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Barney Ford Elementary

Weekly Update: December 12, 2024

12/12/24, 5:31 PM

Dear Families,

It is Computer Science Week at Barney Ford. Students are exploring virtual reality with VR goggles and learning more about this technology.

Many of our fourth-grade boys celebrated their achievements with the Sims-Fayola Foundation boys group. We are fortunate to have these great opportunities available to all our students.

Sims

Next week is our final school week of 2024! We have a busy and fun week planned. Please make sure your child attends school every day. We see a strong connection between good attendance and academic achievement.

Traffic Safety: No U-Turns

Please do not make U-turns in front of the school when dropping off or picking up your children. The U-turns are very dangerous and put our families at risk during these busy times. Taking extra time to drive around the block keeps everyone safer.

No U-Turn

December 16-19: Spirit Week

Next week is Spirit Week! Join the fun!

Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Deck the Halls (holiday gear - merriest, brightest, shiniest, jingliest)
Wednesday: Calling Santa’s Helpers
(dress like Reindeer, Elf, Snowman, Santa, Mrs. Claus)
Thursday: Work It Out! You’ve been working your brains so hard. Wear your workout gear!

Spirit Week

December 19: Early Release Day & Discovery Link Camps

Students will be dismissed at 1:00 on December 19th and there is no school on December 20th. Discovery Link is running free camps on December 20, 23 & January 2, 3, 6. The camps run from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Barney Ford. Registration is required. In-person registration help is available Every Tuesday and Thursday in December from 4:30 - 6:00.

Free Activities with ELKS

Our partners are Environmental Learning for Kids (ELKS) has many free and fun activities planned over winter break. Students can go on outdoor adventures, learn about owls, fossils, and cut their own Christmas tree. Learn more here.

ELKs ELKs

Sign up for Adult English Classes at Barney Ford

Registration is open for spring semester Adult English classes at Barney Ford. The class is 15 weeks, January 14 - May 15, 2025.

8-10 am - Tuesday and Thursday
Beginner-level English Class
Cost = $90 payable by cash or credit card (The price is adjusted to account for 15 weeks. Last semester was only 11 weeks)

ELKs

Attendance Update

Our attendance rate was 90% last week. This is one of our lowest weeks of the school year. Fifth grade took the lead at 93%.

Please do not take extended vacations during the school year. If your student misses 10 days of school in a row, they will be disenrolled and may lose their spot at Barney Ford. Plan your vacations during our winter break, December 20 through January 6. School starts up again on Tuesday, January 7th.

Attendance

Upcoming Events

December 16-19: Spirit Week
December 19: Early release @ 1 PM
December 20 - January 6: Winter Break
Tuesday, January 7: Students Return to School
Friday, January 10: First Friday Coffee and CSC Meeting

View the December Monthly Calendar here.