must be complete before April 3rd. For access to the portal, please click here.

Kindergarten explored a new space in the Media Center designed just for them - Kindergarten Corner!

Have you met our two Media Assistants? Simon and Ashland collect and check-in materials each morning and really take a load off of Mr. Werner.

Grades 3-5 are working on Troy Learning Portfolios. These private, online sites will be a great way for students to show-off their work and share with parents and teachers. Coming soon!

Building Your Child’s Social Skills Can Give Learning a Big Boost

Students learn much more in school than academics. In every class, kids practice an important skill—getting along with others. Research shows that problems with social skills can interfere with learning and make it difficult for kids to succeed in school and in life. To reinforce social skills:

• Be a role model. Children notice how family members interact with others. Do you introduce yourself to new people? Stay connected with friends? Support people you care about? Let your child see you being a good friend.
• Read stories. There are many books about friendship. After reading, talk about the story.
• Role-play. Kids need help practicing manners. With your child, pretend you’re meeting new people. “Hi, I’m Charlie. Nice to meet you!” Also focus on sharing and kindness.
• Socialize. Give your child plenty of opportunities to spend time and interact with other kids. Head to a local playground. Participate in children’s events at your local library. Sign up for a free class for kids at a community center.
• Relax. Children don’t need lots of friends. Just one good buddy is fine, as long as your child cooperates well with others. If you have any concerns, talk with the teacher and work together on solutions.

Can you help us restock the clothes cupboard in the office? We are in need of donations of clean clothes and new underwear. Please click on the sign up genius link below to see the specific items we are looking for.

If you have any other clothing donations, different than the sign up, you can place them in the bin in our parking lot. The bin donations support The Red Cross, veterans and a portion of the proceeds come back to Barnard. Thank you! - Community Outreach Committee

Sign Up Genius Link to Donate

Phone: 248.823.4320

Email: kbush@troy.k12.mi.us
Website: barnard.troy.k12.mi.us