Paper Tigers explores the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and toxic stress on struggling teens. The film follows a year in the life of Lincoln High Alternative School in Walla Walla, Washington. After radically changing its approach to disciplining students, Lincoln High School saw a dramatic turnaround in everything from the number of fights to […]
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Open letter to Parents and Students of BCHS and BES
November 6th, 2018Today we are distributing an open letter from Superintendent David Garbutt to our parents and students. You can read his letter here or in the attached PDF. November 6, 2018 Open Letter to Parents and Students of Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) and Barrhead Elementary School (BES) This is a follow up to the letter […]
Read more moreLetter to Parents regarding Hold and Secure Nov 2
November 2nd, 2018At the end of the day today, all Barrhead Composite High School and Barrhead Elementary School students received a letter to parents from Superintendent David Garbutt. If you did not receive the letter, you can view it below or in the attached PDF. November 2, 2018 Open Letter to Parents and Students of Barrhead Composite […]
Read more moreSpotlight on Attendance for February 2018
February 1st, 2018Spotlight On Attendance for February 2018 The key to regular school attendance is parent/guardian involvement. So here are only a few tips that can help students stay in school: – Make education a family priority -Build the child’s self-confidence as a student by recognizing when he or she does well in school -Schedule […]
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January 8th, 2018Spotlight on Attendance Good Attendance is Important Because: Children and teenagers learn to read and write proficiently Each grade provides the building blocks to understand math in the next grade Children and teenagers learn how to be good students Students learn how to interact with others and have fun when they are in school Students […]
Read more moreBES Admin and Office Staff give to the Grade 6A and 6D FCSS Christmas Toy Drive
December 6th, 2017Miss Epp’s Grade 6A Class and Mrs. Payne’s Grade 6D is helping with FCSS for their Annual Christmas Toy Drive. Between November 14 and December 8, unwrapped toys for girls and boys of all ages – especially older children can be dropped off at the school. There are two boxes set up in front of […]
Read more moreParent Teacher Conferences-Oct. 11 & 17
September 21st, 2017Parent teacher conferences are October 11 and 17 from 4pm-7pm. Please book online http://barrhead.schoolappointments.com to choose your 15 min timeslot with your child’s teacher. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 674-8518.
Read more moreParent Council Meeting
September 20th, 2017Parent council meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 pm in the staffroom. Childcare will be provided. Please come and see how you can support and help out parent council over this school year!
Read more moreTerry Fox Walk
September 15th, 2017BES will be participating in the Terry Fox walk Friday, Sept. 15. We will be walking the track at Cecile Martin Park at 9:45 am. Hope to see you there!
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