Wednesday Weekly

In the event that you need to contact the school office for any reason, especially with a change in dismissal plans, you will want to send an email to both of the administrative assistants in the Front Office. Those emails should be sent to: Katherine West, who replaced Mrs. Harwood last school year, and also, Dani Kusmerz, who took the place of Ms. Rand. Their email addresses are:

kwest@barrington220.org, and dkusmerz@barrington220.org. You are also welcome to call the main office at 847-381-4148.

It is time for the NWEA Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) to be administered. All students in Barrington in second through eighth grade will be assessed in the next few weeks.

MAP tests are state-aligned computerized adaptive assessments that provide useful data and information about student achievement and growth. These untimed assessments are unique in that they adapt to each student’s ability, more accurately measuring what a child knows and needs to learn. In addition, MAP tests measure academic growth over time, independent of grade level or age. MAP test results provide educators with timely information that guides instructional planning and school improvement.

For more information, please click here.

Fundraising never tasted this good! All Roslyn parents and caregivers are invited to join us as Roslyn families get exclusive access to Region for an afternoon of mingling, gourmet appetizers, activities and drinks. Help us raise funds for our 5th graders as they enjoy their last year at Roslyn. Money raised will go towards 5th grade shirts ($1200) and 5th grade memory books ($2000). Then once those costs are covered, our kiddos- and consequently all of us 5th grade parents- will continue to fundraise to pay for their 5th grade end of year celebration, class legacy gift to the school! Let's join together to make this event a success and lessen our fundraising burden all year!

Purchase tickets for the event here: https://barrington220.revtrak.net/b220-elementary-schools-menu/rr/pto-rr/rr-pto-fundraisers/#/v/rr-pto-region-fundraiser

FAQs

• What's included? The $45 per person cost includes a menu of Region's amazing appetizers and the entire restaurant just for Roslyn parents/ caregivers! Drinks will be available for purchase.
• We've got a couple things on Saturday so we aren't free that whole time, can I still come? YES! This event is open house style so come whenever you can and stay as long as you'd like!
• Will the whole event be couples? My other half isn't available. You can totally still come, quite a few people are coming as a party of 1. So Dads grab your Dad friends, Moms grab your Mom friends for a good time!
• My friends want to come but they don't have a 5th grader, is that OK? YES! All Roslyn parents/ caregivers are welcome!

Every year our PTO works with the Imprintery in Barrington to create customized Roslyn apparel for students and families. Popular items include t-shirts, sweatshirts, blankets, flannel pants, fanny packs, travel mugs, and more. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS TODAY! Orders are due September 3rd - TODAY! For more information, check out this flyer!

If you have a child in any of the following classes, we need your help!

Mr. Pfister, Ms. Solorio, Dr. Derose, Ms. Daehler, Ms. Hintz, and Ms. Penuela

These classrooms do not have any volunteers for room parents. Please consider lending your time to organize the classroom parties and teacher gifts! Contact Megan Gidcumb at magidcumb@gmail.com if you’d like to help.

Families, as the significant road work on Route 14 continues, our transportation company is reminding everyone that pick up and drop off delays are to be expected, and may change from week to week. Make sure to download the My Ride K-12 app, which follows the bus in real time and can help prepare you for schedule adjustments on a given day.

Color Portraits, Inc. will be at Roslyn on Thursday, September 11, for Picture Day! We highly recommend you place your photo orders online before Picture Day. Simply scan the QR code found on the form or visit ordercp.com and enter Roslyn’s school code, 10039001, to make your selections. All orders placed by September 11 will be mailed directly to the school and will not be charged a shipping fee.

As we start the new year, please consider joining us for Barrington Children’s Charities P.O.P. program (Packs of Plenty), which provides eligible children with a bag full of nutritious food to eat over the weekend. This is a weekly event, but you can volunteer for a single day or become a regular!

Packing sessions are 9-10am at Sunny Hill Elementary, typically on Thursdays. This is a great way to get involved when it works for your schedule and truly make a difference.

Email any questions to michelle.stumpo@gmail.com

First packing date - Thursday, September 11th

Purchase your tickets HERE!

Please join the Roslyn PTO Friday, September 12th for our annual Family Movie Night featuring The Wild Robot! This outdoor event is always a huge hit and is a great way to kick off the new school year! Tickets are available for pre-purchase at $8, or $10 at the door. Pizza packages are available for purchase at $25 and include a large cheese pizza and popcorn. Pizza packages are available for pre-purchase only. THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE, TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Concession sales including popcorn, candy, drinks, and a glow bar will begin at 6:45pm. The movie will start at 7:30pm.

This year at the event, Roslyn 5th grade families will be selling candy, baked goods and hosting an ice cream truck! All proceeds will go to support our Roslyn 5th graders! 5th grade families--sign up here to donate wrapped baked goods and/or candy.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Purchase your shirt to tie dye HERE!

This event is set to take place at Roslyn on Tuesday, September 30th. Each year, the PTO designs a shirt to fit the theme picked for the upcoming school year. The 2025-2026 theme is Rock N' Roslyn. By purchasing your child a shirt, they will get the opportunity to tie dye their shirt during the school day on 9/30. This event has become a decades-long tradition at Roslyn Road! Students wear their tie dye shirt for spiritwear throughout the school year and also to Field Day at the end of the year. Please purchase your shirt no later than September 11th!

Please note that if creating a t-shirt will be a financial concern for your family, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or to Mr. Kirk at pkirk@barrington220.org.

National Walk to School Day is on Wednesday, October 1! If you are able to help lead local Roslyn neighborhoods please email tiffanyrosewallace@gmail.com.