November 2026

Raising the BARR: A New Quarter, A Fresh Start!

As we bring the first quarter to a close, it is a great time to reflect on our accomplishments and set new goals for the second quarter. Remember that each day is an opportunity for a fresh start! Stay focused on your academics, make positive choices, surround yourself with friends who encourage and support you, and make a conscious decision each day to be kind to others through both your words and actions. Small choices can make a big difference! The second quarter begins on Friday, November 13th, so let's make it a great one!

There are also several exciting upcoming opportunities to come together and show your support for our BARR community:

• November 13: World Kindness Day – Make kindness a priority!

• November 17, 18 & 19: BARR PTA Book Fair – Support our school and celebrate the joy of reading!

• November 20 & 21: BARR Fall Musical – Come out and support the incredible talents and hard work of our students!

"A strong community isn't built by a few people doing great things; it's built by everyone doing small things that make a difference."

Each of us plays an important role in making BARR a positive place to learn, grow, and belong. Let's make the second quarter a great one! Every Knight makes a difference!

Mrs. O'Sullivan

Students in Ms. Maucione's grade 7 math class learning to determine angle measurements when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal.

Students in Ms. Sanchez's Spanish class celebrated Día de los Muertos through a fun, hands-on cultural activity! They explored the traditions and significance of this special holiday while enjoying a delicious treat of churros. A wonderful opportunity to bring Spanish language and culture to life!

In Ms. Stefanoff's ELA class, students took ownership of an investigation pertaining to the book, That was Then, This is Now, by S.E. Hinton. Students selected roles, collaborated with peers, located textual evidence, and determined how each character contributed to the events of the story.

Modified A Football secured a decisive 34–7 victory over Port Chester.

The Modified Girls Tennis team had a great victory against Pearl River in the final match of the season.

Wins were earned by Maya Acharya, Alina Araujo, Brianna Cohn, Sara Sanzo, Rebecca Zachariah, Aurora Mendez, Tiffany Garland, Amaya Dutan, and Shorouk Abdelaziz. They had a great season and we wish our 8th graders success in the High School.

Our students are doing their part to make Barr a greener place! Student volunteers help collect paper recycling from classrooms, encouraging everyone to take responsibility for keeping our school clean and environmentally friendly. Small actions make a big difference! ♻️🌎

Our teachers got into the Halloween spirit, showing off their creativity with fun and festive costumes! From spooky to silly, our staff brought plenty of Halloween fun and school spirit to the day. 🎃👻

Our 7th graders enjoyed celebrating Halloween with a fun-filled party! Students showed off their creative costumes, enjoyed festive treats, and spent time celebrating with friends. It was a spooktacular afternoon filled with laughter, smiles, and Halloween spirit! 🎃👻

Our 8th graders showed off their Halloween spirit during our annual Halloween Parade! From creative costumes to festive accessories, students brought plenty of fun, personality, and creativity to the celebration. It was a spooktacular way to celebrate Halloween together! 🎃👻

Students and staff showed off their creativity and Halloween spirit during our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! From spooky and silly to colorful and imaginative, each pumpkin featured its own unique design. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this festive tradition so much fun! 🎃

The Nanuet Family Resource Center (FRC) held a free shopping event for the community on Saturday, October 24th. Special thanks to the Barr students who came on Friday after school to set up the cafeterias: Maya A., Heidy Z., Sherly Z., Jalen J., Vincent M., Daniella M. and Desmond J.

They were a tremendous help!