Barry Bulletin

September 17 & 18: Hearing and Vision Screenings

September 21: NO SCHOOL Staff Professional Learning Day

September 30: Picture Day

October 2: 3hr Early Dismissal Homecoming

October 28: Parent teacher Conferences 4pm-8pm

October 29: No School Parent Conferences all Day 8:30-4:00pm

October 30: NO SCHOOL End of Quarter

November 2: NO SCHOOL Staff Professional Learning Day

Choir rehearsals take place at 8:00 AM on the following dates:

• September: 18th (First Rehearsal), 25th

• October: 9th, 16th, 23rd

• November: 6th, 13th, 20th

• December: 4th, 11th (Celebration – Optional)

Performances:

• December 10th: Choir Concert at 6:30 PM

• Additional performances TBD

If your student cannot make a rehearsal, please email Ms. Ball at ball.ashley@pcr3schools.org.

Help support local students and schools by participating in the Major Saver campaign! Purchase a Major Saver card or digital pass for $20 to unlock valuable discounts from local businesses—including Price Chopper, Roberts Chevrolet, T-Shotz, Jose Pepper’s, and many more—valid through October 1, 2027.

Key Campaign Dates

• Campaign Kickoff: September 15th

• Cash/Check Collection Dates: September 22nd & 29th ONLY

• Campaign Closes: September 30th

How to Get Involved

1. Register: Create your online account to get started.

2. Buy & Support: Purchase a physical card or buy a digital pass online. Cash and check payments can also be turned in during designated collection dates.

3. Earn Tickets: Collect rewards as you support the fundraiser.

4. Share: Spread the word by sharing your custom student link with family and friends.

To participate or register, visit msvr.co/PC26.

Join us for Military Appreciation Night at the September 18 home football game vs. Smithville! We have a variety of activities planned to recognize our community's current and former military members. Wear your red, white, and blue, or Pirate Orange, and don’t miss the 180th Airlift Squadron C-130 flyover during the National Anthem. Be in your seats before kickoff!

• Pirates vs. Smithville Warriors, September 18, Pirate Stadium, kickoff at 7pm
• Digital tickets to the game

Platte County School District's Homecoming festivities run September 28-October 3. This year's theme is "The Magic Lives On," - a Disney theme. Visit this event page for information on Homecoming activities, including spirit week information, the Homecoming Victory Supper, parade, and football game.

I am excited to let you know about an exciting clothing resource opportunity coming up. Threads2Thrive is a philanthropic program of Boost KC that provides new clothing and supplies to K-5 students. This program is completely free and will operate like a field trip during the school day. That means your student will get the opportunity to go visit the store and pick out clothing that meets their needs and preferences! We are also able to provide a Pick and Pack option for students who are not able to attend in person. If you are interested or have any questions please complete the short survey linked below. Thank you!

Threads2Thrive Interest Form

Looking for a simple, fun way to make a big impact at our school? Join our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) team for High Five Fridays!

Whether you are a dad, grandfather, stepdad, uncle, or father figure, your presence brings valuable energy and positive role modeling to our students. High Five Fridays are a low-commitment, high-reward way to get involved: just bring your enthusiasm, cheer on our students as they arrive for the day, and set a positive tone for the weekend ahead!

All parents are asked to review the 2026-27 Barry Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook with their student and complete the acknowledgement form in the PowerSchool Parent Portal by Oct. 1st. The handbook can be found on Parent Portal or on our website here.

If using the PowerSchool mobile app:

• Select the More icon at the bottom of your Dashboard.
• Tap Forms.
• Choose Platte County School District Parent/Student Handbook.

If using a desktop browser:

• Sign in to PowerSchool Parent Portal.
• From the left menu, select Forms.
• Choose Platte County School District Parent/Student Handbook.

All tickets for PCR-3 athletic events are digital. Fans can purchase tickets online through GoFan or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay. A regular season game is $7 for adults and $5 for students. PCHS students and fans aged 55 and older are admitted free with a valid ID. Click here for a link to purchase all sports passes and individual tickets.

Parents can use Parent Portal (www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/parents/parent_portal) to keep up to date on grades and assignments (for students in grades 6-12), attendance, and make meal and fee payments (Go to "Balances" once logged into Parent Portal).

• Click here for Guide to Parent Portal.
  

New parents who have not received their PowerSchool Access ID and Password should contact our school for assistance.

Device insurance for student devices has moved to a new system for the 2026-27 school year. Families who wish to participate must enroll by October 1 through your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.

• Enrollment Cost: $30 per student device
• Free/Reduced Meal Students: $0 enrollment cost
• How to Enroll: Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account and complete the Insurance Form under "Forms." Via the PowerSchool app, go to "More," then "Forms." The $30 enrollment fee will be collected within the form.

Insurance can significantly reduce the cost of repairs or replacement. With insurance, the cost for a standard repair is $40, while lost or stolen devices have a $100 replacement fee. Without insurance, families are responsible for the increased repair or full replacement costs. Visit the One-to-One Learning page of our website for additional Student Device FAQs and responsibilities.

Superintendent Dr. Drew White invites parents and community members to join him for Collaborative Community Conversations. These informal gatherings are an opportunity to learn about our District’s goals, share your perspectives, and help us improve the educational experience for every student. We want to listen, learn, and connect.

• Oct. 21, 4pm: Barry

Since 2005, Pirates ROCK (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) has helped shape a strong culture of character across Platte County School District. More than 20 years later and beginning with the 2026-27 school year, we're building on that tradition by aligning Pirates ROCK with our Portrait of a Graduate essential skills.

This evolution creates a more consistent, student-centered approach to character development by focusing on the six essential skills that prepare learners to thrive in school, careers, and life. Students will continue to be recognized for demonstrating outstanding character while developing the competencies that support our mission of ensuring every learner thrives in an ever-changing world with confidence and resilience, all through a consistent framework and shared language as they grow from kindergarten through graduation.

Throughout the year, we'll focus on these essential skills:

• August/September: Effective Communication
• October/November: Self-Awareness
• December/January: Personal Connections
• February: Personal Growth
• March: Problem-Solving
• April: Global Connections

On Monday, September 21, school will not be in session for our first Professional Learning Community (PLC) day of the 2026-27 school year.

PLC days are designed to establish sustained and uninterrupted time for teachers to work together and collaborate to improve student learning and achievement. This time allows educators to examine and respond to the four basic fundamental questions of a Professional Learning Community:

• What is it we want students to learn?
• How will we know when each student has achieved the learning?
• How will we respond when a student is not learning?
• How will we respond when we know a child has mastered the learning?

For more information on PCR-3's Professional Learning Community, visit the PLC page on the District's website.

Get ready to build confidence, take on challenges, make new friends, and feel like you belong. Girls on the Run (GOTR) is recruiting participants for the upcoming season!

What GOTR is All About:

• Team Practices: Practice twice a week for eight weeks.

• Fun Activities: Kind coaches lead movement-based activities and team discussions.

• Community Impact: Work together on a team community service project.

• The Big Event: Experience the joy of crossing the finish line at a 5K!

Important Dates:

• Season Starts: September 15

• 5K Celebration: Saturday, October 31

Learn More & Register:

• Website: Visit www.gotrkc.org

• Email: victoria.wymer@gotrkc.org

• Phone: 913-424-4516

• Organization: Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City

PCHS Cheer is sponsoring their 40th annual “Super Saturday" cheer clinic on Saturday, September 12 for grades PreK-8th at PCHS. Participants are invited to perform at the September 30 Victory Supper during Homecoming week. Click here for additional event details and registration.

Calling all Pirate Dancers K-5th grade! The PCHS Treasures Dance Team is hosting a Mini Treasures Clinic on October 6. Participants are then invited to perform on October 9 at Pirate Stadium!

See details below and use the sign up form to register.

Mini Treasures Camp Rock Dance Clinic: Come dance with PCHS TREASURES Dance Team!

• Clinic: October 6th, 5:30-7:30pm at PCHS North Gym
• Performance: October 9th, 6pm at Pirate Stadium
• Cost: $35, includes t-shirt & bow
• Questions: Treasurespchs@gmail.com

We’re getting ready to kick off our Fall PTA Membership Drive, and if you haven’t joined yet, now is the perfect time!

PTA membership is an annual registration, so families need to join each school year. Your membership helps support our PTA budget, which allows us to provide free or low-cost events for our students and families, support our teachers and staff throughout the year, and give back to our school in so many ways.

Being a PTA member also helps you stay connected with a monthly newsletter, receive early information about volunteer opportunities and upcoming activities, and most importantly, helps create a strong sense of community through family involvement.

Ready to join? Visit www.barryelementarypta.com to register for the 2026–2027 school year!

Want to get even MORE involved? We have several committees and coordinator positions available for families who would like to help support our amazing events and activities. There’s a place for everyone, and we’d love to have you involved! Please email us if you are interested or use the google form on our website!

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DONUTS WITH DEAR ONES

Save the date for Friday, September 25th and join us for a sweet morning with your student! Donuts will be available starting at 8:00 a.m., and families are invited to enjoy some time together outside on the Y-fields before school begins.

For everyone’s safety, an adult must remain with their student until the school doors open at 8:30 a.m. At that time, adults will need to walk their students to the front doors. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe! We can’t wait to enjoy a yummy morning of donuts, family time, and community building with our Barry families!

As we gear up for another exciting school year at Barry Elementary, we're thrilled to invite you to sign up for our committees and coordinator positions. Committee participation and coordination for these events is crucial to their success. Without your support, we may not be able to organize them.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Barry Elementary! Let's make this upcoming school year unforgettable!!!

Warm regards, Barry Elementary PTA

Hearing and vision screenings are on the 17th and 18th of September let the nurse know if you have any questions!

Nurse Angela needs action plans/orders to keep medications here and they must be brought in by a parent or guardian. THANK YOU!

https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/departments/health_services/common_health_issue_information

Make sure your student is prepared for the school year! When kids are covered through MO HealthNet, they receive coverage for vital services, including:

• Doctor visits and emergency care

• Dental care

• Mental health services

• And more!

Enrollment & Assistance:

• Enroll Online Now: Visit the official website at mydss.mo.gov—their health is worth it!

• For Application Help: Call 1-800-466-3213.

The Platte County Health Department, in partnership with Harvesters - Community Food Network, is providing a Mobile Food Distribution event to offer fresh food for those in need. This drive-thru event is held on the Second Thursday of each month, running from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Everyone is welcome, and no proofs are required, though supplies last. The distribution takes place at the Platte County Health Department, located at 7925 NW 110th St., Kansas City, MO. For the latest updates, be sure to follow the Platte County Health Department on Facebook and Instagram.

The Platte County R-3 Treasure Chest is a stocked resource center providing essential items, including food, milk, and toiletries, for PCR-3 students and families in need.

How to Access the Treasure Chest:

• Enrollment: Qualifying families will receive a weekly sign-up form via email, or they can call 816-858-7001 for assistance.

• Pick-up: Approved families will receive an email confirmation and can pick up resources on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

• Location: The new Treasure Chest site is located on the south side of the Paxton building.

Please log in to your Parent Portal (via a browser, not the app) to review balances and add funds by selecting Balance in the left menu and clicking the green Make a Payment button.

It is our goal to help support all of our Platte County families who may need assistance paying negative lunch balances. Now you can help by contributing to our negative meal balance fund. Thank you for considering a donation to help families pay down meal debt. Every contribution makes a real difference for families in our community. Feel free to pass this information along to any community organization that may be interested in assisting with this fund.

Use this link to make a donation:

Negative Meal Balance Fund

Thank you for being a part of our school community! When visiting for lunch, please observe the following expectations:

• Only invite your specific children to eat with you.

• Help your children follow the lunchroom expectations that the rest of the cafeteria is asked to follow, such as remaining at the table until their class is dismissed.

• When you have finished your lunchtime, please return directly to the front office.

  • Do not make rounds through the cafeteria to greet other students. A wave goodbye is encouraged!

You can make online payments for meals and student fees using the Parent Portal via a web browser (this feature is not available on the mobile app).

Follow these steps to make a payment:

1. From the Parent Portal start page, click "Balance" from the left-hand navigation menu.

2. Your student's Meals balances and any applied fees will be displayed.

3. Click the green "Make a Payment" button. This will take you to our online payment system.

4. You can then make a one-time payment to add funds to your student's meals account and/or pay any applied fees.

For comprehensive information regarding school cancellations or modifications due to inclement weather, including how the District notifies parents, details about recess, Y Club, and Virtual Learning Days, please visit the Platte County Schools website.

Visitors entering the building are always required to bring an ID. Your identification will be scanned into the safety system used by Platte County to ensure the security and well-being of our students.

We ask that students be checked out NO LATER than 3:15 PM.

This early deadline is important because:

• Dismissal is our busiest time in the building.

• It ensures our dismissal team has enough time to be informed of changes.

Please Note: Any check-out before the 3:50 PM final bell will be recorded as an early dismissal on your student's attendance record.

Students are not allowed to order or have deliveries (including food) sent to them at school.

Outside food is only permitted if the visitor is staying to eat lunch with the student.

For the safety of all students, parents and guardians must accompany their child to the front office when the student is arriving late.

• Dropping students off at the front door is a safety concern.

• If a student arrives without a parent/guardian, we will be reaching out and requesting you return to complete the check-in process.

Parents can use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to keep up to date on grades and assignments (for students in grades 6–12), attendance, and to make meal and fee payments. To access the portal, click here: Platte County PowerSchool Parent Portal. Once logged in, go to the "Balances" section to process payments. For full directions and a guide to using the portal, please click here: PowerSchool Parent Portal Guide (Updated 2025).

New parents who have not yet received their PowerSchool Access ID and Password should contact the school for assistance.

PCR-3 uses School Messenger, an automated phone calling and text notification system, to quickly inform parents of important changes, such as:

• Sudden schedule changes due to emergencies

• School cancellations

• Important school announcements

How to Receive Text Reminders:

If you are not currently receiving the District’s text notifications and would like to opt in, follow this simple step:

• Text the word "YES" to the number 67587.

Safety is our District's top priority. PCR-3 has a system of safety and security measures in place, including trained security staff, secure entryways, ongoing monitoring, and partnership with local law enforcement.

We remind parents, staff, and students that school safety is the responsibility of the entire school community. Please follow the principle of "see something, say something." If anyone (student, parent, staff member, community member) sees or hears anything of concern, please contact the District office at (816) 858-5420 so that those concerns can be investigated. You and your child can also easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through our online Safe Schools Alert system. Every tip is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Each building's website has the Safe Schools icon located within the “quick links” bar on the homepage.

Safety is our District's top priority. PCR-3 maintains a system of security measures, including:

• Trained Security Staff: Now present at every building following the passage of the Prop C Waiver/Levy Transfer.

• Secure Entryways

• Ongoing Monitoring

• Partnership with Local Law Enforcement

School safety is the responsibility of the entire community (parents, staff, and students). If you see or hear anything of concern, please contact us so that the concern can be investigated:

• District Office Phone: Call (816) 858-5420.

You and your child can also easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue through our online system.

• Online Reporting: Use the confidential [Safe Schools Alert System] to report tips. Every tip is immediately logged and administration is notified to investigate and take appropriate action. Tips may also be submitted anonymously.

• Access: You can find the Safe Schools icon within the “quick links” bar on the homepage of each building's website.

Regular school day office hours run from 8:15am - 4:15pm.

• Students can enter the building- 8:30 a.m.
• Official start of school- 8:45 a.m.
• Dismissal- Car Riders and Y-Club-3:35 p.m.
• Dismissal-Bus Riders- 3:50 p.m.

Principal: Kacie Ambrose

Email: ambrose.kacie@pcr3schools.org

Assistant Principal: Dr. Mindy Wheeler

Email: wheeler.mindy@pcr3schools.org

Website: https://barry.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/

Location: 2001 Northwest 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, USA