1-2 -NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Testing
4-11 -NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Make-ups
9 -Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 PM
12 -Elem Report Cards Distributed
15-19 -No School, Spring Recess
23 -Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 PM
26 -MGRT, Grade 2
30-May 1 -NYS Grades 3-8 Math Testing
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Principal's Message
Greetings families and happy spring! I am excited for our students to have the opportunity to engage in some fantastic learning opportunities throughout the remainder of the school year. We recently had the opportunity to present “What’s happening at Barry?” to the Board of Education. This presentation included segments from the Barry Student Council and Digital Storytelling Club, as well as information related to how we meet students needs. I would like to say a special thank you to all our students and families who came out to support and be a part of the presentation. If you would like to look at the presentation please click the bullet link below. The slideshow includes a couple of videos and some information related to what’s been happening at Barry.
Although the sun is shining and we are getting closer to our transition to grade level centers, we remain dedicated to ensuring every student receives an excellent education. We are partners in this process. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to the rest of the school year and hope to see you at some of our upcoming events!
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Early Dismissal Dates
All K-6 students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm on May 14 and June 21. This is AFTER all students have had their lunch. Our faculty and staff will be using this time to prepare for the transition to three elementary schools. Please reach out to Mr. Ashley with any questions.
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Bike Safety
It’s that time of year when the weather is getting better and more outside activities are taking place. This includes bike riding. Please be aware of students, parents, bikes and buses present at any time before, during or after a school day, and always wear a helmet.
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Student Information Updates
It is important that we have the most up to date information for your child. If your phone number, address, or your student's emergency contact information has changed, please contact the office at 758-4150.
In the event of an emergency, we want to be sure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.
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Student Dismissals
Please be aware the our school day ends at 3:10. If you wish to pick up your student before 3:10, you must provide a written note stating the reason for the dismissal.
Please note, we do not call students to the office ahead of time. Your student will be called to the office upon your arrival. This will ensure they do not miss additional class time should you arrive later than anticipated.
If your student’s dismissal routine changes on any given day, please make every attempt to provide a written note ahead of time with your student’s first and last name. We realize there may be unforeseen circumstances that may not allow this at times, but we ask that you keep last minute changes and phone calls to a minimum.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding
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News from the Library
Students have been working on research skills and digital literacy in the fifth and sixth grade. Fifth grade is going to be starting a research project about states and 6th grade are going to be learning about literary awards.
Fourth graders are deep into our unit of the colonization of New York. Third grade has been learning about and using the library catalog to locate books in the library.
Second graders have been learning about the Caldecott award and will be shifting into ABC order in the next few weeks. First grade is working on an author study about Mo Willems. In Kindergarten, we are talking about Growth Mindset and maintaining self control.
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Reminders From the Nurse
- Please wash and return any clothing that has been borrowed from the nurse.
- Please call the school nurse at 758-4154 when your child is absent and send in a written note with your child when he/she returns.
- If your child is sick, vomits, has diarrhea, or a fever, please keep him/her home for 24-hours free of symptoms.
- Please update all phone number for parents, guardians, emergency contacts, & work to the main office so the school can call you in case of illness or accident.
- Reminder : NYS mandates a health exam / physical for grades K, 1, 3, 5 and students new to our school district. School physicals are provided by Kelly Hirsch, NP on Thursdays from 9:00-11:00am at Barry School.
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Vaccine Requirements
According to New York State Education Law and Public Health Law, every student attending school must be immunized.
All 5th Grade students entering 6th Grade, or when turning 11 years old, must show documentation of the Tdap vaccine before the start of the school year in September.
All 6th Grade students entering 7th Grade, must show documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine before the start of the school year.
New York State Law requires students be excluded from school without required immunizations. The school nurse will require documentation of the vaccine. Documentation may be sent in or faxed by the health care provider any time. The school nurse expects documentation be submitted prior to the start of school in September.
Documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine means:
- Written medical documentation of having received the Tdap vaccine from your healthcare provider or the health department. Health Care Provider’s signature and date is required.
- Written medical documentation of having received the Meningococcal vaccine from your healthcare provider or the health department. Health Care Provider’s signature and date is required.
GET A JUMP START AND SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S APPOINTMENT NOW! THANK YOU!
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Positivity Project
Over this past month we have enjoyed discussing how we cheer the success of others. We have also been talking about having a love of learning, being fair, and what it means to forgive. To start the month of April, we will be talking about what it means to be present and why it is important to give others attention. This relates closely to the Barry core value of respect. Please take a few minutes to discuss ways students can show respect by giving their attention to another person.
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Art News
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students whose artwork was chosen to be displayed at the annual K-6 County Wide Art Show, “Imagination Celebration”, at the “Old Music Building” next to Homer High School, which was open to the public through Friday, March 29th. Art teachers were asked to enter 20 pieces of artwork; those demonstrating great care and creativity. Having to choose from the entire student population at Barry (and Virgil) is a very difficult task, but is necessary when space is an issue. I am very pleased to display such fine works of art.
1 - Brayden Bleck, Darrian Bowers-Pittman, Grace Westmiller
2 - Sophia Morgan, Ryan Mones, Scarlett Palleja-McDonnell, Selena Schmidt,
Fiona Upson
3 - Tristen Carrethers, Bently Dingman
4 - Brooklyne Brown, Leah Mershon
5 - Kyla Campoy, Abby Wurst
6 - Daisy Dukes, Hailey Fiske, Kartyr Hubbard, Sophie Mayer, Owen Michales,
Maria Partis, Olivia Vitello, Reagan Whitney
All of the Barry students will have their art work displayed at Barry Arts’ Night on May 29th. Hope to see you there to honor our fine young artists!
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Student Council News
Student Council has been sponsoring the “March Madness” Community Builder at school. Each homeroom has chosen a team from the NCAA March Madness basketball playoffs. While rooting for our teams, we have been learning about the college, its mascot, location, size, possible areas of study, and possible careers that students from this college can choose. As we explore many different careers, we are also learning that hard work today can help each of us be more successful one day in the future.
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The String Corner
Our Barry Orchestra is preparing for our Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 15th at the Cortland High School. We have been working on several new pieces and scales in orchestra as well! Barry Orchestra rehearsal is on Thursday mornings from 8:15-8:45 am- don’t forget to practice every Thursday! :)
Upcoming Events:
Barry Spring Concert: Wednesday, May 15th @ Cortland High School @ 7:00pm. All orchestra students please arrive no later than 6:30 pm for tuning and warm-ups.
Select Orchestra, Select Band, & Select Chorus Concert: Thursday, May 16th @ Cortland High School @ 7:00 pm. All orchestra students please arrive no later than 6:30 pm for tuning and warm-ups.
Darien Lake Trip: Saturday, May 18th for Select Orchestra, Select Band, & Select Chorus Concert.
Barry Orchestra Beginners!
Our 3rd Grade Beginners have started string lessons! They are learning good violin and viola position and how to care for their instruments!
Natalie and Emileigh are having fun in string lessons so far! :)
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Interested in Playing at String Instrument? (3rd-6th grade)
Please let me know if you would like to play the violin, viola, cello or bass! I have plenty of school rentals available and still need a few cello and bass students here at Barry from grades 3rd-6th! Contact Mrs. Capano at (607) 758-4150 or email
acapano@cortlandschools.org if you are interested in joining the orchestra program! Next year, Mrs. Capano will continue to teach 3rd-6th grade orchestra at both Smith and Randall schools.
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Band News
Congratulations to the band students participating in NYSSMA solo festival!
-Gabriel Mendiola, Adam DeRado, Abby Wurst, Camarianna Inman, Morgann Doane, Hailey Fiske, Olivia Vitello, Gino Barnes, Sophie Mayer, Kartyr Hubbard, Austin Lind-
Students will perform their music on Saturday, April 6th at the Cortland Junior Senior High School.
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Physical Education
Mr. Lacey
Hi Folks, hopefully the weather will break soon so we can get outside. Our student teacher, Mr. Johnson has just finished up here at Barry. He will be missed and we wish him the best. The PE Award winners for February are Clarissa Tice and George Partigianoni.
Mrs. Ryon
Kindergarten, third, and fourth grades have been working hard on their volleying skills. The Kindergarteners have been using balloons to work on their hand/eye coordination and also used paddles to keep the balloons up with a partner. The third and fourth graders have practiced their volleyball skills: forearm pass, set, and serving and are ready to begin games in April. They will learn game rules, rotation, and strategy for volleyball. After our volleying units, students will work on throwing and catching activities as we move into our softball unit.
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Music at Barry
With spring finally here, our concert season is just around the corner. First and second grade students are working hard to prepare some great musical selections for the concert in May as well as the Barry Chorus. Meanwhile, fifth grade continues their work in the recorder karate unit, and several students have already achieved the highest possible ranking of black belt by playing Ode to Joy. Sixth grade just wrapped up a film scoring project and are now beginning to work on African style percussion pieces, as are third and fourth grade. Kindergarten is starting to learn music for the celebration in June. Thanks as always for supporting the arts in our schools.
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Barry On The Road
Our 4th grade classes had a wonderful afternoon on March 20th at Cooper Hill Maple in Marathon. With some help from the New York State Maple Queen, they learned how maple trees are tapped for their sap and how that sap is boiled into syrup, sugar, and cream. Students left with a sweet treat and a smile on their face!
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