Barton School District

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

🚨 Delayed Bus 🚨 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! 🚌

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

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.

🚨🏀 GAME DAY 🏀🚨 🎉 The Bears are ready to defend their home court against the England Lions! 🐻🔥 📅 When: TONIGHT, January 16, 2025 🕔 Tip-off: 5:00 PM 🏀 Teams: Junior Girls • Senior Girls • Senior Boys ⏰ Doors Open: 4:30 PM 💵 Admission: $5.00 💥 BE THERE and bring the energy! But is you can't make it, watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Let’s pack the stands and show the Lions what Bear Pride is all about! GO BEARS! 🐻

🎉This Week at Barton! 🎉 📣 Peewee Basketball Sign-Ups have been extended to Wednesday, 1/15/25! $25.00 cash only. Tuesday, 1/14/25 🏀 Bears Travel to Palestine-Wheatley 🗳️ School Board Meeting Thursday, 1/16/25 🏀 Bears Host England – let’s pack the gym! 🐻 Friday, 1/17/25 🏀 Bears Travel to McCrory 📣 RSVP Now for Barton PTO’s Family Dance! RSVP by Friday, 1/24/25! $25 per family (cash only). Send payment to the elementary office. 🔥 Order Your Boston Butt by 1/24/25! Contact Coach Sexton!🐷 🚨 Reminder: No School Monday, 1/20/25 – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Get all the latest information at bartonsd.org! Let’s make it a great week, Bears! 🐻

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

❄️☃️ Snow Day Alert! ☃️❄️ 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! ❄️🐻✨

🐻🏀 Bears Game Day Alert! 🏀🐻 The Bears (JG,SG,SB) are hosting the KIPP Delta Hornets TODAY at 5:00 PM! 📅 Originally scheduled for this Friday, but now it's happening TODAY! ⏰ Doors open at 4:30 PM, and admission is just $5.00. 🎥 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! 💪🏽 The games scheduled for tomorrow, 1/9/25, at Forrest City have been canceled!!!

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

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!

🏀 Bearcub Peewee Basketball! 🐻🏀 The Barton Bears Booster Club is hosting Peewee Basketball for Kindergarten - 6th Grade students! 🌟 This is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn the game and have fun! 🗓 Sign Up By: Monday, January 13, 2025 💵 Cost: $25 per student (Cash only—exact amount, please!) Don’t 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

🎉 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