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Bulldog Update September 16, 2024

Bulldog Update September 16, 2024

School is in full swing at Barr!

September 16, 2024

I type this newsletter with fingers thankful for the students, saff and families of Barr.


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.

Week At A Glance

  • Monday, September16th will be a A Day.
    Click HERE for complete A/B calendar.

  • No School Friday, September 20th- Teacher Professional Development

Academic:


  • AimsWeb goal setting for ELA and math


Activities

  • Thursday, September 19th:
    8th FB vs Columbus at Columbus @ 4:15 PM
    7th VB vs Westridge (Westridge) @ 4:15 PM.

The Barr Front Office Team

Here are the ladies that keep Barr running smoothly!

Celeste Ramirez

Bilingual Secretary

Manuella Palamores

Secretary

Lindsey Caldera

Front Office Team Lead

Safety on Campus

Morning Expetations

Reminder: the doors to the school open at 7:45 AM, so once your student is on campus they need to be in the building and in their assigned area.


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

Lockdown Drill at Barr

A regularly scheduled lockdown drill will happen at Barr this upcoming week. Given the current climate surrounding safety at school, it is crucial for all stakeholders to take this seriously and professionally, so please take the time to remind your student to take it seriously too.


Our goal is to set expectations for how we will handle an emergency and train students in being safe through the process.


Thank you for trusting us in these things and we will continue to be diligent in our communication.

We Got Spirit Yes We Do! We Got Spirit, How 'Bout You?!

Click HERE to buy your Barr Bulldog gear!


Store is open through September 29th! Order today!

DC Delegates (for 8th graders)

Click here for the slides for the September DC Delegate Parent Meeting


If you have not registered your child for the DC Delegate trip, click on one of these links for more information.

DC Information/English

DC Information/Spanish


Registrations will close Sept. 30


Roots and Shoots Club

💐🌱🌲🍀🌻

Are you interested in pollinators and plants? Join Roots & Shoots Club which meets the third Thursday of each month from 3:45-4:45. You must have a ride home at 4:45 pm. The first meeting is September 19th in the media center.

VFW Scholarship

Patriot Pen Program

See attached flyer for more information or email Mrs. Harpham at rharpham@gips.org

Save The Date!

School Pictures

Picture retakes are Monday, September 23, 2024 (during the school day).


Please contact the office if you have questions or need more information. Thanks!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Never too soon to mark the calendar for Parent Teacher Conferences!


🌏Barr Middle School

📆 October 7-9

⏰TBA

Incentive Days at Barr

Free Breakfast

There is free breakfast in the morning! Food is fuel for your brain! Get your breakfast then go to your assigned area to eat it. Cleanup before you go to your first period class.

Computer

In order to provide end-user protection and peace of mind, GIPS is offering a voluntary electronic device protection plan. If you choose to enroll, the financial burden of accidental damage or theft will be lessened.

The protection plan works on a yearly fee with a per-incident deductible:

1st Incident Deductible = $20

2nd Incident Deductible = $40

3rd Incident Deductible = $60


See the GIPS Student Handbook for additional information: GIPS Student Handbook


HERE is the link to set up your student's plan!

The last day to add the protection plan [for this school year] is September 20, 2025.

Activities Reminders

Activities at GISH

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.

Activities at Barr

Fans: during football games please do not stand or sit on the track, but do feel free to bring lawn chairs in order to enjoy the game.


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.

Calendars

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

Activities Calendar

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!)

Reminders From Previous Post (That are still important!) 😉

Notes From the Nurse

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.

Backpacks/Bags/Trapper Keepers

Back packs

Should bags

Trapper keepers

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!

Drop off and Pick Up

Drop Off

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):

6th Grade

Door 23 into the cafeteria on the east side (students wait in the cafeteria)

7th Grade

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

8th Grade

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

Phones Away

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...

Water Bottles

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.

Jr. Islander Power Club

A place to better yourself.

Who:

7th and 8th grade Barr Students


When:

Starts Wed Sept. 4th

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

7:30-8:00 Am


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

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