Barton School District

📣 Event Reminders! 📣 Book Fair 📚: Happening NOW! Set up your student's eWallet today and stop by and find your next great read! Lady Bears Volleyball 🏐: Competing at Walnut Ridge today at 4:30 PM. Jr. Bears Football at Home 🏈: Tonight, 7th Grade at 5:30 PM and Jr. Bears at 7:00 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM. Bears Football at Dumas 🐻: Tomorrow at 7:00 PM. Let’s go, Bears! Punt, Pass, & Kick 🏆: Deadline to sign up is tomorrow, 10/11/24. Don’t miss out!

🚨 Bus Delay Alert 🚨 Attention parents and students! Please note that Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer's bus) will be delayed by 25 minutes this afternoon, 10/10/24. 🚌⏰ Thank you for your understanding!

📢 Here is our week ahead! 📢 Monday 🏐 Volleyball Senior Night @ 4:30 Tuesday 🏐 Volleyball at Lee @ 4:30 📋 Annual Title I Meeting & Annual Report to the Public @ 5:30 🏈 Peewee Football (Home) @ 6:30 Wednesday 💉 Flu Clinic Thursday 🏐 Volleyball at Walnut Ridge @ 4:30 🐻 Jr. Bears host Dumas, Kickoff @ 5:30 Friday 🐻🏈 Bears travel to Dumas, Kickoff @ 7:00 📑💵 Barton Bear Challenge forms and money due Go Bears! 🤩🐻

Event Updates: 🏈 Thursday, 10/3/24: Jr Bears travel to Palestine Wheatley. 7th Grade: NEW TIME Starts at 5:00 PM ⏰ Junior High: NEW TIME Starts at 6:00 PM ⏰ 🏈 Barton Bear Challenge: Rescheduled to October 30th. 🏆 Trophies will be presented during halftime on Friday, November 1st. Money for the Barton Bear Challenge is due Friday, October 11. 💰 📢 Reminder: Elementary students must sit with a parent or guardian during games, including indoor games. Students are not allowed to play on the sidelines or in the gym lobby. These rules will be strictly enforced to maintain a safe and supportive environment for our teams. Thank you for your cooperation! Go Bears! 🐻💪

📣 Cheer Clinic Practice Starts today immediately after school today! Pick-up at 4:30 in front of the elementary gym. This Week's Events: 🏐Monday: Volleyball at home, 4:30 PM. 🏐🏈Tuesday: Volleyball at home, 4:30 PM. Peewee football at home, 6:00 PM. 🏐🏈Thursday: Volleyball at home, 4:30 PM. Junior High Football at Palestine Wheatley, 7th grade at 5:30 PM, Jr. High at 7:00 PM. 🐻🏈Friday: Barton Bears vs. Palestine Wheatley at home, 7:00 PM. Mini cheer clinic participants perform at the pep rally on Friday at 2:30 PM and at halftime during the game. 🏐🏈Saturday: Peewee Volleyball at 9:00 AM. Peewee Football hosts Clarendon at 12:00 PM. 📋Reminder: Flu forms are due Friday, 10/4/24.

🐻🏈 IT'S GAME DAY, BEAR NATION! 🏈🐻 Barton Bears are heading to Fordyce today, September 27th, to take on the Redbugs! 🔥 Kickoff at 7 PM! 📺 Can’t make it? No worries! Catch the action LIVE at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Go Bears! 🤩🐻

🚨 Bus Delay Alert 🚨 Attention parents and students! Please note that Bus 29 (Mr. Travis's bus) will be delayed by 25 minutes tomorrow afternoon, September 27, 2024. 🚌⏰ Thank you for your understanding!

UPDATE: Peewee football starts at 6:00 PM at Cross County today. Players that need a ride, please be at the school by 4:00 PM. Players need to arrive at Cross County by 5:00 PM. Apologies for the mix-up with the times! Go Bears! 🐻 🏉

Weekly Events & Reminders 9/24/24 🏐Volleyball @ Kipp 4:30 🏈Peewee Football @ Cross County 7:00 PM 📸Picture Day 9/26/24 🏐Volleyball @ Ridgefield Christian 🏈Jr. Bears host Fordyce: 7th grade at 5:30 PM, Jr. High at 7:00 PM 📣Mini Cheer Clinic sign-up due 9/27/24 🏈Bears travel to Fordyce – Kickoff at 7:00 PM 9/28/24 🏐Peewee Volleyball 📢Everyone is encouraged to attend & support Barton sporting events! Elementary students must sit with a parent/guardian. No sideline games allowed, and balls brought in will be held until after the game. This will be strictly enforced for everyone’s safety and to support the team on the field. Thank you for your support and cooperation! Go Bears! 🐻

🐻🏈 Get Ready, Bear Nation! 🏈🐻 It's Homecoming! 📣 Pep Rally at 2:00 PM – Let's bring the energy! 👑 Evening Coronation at 6:15 PM – Watch our Homecoming royalty take center stage. 🎟️ Gates open at 5:30 PM – Be there early to grab your spot! 🏆 Kickoff at 7:00 PM – Bears vs. Bulldogs! Time to show who rules the field! 🏅 Halftime Highlight: Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony – Celebrating Mrs. Cuarlstine Thomas! Can’t make it in person? Watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Bring the noise, the pride, and the Bear spirit! Let’s go Bears! 🐻💥

📣 Calling all future cheerleaders in grades PreK-6th! Join us for a fun and exciting mini cheer clinic hosted by the Barton Booster Club! Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and the chance to perform at Friday’s Pep Rally (October 4th at 2:30 PM) and during halftime at the football game on October 4th! 🏈✨ Practice Information: 🗓️ Sept 30th, Oct 1st, and Oct 3rd 🕒 3:18 PM - 4:30 PM 📍Little Gym behind Kindergarten Building 💲Cost: $25 per student (Cash Only – Exact Amount Please) ✅ Complete a form (bartonsd.org) and return it to the Elementary Office with payment by Thursday, 9/26/24 at 2:30 p.m. No late sign ups will be accepted. Let's cheer loud and proud! Go Bears! 🎀🐻

📸 Picture Day is next Tuesday, 9/24/24! 📸 Order your student's school pictures online at shop.imagequix.com/g1001166365 using code BARTON, or paper forms will be sent home or pick up a paper form from your building office. Orders must be placed by Picture Day—no proofs will be sent. Payment options: 💻 Pay online 💵 Exact cash or check (payable to Bowden Photography) Even if you’re not ordering, every student will have their picture taken! If paying by cash or check, turn in the money and form to the Bowden Photography staff on Picture Day.

🏐 Busy Week Ahead! Get ready for an exciting week of sports and school spirit!🏈 Volleyball: 🏐 Monday: Bald Knob at home, 4:30 🏐 Tuesday: at Piggot, 4:30 🏐 Thursday: Central at home, 4:30 🏐 Saturday (9/21): Peewee Volleyball, 9:00 Junior High Football: 🏈 Thursday: Rison at home 7th Grade: 5:30 PM Junior High: 7:00 PM Homecoming - Friday: 🎉 Pep Rally: 2:00 PM 👑 Coronation: 6:15 PM 🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM Reminder: Gates open 30 minutes before game time, and admission is $7.00. Spirit Week Themes: 💯 Monday: Decades Day 🎸 Tuesday: Rockstar Day 🦌 Wednesday: Camo Day 👩‍🏫 Thursday: Dress Like a Teacher 🐻 Friday: Bear Pride Day Let’s go, Bears! 🐻

The Barton Bears are hitting the road tonight to face off against the Marianna Trojans! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Let’s show up, bring the energy, and cheer our Bears to victory! Wear your maroon, make some noise, and let's show Marianna what Barton pride is all about! 🤩 If you can't make it to Marianna tonight, watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Go Bears! 🏈🐻

International Dot Day falls this year on Sunday, September 15th, but we’ll be celebrating on tomorrow, Friday, September 13th! Inspired by the beloved children’s book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, Dot Day encourages us all to make our mark in the world—just like Vashti, who began her journey of self-discovery with a simple dot on a piece of paper. On Friday, September 13th, let’s spread the joy of creativity and self-expression by dressing up in your favorite dotted outfit! Whether you choose polka dots, colorful spots, or even homemade creations, show off your unique style and inspire others to embrace their inner artist. Remember, creativity knows no bounds! 🟠🐻

🏈🏐 Game Day Alert! 🏐🏈 Get ready, Barton fans! Tonight is packed with action at Frank McClellan Field! Volleyball: 🏐 The Barton Lady Bears will take on Ridgefield Christian with the first serve at 4:30 PM! 🎟️ Admission: $7.00 ⏰ Gates open at 4:00 PM. Peewee Football: 🏈 The Barton Peewee Bears will host the Stuttgart Peewee Ricebirds at 6:00 PM! 🎟️ Admission: $5.00 for adults, kids get in FREE! ⏰ Gates open at 5:30 PM. Let's pack the stands and show our support! GO LADY BEARS & PEEWEE BEARS! 🤩🐻

🏈 Barton Bears kick off the season at Clarendon tonight at 7:00! 🏈 Watch the Bears live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams 🚨 Reminder: Games will ONLY be streamed on the Barton Booster Club YouTube channel and are completely FREE thanks to our amazing sponsors! ⚠️ Be aware: Any link claiming to stream the game that charges you to watch is spam. Let’s go Bears! 🐻💪

📝 Reminder: Fill Out Your REQUIRED School Forms by Friday, 9/6/24! 📝 🎓Student Information Form (Required for every student, disregard if you have completed the form this school year): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTJ7J9s9Cnsi-hoR6YhiBSwuB3bkPiidTsNkbJ1zbIZAbXEg/viewform 💻Chromebooks: https://www.bartonsd.org/page/chromebooks 💉Immunization Form (Only if needing immunizations): https://drive.google.com/file/d/106Rl1WUoyxQy29S136pGRnmai7rBj01M/view 🏅Dragon Fly (Athletes Only): https://www.dragonflymax.com/parents Let’s get it done! Thank you for your cooperation! 🐻

📢 Homecoming Information! 📢 Bears vs Earle Bulldogs, September 20, 2024! 👑Congratulations to our 2024 BHS Homecoming Court! 👸 Sophomore Maids: Madison Collins and Alliah Driver Junior Maids: Markayla Davis and Estella Tye Senior Maids: Kaylynn Bentley, Khia McKinney, and Deonna Williams Don't miss out on showing your school spirit! Order your HOCO shirts today! 🏈✨ 🗓️ Orders Due: September 9, 2024 💲 Price: $20 each 💵 Payment: Cash Only Download order forms at bartonsd.org 🤩 Homecoming Spirit Days 🤩 Monday, 9/16/24: Decades Day 🧓 Tuesday, 9/17/24: Rockstar Day 🤘 Wednesday, 9/18/24: Camo Day 🔶 Thursday, 9/19/24: Dress Like a Teacher Day 👩‍🏫 Friday, 9/20/24: Bear Pride Day 🐻

🚨 Game Day Update 🚨 7th Grade Football Game Canceled for tomorrow, 9/5/24. Updated Schedule: 🏈 Jr. High Bears will host Clarendon at 6:00 PM. Football gates open at 6:15 PM. 🏐 Lady Bears Volleyball will host Forrest City at 4:30 PM. Volleyball gates open at 4:00 PM. 🎟️ Admission: $7.00, cash only. 🏆 Season Passes are still available! Come out and support our teams! Go Bears! 🐻💪