Week 31

Checkout our Scholastic Book Fair website to learn more.

Our goal is that every student comes home with a book.

However, we know that not everyone can afford that. Are you willing to buy a book for a student? Through Scholastic's Share the Fair program, you can do just that! Donations of any amount go directly toward purchasing books for students who may not otherwise be able to participate. Thank you for helping us share the joy of reading with all of our Tigers!

If you would like to volunteer, please email mjoaquin@barrington220org.

April 13: PTO meeting

April 17: LAMPS Night

April 28: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade concert

May 1: 5th to 6th Grade-Spanish parent orientation at Sunny Hill in the library from 6-7pm

May 4- May 8: Teacher appreciation week

May 6: In-Person IC Registration, 8am-12pm and 2pm-6pm

May 11: PTO meeting

Access our Sunny Hill Calendar. If you want to add this calendar to yours, click the icon that resembles a wi-fi icon in the top right portion of the calendar.

A list of the district calendar dates can be found HERE.

3rd/4th Grade and the Sunny Hill Singers will be performing at LAMPS Night on April 17! Students should report to the basement at 5:45 using Door 7, the concert starts at 6:00. Immediately following the concert, the gym will be converted to a family game night with Mr. King and Mr. Cortez! There will be Art and STEM activities with Ms. Bure and Mr. Wager, and a Book Fair in the Library with Ms. Joaquin! AND the PTO has booked a taco truck and bubble tea! You do NOT want to miss this! The whole school is invited, but only 3rd, 4th and choir will be performing at 6:00. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will perform on April 28 at 6:30 in the gym. Come and see what your students have been working on all year long! Students should report to the basement at 6:15 using Door 7. The concert starts at 6:30.

Arrival Reminder:

Arriving on time between 7:30–7:50 a.m. helps set your child up for a successful start to the day. Free breakfast is available during this time.

Please plan for your student to arrive no later than 7:50 a.m., giving them enough time to visit their locker, unpack their belongings, and be seated in class ready to begin learning at 8:00 a.m.

Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. must be accompanied by an adult to the office and signed in.

• 04/13 PTO general meeting 6pm
• 04/17 LAMPS night (Taco truck and boba)
• 05/11 General PTO meeting 6pm

* 5th grade parents please be on the lookout for important messages coming out soon regarding 5th grade recognition.

* Order new Sunny Hill apparel before April 17 for free coordinador delivery.

Sunny Hill is in the process of a community engagement project. We already completed the first two phases--voting on heroes to have on the wall, finalizing those choices in person, and selecting relevant quotes. The final phase before installation happens on April 14! Please join us at 8:15am to meet with the artist to provide feedback on the mockups!

Click here to check out a list of key dates to put in your calendar.

Did you know that you can be a substitute teacher aide (paraprofessional) with just a high school diploma?

Have you considered being a substitute teacher at Sunny Hill?!? You can get a temporary substitute certificate with just 60 college credits. We could use you!

We pay $135/day. Email mshore@barrington220.org with questions, and if you do apply, please email Principal Bradburn at abradburn@barrington220.org to let us know to look for your application!

Sometimes our little ones have really no idea how long things take. Help them have a sense of how long it takes them to shower, get ready, clean up, empty the dishwasher... Then, they can start to manage their time differently and plan ahead.

Have you used a timer or clock with your little one?

The guides below help you have great family conversations about courage. If we don't talk about this at home, our little ones may not know that you value it and see how courage has helped your life. One way to think about Courage is “choosing what is helpful, right, and kind even when it is hard or scary.” Courage can look a little different for everyone.

Please save the date for this exciting BStrong event coming up:

The Barrington Giving Day Spring Pop event will be held May 6-9th. Families will be able to shop for Spring/Summer Clothing and Shoes, Accessories, Sports Equipment, Books and more. Qualified families should have received an email invitation with a registration link where they can select a convenient shopping time and date. If you did not receive an invitation or if you know of a family that does not qualify but would benefit from attending, please email dori@barringtongivingday.org or call 847-842-3565.

Reminders:

Jump Start registration must be completed online. If you need 1:1 assistance please contact me directly or if you have any general questions please call 847-426-4232.

Sincerely,

Ruth Estrada

847-842-3565 ǀ restrada@barrington220.org

Countryside PTO is holding a fundraiser on May 1, 2026 at BHS. Sign up for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament!