Raising the Barr Newsletter - MOST CURRENT EDITION
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News & Announcements
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End of Year Final Exam & Transportation Schedules
Barr Final Exam Schedule 2025
Half days for 7 and 8 ONLY: June 20, 23, 24, 25
June 26 - 10:30 dismissal, grades 5-8
June 27 - 9:15 dismissal, grades 5-8
Moving up: June 24, 1:00 PM @ Clover Stadium
LOCAL exams
Grade 7
Grade 8
ELA
Essay - during class
June 16, 17
Multiple Choice - June 25th (AM)
Essay in class 6/12 & 6/13
Tuesday, June 17th Multiple Choice portion (periods 6-7)
Math
June 24th (AM)
Wednesday, June 18th-
(periods 6, 7, 8)
SS
During class - June 11th
Monday, June 16th - Periods 5-6
Science
June 20th (AM)
Friday, June 20 8:00 (AM)
World Language
June 23rd (AM)
June 23rd - World Language 8:00 (AM)
Regents
Grade 8
Earth Science
Practical - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (Periods 1-3)
Regents exam - June 20, 2025; 12:15 pm
*Half day, activity bussing schedule required
Algebra
Regents exam - Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:15pm
Half day, activity bussing schedule required
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2025 8th Grade Moving Up Information
Tuesday, June 24th at 1:00 PM
Clover Stadium, 1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona, NY 10970
June 6, 2025
Dear Eighth Grade Families:
The Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony will be held at Clover Stadium (formerly known as Boulder Stadium) on Tuesday, June 24th, at 1:00 p.m. On the morning of June 24, we will be holding our dress rehearsal and all eighth graders must be present for the entire half-day, which runs from 7:39-10:30am. The schedule for the day is as follows:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
7:39-10:30 A.M. Half Day of School for 7th & 8th grade students at Barr Middle School. Students will take their regular bus home at 10:30am.
12:30 P.M. Students report to Clover Stadium (see map for drop off location)
1:00 P.M. Moving Up ceremony
This is a large venue, so seating is not limited. In addition, there will be a livestream of the event to allow family members to watch the event off-site. For your convenience, directions to the venue, a venue map, and viewing link will be posted to our school website.
There is no color theme regarding clothing, but we request students dress appropriately for the ceremony. Students will not be carrying any type of bag onto the field for the ceremony. They will be walking on grass and climbing stairs to get their Moving Up certificates, so it is best to wear flat shoes since any type of heel will sink into the grass.
Families are not permitted on to the field during or after the ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony, students will proceed off the field, moving up onto the first floor of the stadium using the stairs closest to first base. The first floor of the stadium is where families and students will reunite.
Thank you all for your cooperation. We are looking forward to a wonderful celebration! If you have any additional questions, please call our guidance office at 627-4050.
Sincerely,
Michelle O’Sullivan
6 de junio de 2025
Estimadas familias de octavo grado:
La ceremonia de ascenso de octavo grado se llevará a cabo en el Estadio Clover (anteriormente conocido como Estadio Boulder) el martes 24 de junio a la 1:00 p. m. Ese mismo día, tendremos el ensayo general y todos los alumnos de octavo grado deberán estar presentes durante toda la media jornada, que se extiende de 7:39 -10:30 a. m. El horario es el siguiente:
Martes, 24 de junio de 2025
7:39 am - 10:30 am: Media jornada de clases para los alumnos de 7 y 8. grado de la Escuela Intermedia Barr. Los alumnos tomarán su autobús habitual a casa a las 10:30 a. m.
12:30 pm: Los alumnos se presentarán en el Estadio Clover.
1:00 pm: Ceremonia de ascenso
Este es un lugar amplio, por lo que el aforo es amplio. Además, se transmitirá en vivo el evento para que las familias puedan verlo desde fuera. Para su comodidad, se publicarán en el sitio web de nuestra escuela las instrucciones para llegar al lugar, un mapa del lugar y un enlace para verlo.
No hay una temática de colores en cuanto a la vestimenta, pero solicitamos a los estudiantes que se vistan apropiadamente para la ceremonia. No se permitirá el ningún tipo de bolso al estadio para la ceremonia. Caminarán sobre el césped y subirán escaleras para obtener sus certificados de ascenso, por lo que se recomienda usar zapatos planos, ya que cualquier tacón se hundirá en el césped.
No se permite el entrada de familias al estadio durante ni después de la ceremonia. Inmediatamente después, los estudiantes saldrán del estadio y subirán al primer piso del estadio por las escaleras más cercanas a la primera base. El primer piso del estadio es donde se reunirán las familias y los estudiantes.
Gracias a todos por su cooperación. ¡Esperamos una celebración maravillosa! Si tienen alguna pregunta adicional, por favor llamen a nuestra oficina de orientación al 627-4050.
Atentamente,
Michelle O’Sullivan
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Incoming 5th Grade Parent Orientation Meeting
On May 7th, we had the pleasure of hosting our "Incoming Grade 5 Parent Orientation" which gave parents a glimpse of life at Barr so they would know what to expect when their child entered 5th grade. We look forward to welcoming the grade 4 students for their special orientation next week. Before we know it, September will be here and we will be opening our doors to our newest members of the Knights family!
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New Communication System Parent Square
The district has moved to a new communication system, called Parent Square, to send alerts out to parents, guardians and the community. Follow this video to set notification and language settings in the app or website. The Parent Square app can be downloaded from your app store. Note: The Parent Square system is synched with our eschool system, so it is VERY IMPORTANT you notify the district if you have had any changes in address, phone numbers or primary/emergency contacts.
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Home Access Information
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News from Food Services - BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEALS
Families,
All students need healthy meals to learn! The Nanuet School District offers healthy meals (both breakfast and lunch) every school day. All students are eligible for ONE breakfast meal and ONE LUNCH meal per day. A second breakfast can be purchased @ $1.65 and a second lunch can be purchased @ $3.00. Assorted choice of milk is included in breakfast and lunch meals; water must be PURCHASED separately, see monthly menu for a la carte item prices.
Families are encouraged to complete the 2024-2025 Household Income Eligibility form. To apply, please complete this form found in the summer packet (these forms are mailed home prior to the first week of school) or online in the Food Service Department section of the district’s website.
These forms have benefits beyond free meals. The forms might allow eligible families to have the following:
-Fee Waivers for SATS & ACTS
-Fee Waivers for College Application
These forms also allow the district to apply for grants and classroom resources.
Upon completion, please return the form to:
-The main office of your child’s school
-Or mail to:
Ms. MaryAnn Gregor, Food Service Director
Nanuet School District
101 Church Street
Nanuet, NY 10954
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Staff Contact Information on Website
The link to the Faculty and Staff directory, located on the bottom of the school web page, is currently not active. If you need to contact a staff member, please call the main office at 627-4047 and we will be happy to provide you with assistance.
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A. MacArthur Barr 2024-2025 Goals and Priorities Update Slides
On March 11, 2025, the Barr team presented an update to the BOE, specific to the goals and priorities of the 2024-2025 year. Our focus this year centered around communication and being literate across content areas, which are two specific areas found within the Portrait of a Graduate profile. Click the link below to view the presentation slides. You will also find a link on the last slide which takes you to a feedback form, which will be live until March 30, 2025. We hope you enjoy the glimpse into some of high quality teaching and learning taking place at Barr!
2024-2025 Barr Goals and Priorities Presentation at the 3/11/24 BOE meeting
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2024-2025 A MacArthur Barr Clubs Listing
Clubs for the 2024-2025 school year are in session! Please see the Clubs document below and check our Upcoming Events bulletin board just off the main lobby for more information. Students can join a club at any time during the year. A club is a great way to make new friends or explore an interest.
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Upcoming Barr Events [CLICK CALENDAR BUTTON] ===>
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Father's Day
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Board of Education Meeting HS 7:30
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BOE Meeting @ NHS 7:30pm
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NYS Regents Exams 6/17 - 6/25
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Juneteenth - Schools Closed
Nanuet Union Free School District -
Juneteenth - School Closed
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Barr-Grades 7 & 8 10:30AM Dismissal/Final Exams
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Barr-Grades 7 & 8 10:30AM Dismissal/Final Exams
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Barr - Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony
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Barr-Grades 7 & 8 10:30AM Dismissal/Final Exams
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Message from Principal O'Sullivan
Dear Barr Families,
May is National Mental Health awareness month. Students and staff will be wearing green every Monday as we help spread awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental health. Green is used as a symbol for mental health awareness because the color represents calmness, renewal and hope. Each Monday, our building-wide morning message will be read by a student who will share statistics about mental health in Middle School, information about what can impact our mental health and a strategy for supporting mental health. We are excited to have our own students taking the lead with sharing awareness, learning about strategies to support mental health and normalize talking about mental health.
There is a lot happening in May! Below are some important dates to keep in mind, but please be sure to check the district calendar as well as your grade level messages from teachers for all events, including trips.
May 5 - May 9th - NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - We are very grateful to have our students surrounded by such dedicated professionals. THANK YOU!
May 6th - BOE meeting
May 7th - Incoming Grade 5 Parent Orientation at Barr 6:30 PM, followed by the Barr PTA meeting at 7:30 PM.
May 6th and 7th - Grades 5 and 6 NYS Mathematics Assessment
May 8th and 9th - Grades 7 and 8 NYS Mathematics Assessment
May 14th - Grades 5 and 8 NYS Science Assessment
Spring Concert Schedule:
May 15th - Grades 7 and 8 HS Auditorium 7:30 PM
May 19th - Grade 6 HS Auditorium 7:00 PM
May 29th - Grade 5 HS Auditorium 7:00 PM
Information about Field Day teams and team colors will be posted in school on Friday, May 9th. The field day schedule is below:
May 19th - Grade 7 AM and Grade 5 PM
May 20th - Grade 6 AM
Each month we have a new focus quote we share with students. Since May is focusing on mental health awareness and being kind to our mind, we chose the following quote:
Do all the good you can,
To all the people you can,
In all the ways you can,
As long as ever you can.
-D.L. Moody
Warmest regards,
Mrs. O'Sullivan
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