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"Growing Positive Attitudes and Excellent Scholars at Ella Barnes Elementary!"

 
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Character First Trait:
"Gratefulness" 

Ella Barnes 
School Mission Statement


We will explore new horizons in education hand in hand.

We will learn something today that we did not know yesterday, because what we learn today will impact our tomorrow.

We will look for opportunities to demonstrate acts of kindness, to help make our school, our community, and our world a better place.


 
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HEALTHY TIP OF THE DAY!

 Did You Know...

* Eat slower when you sit down to eat and you will fill up much faster.



Share Your Christmas Food Drive
Congratulations to 3rd Grade!  They collected the most food during the "Share Your Christmas" food drive and will be receiving a FREE DRESS DAY and FREE BAG OF POPCORN.  Thank you to all students, staff and families who contributed to helping those in need during the holidays! We are grateful for you!   



BARNES RUNNING CLUB

We are very excited to announce the start of the Barnes Elementary Running Club!  Running Club will be open to scholars in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades who want to run for fun and fitness! 

Running Club will meet on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:15 - 4:00. 



PTA Membership Drive

We invite everyone to join our very active PTA and have a strong voice in their child's education.  We are hoping for 100% membership!! The cost is only $6.50 per family member for the entire year.  The money collected through this drive goes directly back to our scholars in the way of instructional programs, materials, supplies, etc...that help them succeed in school.

  Please join today!!

 

Daily Announcements

 
DRIVE CAREFULLY AND REMEMBER TO TURN CELL PHONES OFF IN OUR SCHOOL ZONES. 
 
OUR SCHOLARS ARE PRECIOUS CARGO!!

Excessive Tardies
 
help you and your fellow scholars reach our goal and earn a FREE DRESS day by coming to school on time everyday

 
Communication Link will go home once every 6 weeks or you can access it here on the Barnes website.
 

Attention Parents! If you are having trouble logging in to the echalk web page or activating your child's account, please email Ms. Massey @ bimassey@echalk.ccisd.us. I will be happy to walk you through the process. When you email me, please include your child's name and a contact number where you can be reached.

Principal's Message

On behalf of myself and the entire staff at Ella Barnes Elementary, I would like to welcome you and your children to a truly wonderful learning community. Barnes' excellent teaching staff and support personnel want to ensure that every child succeeds. Our goal is to support and encourage each child in achieving his/her optimum potential by instilling in them an intrinsic sense of worth, curiosity, and love of learning. If there is something going on that you feel may impact your child's success or focus at school, please communicate with your child's teacher, myself, or any staff member. We are here to support you and your student in the pursuit of excellence. Being actively involved in your child's education is essential in developing a strong partnership between home and school. It is very important each day to make sure you take time everyday to connect and be present with your child. Talk to your child about what they are doing in school, have your child read to you, provide a quiet place to do homework everyday, and help your child stay organized! Our campus vision is to emphasize positive self-esteem, high academic standards, and civic responsibilities as we cultivate an appreciation for learning. The Barnes PTA is essential in supporting our school. Their efforts provide many school activities and support our programs. We are a school where everyone shares in the responsibility for the success of every one of our students. As always, we welcome you on campus and value your input about your children. We look forward to our continued work together in 2011-12.



Ella Barnes Elementary School is located in the Greenfields subdivision, south of South Padre Island Drive, near the intersection of Rodd Field Road and Wooldridge Road. 


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Today, 1/28/2012
High: 67 Low: 54
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