September 2018 Events
- 9/05: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
- 9/11: Barry Curriculum Night, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- 9/21: PTA Summer Reading Ice Cream Social
- 9/21: Grade 6 trip to Camp Owahta - 8:40-2:15
- 9/24: PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm
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Message From the Principal
Welcome back to another school year at Barry Elementary School! It is my pleasure to be joining you. We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and exciting opportunities for students. Families and schools form a partnership in ensuring student success. We need your support to provide opportunities and assure all students have the chance to reach their full potential. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year, please reach out to us.
During this transition year, there is nothing more important than ensuring all students receive and excellent education. As we move toward grade level centers, we will need your input and support as well. It is our goal to communicate openly regarding the process and seek community feedback. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Welcome Our New Staff
Theresa Rutkowski- 5th Grade
John D’Antonio- 6th Grade
Cassie Neadom- Teaching Assistant
Kristen Hall- Nurse
Michelle Reynolds- Special Ed, Teaching Assistant
Ann Adams - Teacher Aide
Ramona Byrnes - Teacher Aide
Carol Whitmarsh - Teacher Aide
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
It is our goal to secure safe and orderly transitions for students as they enter and leave the building as well as throughout the school day. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure all students remain safe.
Student Drop-Off
All students must be dropped off via the designated drop-off lane. Vehicles entering the school campus via Raymond Ave
must turn left
to go through the lane. No vehicles should loop through the parking lot. Staff members have been placed to ensure students cross safely. No vehicle is to be parked in the drop-off lane.
Student Pickup
All 1-6 grade students being picked up will be dismissed via the doors exiting the cafeteria near the parking lot. Pre-K and Kindergarten students will be dismissed via the doors at the end of the building by the parking lot. All families who are picking up students should enter the parking lot via Raymond Ave by taking a right when they reach the school.
Fire Lane Violations
Please be aware the fire lanes in front of our building are enforceable by the City Police, Fire Department, and Code Officers. This means that anyone who parks in the fire lane and gets out of their vehicle is in violation of City Code 11-63J1c. If a ticket is issued, it carries a $75.00 fine.
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Visitor Policy
We welcome families to visit the school. To ensure safety, all visitors must be checked in at the main office. Valid photo identification is required. All visitors will be processed through the Raptorware system and will be issued a temporary visitors badge.
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Student Attendance
Regular student attendance is essential to their academic success. Establishing regular routines for students and families can assist with this. Ensure students get plenty of rest and have a regular morning routine. Whenever possible, avoid scheduling doctor appointments, family trips, or other events during school hours.
The school nurse must be notified whenever a student is to be absent. Please be sure to call (607)758-4154 before 9:00 am if your child is going to be absent or tardy.
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Dress Code
All students are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for Cortland Enlarged City School District programs. Students and their parents have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress and appearance. Teachers and all other school district staff should exemplify and reinforce acceptable attire and help students develop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the educational setting.
- A student’s dress, grooming and appearance, including but not limited to attire, clothing, hairstyle/color, jewelry, makeup, tattoos and nails:
- Should be safe, appropriate and not disrupt or interfere with the educational process.
- Should recognize that revealing garments are prohibited - examples may include: sheer clothing, short skirts and shorts, halter tops, strapless shirts, shirts with spaghetti straps.
- Should ensure all undergarments are completely covered and not visible with clothing, and that abdominal and back areas are completely covered. * Sports bras and tanks are considered undergarments for the purpose of this code and are not to be worn uncovered.
- Students must wear their pants, shorts, skirts at appropriate level at the waistline.
- Clothing and footwear should be seasonally appropriate.
- Shall not include outerwear, coats, capes and similar apparel while inside school buildings.
- Shall not include footwear and garments that are a safety hazard such as, but not limited to: flip flops on a playground. Footwear shall be worn at all times.
- Shall include not wearing head coverings of any kind in the school except for a medical or religious purpose, or where it is as part of a uniform, school sponsored activities or approved by school administration.
- Shall not include items that are vulgar, lewd, obscene, suggestive, libelous or that denigrate others on account of perceived or actual race, color, religion, religious practice, ethnic group, national origin, gender (including expression and identity), sexual orientation, weight or disability.
- Shall not promote and/or endorse unhealthy behaviors such as, but not limited to, the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities.
- Shall not include disruptive or dangerous accessories, including but not limited to: spiked bracelets, wallet chains, snap bracelets, facemasks and sunglasses.
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Contact Information
Please ensure all contact information is up to date with the main office. If you change your address, phone number, or any other relevant information it must be updated as soon as possible.
Be advised that we can only release your child to someone who is listed on his/her contact information, with written parental permission. For your child’s safety, we will not release him/her to anyone who is not listed.
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School Spirit
Where your best Barry gear this Friday to show your school spirit!
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Get Social With Us @CECSD_Barry
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Stay tuned for our newsletter next month!
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