Due to the potential for rain, all guests coming for the Thanksgiving meal will enter through the front door and meet their students in the main hallway. Guests will be allowed entry 5 minutes before their scheduled shift. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing all of you!
If you are starting to get hungry and wondering what to do for dinner, get out to Black Bear Diner and help support Jennie Barker. Our fundraiser is currently taking place, and they are offering 20% of sales back to JB!
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Tuesday the 11th is our Black Bear Diner Fundraising event. Please plan to attend between 3pm and 7pm. They are generously offering us 20% of sales that evening. So bring the family out for a great meal, and give back to Jennie Barker!
Thanksgiving lunch information for students w/ guests:
K-3: 11:35am - 12:10pm
4th - 5th: 12:25pm - 1:00pm
5th-6th: 1:15pm - 1:50pm
Grades are based on the student that you listed on the Google Form, all siblings that were listed on the form will eat together. 5th grade was split up due to numbers, information will go out to those families tomorrow regarding which lunch shift they will have. Seating is limited, so there cannot be accommodations made for extra guests. All parties will have an assigned location that will go home when tickets are printed later this week. Thanks!
K-3: 11:35am - 12:10pm
4th - 5th: 12:25pm - 1:00pm
5th-6th: 1:15pm - 1:50pm
Grades are based on the student that you listed on the Google Form, all siblings that were listed on the form will eat together. 5th grade was split up due to numbers, information will go out to those families tomorrow regarding which lunch shift they will have. Seating is limited, so there cannot be accommodations made for extra guests. All parties will have an assigned location that will go home when tickets are printed later this week. Thanks!
Winter Music Program Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14OD9YxMuqLZSc4LHz2ssgHGeENb_CiHW/view?usp=sharing
Thanksgiving ticket sales close at noon TODAY! If you would like to attend please fill out the online form and submit your payment to Mrs. Sofia today before noon.
Thanks!
Thanks!
🦃 Reminder: Jennie Barker families, don’t forget to reserve your spot for our Thanksgiving Meal! Ticket sales close Friday, November 7 at 12 p.m. Please complete the online form and submit payment before the deadline.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCj0LxZanxj7qONZao1-271UzL52LaqW3VcMIbsSWLAz4o2w/viewform?usp=dialog
Thanksgiving Meal tickets are on sale now until 12pm November 7. Please fill out the form and submit payment to Mrs. Sofia in the main office. Scan the QR code or go to the link on the form that was sent home Friday. Thanks!
With the weather beginning to shift, the district Health Services department would like to get information to all parents about when to keep students home if they are feeling ill. Please review the attached document.
Good morning,
Beginning Tuesday, October 28, 2025, students who bring a sack lunch will need to bring their own silverware. The Nutrition Department has informed us that we are not permitted to provide utensils to students who do not receive a school lunch.
If you have any questions, please contact the District Child Nutrition and Wellness Department at (620) 805-7082.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Mr. Reich
Beginning Tuesday, October 28, 2025, students who bring a sack lunch will need to bring their own silverware. The Nutrition Department has informed us that we are not permitted to provide utensils to students who do not receive a school lunch.
If you have any questions, please contact the District Child Nutrition and Wellness Department at (620) 805-7082.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Mr. Reich
33 boxes of chocolate remain to meet our goal!
Good morning,
PTC have been going great, and we look forward to seeing the rest of our parents this afternoon. There are two surveys that I would like as many of our parents to take as possible. These surveys help guide our decisions as a school, and as a district. If you have time, please consider responding! The feedback we have gotten so far has been tremendous. Thanks!
Title I Survey: https://forms.gle/7PtTQ7Q5XgEC27KC6
Family Engagement Survey: https://districttools.org/usd457fes2025
Tonight is the start of Parent Teacher Conferences! We look forward to seeing all of you tonight and Thursday. Teachers have been working on having the students ready to present at their conferences. While student attendance is not mandatory, it is suggested so that they have the opportunity to share all of the great things they are doing in class. Conference times were sent home in backpacks, so be sure to check for your assigned date and time.
November 8th there will be a FREE dyslexia simulation coming to Garden City. Parents and educators are welcome to attend to gain a better understanding of dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, and other neurodiversity. Please see the attached document for details.
Hi Students and Parents,
You should have received a permission slip for our World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser. Please sign and return the form with $60 per box as soon as you can so you can start selling on Wednesday.
All money raised helps our school pay for fun events and classroom supplies.
Thank you!
Mr. Reich
You should have received a permission slip for our World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser. Please sign and return the form with $60 per box as soon as you can so you can start selling on Wednesday.
All money raised helps our school pay for fun events and classroom supplies.
Thank you!
Mr. Reich
Is your student missing something? Our lost and found is starting to build up, if you notice something missing stop by to pick it up. Anything remaining at the end of the semester will be donated to Goodwill.
Today Jennie Barker students were joined by members of the GCHS Volleyball team and GCHS Wrestling team as they participated in "Walk to School Day". Special thanks to our friends at GCHS for the exciting start to our day!
Good afternoon,
Today, Jennie Barker Elementary staff and students participated in our first Crisis Drill of the year. This drill was a LOCKOUT scenario.
A lockout is used when there is a potentially dangerous situation near the school or approaching the building. During a lockout, all students are brought inside, exterior doors are locked, and everyone in the building is accounted for. Classes and activities inside continue as normal, but travel to and from exterior buildings is restricted until the lockout is lifted.
Our staff and students did an excellent job during today’s drill. Please take a moment to talk with your student about the importance of these drills and the need to follow directions carefully during any emergency situation.
Thank you for your continued support,
Mr. Reich
Today, Jennie Barker Elementary staff and students participated in our first Crisis Drill of the year. This drill was a LOCKOUT scenario.
A lockout is used when there is a potentially dangerous situation near the school or approaching the building. During a lockout, all students are brought inside, exterior doors are locked, and everyone in the building is accounted for. Classes and activities inside continue as normal, but travel to and from exterior buildings is restricted until the lockout is lifted.
Our staff and students did an excellent job during today’s drill. Please take a moment to talk with your student about the importance of these drills and the need to follow directions carefully during any emergency situation.
Thank you for your continued support,
Mr. Reich