Barry Bulletin

We had a great full week of school! Students are starting to get into a groove and learn the in's and out's of Barry Elementary! We are truly enjoying getting to know all of the students and have loved seeing them enjoy the beautiful weather outside this week at our playgrounds. We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend with family and friends. Don't forget there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day! Have a great weekend!

Please vote HERE for our new Barry Logo!

On Friday, September 1, we kick off our 18th year of our Pirates ROCK character education program! To celebrate, wear your orange and black on Friday, join the community from 5-6:30pm at Price Chopper in Platte City for a tailgate, and enjoy free popcorn at the first home football game! See attached flier for details.

Keep an eye out for our Sign Up Genius for lunch visits. These will begin the week of September 12th. Keep in mind that there will only be 2 slots available per grade level due to space and seating available. If you are coming for lunch, you may bring in outside food for your child but we ask that you not share that food with any students other than your own. We are excited to have our families in for lunch!

MAP data for students in grades 4th-5th will be coming home next Friday, September 8th.

There will be a paper report going home with students. Please be on the lookout for these reports.

Pirates R.O.C.K. (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. Each month our community focuses on a specific character trait and students are recognized for exhibiting these traits: Self Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Cooperation.

September's #PiratesROCK trait is PRIDE: a feeling of self respect & worth.

Leader in Me connections to PRIDE:

• Habit 1: Be Proactive - You are in charge of you.
  
• Habit 6: Synergize - Work together to do better.
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - Take care of yourself.

Character Strong connections to PRIDE:

• Self-awareness
• Social Awareness
• Commitment
• Humility

Physical Education loves having our students back in the building and we especially love when they wear athletic shoes!

• Flip Flops = Kids Drop and they are only allowed to fast-walk while in loose footwear.
• Leaving an old pair of athletic shoes in a student's cubby is highly welcomed at Barry!
• If you have any questions or would like some help getting a pair of shoes, email masciovj@platteco.k12.mo.us

Coach Mosh has a Twitter (aka "X") and you don't have to make an account, at all to see it!

• Just search for the account "Coach Mosh"
  
• Enjoy the show that is Elementary P.E! #BeBarry

The Heart Hero Board outside the gym needs some love!

• You and your student can share one individual or family photo of you all getting active!
• Send a copy of the photo to school with your student or email it to Coach Mosh at masciovj@platteco.k12.mo.us
• We are excited to see your health adventures!

The final phase of improvements to Barry Elementary will begin on Monday, August 28. Workers will be here to complete the fencing project around the lower Y-Field playground. This project will be completed by August 31st. Due to this project being started, students in grades 2nd-5th will have recess in the upper Y-Field playground. We are very lucky to be able to use these spaces! Students are hopeful and excited for a little break in the heat to be able to go outside for recess. Our ECSE and K-1st will use our playground to the south of the building.

Please visit our Barry School Store website!

We are so excited to be opening a school store this fall to promote school spirit and pride at Barry Elementary. We will sell items such as pencils, erasers, pencil grips, notebooks, etc. The possibilities for inventory are endless. The store will eventually be run by student employees who will calculate purchases, make change, count and record inventory, and complete checks and balances of inventory and sales. Additionally, older students will be afforded leadership opportunities by teaching and mentoring younger students. All proceeds from the store will directly benefit the students and the school. We are excited for our students to gain valuable real-world experience in the areas of teamwork, responsibility, leadership, and customer service as they learn lifelong skills!

If you have any questions, want to volunteer or make a donation, please contact Blaire Zessin or Teddi Weber.

On Monday, September 11, school will not be in session for our first Professional Learning Community (PLC) day of the 2023-24 school year. **NOTE - we have moved from early release PLC days to full PLC days starting with the 2023-24 school year.

PLC days are designed to establish sustained and uninterrupted time for teachers to work together and collaborate to improve student learning and achievement. This time allows educators to examine and respond to the four basic fundamental questions of a Professional Learning Community:

• What is it we want students to learn?
• How will we know when each student has achieved the learning?
• How will we respond when a student is not learning?
• How will we respond when we know a child has mastered the learning?

For more information on PCR-3's Professional Learning Community, visit the PLC page on the district's website.

Visiting the building: you will always need to bring your ID with you when you come into the building. We will scan your ID into our safety system Platte County uses to ensure the safety and security of our students. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep all students safe!

Below is a resource assessment for families, from our social worker.

At the beginning of each school year we ask parents and guardians to fill out our Resource Checklist on paper. This year we are asking you to complete the Resource Checklist electronically using this form. This brief questionnaire is your School Social Worker's first and primary way to help you access support services. It also lets us know if you are interested in giving back to your school community. Please do not hesitate to contact your School Social Worker if you have any questions.

Parents can use Parent Portal (www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/parents/parent_portal) to keep up to date on grades and assignments, attendance, and we will soon have active links to meal payments and fees. Parents should have received their new PowerSchool Access ID and Password on Meet the Teacher Night. If you need your child's code, please email kumpfl@platteco.k12.mo.us

Below is how to create a Parent Portal Account with your child's Access Code.

• This is NOT the same login as when you did enrollment in PowerSchool.

• This needs to be done on a browser – NOT in the app.

• In your browser, type https://platte.powerschool.com/public

• Click on “Create Account” – NOT Sign-In

• Enter all Parent Account details – This is for a Parent Account – NOT a student Account

• In the "Add Students to Account” area, enter the Access ID and Access Password given on the letter for each student.

• Once you have created your account, you will then need to go to your email to validate your account.

• Now you can download the App if you would like to use your phone in the future. On the App, search for the district Platte County R-3 School District.

If you need to change your child's transportation at the end of the day, please call our front office at 816-436-9623 to let them know and/or email your child's teacher. This will help us know how your child will get home to ensure the safety of your student.

Major Saver is excited to once again partner with Platte County Education Foundation, September 7th through September 19th.

Major Saver Card
Features 18 local businesses offering great values for your families.

The card sells for $15.

Wednesday, September 6th : Major Saver campaign Kick Off

More information to come!

Platte County Wrestling Club Open Gyms & Registration

Platte County Wrestling Club (for boys and girls ages 5-14) registration opens September 1. Want to give wrestling a try? Attend an open gym night, Sundays starting September 17. See flier for details and click here to register.

Here is the link to Nutrislice for the menus. You can also access it on the district website under Food Service. If you click the link, then choose Barry and then bookmark it, it should take you to Barry menus each time. If there are changes to the menu for the week, they will be updated here first.

For the 2023-24 school year, both Pathfinder and Barry will be supported by one PTA that is made up of members from both schools! PTA would love your support in this organization which provides experiences directly related to kids: field trips, leadership shirts, classroom parties and more!

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

September 1: Pirates ROCK Kickoff/Community Tailgate at Platte City Price Chopper 5:00pm

September 4: Labor Day - No School

September 7: Picture Day ECSE

September 8: Picture Day K-5

September 9: Popsicle Playdate 2:00-4:00

September 11: PLD Day - No School

September 12: PTA Meeting 4:30 (@ Barry)

September 21: Skate Party 6:00-8:00pm

October 9-13: Homecoming Spirit Week

October 13: 3-Hour Early Release, Parade, 4pm, 4th Street Platte City; Football Game 7pm

October 20: No School- Professional Learning Day for Staff

October 20: End of 1st Quarter

October 27: Report Cards Go Home

Please take a minute to add this important calendar to your important links. Here you will find important information as far as No School Days, Specials Rotation Days, Assemblies, etc.

Barry Elementary Public Calendar

Our SUMMER office hours are 8:00am - 3:30pm.

Regular school day office hours run from 8:15am - 4:30pm.

• Students can enter the building- 8:30 a.m.
• Official start of school- 8:50 a.m.
• Dismissal- Car Riders and Y-Club-3:35 p.m.
• Dismissal-Bus Riders- 3:50 p.m.

Principal: Kacie Ambrose

Assistant Principal: Dr. Mindy Wheeler

Website: https://barry.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 2001 Northwest 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-436-9623
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barryelementary/
Twitter: @barry_elem_pcr3