Barton Families & Community,
This week's "Charting the Course" is attached for reference, as well as the invitation for Thursday's "Barton Battleship Bash"! This is a school-wide event. Our building will close during celebration hours. Please be sure we receive a returned field trip form for EVERY STUDENT who plans to attend school on January 22nd.
Thursday is also "class picture day". Be sure students are in their correct uniform bottoms (belts included for those wearing belt loop uniform pants) and solid black shoes, socks, (and/or tights). Thanks to Barton PTO, EVERY STUDENT will receive a "100" celebration t-shirt. They will be provided Thursday morning and worn for pictures and the event.
Students will arrive on-site between 9:30-10:30 (busing from Barton to the Battleship). Parents and community members are asked to be on-site by 11:00. Our "celebration ceremony" will begin at 11:00, followed by picnic lunch on the grounds at 11:30. We are working to schedule one or two food trucks that will be on-site for the event for those who wish to purchase food. Parents are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch, and the school will have student bagged lunches available for students who prefer the cafeteria meal. Sign out sheets will be onsite for those who wish to take their student for an early dismissal from the Battleship after the event. Bookbags are NOT NEEDED Thursday. Students are responsible for any personal items they choose to bring. Leave valuables at home.
We are expecting this to be a unique and exciting celebration for our students and community! Barton 2025 freshmen (current sophomores) are also invited, and a school excuse will be provided to those former students who plan to attend. Sophomores should wear their current school uniform or a previous Barton shirt with uniform bottoms.
Please remember, if you choose to attend the event, Battleship parking is $5 so please plan accordingly. We hope to see you there as we CELEBRATE 100!
Dr. Jones
2 months ago, Barton Academy
Barton families are invited to "Celebrate 100" with your Barton Explorer next Thursday, January 22nd at Battleship Park! Bring your favorite meal and picnic on the grounds 11-1! Parking at the Battleship costs $5, so keep that in mind if you join us. We can't wait to celebrate our perfect score of 100 on the 100th Day of School!
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Much love,
Dr. Jones
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Dear Barton Families,
I wanted to take a moment to extend my gratitude to each of you for your support of our school and students. As I pause over Thanksgiving Break, I can't help but reflect on how special this school truly is to our community. Our students, parents, staff, and community partners do not accept anything less than excellence. Over a short five-year span, Barton was "reimagined", renovated, reopened, and now shines as a positive example of superior public education across our community, state, nation, and even on the world stage.
This wouldn't be possible without our entire "village" coming together with an aligned vision for creating the BEST learning environment for our incredible students who come from all over Mobile County. THANK YOU for being a special part of our Barton community. I wish you and yours a very special and blessed Thanksgiving holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Dr. Jones
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http://my.cheddarup.com/c/ptoexplorerscarnival
(This is a PTO organized and sponsored event. Please direct questions to Barton PTO.)
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MCPSS food assistance locations and info provided:
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