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What's going on at Barge-Lincoln Elementary?

Principal'sCorner What's going on at Barge-Lincoln Elementary?
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October 2025 October 2025

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Welcome, Barge-Lincoln Families!

🎃Barge is wrapping up the end of the first quarter, meaning we've been in school for roughly six (6) weeks already! WOW...that's just about all I can say...WOW! Our building is continuing to grow, blossom, and develop with 500 learners who are building strong bodies and brains. It is an incredible place to be for our learners!


As a friendly reminder, Mrs. Qualo, our beloved assistant principal, will be shared with Garfield Elementary, again, this year.

Mrs. Qualo will be at Barge on Mondays/Tuesdays and alternating Wednesdays. Her skill-set of speaking multiple languages, rapport, and leadership will be sprinkled amongst both buildings.

Mrs. Qualo is a ROCKSTAR! We share this to ensure families are aware, when reaching out to the principals, that there will be days when only one administrator is one site.


In the classroom, our Bobcats have transitioned well and their brains and bodies are being exercised daily. I'm sure your Bobcat(s) are coming home exhausted, as they've worked hard to make those brains grow and develop. Please help by ensuring your child is getting 8-10 hours of sleep per night, at the minimum.


Thank you for being your child's first and most important teacher! Barge will will strive to provide our learners with a learning environment that is positive, safe, and an inclusive where every child is being taught, each day.


WE ARE BARGE!

~Mrs. Brennan

Principal

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Don't Forget~ Mondays are for the WE ARE BARGE Tshirts!

Do you know where your child's black, WE ARE BARGE T-shirt is?

We encourage our Bobcats to wear their shirts on

Mondays and PRIDE assembly days.


If you are new to Barge and your learner needs a shirt, please call our office to pick one up at 573-5200 OR contact your classroom teacher.


We want ALL STAFF and STUDENTS to wear their shirts!

The PTO will be selling gear, as well. Be watching for information.


Let's show our school spirit!

WE ARE BARGE!

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Attendance Goal for YSD and Barge!

Both the district and Barge have attendance goals:

We want our students to attend 95% of their school year, which is 171 days of 180 possible.


Please help by
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  • sending your child to school each day, unless they are running a fever or vomiting
  • call the office if your child is out
  • allow the school to determine if your child is too sick to be at school (sniffles, coughs, sore throats, tummy aches)
  • pre-arranged absences are encouraged for missing more than 3 consecutive days
  • send doctor notes if student was at an appointment


If you have questions about any of this, please reach the office for clarity at 573-5200.

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Hands-on Learning!

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Early Learning

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Barge Happiness

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Friendly Reminders:

FAMILIES---Don't forget!

Barge-Lincoln reinforces our three standards for learning and we'd love your assistance with reinforcing these at home, as well:


  1. Show Respect
  2. Make Good Decisions
  3. Solve problems


WE ARE BARGE!

~Mrs. Brennan

Principal


~Mrs. Qualo

Assistant Principal

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School is open at...

As a friendly reminder, the doors open at 8:15am for students. We do not recommend students being dropped off without adult supervision. The school will not provide supervision before 8:15am.


During the drop-off time (8:15am to 8:45am), we ask that families follow the direction of the staff. Please DO NOT pass other vehicles, as we want all of our learners to remain safe. If you have any questions about our procedures for drop-off in the morning, we'd be happy to have a conversation with you.


Remember, you can reach out to your child's teacher(s) to get information on how your child is doing in school. Our teachers are available from 8:15-8:40am and 3:15-3:45pm during the school day.


If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher first and if you need to continue the conversation, we can include the principal(s). Having a conversation with your child's teacher is the first and most important step, as they work with your learner for the majority of the day.


DO NOT BLOCK CARS IN THE PARKING LOT(S) OR PARK ILLEGALLY.

ADMINISTRATION WILL NOTIFY VIOLATORS.


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School Picture Retakes---THURSDAY, October 9th!

This Thursday morning, Barge-Lincoln will have individual pictures.

Packets will be coming home as soon as we receive them.


If you are not satisfied with your student's pictures or you know your child(ren) will be absent on Thursday, October 9th, there will be retakes later in the month.


Call 573-5200 for more information on picture day or when retakes will be.
The office opens at 8:15am each morning until 4pm.


WE ARE BARGE!

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October 23rd---Barge's FALL FESTIVAL!

When? Thursday, October 23rd from 5:00-6:30pm

Where? In the Barge gymnasium

What is it? A festival of games, activities, and fun for our learners at Barge!

How much? FREE EVENT!

Who can attend? Barge-Lincoln students with an adult.

Costumes? Students are welcome to wear a costume, if it is school appropriate. Toy weapons and scary masks/face paint are not allowed.


The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is sponsoring this event.

Donations of candies and cookies/cakes/cupcakes are welcome to help with prizes for activities/games.

*DONATIONS MUST BE STORE BOUGHT AND PEANUT FREE!


Donations can be dropped off in the office or contact Natalie Tinajero at 573-5251.

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Conference Week is October 27-31st

Don't forget that OCTOBER 27-31 is conference week.

Families can expect to get a conference date/time from your teacher(s) by Friday, October 10th.

have been scheduled for a conference with your child's teacher.

Please mark your calendars!


Students are dismissed at 12pm EACH DAY conference week.

*Make arrangements for pick-up.


Call or ParentSquare your teacher is you need a reminder of your time or need to reschedule.

509-573-5200.

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Event Information
PTO Meeting

Tuesday, October 14 · 5:00 – 6:00pm


Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cvh-wmud-gyd


Or dial: ‪(US) +1 240-303-2946‬ PIN: ‪386 904 732‬#


More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cvh-wmud-gyd?pin=8671398364708

When?
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025, 05:00 PM
Where?
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School, East I Street, Yakima, WA, USA
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Event Information
Early Release Wednesday

When?
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025, 12:00 PM
Where?
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School, E I St, Yakima, WA, USA
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Student Laptops Student Laptops

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Students, at Barge, are going to keep their laptops at school. Your child should NOT bring home their computer, as it will be a tool to use within their school day at Barge.


Thank you for understanding.

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Your principals, office staff, and counselors are here to help you!

Principal: Mrs. Brennan

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Qualo

Counselor: Ms. Torres

Behavior: Ms. Wood

Office: Maria and Josie

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Our Mascot, BLAZE!

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BLAZE is the BEST BOBCAT!

Students can use BLAZE BUCKS throughout their day at Barge!

PRIDE Assemblies PRIDE Assemblies

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Invitation Only for Students of the Month & Families

When?
Monday, Oct 6, 2025, 09:15 AM
Where?
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School, East I Street, Yakima, WA, USA
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Family Nights

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Cooperative Groups

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Engagement

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Focused

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Family Engagement

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Lost and Found!

Is your child missing any sweaters or jackets? If so, be sure to have them check the coat rack outside of the gym. We have already accumulated quite a few items this year. The principals will empty the lost and found every 4-6 weeks.


Parents, please talk to your teacher if you would like to look through the lost and found.

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Blaze Bucks and the School Store!

Our mascot's name is....


BLAZE!


Our mascot has Blaze Bucks that our learners can earn by following our three standards:

1. Show respect

2. Make good decisions

3. Solve problems


When our learners follow these standards, they have an opportunity to earn Blaze Bucks that can be accumulated and spent at the classroom or school store. We encourage you to ask your child how many Blaze Bucks he/she has earned and if they've spent any yet.


WE ARE BARGE!

WE ARE THE BEST AROUND.

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We listen.

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We process.

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We learn together!

Tori Brennan
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