Barnes Elementary School

Kelso schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, due to inclement weather. There will be no classes, sports, or activities.

2/3/25: Bus routes 1, 4, 15, 20, 26, 29, and 31 will be on AM snow routes this morning. Snow route information can be found here https://5il.co/13rb9

Next week marks Week 21, and for SEL, we’ll focus on Being Responsible by Engaging in Learning. Students will practice coming prepared, asking and answering questions, staying organized, and setting and monitoring goals. We encourage you to ask your child how they can show responsibility in their learning—at school and at home!

Next week will be week #20, our SEL focus is being respectful by actively listening. Students will work on whole-body and mindful listening, using an appropriate voice level, responding appropriately, and following adult directions. These skills help create a positive and respectful environment. We encourage you to ask your student, “How can you be an active listener?” and discuss ways to practice this skill at home. Thank you for your support!

Next week marks Week 19 of our SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) program, and our focus will be on the themes of kindness and empathy. Students will learn about identifying and understanding what others are going through, as well as practicing how to listen with the goal of truly understanding. These skills are essential for building meaningful relationships and creating a supportive, caring environment. We encourage you to engage with your child by asking them how they can show empathy in their daily life. This simple question can spark meaningful conversations and help reinforce the lessons we’re working on at school. Together, we can help our students grow into compassionate, understanding individuals. Thank you for your partnership in fostering these important skills!

Let's improve together! Last month: 174 students (49%) had great attendance! Our goal for January: 200 students miss only 1 day! Parents: Talk to your child’s teacher or the office if they don’t want to come to school. Teachers: Let’s make learning fun and exciting! Together, we can make great attendance a habit!

As we begin Week #18, our focus in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is on being safe by showing awareness. This includes honoring personal boundaries, recognizing body language in ourselves and others, and being mindful of our environment. These skills help students build positive relationships, navigate social situations, and make safe choices. Take a moment to talk with your student about how they can practice awareness in their daily lives—whether it’s respecting personal space, noticing how others are feeling, or paying attention to their surroundings. Your guidance and support will help reinforce these important lessons at home. Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s growth!

Next week, for Week 16 of our SEL program, we’ll focus on being self-managers. This means self-regulating, making thoughtful decisions, and being "zero/one timers" — doing things right the first time. Please talk to your child about these ideas to help reinforce the lesson at home. Thank you for your support!

This week was Week 15, and our SEL focus was on respect. We talked about honoring diversity, practicing inclusion, and understanding that "All means all." Students learned to demonstrate equity and be socially aware, celebrating differences and treating everyone with kindness. Please take a moment to ask your child what they learned this week. You might ask, "What does it mean to be respectful?" or "How can we honor and include others?" These simple questions can spark a meaningful conversation at home. Thank you once again for your continued support.

Hola familias de Barnes, ¡Acompáñennos a una función gratuita de El Cascanueces! Domingo 8 de diciembre a las 3:00 PM en el Teatro Columbia. Solo hay 800 boletos, por orden de inscripción. Regístrense en bit.ly/ksd-nutcracker. Los autobuses salen de Barnes a las 2:30 PM. ¡No se lo pierdan! Director Peck

Hi Barnes Families, Join us for a free performance of The Nutcracker! Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3:00 PM at the Columbia Theater. Only 800 tickets are available, first come, first served. Sign up at bit.ly/ksd-nutcracker. Buses leave Barnes at 2:30 PM if needed. Don’t miss this special event! Happy Holidays, Principal Peck

We value your input! Please share your thoughts about how school is going for your student(s) at Barnes. Your feedback helps us continue to grow and improve. Look out for upcoming opportunities to connect with us and share your voice. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community! English: https://forms.gle/UF8GHuXmBonaQ5JbA Spanish: https://forms.gle/i6UsRiSvKfxdoYCBA Chuukese: https://forms.gle/AksinjKgu5PttYMs8

Barnesgiving 2024 brought over 425 students, families, and staff together for our 2nd annual night of connection, gratitude, and fun! Thank you to our amazing Barnes staff for serving our community and building stronger connections. Together, we #Belong #Learn #Participate!

Barnes Bears, Unfortunately, it doesn't appear like we will reach our schoolwide attendance goal of 94% for Barnesgiving. Fortunately, we all look forward to serving over 400 people tomorrow night! It will be a wonderful event!!! Our classes will be adding celebrating diverse foods to our 95% monthly spinner.

11-19-24: Bus route 20 will be running on snow routes this morning.

Join us for Barnesgiving November 20th at 5:00p.m. There will be food, Prizes, Story time and a lot more.

Next week is Week 13 of the school year, and our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus will be on being kind. Students will engage in activities and discussions about showing kindness to themselves, others, and the world around them. Over the weekend, we encourage you to ask your student how they can show kindness at school. Together, we can help foster a more caring and thoughtful community.

Don't forget we are hosting students and their families tomorrow afternoon. Our hope will be to strengthen our school community. Several community organizations will be in attendance. Also, our school will offer to pay for fingerprinting for interested volunteers!! Bears 🐻 building community!!!!

We’re now in Week 12, and our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus this week is on practicing safety by following adult directions. We’re encouraging students to understand that adults make decisions with their best interest in mind, helping to create a safer and more positive environment for everyone. Ask your student about the meaning of CLAWS and how it helps them keep safe at school. Thank you for your support!

Golden Opportunity to Become a Volunteer at Barnes! Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 2:30 At this event you can- Become a Barnes volunteer for FREE! - Get fingerprinted for free - Have free Donuts - Meet community assistance organizations - Kids can play on the playground