The Barton Scoop
9/5/25
A Positive Start to the Year
Reach out anytime!
Dr. Idalis Kizee
ikizee@chclc.org
Principal of Clara Barton Elementary School
September Dates
9/1: School Closed (Labor Day)
9/2: 1st Day for Students (1pm Dismissal for Students)
9/3: Full Day of School
9/10: Back to School Night (6:15pm doors open)
9/11: Patriot Day
9/15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
9/17: Welcome Back Water Ice Night 6:30
9/23: School Closed (Rosh Hashanah)
9/24: School Closed (Rosh Hashanah)
9/29: PTA General Membership Meeting
Title 1 Information Meeting
Back to School Night
*Please see APR floor alert below*
APR FLOOR - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Rubber sole shoes only
NO HIGH HEELS,
NO FOOD, DRINKS or SNACKS.
NO Sharp objects.
There are no bleachers in the APR
This Week at CBE π
Oh Hey First Grade!
Math Centers
Scavenger Hunts
Big Smiles!
3rd Grade Stars
Testing out the new swings!
Second Grade Dream Team!
Beautiful Sunny Days
Third Grade Dream Team!
Traffic Plan
Please make it a priority to review the traffic plan and arrival and dismissal procedures. Last year, we had to involve CHPD due to blocked crosswalks, which created serious safety concerns. We must all do our partβbe considerate of others and remain vigilant. Our goal is clear: to keep EVERYONE safe.
No Parking in the Bus Lane - Please be mindful of no parking signs
Arrival Plan
Here are the important arrival procedures to keep in mind:
Student Arrival Time:
Student arrival begins promptly at 8:45 am. To ensure a smooth start to the day, we kindly request that no students are dropped off prior to this time. Please note that supervision is not available before 8:45 am.
Late Arrival:
Students arriving after 9:00 am are considered late and must be accompanied by an adult to sign in at the front door. This ensures both safety and accurate attendance records.
Drop-Off by Car:
For parents dropping off students by car, we've established a single-file lane that runs alongside the buses. To maintain a seamless flow, we ask that you wait your turn and use the designated drop-off point at the A Wing entrance (refer to the provided diagram).
Efficient Exit:
When dropping off your child, please have them ready to exit on the curb side of the vehicle. This ensures their safety. After drop-off, we kindly request that parents remain in a single file as you exit the school property. Our staff traffic supervisors will be on hand to guide and assist.
Dismissal Plan
We believe that a well-organized dismissal process is essential for the safety of our students. Here's a breakdown of our dismissal procedures to ensure a seamless transition at the end of each school day:
Dismissal Time:
Dismissal will commence at 3:30 pm, organized into four distinct waves for different groups of students.
First Wave:
- Students enrolled in SACC (School-Age Child Care) will gather in the APR (All-Purpose Room).
-Parents picking up Kindergarten students will find them waiting at the front Kindergarten classroom doors for a secure parent pick-up.
- Parents picking up First Grade students will find them waiting at the front First grade classroom doors for a secure parent pick-up.
Second Wave:
- Grade 2-5 walkers will exit through the B Wing.
- Parents planning to meet their child during this wave should park their vehicles and proceed to the B Wing pick-up location.
Third Wave:
- Kindergarten bus riders will board their respective buses.
Fourth Wave:
- Grade 1-5 bus riders will board their designated buses.
- Students using the bus service must ensure they report to their assigned buses on time. In case a student misses their designated bus, they should promptly proceed to the main office to contact a parent for pick-up arrangements.
Breakfast & Lunch
Please note that breakfast and lunch are not free unless your family has filled out a Free/Reduced Lunch Form and been approved.
Breakfast is available to all students and cost $1.75. Lunch is available for $3.25.
Breakfast and Lunch information and menus can be found at www.chclc.org/lunch. We will continue to use paychools for online meal accounts - https://payschoolscentral.com/.
All parents are reminded to please submit their application for free and reduced price meals for the 2025-2026 school year. The application period opened on August 1, 2025 and is ongoing. You may apply online at www.chclc.org/lunch or by submitting paper forms.
September Dates
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT SAVE THE DATE: 9/10/25
CBE PTA π
Family Days At Barton: Wear Your Barton Colors!
Family Day at Clara Barton Elementary is a cherished school-wide tradition where classes pair across grade levels to build community and foster meaningful connections. Together, students engage in activities that focus on social-emotional learning, character development through our βWe Areβ words, and teamwork through games and reflection. Itβs a time for students to strengthen peer relationships, celebrate school spirit by wearing their CBE gear, and take pride in being part of the CBE family.