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NEW ATHLETIC T-SHIRTSWe would like to give a BIG Shout out to Bringloe Feeney for contributing to our NEW Athletic T-shirts for our sports teams. We were in dire need of new uniforms and their contribution helped us to achieve that for this year.
THEY LOOK AWESOME! Thank you for valuing our students! Our cross country students will look awesome in these. By no means can these shirts be taken home by our athletes. They will need to wear them at the event and then return it to the school's supervisor before they leave the event.
Thank you!
MEET THE TEACHERBarkers Point School will be hosting our "Meet the Teacher" on Tuesday, September 13th from 5:00-6:30pm.
Please meet in the gymnasium for 5:00pm. We will hold an introduction followed by a chance to visit your students' classrooms.
Finally, we will end the evening outside (if the weather is permitting) with a BBQ presented by our Home and School.
We look forward to meeting every one! Up and Coming June Tuesday, June 7
Wednesday, June 8-
- ASDW
Student Staff Appreciation Day
- Grade
3 Books for Bikes @10:30 (This will be outside in the tennis courts)
Thursday, June 9th
- Grade
5 Green Hill Lake Trips
- Grade
2 Arnold and 2/3 Brewer Field trip to Brilliant Labs
Friday, June 10th
- Grade
2, 3, 4- Movie Field Trip
- Grade
5- Devon Middle School Visit
- Freezies
$1.00
Up and Coming May 23-27
Monday:
No School
Tuesday:
• Spring Fling-
Home and School Planning Meeting
• Ms. Waugh’s
class going swimming
Wednesday:
• Welcome to
Kindergarten- Student’s for next year😊
Thursday:
• 3Delong &
4Bernier- Field Trip
Friday:
• Freezies- $1.00
• Red
carpet
Saturday:
Spring Fling- 2:30-4:30- Jumping Castles from GoGo, Face
painting, Soccer shootout, Fat Bikes, etc.. This is a fundraising event Up and Coming May 16-20Monday, May 16th
NBTA Branch Meeting for teachers – No school for Students
Tuesday, May 17th
Track and
Field moved to Friday due to rain.
Wednesday, May 17th
Home and School meeting for SPRING FLING @ BPS @ 6:00pm
Thursday, May 18th
HAT DAY - $2.00
3 Delong & 3 Virgoe’s classes Field Trip to Sports Hall of
Fame & Public Library
Friday, May 19th
Freezies for $1.00 – Fundraiser for Grade 5-year end trip
BPS Track and Field Meet @ NMS
for all our grade 3-5 students.
Water Bottle
Appropriate clothing for the weather (hat, layers, etc…)
Please apply bug spray and sunscreen
A smiley face ????
Up and Coming May 9-13Up and Coming for next week
Tuesday- Grade 5 Billings going swimming
Thursday- DMS Spark students 10:30-11:30
Friday-Freezie
Day $1.00 April 18-April 22BPS Up and Coming
April 18-22
Monday-
Easter Monday- No School
Tuesday-
Last Day for Basket Fundraiser. Our gift card basket is up to $600!!!
Thursday- Hot
Lunch- Papa John’s
Friday- Happy
Earth Day Up and Coming April 11-14Good evening BPS Families,
Please find below the up and coming for April 11-14th
Monday, April 11th
• Jump Rope for Heart Presentations- This is our Kick-Off for Jump Rope for Heart! Students will have a presentation in the gym today and then will be coming home with pledge forms.
• Report Cards will be coming home- please check your child's bookbag or communication folder
• Raffle baskets- I know we typically don’t have 2 fundraisers going on at the same time but Home and School will be purchasing a piece of playground equipment therefore we are now fundraising money to have it installed. Please see below the list of items we are asking each grade to donate!
Kindergarten – Movie Night (Popcorn, candy, chips, DVD, cozy blankets, etc.) Grade1 – Crafts (Markers, slime making, construction paper, etc.) Grade 2- Beach (Towel, frisbees, buckets, shovels, etc.) Grade 3 – Garden (Seeds, gloves, tools, watering can, pots, etc.) Grade 4 – Camping/ Outdoor play (Skipping ropes, bubbles, chalk, smores kit, bug spray, etc.) Grade 5 – Gift Cards (This could be worth A LOT of money! If every child in Grade 5 donates a $10 gift card this package will be worth $760!)
We appreciate families supporting both of these Fundraisers as they both go to support the students.
Wednesday, April 13th
- Parent-Teacher interviews 4-7 pm (virtual, by phone or in-person)
Thursday, April 14th
• No School for Students
- Parent Teacher interviews 9-12 pm (virtual, by phone or in-person)
Friday, April 15th Good Friday No School
Monday, April 18th Easter Monday No School THEMES FOR NEXT WEEKWe have five theme days planned for next week at BPS.
Monday, February 28th is Backward Day - Speak, Dress, Walk backwards.
Tuesday, March 1st is HAT DAY - feel free to donate $1 that we will contribute to a local charity.
Wednesday, March 2nd is SCHOOL COLORS Day (wear Blue and/or White) AND/OR CRAZY HAIR DAY (Mr. Moore is going to spend all night on doing his hair up).
THURSDAY, March 3rd is JERSEY DAY - Wear your favorite sports team jersey
FRIDAY, March 4th is PAJAMA DAY
We hope everyone enjoys their March Break!
Message sent to families January 14, 2021January 14, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to the significant rise in Covid-19 cases
in the province, Public Health will no longer be solely responsible for
informing the school district of new cases, conducting contact tracing and
providing notification letters for close contacts. As a result, there will be
changes to how the public school system responds. Most importantly, schools and
districts will no longer be sending notification messages home to families when
a positive case is identified. However, even though we have had to make
adjustments to our usual practice, we are committed to providing continuous
communication to keep you safe and informed.
Starting Monday, January 17, if a student or
staff member tests positive with a PCR test or POCT (rapid test), they are
asked to notify their school principal immediately. The district will then post
all notifications we receive to a new Covid-19 Dashboard available on the district
website. The dashboard will identify the case exposure site (school or office)
and date(s) of known exposure and will be updated Monday – Friday between 4:00
– 5:00 pm.
On this site, you will also find important
information on:
- What
to do if your school is identified as a Covid-19 exposure site (including
Public Health general notification letters to refer to when there is a
case at your school)
- How
to report a positive Covid-19 test to your school principal
- When
your child can come back to school after testing positive
- What
to do if your child has new or worsening symptoms
- Covid-19
website links to GNB and the Department of Education and Early Childhood
Development
Again, the schools and district will no longer
use School Messenger emails, phone messages, and text messages to notify
families of new cases. If you would like to be informed of cases that get
reported to schools, please use our website for notifications. We encourage you
to check it daily, each evening.
Please be advised that at this time, learning
from home will continue until January 28, except for students who have been
invited to learn in person. These students should continue to come to school
daily. Please also note, now that we are in Level 3, all extracurricular
activities are cancelled.
We ask that you continue to make yourself aware
of and follow all Public Health directives.
Thank you in advance for your support and
cooperation as we adapt to the continuous changes we face in this pandemic.
Sincerely,
David McTimoney, Superintendent, ASD-W
Message sent to families Dec.31, 2021Good afternoon
Families of ASD-W,
With the continued
rapid spread of Omicron COVID-19 cases across the province, there has been a
need to adjust plans for the return to school following the holidays, as
announced by the province earlier today. This shift is made with the
hopes of minimizing the risk of transmission of the virus and protecting our
communities & the health care system in our province.
Specific to the
education system, please note the following:
- Students
will return to a distance learning scenario on Tuesday, January 11.
This will remain in place until at least Friday, January 21. This
decision will be re-evaluated during the week of January 17.
- Some
students who are deemed to be vulnerable or at risk or have exceptional
learning needs will be invited to attend school in person. These
details will be finalized as we approach a return from the holidays.
- The
interim measures for extra-curricular sports and activities remain in
place. There are no extra-curricular activities for those aged 12
and under and there are only “skills and drills” and single team/group
practice for those over the age of 12 and fully vaccinated.
Specific to the school
system, we expect to learn more about positive case communications and rapid
testing expectations as the holidays draw to a close. You are encouraged
to save at least two rapid tests for the days that precede a return to school
in person. We will communicate with you again as will your school
administration/teachers.
I offer my wishes for
a wonderful New Year’s Eve and a safe & healthy 2022!
Sincerely,
David McTimoney,
Superintendent Message Sent to Parents December 16This is Natasha Spencer, Principal of Barkers Point. I am calling to inform you that we have a positive COVID case at Barkers Point School. The process is slightly different this time if any of you have received this message for prior cases. With the new measures in place from the government, the full school is considered to have potential exposure. I will be sending an email with the information you must follow. On a positive note, rapid tests were handed out on Monday and it has been a requirement to complete rapid tests on your children daily.
As well, parents have been very good at keeping their children home if they have any symptoms and we appreciate this.
We ask for our last day prior to Christmas break that if they have a symptom, including a sick stomach to please keep them home as well as continue to give them their rapid tests.
School is still open tomorrow for all students as long as you are following the directions attached and above.
Thank you,
Mrs. Spencer Update on School ProtocalsPlease remember from December 14th to December 23rd students need to have no symptoms and a negative rapid test to attend school. Up and Coming December 13-17Monday- Last day tor York Care donations
Tuesday- Hot lunch Pita Pit
Thursday-Papa John's
Friday- Last day for Milk
Error in Busing informationDistrict made an error in the busing information and Barkers Point Students were not on the bus the same time as the student who tested positive for COVID. Therefore students who were on bus 269 and bus 241 do not need to rapid test and are welcome to come to school on Thursday, December 9th. Thank you. COVID Case bus 269 (in the morning) and bus 241 (in the afternoon)Good evening,
I apologize for the late notice but I have been informed by District that students who travelled on bus 269 (in the morning) and 241 (in the afternoon) have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID on November 29th and November 30th.
Students who traveled on these buses during these dates must complete 2 rapid tests within 12 hours of each other prior to returning to school. They then must complete 1 rapid test every day until December 15th.
We do have rapid tests at the school that can be picked up tomorrow, Thursday, December 9th from 8:15-4:30pm.
If you have any questions please contact natasha.spencer@nbed.nb.ca or give the school a call in the morning at 506-453-5402.
Please find below the information from Public Health
2021-12-8 Bus 241 PM.pdf
2021-12-8 Bus 269 AM.pdf
Thank you,
Natasha Spencer
Principal COVID Case on Bus #216 and 1 ClassroomGood evening,
We have been made aware from Public Health that students who travel on Bus #216 (am and pm) have been identified as a close contact of someone who tested positive. An email has been sent out with the information and next steps. This is also impacting 1 classroom and an email and voicemail have also been sent out to this class.
It will be an operational day for the students who travel on bus 216 only on December 7th, 2021.These students may return to school on December 8th after completing 2 rapid tests and receiving 2 negative results. They must then continue 1 rapid test per day until December 17th.
Rapid tests can be picked up on December 7th after 12pm at the school. BPS helping York Care CenterThe BPS Student leaders have a citizenship
project and would like your help. They are collecting items for the York
Care Center. These items will be used for the residents as gifts and
treats. They are collecting the following items:
- shampoo
and dry shampoo
- body
wash
- deodorant
- toothpaste
- hair
elastics and clips
- hat
(ball hats and winter)
- gloves
and mittens - men and women
- socks
- bathrobes
- slippers
(male and female)
- water
bottles and cups with handles
- hair
dryers
- curling
irons
All items need to be in by December 14th.
Thank you for your support! No School December 3A friendly reminder there is No School December 3rd as it is Parent Teacher interviews and Professional Learning for Teacherrs. Home and School and PSSC CancelledHome and School and PSSC will be cancelled tonight to allow time family communication and contract tracing around our recent COVID case at the school. Sorry for the short notice. Up and Coming November 29-December 3Monday- Report cards will be going home, PSSC meeting at 6:15pm and Home and School at 6:45pm. These meetings are at the school in person.
Tuesday- Pita Pit Hot Lunch
Thursday- Papa John's Hot Lunch
Friday- No School for Students. Parent teacher interviews (am) and Professional Learning (pm)
** Teachers will be sending out parent teacher interview times. These will be virtual.
COVID Case on Bus #238An email was sent home this evening, November 25th regarding a COVID case on bus #238. We did have some emails bounce back to us so we are trying to reach as many families that this may impact.
We have Rapid test at the school that can be picked up at Friday, Novmeber 26th after 8am. As well as directions about when the students can return to school that are on bus #238. BPS Wall of HonorWe were unable to have our traditional Remembrance Day ceremony, therefore please take a look under documents for "BPS Wall of Honor" as we remember those who fought and/or are fighting for us and have a connection to staff and students at Barkers Point School. Thank you to Mme Tremblay for putting this together for us. Attached is a picture of both my grandfathers who served in WWII. We Remember!
Home Learning PackagesWe have our home learning packages ready to go for pick up today, Monday, November 1 from 9am-12pm and 4-5pm.
These packages have been individually prepared by each teacher for their classrooms. It also has the log in information for the different online learning tools we use.
Barkers Point School Closed TodayBarkers Point School is closed today. This is due to CUPE being on strike which includes bus drivers, costudians and educational assistants. Annual Pumpkin ContestOn Thursday, October 28 and Friday, October 29 the students will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite pumpkin. This is a fundraiser therefore it is 50 cents for 1 vote and $1.00 for 3 votes. Once all the votes are casted, names are drawn for each pumpkin for the lucky winners to take home. Below is a small example of the pumpkins on display.
Up and Coming October 25-29Tuesday, October 26:
- Home
and School Meeting 6:45pm
- PSSC
Meeting 6:15pm
Friday, October 29:
- Wear
black and orange
- Green
Slip Celebration
Up and Coming October 18-22We will be continuing to teach our students around safe school activities. Last week we practiced a fire drill, walking to our evacuation site and bus evacuations. The students did an amazing job!
If you are driving by the school you will also see we have brightened up some rocks in the front of our school, along with some benches and the soccer nets! Thanks to those who came to help and brighten up our school grounds.
Up and Coming October 11-15This week is School Safety week therefore you will see we are practicing many safety drills!
Monday: Happy Thanksgiving- No School😊
Tuesday:
•Practice Fire Drill and walk to Evacuation Site
Thursday: Practice Bus evacuations
Friday:
Picture Day😊 Don’t forget your smile!
Practice Lockdown
Up and Coming September 27-October 1Monday, September 27th- School Pictures have been postponed
Tuesday, September 28th- PSSC Meeting at the school 6:15pm and Home and School at 6:45pm. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, September 30- National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Schools are open and we encourage students to wear orange. Clarification around Bus 250We have received several emails regarding Bus 250. If your child travelled on Bus 250 on September 17th either on the morning run from 7:10am to 8:00am and/or on the afternoon run for Grade 3-5 from 2:45 to 3:25pm. Then you should have received a message from our Transportation manager with directions from our Medical Officer of Health for Health Region 3.
If this message applies to you and you have not received the above message please contact the administrator at natasha.spencer@nbed.nb.ca. Thank you
School will reopen September 23, 2021School will reopen September 23, 2021. A friendly reminder to have the students bring two masks and that our school will remain a closed campus to parents. Thanks again for your patience today and please reach out if you have any questions. September 20-24Up and Coming for next week
Tuesday, September 21- Terry Fox School Challenge Walk/Run. Please return donation forms or bring $1.00 as this was Terry Fox's dream to have every Canadian donate $1.00 towards Cancer research.
Wednesday, September 22- School spirit day! Wear Blue and White and show your BPS school spirit!!! School HoursPlease note the school hours for 2021-2022
School starts at 8:00am
K-2 Dismissal on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday is 1:30pm
3-5 Dismissal on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday is 2:45pm
K-5 Dismissal on Wednesday is 11:50am.
School Entry September 7-10Welcome back! We are excited to see everyone next week. Teachers will be contacting their students over the next two days to welcome them to their classrooms. We will be having staggered entries again this year.
Grade 1-2 will be coming to school on September 7, 2021
Grade 3-5 will be coming to school on September 8, 2021
Kindergarten please follow the staggered entry sent by their classroom teachers
K-5 will be coming to school on September 9, 2021
Looking forward to seeing you.
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