Thanks to all who contributed to this worthy cause. Character education is a vital part of a student's education. Ask your child about the Purple Hands Pledge and what it means. Once again it is time to begin groups for 8th graders. During the middle level years students are experiencing many changes and with those changes there can be difficult times.
Friends take on greater importance but are often the source of concern.
Students want support but often don't want to turn to parents as they reach for more independence. We provide group opportunities at Barr to help students make positive choices as they deal with concerns like grief, friendship, divorce, alcohol and other drugs, decision making and communication. These groups are voluntary and will begin the middle of October for 8th graders. Second semester there will be groups for 7th graders. An Educational Trip Give your child an opportunity of a lifetime to touch and feel America outside of the classroom.