Barton School District

🎉 Welcome back, everyone! We hope you had a fantastic New Year and are ready to kick off the second semester strong! 💪 📅 Here's what's coming up this week: School starts tomorrow, January 6th! PTO Meeting: January 6th at 5:30 PM. Basketball Games: 🏀 January 7th at Marianna. 🏀 January 9th at Forrest City. 🏀 January 10th at home vs. KIPP. Stay warm, healthy, and safe as we jump into 2025! 🌟🐻

🎉 Happy New Year, Bears! 🎉 We’re excited to start 2025 with you! 📚 Classes Resume: January 6th 🏀 Peewee Basketball is coming! Stay tuned for more information! 🌨️ Inclement Weather Reminder Be prepared! Make sure you're on the school's call list to receive updates about delays, closures, or schedule changes due to inclement weather at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1bwCFSXCmTueprduyrD3yQ4TVZq2Cv8k3pnjGZjCgOkWF7g/viewform Let’s make this a great start to 2025! Go Bears!🐻✨

Correction: School will dismiss at 1:30 tomorrow and Friday. Thank you.

🎄 Reminder: School will dismiss at 1:00 PM tomorrow and Friday! ✨ The Elementary Christmas Program and Band Christmas Concert are tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM in the gym. 🎶🎅 School will resume on Monday, January 6th. Enjoy your holiday season, and we’ll see you in the new year! 🎉

🎄✨ 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! 🐻💪