Barry Bulletin

Mrs. Hayes' students sharing My Monster Descriptive Writing piece. Students read their My Monster descriptive writing paragraph to a friend while the friend tried to sketch the monster from their description

You are invited to our annual Barry Elementary ~ Pathfinder Elementary Trunk or Treat

Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and walk from trunk to trunk collecting treats.

When: Wednesday, October 18th

Who: Pre-k, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd will begin at 5:00

3rd, 4th and 5th will begin at 6:00.

Where: Barry Elementary and Pathfinder Elementary parking lots

We are also looking for families and/or groups to “host” trunks! Please contact Amy Wazac at wazac@platteco.k12.mo.us if you are interested. Flyers will be sent home on Monday, please fill out and send back in if you are interested in hosting a trunk!

If you can’t host a trunk but still want to help, we are asking for candy/treat donations. This year we are holding a grade level competition. The grade level that has the most items donated for our event will earn an extra recess!

*If you have more than one child, please come at the later time.

* This is a free event for both Barry Elementary and Pathfinder Elementary families!*

Tryouts for Archery are coming up!! Scan the code below and pick a time that works for you. A flyer will also be sent home next week for those interested.

Please see the attached flyer for a free flu vaccination clinic.

If you aren't a member, please take a moment to sign up. Your child's class could win a pizza party!

On October 13th, 2023 the Platte County School District will have a 3-hour early dismissal for homecoming. With this early dismissal we will be offering one school lunch choice of cheese pizza. Please use the form below to designate your student's lunch choice so we can plan accordingly. Thank you in advance!

Please see the flyer below for the dates of our grade level music programs this year. These will also be added to the Barry Public Google Calendar, as well as to the list of Upcoming Events on this newsletter that is updated weekly. We are so excited to hear our Barry students sing!

As a reminder to the community animals are not allowed on District property or sporting events. Animals are not allowed on District property, including district transportation, except in accordance with law and policy. Please refer to the link Policy ECG: Animals on School Property for additional details.

Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 2. We are offering both in-person and virtual options for conferences. This is a very important time for parents to discuss their student's progress with his/her teachers, as research has shown that parental involvement is one of the most important factors in a student's success in school. Please see the schedule below (buildings and teachers will be communicating specifics for reserving time slots).

• Wednesday, November 1, 3:30-7:30pm and Thursday, November 2, 3:30-7:00pm: Platte City Middle School, Platte Purchase Middle School Platte County High School, Northland Career Center
• Wednesday, November 1, 4:30-8:30pm and Thursday, November 2, 4:30-8:00pm: Great Beginnings, Barry Elementary, Compass Elementary, Pathfinder Elementary, Siegrist Elementary

We are excited to share that this year's Homecoming theme is "Enjoy the Ride" ROAD TRIP to Homecoming"

We will be participating in Spirit Week at Barry the week of October 9-13. The Parade and Footbaall Game are on Friday, October 13th. Students will dismiss at 12:50 that day.

We will be presenting our new logo to students on October 6th at our Lead Day Assembly! Thank you to all who voted!

Below is a link to the Sign Up Genius if you wish to eat lunch with your child.

Please 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!

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

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.

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

October 3: Community Advisory Meeting

October 9-13: Homecoming Spirit Week

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

October 18: Trunk or Treat 5-7 pm

October 20: No School- Professional Learning Day for Staff

October 20: End of 1st Quarter

October 27: Report Cards Go Home

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