Barnes Elementary School

State Testing dates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade are listed below. Please ensure that your child is present and on time on testing days. 5th Grade: April 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25 4th Grade: April 22, 23, & 24 3rd Grade: April 15, 16, & 17. Students who are present and on time every day will receive a popsicle party after all testing is complete.

Carl Albert is hosting a summer strings music camp for incoming grade 6-12 Carl Albert students. Camp will be 8:00 am - 11:00 am May 27-30 in the Carl Albert Middle School orchestra room. Go to https://forms.gle/g88aojc4eJBvNQfW7 to register. Registration ends Friday, May 9th. For inquiries call (405) 739-1761 ext. 3519 or email LMeadors@mid-del.net.

The Barnes Blue Jays were on the move this afternoon for a sunny egg hunt! With over 200 eggs scattered across the grass, our speedy Pre-K students had them all scooped up in less than four minutes—now that’s what we call egg-cellent teamwork! Big smiles, full baskets, and lots of joy were shared with their teachers and families who joined in the fun. What a sweet springtime celebration for our tiniest Blue Jays! #mdpurpose

🚀 STEM Night is Back! 🔬🧠 Join us for a night of discovery, innovation, and FUN at Midwest City Elementary on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉 This FREE event is open to all Mid-Del families and includes: 🔧 Hands-on STEM activities 🍕 Free food 🎁 Awesome raffle prizes Don’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity and creativity in your students! 📍 Midwest City Elementary, located at 2211 S. Midwest Blvd. 🗓️ April 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM Special thanks to the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation and the Del City Chamber of Commerce for making this event possible! #STEMNight #mdpurpose #FamilyFun #FutureInnovators #OneDistrictOneFamily

Join us for the 3rd Annual Resource Fair hosted by our Special Services Department! Mark your calendars for April 8th, 5-7pm at the Mid-Del Technology Center. This special event is designed for our families—come connect with community resources, discover helpful services, and engage with others in a welcoming environment. The first 50 attendees will receive a free sandwich from Jersey Mikes or Zaxby's. We look forward to seeing you there! #mdpurpose #ResourceFair #CommunitySupport #FamilyFirst

🚨 Weather Update – After-School Activities Canceled for April 1, 2025🚨 We’ve been closely monitoring the forecast and have participated in NOAA webinars and briefings from the National Weather Service. Due to the potential for severe weather later today, all after-school programs and activities are canceled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Classes will continue as scheduled, but we are taking extra precautions to ensure everyone's safety this afternoon. Latchkey services are also canceled after school. Mid-Del Technology Center evening classes have been canceled. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe! #MidDelWeatherAlert #OneDistrictOneFamily #mdpurpose

Mid-Del Families, We wanted to remind our elementary families about the Safety Protocols we have in place for District events. Please see the graphic explaining our clear bag policy and procedures. The Elementary Music Festival is happening Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Carl Albert High School Field House, and these Safety Protocols will be followed. Please allow for extra time for admittance if you are planning to attend Thursday evening.

Lower grades made motivational testing signs to pump up our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Way to go Blue Jays! Rock those tests!

Lower grades made motivational testing signs to pump up our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Way to go Blue Jays! Rock those tests!

First grade had a fantastic time at the Children's Theater today watching A Sick Day for Amos McGee! The students were captivated by the heartwarming story, laughter, and wonderful performances. What a great way to bring literature to life! 📚

Congratulations to our amazing students for their outstanding achievements in the third nine weeks! We are thrilled to recognize our Principal's Honor Roll students for earning all A's—your hard work and dedication truly shine! We are also thrilled to recognize our Teacher's Honor Roll students, who achieved A's and B's. Your commitment to excellence is inspiring! Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Mrs. Bridges, our Barnes Teacher of the Month for Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. Mrs. Bridges is a shining example of what it means to nurture and inspire! She celebrates her students every day, fostering a classroom filled with love, understanding, and encouragement. She is dedicated to helping her students become the best versions of themselves. Thank you, Mrs. Bridges, for your passion and dedication! We are so lucky to have you at Barnes!

Congratulations to our March ABC Award Winners! We are so proud to announce the students who have been selected for the ABC Awards this month! These students were chosen for their outstanding achievements in Academics, Behavior, and Character. They have truly demonstrated what it means to be role models in our school community. Keep up the amazing work!

🌟 Parenting with Purpose: Session 2 🌟 Want to build a stronger bond with your child? Join our second session of Parenting with Purpose classes! 💙 Learn simple, powerful ways to connect with your child, handle big emotions, and create a more peaceful home. 📅 Thursdays: March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1 🕒 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Soldier Creek Elementary (Open to ALL Mid-Del Families) 📍 9021 SE 15th St, Midwest City, OK 73130 🔹 Build trust and connection with your child 🔹 Understand and respond to big emotions 🔹 Create a calm and structured home 🔹 Encourage positive behavior with love and respect 🔹 Learn tools to handle stress as a parent Because every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and understood. 💕 📲 Use the QR code or click the link to sign up: bit.ly/ParentingwithPurposeSession2

Enrollment for New Students Opens March 31! Starting Monday, March 31, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., families can enroll new Pre-K through 12th grade students for the 2025-2026 school year. To enroll: Visit the Enrollment Page on our website. Click the “ENROLL NOW” image that will appear at 8:00 a.m. on March 31. 👉 Important for Pre-K: Seats are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait! 📌 Please note: (If your child attended Mid-Del Schools during the 2024-2025 school year, they are not considered a new student and do not need to complete new student enrollment.) 📧 You must have a valid email address to enroll your child. If you don’t have one, our website has step-by-step video instructions on how to create one and how to set up your enrollment account. 📞 Need help? Call our Enrollment Hotline at 405-582-7095. 🚨 Planning to apply for a transfer from outside the district? You must wait to enroll until after your transfer has been approved.

🍩 Thank You for Joining Us! 🍩 A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us this morning for Donuts for Grownups at Barnes Elementary! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces enjoying a sweet treat together. We also want to give a big shoutout to our amazing staff for organizing and decorating to make this event so special. Your hard work and dedication truly make Barnes Elementary a great place to be! We appreciate our school community and love creating moments like these. 💙🍩

State Testing dates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade are listed below. Please ensure that your child is present and on time on testing days. Students who are present and on time every day will receive a popsicle party after all testing is complete. 5th Grade: April 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25 4th Grade: April 22, 23, & 24 3rd Grade: April 15, 16, & 17

We will be having Battle of the Coins for the week of March 10-14 to support Carl Albert SWAG week. Donations will support a Carl Albert student and family in need. The top donating class will earn a pizza party.

Congratulations to our February ABC Award Winners! We are so proud to announce the students who have been selected for the ABC Awards this month! These students were chosen for their outstanding achievements in Academics, Behavior, and Character. They have truly demonstrated what it means to be role models in our school community. Keep up the amazing work!

3rd graders showing Habit 6 by synergizing and creating marshmallow towers. Great job Blue Jays!