MCAS Dates
Mark your calendars! Barrows Grades 3-5 2023 MCAS Assessment dates are noted below. The testing window has been set by DESE and we are planning for the following MCAS test dates at Barrows. Please note that students will take 2 days of tests per content area (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Gr. 5 Science and Technology). Please refrain from vacations or unnecessary absences on these dates. Students that missed ELA testing will be scheduled to test the first day of return (April 24-25).
School Lunch Menu
Remember, school lunches are once again free for students in the Commonwealth. We look forward to providing nutritious meals for our students! Be sure to check out the weekly menus, as there are a lot of NEW options! Our new daily options are Bagel & Cream Cheese, Yogurt Parfait with Granola or SunButter & Jelly sandwich (details listed in the menu). Students will not have the option of cereal or pretzels anymore.
Reading Public Schools Food Service/Lunch Menus: http://reading.k12.ma.us/departments/food-services/
DAILY SNACKS in the CLASSROOM
It is the Reading Public School's wellness policy that we are not permitted to provide snacks to our students during the school day. Please send a healthy snack with your child every single day. If you are unsure about the allergies in your classroom, please check with your child's teacher. Teachers are not allowed to provide snacks to our students.
Barrows Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Sign-Up
We are planning a breakfast to kick off teacher appreciation week for our wonderful Barrows staff. Please review the available slots below and sign up to bring items to Barrows on Monday, May 1st between 7:30-8:00 am. If you are unable to drop items at that time please reach out to me (brooke.heaney@gmail.com).Thank you for your help!
The Spring Apparel Store Closes Sunday!
Shop online to get your Barrows gear, including tees, sweatshirts, pajama pants, hats, and more! https://tinyurl.com/BarrowsSpring23
Order deadline is Sunday, April 16th, and items will be delivered to Barrows in May.
* When ordering, be sure to note in the comments box if something is a gift! *
All items are made to order and are final sale. Please check sizing chart measurements before ordering.
Questions? Contact Kate Grant: katefgrant@gmail.com
WALK-IT like you ROCK-ET 5K
Attention all Rockets and the Reading community: The Class of 2024 is hosting Reading’s first annual “WALK-IT like you ROCK-ET 5K” on Saturday May 6th! Bring your friends and family for a fun filled morning! The race will begin at 9am and prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in age groups. Wear your reading rocket gear or red and black to show your best rocket pride! Help bring our community together and enjoy a beautiful spring morning with music and games. Admission to run will be $25 to support our class. Register using https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Reading/WalkItLikeYouRocket
Calling all library volunteers!
The UPDATED (January-June) link to signup to help in the library is here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ACA62FA0F58-parent
Please make sure you have an up to date CORI on file.
If you would like to know more about volunteering in the library please contact Mrs. Becker @ carina.becker@reading.k12.ma.us . All are welcome to donate their time!
SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS!
Arrival
- Please drive slowly up Edgemont to keep everyone safe; remember, it is one way.
- Do not park in the indented section by the gym. This is the "kiss & go" area for a quick drop-off.
- Doors open at 8:15 and close at 8:25. Your child needs to be in the doors by 8:25 AM. If your child gets to school after the doors have closed, they must come to the front door and be marked tardy.
Dismissal:
- At dismissal time, there is no live pick-up in the driveway except for students who take the bus. Kindergarteners exit the building at 2:40 PM. The rest of the students dismiss at 2:45 PM from the same doors they enter in the morning.
As a safety reminder, the staff parking lot is staff-only. We respectfully ask that caregivers park along the streets. With our students exiting from their external doors in the parking lot, having cars drive in and out is not safe. You need to walk around the school on the blacktop to the back. Thanks for helping us out.
Dogs and Puppies on School Grounds
School Committee policy prohibits dogs on school grounds as much as we all love dogs and puppies and as much fun as it is walking them. If you'd like to walk your dog as part of your pick-up routine, the dog has to stay off school property. If you'd like your child to walk to you on the sidewalk or to the driveway entrances at dismissal so you can wait with your dog, please make that plan with them.
