Barton Junior High Library had a "Book Tasting" the last two weeks! It is a fun way to introduce new types of books to students to see what they like!
Check out the October Newsletter!
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REMINDER: Flu forms are due this Friday, September 30th!
Beginning September 30, 2022, all students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade must be accompanied by an adult at all times while attending El Dorado School District athletic events.
Students must enter with an adult and remain with that adult throughout the event. An adult is defined as any person assuming the responsibility and supervision of the student they bring. This person cannot be a student in grades 7-12.
When entering the game, all K-6 students must have their hand stamped. Students with a stamp must be accompanied by an adult when they visit the lower level (under the bleachers), including the concession stands and/or the restrooms. Students who have a stamp but are not accompanied by an adult will be sent back to sit with their adult in the stands.
The purpose of attending athletic events is to cheer for and support our Wildcats and Wildkittens. This policy is in place to ensure the safety of our students and to allow the best game experience for all El Dorado and visiting fans.
The Accelerated Reader (AR) Reading Lab is open every Monday at Hugh Goodwin Elementary from 4pm-6pm. The lab is open to all El Dorado School District students. If you are looking for another opportunity to take AR tests, this is a great one!
Reminder: The Clear Bag Policy goes into effect today for athletic events.
If you plan to attend tonight's football game, please remember:
• The gate will open at 6pm.
• Only clear bags that adhere to the policy will be allowed inside the gate.
• There will not be a place to store bags.
• Although individuals taking tickets and administrators working the gate are enforcing the clear bag policy, they did not make the policy.
For more information, visit bit.ly/ESDClearBagPolicy.
Beginning on Friday, September 16th, the El Dorado School District will implement a Clear Bag Policy in an effort to provide a safer environment and improve security.
The Clear Bag Policy limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums, gymnasiums, and other athletic fields. Prohibited items include but are not limited to purses larger than a 4.5" x 6.5” clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, grocery bags, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Bags that are permitted included:
• Tote bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
• Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand)
Bags not permitted:
• Backpacks, printed plastic bags, fanny packs, purses, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, large totes, and camera or binocular cases.
• Diaper bags are not allowed. Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be put into a clear plastic bag for venue entry.
In the near future, metal detector screening and a search of all items being carried in may take place at all ESD Athletic Venues. There are no provisions available to store or safeguard any prohibited bags. ESD is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
*An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate by the respective gate supervisor.
For more information, visit our website at www.eldoradopublicschools.org/o/district/page/clear-bag-policy.
Students in Mr. Kingery’s advanced physical science class participated in a metric system scavenger hunt, finding volume and area of various objects on campus.
Attention: The link for the online Quiz Bowl Tryouts is below!
https://quizizz.com/join
Here are some one line contour drawings that Mrs. Scotts Digital Art class has been working on! Can you guess what they are?
Bus routes 8, 9, and 26 will NOT run this afternoon, Friday, September 9th.
If your student rides Route 8, Route 9, or Route 26, please make alternate arrangements for after-school transportation. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Picture forms are being sent home today with your student!
Look at the post attached to this to see how you can order online.
Our Barton Extreme group is accepting new members! Please look at the information attached.
Bus routes 23 and 37 will NOT run this afternoon, Friday, September 2nd.
If your student rides Route 23 or Route 37, please make alternate arrangements for after-school transportation.
We apologize for this inconvenience. Unfortunately, there is a national bus driver shortage, and our district is one among many in Arkansas and across the United States that needs bus drivers. If there are any in our community that are interested in filling this need, please visit Transportation website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation.
Please take a look at the information about Quiz Bowl Try-outs!
Barton Junior High has a super fun pep rally coming up Thursday, September 8th at 2:30 pm!
7th grade will wear WHITE and 8th grade will wear PURPLE!
REMINDER:
Labor Day is Monday, September 5th. NO SCHOOL!
It's not too late to be a volunteer* in ESD schools THIS semester! Attend tonight's Volunteer Training at the TAC House from 6:00-7:30pm to be eligible!
*Volunteers must attend training annually. The next training for the 22-23 school year will not be held until January 2023.
El Dorado Schools is deeply saddened by the passing of Barton Junior High teacher Haylee Clark. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, co-workers, and students at this time. We send our most sincere condolences to all those who loved her. We know this will be a difficult time for students and staff. Counselors will be available Monday on campus.
In addition to counseling services, students and staff are invited to stop by the BJHS library on Monday and Tuesday to honor Mrs. Clark. Materials will be provided for those who wish to leave memories and/or say their goodbyes. These tributes will be shared with her family at a later date.
Here are some pictures of our awesome students at BJH during their first week back to school!
