Barton School District

🎄✨ Last Week Before Christmas Break! 🎄✨ 🎅 Holiday Spirit Week: Mon: Tinsel & Tacky Tue: Winter Wonderland (Whiteout for the game!) Wed: Reindeer Day (Festive hats!) Thu: Merry & Bright 🏀 Basketball: Mon, 12/16: Bears vs. Hazen, 4:30 PM 🐻🔥 PCCUA Tournament: 12/19–12/21 🏆 🥫 Food Drive: Last day to donate is Tue, 12/17! 📚 Semester Tests: Wed, 12/18: Odd Periods Thu, 12/19: Even Periods (Dismiss 1:30 PM) Fri, 12/20: Makeup Only (Dismiss 1:30 PM) 🎵 Christmas Programs: Elementary: Thu, 12/19, 9:00 AM Band Christmas Concert: Thursday, 12/19, immediately after elementary program 🎉 Have a wonderful break and a Merry Christmas! 🎅✨ We’ll see you back on January 6, 2025! 🎄🎁

🎉🏀 GAME DAY! 🏀🎉 The Bears are back in action as they host the McCrory Jaguars tonight! 🐻🔥 7th-Grade Boys | Junior Girls | Senior Girls | Senior Boys 🕟 Tip-Off: 4:30 PM ⏰ Gates Open: 4:00 PM 💵 Admission: $5.00 Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy! 📣🐻 Can’t make it to the game? Watch it live on YouTube📺: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Go Bears! 🐻🤩

🎉 This Week’s Lineup! 🎉 🗓️ TODAY (12/9): 📣 PTO Meeting at 5:30 PM 🏀 Basketball Action: 🔥 12/10: Home Game vs. McCrory – Let’s pack the stands! 🚗 12/11: Away at Marvell – Bring the energy! 🚗 12/12: Away at Des Arc – Go Bears! 🚗 12/13: Away at Carlisle – End the week strong! 🎄 Ongoing: The Christmas Food Drive is still rolling! 🥫✨ Let’s show some holiday spirit and give back! NEXT WEEK: 🎅 Holiday Spirit Week & 📚 Semester Tests are coming up! Get ready!

🍎 Attention SkillsUSA Supporters! 🍖 The fruit and meat orders have arrived and will be delivered today! 🎉 Thank you for supporting our SkillsUSA students – your orders help make their success possible! 💪 The Bears will host the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots in basketball today! 🏀 Games include 7th-grade boys, junior girls, senior girls, and senior boys. Tip-off is at 4:30 PM, and gates open 30 minutes before. Admission is $5.00. Come support the teams! 🎉 Watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams

🎄 December at Barton🎄 The holiday season is here, and we've got a lot of exciting events coming up to celebrate! ✨ Our Annual Christmas Food Drive kicks off tomorrow! Visit bartonsd.org for more information on how you can help give back this season. 🏀 Barton Basketball: 12/3: Home game vs. Palestine Wheatley at 4:30 PM 12/6: Away game at England, 4:30 PM Go Bears! 🤩🐻 🎅 Holiday Spirit Week is happening 12/16/24 - 12/19/24! Get ready for festive fun and creative dress-up days! Be sure to check out the December calendar for all the dates and details! Let’s finish 2024 with some holiday cheer! 🎉

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 🍂🦃 Barton School District will be closed from November 25th to November 29th for Thanksgiving Break. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday filled with gratitude, joy, and family! ❤️ 🏀 Don’t forget! There will be a home basketball game on Monday, November 25th. Come out and cheer on the Bears before the holiday festivities begin! 🗓️ Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy your break, and we’ll see you all soon! 🐻✨

🏀 GAME DAY ALERT! 🏀 📅 TODAY, 11/22/24 📍 Location: Barton High School Gym (Home Game) 🕓 Gates Open: 4:00 PM ⏰ Tip-Off: 4:30 PM Join us as the Barton Bears take on the Clarendon Lions in an exciting lineup: Junior Girls | Junior Boys | Senior Girls | Senior Boys 🎟️ Admission: $5.00 Please note: Basketball operates in a different conference than football, which is why the admission price varies. Come out and cheer on our Bears! 🐻💪 Let's pack the gym and show that Barton pride! 🏀🎉 📺If you cant make it person, watch it live with NO AUDIO at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Go Bears!! 🤩🐻

📢 Join the Barton Bear Team! Are you interested in becoming a substitute or support staff member at Barton? ESS is hosting a hiring event at Barton High School TOMORROW, 11/21/24, at 9:00 AM in High School Room 127. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference! Apply today at ess.com and start your journey with us. 🐻✨

🚨 Delayed Bus 🚨 Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be delayed by 20 minutes this afternoon. Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your understanding! 🚌

📣 This Week at Barton 📣 📊 Progress Reports go home Tuesday, 11/19/24. 📝 Consultation Meeting for private school & homeschool parents about special education services: Tuesday, 11/19/24, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Family Engagement Session: Tuesday, 11/19/24, 1:30 p.m., HS Room 127. ⚾ Baseball Tryouts (for 9th–12th grade): Tuesday, 11/19/24, 3:40 p.m. on the baseball field (Bring your glove!). 💼 ESS Hiring Event: Thursday, 11/21/24, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., HS Room 127. 🏀 Barton Bears vs. Clarendon Lions: Friday, 11/22/24, 4:30 p.m. GO BEARS! 🐻 🍂 Thanksgiving Break is next week, 11/25/24–11/29/24! Have a great week, Bears! 🐻💛

🚨 School Bus Safety Reminder 🚨 Students must only get on or off the bus at their assigned stop. Chasing the bus or boarding at any other location is not allowed. 🚫 Failure to comply will result in a 10-day suspension of bus riding privileges. Safety is our top priority! Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all students safe. 🚍

🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀 The Barton Bears hit the court for their season opener at Augusta tonight! Tip-off is at 4:30 PM – let’s show our support and kick off the season with a win! 🐻💪 Later, the Lady Bears are on the road, traveling to Lamar to take on the Prairie Grove Lady Tigers at 5:15 PM. Let’s cheer them on to victory! 🙌 Go Bears and Lady Bears! 🐻🤩

🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀 The Lady Bears are heading to Lamar to face off against the Paris Lady Eagles! Let's show our support and cheer them on to victory! 🕔 Tip-off: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Lamar Let’s go, Lady Bears! 💪🐻 Watch it live at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/lamar/organization/7936/lamar-high-school/team/67087/girls-varsity-basketball/schedule?date=2024-11-01T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Month&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NzM0ZDA1N2ZmNWJjZDVkZjZmYTY0YzE%3D&ss=2024

🏈 It's Game Day! 🏈 The Bears are hitting the road to face off against the Rison Wildcats for the last regular season game! 🗓 Date: TODAY, November 7, 2024 ⏰ Kick-off: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Rison 📺 Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrdsjnixb6U&ab_channel=BartonBoosterClub (no audio on the live stream) Come out and support or catch the action online! Let’s go, Bears! 🐻🤩

🚭📵 Friendly Reminder for All Parents & Guardians Let’s set a great example for our students! In line with Arkansas state law: 🚭No Smoking on School Property – Per Arkansas Code § 6-21-609, smoking is not permitted on any school grounds, including buildings and parking lots. 📵No Cell Phones in Car Line – Under Arkansas Code § 27-51-1609, cell phone use is prohibited in school zones and on school property during school hours when children are present. Thank you for helping us create a safe, positive, and healthy environment for our students! 🌟

⚾Barton Baseball Tryouts Alert! ⚾ Calling all 9th-12th grade students! Baseball tryouts are scheduled for November 19th at 3:40 PM on the Barton baseball field. Make sure to bring your glove and come prepared to showcase your talent. Step up to the plate and join the team! Go Bears! 🐻💪

Attention Bear fans! 🏈 The last regular season game has been rescheduled: The Bears will now travel to Rison on Thursday, 11/7/24, with kick-off at 7:00 PM. Let's show our support and cheer them on! Go Bears! 🤩🐻

📅🐻 November at a Glance + Game Night Reminders! 🐻📅 We're excited to share Barton’s November Calendar of Events! 🗓️ Tonight, don't miss a special evening under the lights: 🏆 Barton Bear Challenge Winners: Join us for the trophy ceremony at halftime! 📣 Peewee Football Players & Cheerleaders: You’ll be introduced on the field during halftime! 🎓 Senior Night starts at 6:30 PM 🏈 Bears vs. Beavers kick-off at 7:00 PM The gates open at 6:00 PM. Let’s pack the stands, celebrate our Bears, and make it a night to remember! 💙 📢 Don’t forget: the time change is this Sunday, so set your clocks back an hour! 🕒 Go Bears! 🤩🐻

🎉 It’s Game Day! 🎉 Tonight, the Barton Bears host the Lake Village Beavers for a special Senior Night celebration! Alongside honoring our seniors, we’ll have exciting halftime events: 🏆 Barton Bear Challenge Awards Ceremony 🏈 Introduction of Peewee Football and Cheer Teams A huge congratulations to our seniors: 🐻 #1 Dereel Daniels 🐻 #5 Landon Hernandez 🐻 #51 Elijah Johnson 🐻 #54 Gabriel Gant 🐻 #56 Jimmie Ross 🐻 #64 Blaise Finley Join us at 6:30 PM for Senior Night with kick-off at 7:00 PM! Let’s pack the stands and make it a night to remember! GO BEARS! 🤩🐻 Live stream at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams

🎃 Halloween Information! 🎃 Tomorrow, students can dress up for Halloween as long as costumes are dress-code appropriate! Both Elementary and High School will be giving out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the best costumes, so bring your creativity! 🧛‍♀️🧙‍♂️👻 Plus, it's a Special Event Food Day! That means students can enjoy treats and beverages outside of the usual Arkansas Nutrition Standards. The High School office will be selling snacks and drinks throughout the day—cash only! Happy Halloween!! 🎃