Wednesday Weekly

2/26 Additional K-Lab Virtual Round Up Information Session

2/28 Parent Party--Purchase Tickets Below 7-11PM

3/7 4th & 5th Grade LOCK-IN 6-8:30PM

3/12 Barrington 220 School Board Candidates forum 9:30 - 11:30 am

Each year the state of Illinois elicits feedback from staff, parents, and students in 3rd-5th grades on the quality of our school. This survey is called the 5Essentials survey. Students in 3rd-5th grades will be taking the survey in their classrooms. More information will be forthcoming from classroom teachers.

The window for the parent component is now open and can be accessed through this link. Please take a few minutes between today and the end of next month to give your input on Roslyn Road. This is an important metric in our state school report card and your feedback is important to us.
The survey closes March 28.

We will host a Kindergarten Lab (K-Lab) Virtual Round-Up Informational Session on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6 - 7 p.m. for parents of incoming kindergarteners. Learn more about this unique, full-day program at Barrington High School, which offers a one-of-a-kind educational experience for our youngest learners and our high school students. In addition to the core kindergarten curriculum, K-Lab students participate in numerous activities with high school students, such as horticulture activities inside the BHS greenhouse, authentic learning experiences inside the new state-of-the-art culinary arts lab, musical instrument exploration with high school band and orchestra students, and cultural celebrations with BHS world language students. K-Lab students form connections to their home school through participation in extracurricular and PTO events throughout the year and complete grades 1-5 at their home elementary school. For more information about K-Lab and the virtual program link for Feb.26th, visit: https://www.barrington220.org/families/kindergarten-information.

A reminder about courtesy and safety in the traffic line. We need to remember to drive with the utmost caution around our school. I am requesting that everyone re-commit to our shared desire for safety around our school:

• Mind the speed limits in our parking lot and in the neighborhood.

• Always give pedestrians the right of way and be cognizant of children around you.

• It is helpful to school personnel if you place a sign with your child’s first and last names in your vehicle’s windshield. This keeps the line moving efficiently.

• Please be courteous in the arrival and pick-up lines and pull all the way to the picnic area as directed by school personnel. DO NOT weave in/out of the line. If all drivers continue to pull up, the line will move quickly.

• Load/unload quickly at arrival and dismissal so the process works efficiently while staying safe.

We add sledding as a recess activity for students in grades 3-5. This is contingent on adequate supervision and favorable conditions. We utilize the slope of the retention pond when dry and clear of standing water. Students MUST sled feet first or in a seated position. (No head first sledding at school). The sleds must be those provided by school (soft shell). If this is an activity that you would prefer for your child not to participate in please let the office know. Students must have snow gear to sled. We do not sled in K-2 grade.

Snow Gear Reminder: In order to play in the snow students must have protective gear: winter jacket, boots, SNOW PANTS (these can be any pullover pants that have some water resistance), hats and gloves. Recess is at the middle of the school day and we want our students dry and ready to learn when they come inside from winter fun! In addition, we go outside for recess until a “feel like temperature” of 0 degrees and below! A change of clothing to be stored in the cubby is always a good idea. Proper attire helps to keep you warm too!

The Fifth Grade Committee has an exciting night planned for all 4th and 5th graders. This is a chance for our "older kids" to claim their beloved school for themselves with a great night of activities, friends, and food! $30 per student will include dinner and a fun evening with friends! Purchase tickets HERE

Volunteers (Parents/Guardians + High School students) & Supply Donations are also needed! You can sign up to be a part of the event or donate supplies HERE

What: 4th & 5th Grade Lock-In

Where: Roslyn Road School

When: Friday, March 7th from 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost: $30 per person, includes dinner!

Please find the Minutes to the PTO Meeting held on February 6, here.

Summer School returns to Roslyn Road this summer. The course catalog has just been released. Registration begins on March 3rd. For additional information about Summer School in District 220, click here.

Weekly packing sessions will be from 9-10AM at Sunny Hill Elementary for February! Dates are below so you can join us as your schedule allows.

Thursday, February 20th

Thursday, February 27th

If you have questions, email Sarah Ruger at s.pifkin@gmail.com

We’re excited to announce the return of Roslyn Road’s Multicultural Night, happening Tuesday, April 8th, 2025! Last year’s event was a huge success, and we’re aiming to make this year’s celebration even better. But we can’t do it without your help! If you are interested in joining our planning committee please reach out to amani.kaafarani@gmail.com or hagarduel@gmail.com

For more information see attached letter!

Calling all 5th grade students who are interested in the Grade Extended Art Program at the Middle Schools! Portfolios need to be submitted by March 21, 2025. Click here for the application. Please direct any questions to Ms. Luby at mluby@barrington220.org.

The Yearbook Team would love to have your photos! Please submit any photos that you would like in the yearbook using the following links:

Option 1 - Google Drive

(You will need to use a desktop computer and download the google drive app onto your computer for ease of uploading.)

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/19XB9_9p9W29GJa0myCz7PengFcuXomOD

Option 2 - DropBox

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/0urrz3ki3i12tyjixg4ys/ANM2E8hODwed3bh6t2j21AA?rlkey=gww3xj88fb8xaxriyo2x8riwe&st=iw9mr6bp&dl=0

The District 220 PTO Presidents’ Council extends an invitation to the Barrington 220 community of voters to attend its School Board Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday, March 12th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Barrington Area Library.

There are six candidates running for four seats on the school board in the upcoming April 1stelection. The six candidates include:

Erin Chan Ding (incumbent)

Sandra Ficke-Bradford (incumbent)

Katie Karam (incumbent)

Harathi K. Srivastava

Deanna Stern

Steve Wang (incumbent)

The event will start with a short period of introduction by each candidate, followed by a question and answer session using questions from the audience and questions submitted in advance online.

The forum is open to all District 220 voters and is free of charge. All interested community members are encouraged to attend. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served.

Questions may be submitted to: Candidate's Forum Question Submissions.

The 2025 Character Counts application is now LIVE! This is a wonderful way to celebrate and recognize the unsung heroes in our community who make Barrington such a special place to live. Nominations are accepted throug March 1st, 2025

Every year, the Barrington Junior Women's Club recognizes individuals who live or work in the Barrington 220 School District area for their positive contributions to the community in one of six core areas: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

If you know someone who has made a difference by exemplifying one (or more!) of these values, please nominate them by visiting https://www.bjwc.org/character-counts.