
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

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

π Happy New Year, Bears! π
Weβre excited to start 2025 with you!
π Classes Resume: January 6th
π Peewee Basketball is coming! Stay tuned for more information!
π¨οΈ 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
Letβs make this a great start to 2025! Go Bears!π»β¨


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

π Reminder: School will dismiss at 1:00 PM tomorrow and Friday! β¨
The Elementary Christmas Program and Band Christmas Concert are tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM in the gym. πΆπ
School will resume on Monday, January 6th. Enjoy your holiday season, and weβll see you in the new year! π

πβ¨ Last Week Before Christmas Break! πβ¨
π
Holiday Spirit Week:
Mon: Tinsel & Tacky
Tue: Winter Wonderland (Whiteout for the game!)
Wed: Reindeer Day (Festive hats!)
Thu: Merry & Bright
π Basketball:
Mon, 12/16: Bears vs. Hazen, 4:30 PM π»π₯
PCCUA Tournament: 12/19β12/21 π
π₯« Food Drive: Last day to donate is Tue, 12/17!
π 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)
π΅ Christmas Programs:
Elementary: Thu, 12/19, 9:00 AM
Band Christmas Concert: Thursday, 12/19, immediately after elementary program
π Have a wonderful break and a Merry Christmas! π
β¨ Weβll see you back on January 6, 2025! ππ

ππ GAME DAY! ππ
The Bears are back in action as they host the McCrory Jaguars tonight! π»π₯
7th-Grade Boys | Junior Girls | Senior Girls | Senior Boys
π Tip-Off: 4:30 PM
β° Gates Open: 4:00 PM
π΅ Admission: $5.00
Letβs pack the gym and bring the energy! π£π»
Canβt make it to the game? Watch it live on YouTubeπΊ: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Go Bears! π»π€©



π This Weekβs Lineup! π
ποΈ TODAY (12/9):
π£ PTO Meeting at 5:30 PM
π Basketball Action:
π₯ 12/10: Home Game vs. McCrory β Letβs pack the stands!
π 12/11: Away at Marvell β Bring the energy!
π 12/12: Away at Des Arc β Go Bears!
π 12/13: Away at Carlisle β End the week strong!
π Ongoing:
The Christmas Food Drive is still rolling! π₯«β¨ Letβs show some holiday spirit and give back!
NEXT WEEK:
π
Holiday Spirit Week & π Semester Tests are coming up! Get ready!

π Attention SkillsUSA Supporters! π
The fruit and meat orders have arrived and will be delivered today! π
Thank you for supporting our SkillsUSA students β your orders help make their success possible! πͺ
The Bears will host the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots in basketball today! π 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! π Watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams

π December at Bartonπ
The holiday season is here, and we've got a lot of exciting events coming up to celebrate!
β¨ Our Annual Christmas Food Drive kicks off tomorrow! Visit bartonsd.org for more information on how you can help give back this season.
π Barton Basketball:
12/3: Home game vs. Palestine Wheatley at 4:30 PM
12/6: Away game at England, 4:30 PM
Go Bears! π€©π»
π
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! Letβs finish 2024 with some holiday cheer! π




π¦π Thanksgiving Break Reminder! ππ¦
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! β€οΈ
π Donβt forget! There will be a home basketball game on Monday, November 25th. Come out and cheer on the Bears before the holiday festivities begin!
ποΈ Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.
Enjoy your break, and weβll see you all soon! π»β¨

π GAME DAY ALERT! π
π
TODAY, 11/22/24
π Location: Barton High School Gym (Home Game)
π Gates Open: 4:00 PM
β° 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
ποΈ 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! π»πͺ Let's pack the gym and show that Barton pride! ππ
πΊIf you cant make it person, watch it live with NO AUDIO at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Go Bears!! π€©π»


π’ 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.
Donβt miss this chance to make a difference! Apply today at ess.com and start your journey with us. π»β¨