Wednesday Weekly

2/13 Valentine's Day Parties 1:20-2:20

2/14 No School Inservice Day

2/17 No School President's Day

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

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.

With the impending possibility of our first significant snowfall of the school year, we do add sledding as a recess activity. 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. We will begin sledding next week as an activity for intermediate level students beginning with 5th grade and expanding to 4th and 3rd. 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!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Reading Night on Thursday! We had 117 students who were present at one time or another to enjoy some great stories!

Congratulations to the following students who were the winners of the Barnes and Noble Raffle:

Kindergarten: Corinne, Lionel, Ethan K., and Lauren. First grade: Callie, MJ., Patton, Mayin, and Clara. In second grade: Anthony, Olivia D, and Damian. Third grade: Nora, Gigi, and Josh W. Fourth grade: Charlotte H., Persephone, and Nicole. In fifth grade: Charlotte G, and Ryland.

Thank you to everyone for supporting this literacy event! We are so happy that you were able to attend!

The Shining Star award began in January 2023 to recognize students of exemplary character. It’s a way to promote positivity and is tied to PBS. Our focus this year will be on Character Strong traits and behaviors: respect,empathy, cooperation, responsibility, perseverance, courage, honesty, creativity, and gratitude.

Congratulations to the following students who will be recognized at a breakfast TOMORROW-- Thursday, February 13th at 7:15 in the MPR.

In first grade: Mason R., Jake S., Sofia C., Evan G., Adelaide G., William Z., Mila W., Charlotte C., Samantha V., and Landon N. In second grade: Ellie B., CeCe K., Lahna Z., Owen W., Elias M., Anthony O., and Ellie A. In third grade: Amelia S., Dean S., Alina P., Colin T., Hailey D., Ryan C., and Stella G. In fourth grade: Tony M., Lilly R., Renee S., Payton K., Fiona S., Tessa T, Malena W., and Jonah T. In fifth grade: Turner C., Evelyna S., Penelope L., and Quinn D. From the special areas: in PE: Kendall Z. in Art: Fred H., and Nora S. in Music: Emerson O., Isabel S, and Brady V. in Library: Mason G., and Maddy B., in STEM: Alex K., Joey P., Lydia G., and Elizabeth W. From the Office: Clara S., GiGi T., Levi S., Juan R., and Ben W.

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! Please note, there is one Wednesday packing event. 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