An Update from Hough Elementary
Hough News
We have had an amazing kick-off to the school year! I want to send a huge thank you to the PTO for hosting the Back to School BBQ and ribbon cutting ceremony. The weather was gorgeous, the food was perfect and the energy and laughter was contagious. It was wonderful to see so many Hough families attend and celebrate the beginning of the school year together. I also want to extend my gratitude to the PTO for bringing the Whoa Show to Hough! Hopefully your kids shared some of the fun they had as they watched our keynote fit himself in a balloon as he talked about kindness and being proud to show your authentic self! Finally, we had a great crowd at our Curriculum Night this week. Our staff loves to showcase all of the amazing work that our students are already engaging in during class.
District News
- Please see this attached District 220 Parent Assessment Letter from Dr. Ernst regarding school assessments.
- Please read this letter from Mr. Brad Gillette, the AP at BHS, as he shares information about Friday night football games.
- Safety week will be recognized the week of September 15th. Daily activities include: morning announcements, fire safety drill, severe weather drill, lockdown drill, bus evacuation drill, and train safety.
- Our school psychologist, Mr. Warrington, and our school social worker, Mrs. Gonzalez, will be presenting Erin's Law during Safety Week to all homerooms. Please read the attached letter and reach out with questions.
If you, or someone you know, has a child in grades K-8 with any interest in dance, consider signing them up for our 4th Annual Orchesis Workshop! This event is open to students outside of Barrington 220 district, as well.
Chalk Walk
Student Leadership Council is inviting all Hough students to join them after school on Monday, September 15th, for Chalk Walk. We will decorate the little playground pavement with chalk artwork focused this month's Character Strong theme; Kindness. No registration is required. Pick-up will be on the Hough Little Playground at 3:15PM. Please contact Mrs. Goitein or Mr. George with any questions.
Run Club (3rd, 4th & 5th Grade)
Mrs. Keller and Miss Meckert are excited to announce that Run Club for 3rd - 5th graders will be open for registration starting on Monday, September 8th at 8:30AM (look for an email). Run Club will meet after school on the big playground, every Monday, beginning on 9/15, until 3:15PM. Run Club culminates on Monday, October 20th at the all-district cross country meet, where 5th graders run a one mile race and younger grades run a half mile race at Ron Beese Park. This is great way to build friendships and endurance. All abilities are welcome.
- Run Club (3rd, 4th, 5th grades) - Mondays (9/15 - 10/13) from 2:45 - 3:15 Hough Playground
- Barrington 220 Cross Country Meet - Monday, 10/20 from 4:00 - 5:30 Ron Beese Park
Character Strong
We continue to highlight Character Strong throughout the school day. Congratulations to Miss Meckert's 3rd grade class for winning the Character Strong trophy last week. Hot off the presses...Hip hip hooray to Mrs. Jagielski's 4th graders as they were awarded the trophy moments ago!
Pass it On
We are collecting your gently used Hough or Barrington spiritwear to pass along to families who may need some swag. There is a bin in the front vestibule, near the office.
PTO Update
Parent Volunteer Survey- We love making every school year special. We are looking for Room Parent Leads and Classroom Event Volunteers in all grade levels. Please sign-up to lend a hand and make wonderful memories.
Donuts with Dad- This is the eighth year of Hough Street’s Donuts with Dad! This is a great opportunity for dads (uncle, etc.) to spend some quality time with our kids. We will share donuts, coffee, conversation, laughs and an hour with fellow fathers building relationships with our kids and their friends. We meet one Friday each month before school at 7:00AM at Salem, across from the Hough playground. The first meeting is September 19th. Click here for more information and a complete list of dates and topics. Contact Evan Shatzer with questions.
Yearbook- The PTO yearbook team is already hard at work. If you ave a great first day of school photo or Back to School BBQ pic, please upload them to the Yearbook Google Drive here or email houghhawksyearbook@gmail.com.
PTO Meetings- Please mark your calendars for the next few PTO meetings; Thursday, 9/18 and Thursday, 10/9 from 6:30PM - 7:30PM. Meetings are held in the Hough S.T.E.M. Room and babysitters are provided in the gym.
BINGO Night (Family Fun Night) is Back- Kick off the BHS Homecoming Weekend with a family favorite at BINGO Night on Friday, September 26th from 5:30-7:00. There will be prizes, pizza, fruit and a ton of fun (wear Hough Spiritwear). The cost is $10 per person ($40 max per family). Tickets are on sale now. We welcome volunteers.
Stay in the Know with your PTO- Email any questions to hellohoughpto@gmail.com.
Important Dates
-Monday, September 8th: MAP Testing 5th Grade 12-2PM & 1st Grade Fit Factory 2:45-3:30PM
-Tuesday, September 9th: MAP Testing 4th Grade 12-2PM & Chess Club 2:45-3:45PM
-Wednesday, September 10th: MAP Testing 3rd Grade 12-2PM
-Thursday, September 11th: 2nd Grade Fit Factory 2:45-3:30PM
-Friday, September 12th: Happy Friday!
-Monday, September 15th: Safety Week Begins (My Trusted Circle - Erin's Law), Chalk Walk (K-5th) 2:45-3:15PM, 1st Grade Fit Factory 2:45-3:30PM & Run Club Begins 3rd-5th grades 2:45-3:15PM
-Tuesday, September 16th: Safety Week (Be Ready to React - Lockdown Drill) & Chess Club 2:45-3:45PM
-Wednesday, September 17th: Safety Week (Online & Emotional Safety - Lockdown Drill)
-Thursday, September 18th: Safety Week (Getting There Safely - Bus Evacuation Drill), 2nd Grade Fit Factory 2:45-3:30PM & September PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 (STEM Room)
-Friday, September 19th: Safety Week Ends (Drill Day - Fire Drill)
