📣 REMINDER, BEARS!
⏰ Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the deadline to order your:
📘 Yearbook
👕 May Day Shirts
📅 Thursday is the last day RSVP for the Athletic Banquet.
Let’s get it all turned in and wrapped up! 💪🐻
📣 Busy Week Ahead, Bears! 📣
Make sure you don't miss these important deadlines and events:
🗓️ Deadlines:
📘 Yearbook Orders due 4/30/25
👕 May Day Shirt Orders due 4/30/25
🏆 Athletic Banquet RSVP due 5/1/25
🗓️ Events:
⚾ Jr. Bears Baseball @ Palestine – 4/28/25, 6:00 PM
🏃 Track Meet @ England – 4/29/25
📝 9th Grade Accuplacer Exam – 4/29/25
🏥 Female Sports Physicals – 4/30/25
🥎 Lady Bears Softball Senior Night – 4/30/25 Ceremony at 4:15 PM, Game vs. England at 4:30 PM
📝 10th Grade Accuplacer Exam – 5/1/25
⚾ Bears Baseball @ Forrest City – 5/2/25, 4:30 PM
🪴 Reminder: The SkillsUSA Plant Sale is still going on! Stop by and grab some beautiful plants while supplies last! 🌸🌿
Let's have a strong finish to April, Bears! 🐻
🌸🐰 NO CLASSES 🐣🌼
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st!
Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, April 22nd! 💐💙
🌸 Order May Day Shirts Today! 🌸
Get ready to show your school spirit with a 2025 May Day shirt! May Day is May 9, 2025!
🛒 Order Online: https://www.shoppinkink.com/products/barton-school-district-may-day-25098
📝 Order In Person: Complete the order form and turn it in to the Elementary Office — $20.00 CASH ONLY.
⚠️ Please do NOT fill out a paper form if you order online.
📅 Deadline to order is Wednesday, April 30th!
Let’s make May Day extra festive! 🎉👕
🚨 Transportation Update 🚨
Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be delayed approximately 20 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🚌⏰
👀 We're Hiring Bus Drivers!
Interested in joining our team? Apply today and earn $8,000–$9,000 per year while making a difference in the lives of our students! 💼🚌
🚨 Transportation Update 🚨
Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be delayed approximately 20 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🚌⏰
👀 We're Hiring Bus Drivers!
Interested in joining our team? Apply today and earn $8,000–$9,000 per year while making a difference in the lives of our students! 💼🚌
🌟 It’s ATLAS Summative Testing Week for 3rd–10th Grade! 🌟
🗓️ Monday–Thursday (4/14–4/17)
Let’s show what we know! Students, we need you to:
✅ Be on time every day
🔋 Bring your Chromebook fully charged
💪 Try your very best on the test!
📣 Parents — your support means everything! Help your child get plenty of rest and stay positive each day!
🐣🌷Easter Bonus: After testing, enjoy a well-deserved 4-day weekend!
📅 No school Friday, 4/18 or Monday, 4/21! 🐰💐
Let’s finish strong, Bears! 🐻
📢 Delta GEAR UP Virtual Family Session: Scholar Budget 💰
Hey parents! Join Delta GEAR UP for an exciting virtual family session on Tuesday, April 15 at 5:00 PM where we’ll explore how to build a Scholar Budget and learn about the many ways to pay for college! 🎓💸
✨ Giveaways for attendees!
📚 Practical info to help your student plan for college
💬 Interactive and informative!
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qni12fDDRJ-YhrlyKXNvIw
📺 Watch this quick preview: https://youtu.be/L_xiuHJnsDA
Let’s make a plan for college success—together! 💼📈
🚨 Bus Route Update 🚨
All buses will return to normal routes tomorrow except for PC 350. 🚌
PC 350 will continue to stop at the paved road at the end of the gravel road.
Thanks for your patience and cooperation!
🚨 Transportation Update 🚨
Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) and Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be delayed approximately 20 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🚌⏰
👀 We're Hiring!
If you’d like to become a bus driver, apply today at https://form.jotform.us/form/41053705414142— earn $8,000–$9,000 per year while making a difference in our students’ lives! 🚌💼
🏅 Barton Athletic Banquet Invitation 🏅
All Senior High athletes are invited to attend the Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 PM at the Kirkland Facility.
🍽️ Dinner: Pulled pork BBQ plate
🎟️ Athletes eat free!
👨👩👧👦 Each athlete may purchase up to 4 additional plates for family members at $15.00 each (cash only).
RSVP and payment are due by May 1st.
To RSVP and purchase additional plates, please complete the form https://forms.gle/ZNo4qn5PKhp4td459 and turn in your payment to Coach Sexton.
⚠️ Your RSVP is not finalized until payment is received.
We look forward to celebrating our athletes’ hard work and achievements!
ATTENTION: Barton will continue to run alternate bus routes on Monday, 4/7/25, and Tuesday, 4/8/25. Buses will only travel on paved roads. If a bus stop is on a gravel road, the alternate stop will be at the paved road at the end of the gravel road.
🚨 ATTENTION: Alternate Bus Routes Due to Flooding 🚨
Due to flooding, Barton will run alternate bus routes this afternoon and tomorrow. Buses will only travel on paved roads.
📍 If your normal bus stop is on a gravel road, the alternate stop will be at the paved road at the end of the gravel road.
🔴 Red dots on the attached map indicate the alternate bus stops.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe! 🚌
ATTENTION: We are giving away an Epic Treasure Chest tomorrow full of awesome prizes! Act now! Simply invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast and your student will have a chance to win. Don't miss this epic opportunity! If you haven’t already, register here: https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355
🚨 Bus Update 🚨
🚌 Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will be held for 20 minutes today.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! ⏳
🌸 Spring is in Full Swing at Barton! 🌸
It’s that time of year—baseball, softball, prom, and testing season! ⚾🥎🎩🎓📝
Let’s make it a great season! 🐻
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests or an Epic Treasure Chest! Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355 and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT.
The first 150 to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event.
🌸 Welcome Back, Bears! 🌸
We hope everyone had a fantastic Spring Break! Now it’s time to hit the ground running! 🏃♂️
📅 Upcoming Events:
📖 3/31/25 – ATLAS Bootcamp begins (make sure you bring your chromebook to school charged!), Book Blast kicks off, Baseball & Softball away ⚾🥎
📸 4/1/25 – Elementary Easter Pictures 🐣📷, Baseball home, Softball away
⚾🥎 4/4/25 – Baseball & Softball home
Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 🐻
📚 ATLAS Bootcamp: Get Ready for Success! ✏️
Attention all students! The ATLAS Bootcamp will take place during the school day from March 31-April 11 to help you prepare for the ATLAS State Summative Test (April 14-17). Focused on ELA, Math, and Science, this bootcamp will cover essential testing information and strategies to set you up for success. 🚀
Make sure you're at school on time and ready to participate! This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills and finish the year strong. Let’s do this! 💪
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
