Hough Highlights

April 13, 2023

Important Dates:

4/15 - Prairie Derby (Elementary Half Mile Race) - 2 PM at BHS
4/20 - Seussical Kids Performance - 6:30 pm Station Middle School
4/21 - Seussical Kids Hough Assembly at 1:00 PM
4/24 - 4/28 - Erin’s Law Grade Level Presentations
4/24 - 5th Grade Track & Field Begins
4/28 - 5th Graders visit BMS (Station/Prairie) - at 9:30 am
4/28 - Big Hawk/Little Hawk Sports Night - 6 pm Canlan
5/4 - PTO Luncheon
5/11 - 5th Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip
5/12 - Hough Mini Marathon (after school)
5/15 - Feed My Starving Children volunteer activity (4:30-6:15)

New Look at Hough

The Hough main entrance, along Lake Street, has an exciting, new look! The North side of the school is now “wrapped” in Hough Street School branding. We can see out of the glass, but the inside of the school is not visible from outside. Our students are loving the new look and are amazed at the one way visibility element.

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Fifth Grade Yard Signs

Celebrate your 5th grader’s accomplishments with a yard sign. It measures 19” by 22” and is $13. Please order here no later than Friday, April 21st. Contact Libby Trzaska at lib.trzaska@gmail.com with questions.

Big Hawk/Little Hawk Family Sports Night at Canlan

Be sure to register for the much anticipated Big Hawk/Little Hawk Family Sports Night, taking place on Friday, April 28th from 6-8pm. Contact Lauren Hummel with questions lct42@yahoo.com.

Erin’s Law

Many states, including Illinois, have passed a law with the intent of increasing awareness of child sexual abuse. You may have heard of this legislation under its more common name, Erin’s Law, in honor of Erin Merryn, a young woman who has traveled across the country advocating for laws that will increase awareness of this crime against children. One of the requirements of this law is that schools provide an age-appropriate curriculum to all students relating to sexual abuse prevention. The purpose of the lessons is to provide students with the tools they need for personal safety and to help them build confidence in advocating for themselves.

For more details click here to access the Erin’s Law informational/opt-out letter.

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Prairie Derby

The Prairie Derby, a half-mile elementary school running race open to all Barrington 220 elementary students, is this Saturday, April 15! No previous experience is necessary. Registration takes place on race day (cost is $5 per runner). Please arrive by 1:30 pm. The race begins at 2 PM on the Barrington High School track. Please direct questions to Prairie Track and Field Coach, Jim Bartlett, at jbartlett@barrington220.org.

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Feed My Starving Children Student Volunteer Event

Hough Student Council is inviting all Hough Street Students to participate in an evening volunteer activity at FMSC in Schaumburg, IL. K-2nd grade students must have a parent chaperone with them at all times. Students in grades 3rd-5th will need one adult, per three students. We strongly encourage carpooling to this event. Please plan to arrive at 740 Wiley Farm Court in Schaumburg, IL no later than 4:15 to check in. The activity begins at 4:30 pm. Click here to register by May 3rd (you will need to create an account with Feed My Starving Children to register). Please contact Mrs. Goitein (sgoitein@barrington220.org) or Mr. George (gvlasis@barrington220.org) with any questions.

Pride Board

We started April out with gusto. Hough students are demonstrating the new Pride Board category, Initiative and Self-Drive, every single day! Congratulations to these 22 students for working hard to demonstrate these new skills.