
π₯π ITβS GAME DAY! ππ₯
BARTON BEARS vs. LEE COUNTY TROJANS π₯
The FINAL regular season home game is here! π»
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TODAY 2/4/25
β° Tip-off: 4:30 PM
βΉοΈ 7B/JG/SG/SB
πͺ Doors Open: 4:00 PM
π΅ Admission: $5.00 (CASH ONLY)
πΏ Concession: CASH ONLY
πΊ CANβT BE THERE? Watch it LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub
This is the LAST chance to pack the house and bring the HEAT! π₯ Letβs light up the court and show the Trojans what Bear Nation is all about! Get LOUD. Get PROUD. GO BEARS! π»π₯



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February Calendar of Events π
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Love is in the air, and so is ATLAS InterimTesting! β€οΈπ February 3rd-7th, 3rd-10th graders (and some 11th & 12th graders) will be testing. Students, show your Chromebook some loveβbring it fully charged each day! π»β‘
π No School on Friday, February 14th & Monday, February 17th β Enjoy the long Valentineβs weekend and Presidents' Day! π«π


π»π GAMEDAY & SENIOR NIGHT! ππ»
The Bears are set to defend home court tonight as they host Carlisle at 4:30 PM! π But tonight is extra specialβit's Senior Night!
Join us in celebrating our incredible seniors for their dedication and hard work on and off the court! π
π»Bears Seniors:
#1 Dereel Daniels
#11 Tyler Johnson
#12 Derrick Rose
#22 Jimmie Ross
#32 Shawn Livingston
π»Lady Bears Seniors:
#2 Jakyra Jackson
#11 Khia McKinney
#12 Zaria Smith
#15 Akeelah Rose
Come out, pack the gym, and show your support! Let's make this a night to remember! Go Bears!ππ»
πΊWatch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams



ππ GAME DAY! LETβS GO, BEARS! ππ
π Bears vs. Des Arc Eagles at home
π Tip-Off at 4:30 PM
π Teams: 7th Boys, Jr. Girls, Sr. Girls, Sr. Boys
π Gates Open at 4:00 PM
ποΈ Admission: $5.00
πΊWatch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
πͺπ₯ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Go Bears! π€©π»
π³οΈDonβt forget to vote for Damya and Jakyra for Athlete of the Week! You can vote as many times as youβd like, and voting closes Sunday! Vote at https://www.si.com/high-school/arkansas/farmington-guard-easton-mccollough-voted-sblive-si-arkansas-girls-basketball-athlete-of-the-week-1-27-2025-01jjkzt7wm0r



π Exciting Week for the Bears! π»π
1/27: π Home Game vs. Lonoke (JG, JB, SG, SB) β Tip-off at 4:30 PM.
1/28: π Home Game vs. Des Arc (7B, JG, SG, SB) β Tip-off at 4:30 PM.
1/29: π Bearcub Peewee Opener β Starts at 6:00 PM. Come cheer on the future Bears!
1/30: πβ¨ Senior Night! π Bears vs. Carlisle (JG, SG, SB) β Senior Night festivities begin at 5:15 PM. Letβs pack the stands to celebrate our seniors and show them some love during their final season!
1/31: π Boston Butt Pickup β Swing by the cafeteria from 4:00-7:00 PM to grab your orders.
2/1: π Bearcub Peewee Games β Start at 10:00 AM.
π₯ Letβs Go Bears! π»

π’ Reminder: Tomorrow, 1/24/25, is the deadline to RSVP for the Family Winter Dance and to purchase a Boston Butt for the football fundraiser! Donβt miss out!
ππ» Bearcub Peewee Basketball Schedule π»π
Get ready to cheer on our future Bears as they hit the court for an exciting season of peewee basketball! Mark your calendars and come out to support these talented young athletes!
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Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12gbD6d8rROCkpuXiL0D1sf-ASzghAoAcO009pjHUnlM/edit?usp=sharing
ποΈ Admission: $5.00
Gates open 30 minutes before the start time.


π’ Announcement π’
School will be back in session tomorrow, January 22, 2025! π»
π Tonightβs basketball games against Carlisle have been rescheduled to January 30, 2025.

βοΈ School Closure Alert βοΈ
Barton School will be closed today, 1/21/25, due to inclement weather. π¨οΈ
πThe basketball games scheduled at home today will be postponed. Updates regarding rescheduling will be shared later.
Stay safe and warm, Bears! π»


π This Week at Barton π
π¨ No School on Monday, 1/20/25 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Enjoy the day off as we honor his legacy.
π Important Reminders:
Boston Butt orders and Winter Family Dance RSVPs are due Friday, 1/24/25.
π Bears Basketball Schedule:
1/21/25: Bears host Carlisle π
1/23/25: Bears travel to Rivercrest π
1/24/25: Bears travel to Hazen π
βοΈ Bundle up, stay warm, and letβs have a great short week! π»

π¨ Delayed Bus π¨ Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) and Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be delayed by 30 minutes this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding! π

π¨ Delayed Bus π¨ Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will be delayed about 25 minutes this morning. These students will not be marked tardy.
Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be delayed by 25 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding! π

Please be advised that the district is currently unable to make or receive phone calls. AT&T is aware of the issue and is working to resolve it. There is no estimated time for restoration at this moment. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

π¨π GAME DAY ππ¨
π The Bears are ready to defend their home court against the England Lions! π»π₯
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When: TONIGHT, January 16, 2025
π Tip-off: 5:00 PM
π Teams: Junior Girls β’ Senior Girls β’ Senior Boys
β° Doors Open: 4:30 PM
π΅ Admission: $5.00
π₯ BE THERE and bring the energy! But is you can't make it, watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Letβs pack the stands and show the Lions what Bear Pride is all about! GO BEARS! π»

πThis Week at Barton! π
π£ Peewee Basketball Sign-Ups have been extended to Wednesday, 1/15/25! $25.00 cash only.
Tuesday, 1/14/25
π Bears Travel to Palestine-Wheatley
π³οΈ School Board Meeting
Thursday, 1/16/25
π Bears Host England β letβs pack the gym! π»
Friday, 1/17/25
π Bears Travel to McCrory
π£ RSVP Now for Barton PTOβs Family Dance! RSVP by Friday, 1/24/25! $25 per family (cash only). Send payment to the elementary office.
π₯ Order Your Boston Butt by 1/24/25! Contact Coach Sexton!π·
π¨ Reminder: No School Monday, 1/20/25 β In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Get all the latest information at bartonsd.org! Letβs make it a great week, Bears! π»

π’ Barton School District is in session tomorrow, 1/13/25!
Bundle up as we return to school. See you all bright and early! βοΈ

βοΈβοΈ Snow Day Alert! βοΈβοΈ
The Barton School District will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to predicted inclement weather. Time to bundle up, sip some hot cocoa, and enjoy the frosty vibes! Stay warm and safe, Bears! βοΈπ»β¨


π»π Bears Game Day Alert! ππ»
The Bears (JG,SG,SB) are hosting the KIPP Delta Hornets TODAY at 5:00 PM! π
Originally scheduled for this Friday, but now it's happening TODAY!
β° Doors open at 4:30 PM, and admission is just $5.00.
π₯ Can't make it? No worries! Watch the game LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let's pack the stands and show our support!
Go Bears! πͺπ½
The games scheduled for tomorrow, 1/9/25, at Forrest City have been canceled!!!


Attention High School Students:
If you arrive at school before 7:50 AM tomorrow, 1/8/25, please report directly to the indoor facility. Do NOT enter the gym.
Thank you!

π’ Important Updates! π’
π Bears play today at Lee County!
π¨π Friday's game has been rescheduled to tomorrow, 1/8/25 at 5:00 PM at home!
π Bears play Thursday at Forrect City!
π Peewee Basketball sign-ups are happening now!
π Report cards will be sent home tomorrow! Be on the lookout! β¨
βοΈ We are monitoring the weather closely and will update you if any changes are needed. Stay safe and warm! βοΈ
Go Bears! π»

π Bearcub Peewee Basketball! π»π
The Barton Bears Booster Club is hosting Peewee Basketball for Kindergarten - 6th Grade students! π This is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn the game and have fun!
π Sign Up By: Monday, January 13, 2025
π΅ Cost: $25 per student (Cash onlyβexact amount, please!)
Donβt miss out on this exciting season! Simply fill out the form at the link below and return with payment by Monday, 1/13/2025.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3jmAEhX0IWuwzgbY8rPLMgv5DKLfkrA3r5IEhGzUks/edit?usp=sharing