Life on the Prairie

October 24th . . . 7th grade social . . . 7-9 PM

October 28th . . . Band concert . . . 7 PM in the large gym

November 6th - 8th . . . Fall play.....7pm; Nov 8th.......2pm

November 7th . . . NO SCHOOL (In-service day)

November 19th . . . Snowflake . . . 3:10 - 6 PM

November 26th - 28th . . . Thanksgiving break

December 22nd - January 2nd.......Winter Break

As students move through our system from preschool to high school, we know that there are a lot of important transitions during your child’s academic career and a lot of information to absorb. Barrington 220 is looking for your feedback to help us bolster what is working and improve what may not be. Click here to take the survey, which will be open until October 29. Thank you for helping us continually work to make Barrington 220 the best it can be for all of our students.

SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) is hosting their final community engagement session for parents and guardians of students receiving special education services in District 220. This session will take place on October 29th and will provide a space to share your family's experiences with Inclusion—what’s working well, and where we can grow together. Inclusion promotes equal access to all that a school offers by removing barriers and providing necessary accommodations both in and out of the classroom to support all students. Our goal is to listen and learn from families to better understand how inclusion is currently being experienced and explore ways to continue strengthening inclusive practices across the district.

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m. (at the Barrington Area Library, Zimmerman Room). RSVP "here".

Your outgrown spiritwear, that is. To school. No extra trip to the resale shop required!

The PTO has placed boxes inside the main and student activities entrances to collect your too-small or rarely worn spiritwear. They are hoping to pass along items your kids have outgrown to others who can give them a second life.

The plan is for the boxes to be there throughout the year, so send 'em in!

Volunteers Wanted

We also need parent volunteers to help out during the event with setup, supervision, and cleanup. If you can lend a hand, please sign up here.

Snowflake at Prairie takes place on November 19th after school. Snowflake is a program that enforces positive decision making and healthy behaviors.

Students participate in large group sessions led by a guest speaker which are followed by small group sessions. Each small group consists of 10-12 students, 3 high school student leaders, and an adult leader. Check out the Snowflake website for more information.

Registration can be completed through Revtrak and will close on October 31st - do not miss your opportunity!

The Barrington Park District, organizes a variety of ski trips for grades 6 – 8. Whether you’re a black-diamond skier or just learning how to walk in those crazy boots, this is your opportunity to hit the slopes with your friends from middle school. Buses will take skiers to the slopes at various locations all around our area. Trips are held on Friday evenings from January 9 to February 13 (the trip on February 13 is an all-day trip). The Middle School Ski Club gives you a great way to learn a new and rewarding sport and make tons of new friends, too. This club is offered by the Barrington Park District. If you have questions, please contact them.

Register here for the mandatory parent/student information meetings held on November 13 and November 18.

Get ready for a spook-tacular night November, 6th -8th! Join us for our middle school’s Fall Play: The Haunted House Disaster full of laughs, thrills, and surprises around every corner! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable adventure where spooky meets silly. Don’t miss out, come see what spooky chaos unfolds on stage!

The Village of Barrington has advised District 220 and the community that work on Route 14 may now last until the end of October. We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience navigating the morning and afternoon commutes and we will rally to get through this month. You can get updates from the village through their website.

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To learn more about bullying prevention and policies in District 220, click here