Barrington Weekly Update

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Wednesday November 4th we will have our picture retake day. If you are interested in a retake, please send your child to school with their photos to turn in to HR Imaging.

Best Buddies sign up is now open! Best Buddies builds friendships, making sure everyone feels included at Barrington! Check out the flyer below!

Student Council will once again be collecting candy. Please see the flyer below for more details!

As we approach Election Day, UA Schools wants to ensure our community has access to clear, factual information about Issue 7, the combined operating levy and bond issue on the November ballot. The school district’s role in this election is to share the facts, answer questions and help residents understand what is being proposed.

To help with that, we have put together a video version of the Issue 7 presentation that we have been sharing out in the community. The video provides an overview of the proposed issue and offers answers to common questions, with bookmarks to help you navigate directly to the topics most relevant to you.

To find additional factual information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the district website, www.uaschools.org/issue7.

Upper Arlington Schools invites parents and guardians of students in grades K-12 to join internet safety expert Jesse Weinberger for an evening presentation on today’s digital environment and how families can support safe and responsible technology use. The presentation will build on age-appropriate digital safety presentations Weinberger will provide to students in grades 3-6, focused on digital citizenship, responsible technology use, online decision-making and personal safety.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center

In accordance with the presenter’s event requirements, this session is for adults only. Children and students ages 1–20 will not be admitted to the presentation space. Audio and video recording are also prohibited.

Third and fifth-grade students referred for testing will take the CogAT in November. Parents should use this Google Form to request gifted testing. The deadline to request testing is 11/3/26.

All second-grade students will be tested for gifted identification in superior cognitive ability and reading in December. All fourth-graders will be tested for gifted identification in superior cognitive ability in December. Star Math is now used to screen all students in grade 1 and up. Star Reading is now used to screen all

Upper Arlington Schools is once again partnering with the Tri-Village Packers to provide food support for students during school breaks.

📅 The deadline to sign up for Thanksgiving break food support has been extended to November 9! Families can complete this form to receive grocery items for their children during the days out of school over Thanksgiving break (November 25-29). The same form can also be used to sign up for winter break food support (December 21-January 4) through November 20.

The food will be provided at no cost for children who would benefit from the support. Information submitted through the form will remain confidential unless a family requests otherwise.

November 3rd: No School for students

November 4th: District Digital Safety Presentation, UAHS 6:30pm (details above)

November 25th: No School, Thanksgiving Break

November 26th: No School, Thanksgiving Break

November 27th: No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 18: Winter Parties, 2:00-2:50

December 21st- January 3rd: No School, Winter Break

January 4th: No School for Students, Teacher Work Day

January 5th: Students Return

January 18th: No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 27th: PACK Day, Wear your Barrington T Shirt

January 27th: Early Release, 1:00pm

ABCDE Calendar

District Calendar

Assessment Calendar

Get ready for some festive fun! This year's holiday shop features new styles and items that are exclusive to Barrington! Perfect for showing your school spirit or finding a special gift.

All orders will be shipped or available for local pick up by December 15th.

Every purchase gives back! A portion of the proceeds supports the Barrington PTO and helps enrich our students' education through special experiences, including field trips, guest speakers, and other hands-on learning opportunities.

Thank you for supporting the PTO!

Our annual Barrington PTO Election Day Bake Sale is Tuesday, November 3! We’re looking for bakers, treat makers, shoppers, and volunteers to help make this community tradition a success!

There are lots of ways to help:

• Donate: Homemade or store-bought baked goods and individually packaged snacks.

• Give: Venmo @kelly-nicole-8 (see attached signup genius or reach out if the last four digits are desired). We’re happy to shop for you!

• Volunteer: Help sell treats! No school means students can join the fun, practice their math skills, and connect with our community.

Donation Drop-Offs:

• Monday, November 2: 2300 Oxford Road

• Tuesday, November 3: 7:45 AM in the Barrington cafeteria

Every contribution makes a difference, and we appreciate your support!

SIGN UP HERE!