Barrington Weekly Update

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A quick reminder that Wednesday, September 16 is an early release day at Barrington. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Please remember to make the necessary arrangements for your child to be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Thank you for helping us make dismissal run smoothly!

We will also be having our first PACK of the school year!

🎉 Please send your child to school wearing their Barrington T-shirt as we come together to celebrate being one Bobcat Pack!

Mark your calendars for September 21–25 as we celebrate Start with Hello Week at Barrington! This special week is all about making connections, welcoming others, and helping everyone feel like they belong.

We’ll share more information in next weekend’s newsletter. In the meantime, check out the ways you can participate with us each day! We can’t wait to celebrate connection and kindness together as one Bobcat community!

Our Spring ride was so much fun that we want to do it again! Join us for a Fall ride to school. The route will be supported by UAPolice officers and parent volunteers! If you want to join with your child or stand along the path, feel free to join! If your child plans to ride, please remind them to stay behind the adults at the front, stay on the route, and follow traffic laws. Check out the poster for more information!

Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, September 24! Our friends from HR Imaging will be here to capture this year’s school pictures.

Be sure your Bobcat is ready to smile! More information about ordering and picture-day details will be shared with families as we get closer to the big day.

Please join us on September 30th to learn about Literacy! See the details below:

We are going to complete a Safety Drill at Barrington Elementary School the week of Sept. 14th - Sept. 18th. We will work in cooperation with the Upper Arlington Schools Resource Officers, Upper Arlington Police Department and other safety officials to make the drill a success.

Prior to the drill, we will go over expectations for the safety drill during class. While students will know this is a drill, we take the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously and this safety drill is an important step to establish a safe, respectful and caring environment in our building. We encourage you to speak to your students, that if they see something, that they should say something to a staff member, SRO, cook, custodian or other trusted adult. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and helping us to make Barrington a safe and kind place to be.

If the November 3 ballot issue funding the second phase of the master plan is approved by voters, Jones Middle School would undergo a major renovation and rebuilding project. That work would tentatively begin in the spring / summer of 2028 — and, because of the scope of the project, Jones students would need to learn in alternate locations for approximately 2 ½ to 3 years, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year. This would impact students currently in grades 2-6 who would be attending Jones during that time. We know that is a significant change for students and families, and we want to make sure you have an opportunity to learn more about what that would look like and ask questions.

Families of students currently in grades 2-6 at Barrington, Tremont, Wickliffe and Jones are invited to attend one of two swing space informational meetings.

• Thursday, September 17: 7:00 p.m. in the Jones Middle School cafeteria

• Friday, September 18: 11:00 a.m. at the Bob Crane Community Center

For more information on the master plan and the November ballot issue, please click here.

On November 3, residents will vote on a combined operating levy and bond issue that would maintain the district’s current educational programming and fund the second phase of the facilities master plan, which calls for rebuilding Hastings Middle School and Burbank Early Childhood School as well as renovating and rebuilding Jones Middle School.

As residents consider Issue 7, we are providing opportunities to get a first-hand look inside each of these schools. All three buildings will be open on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday October 8, with tours beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

To learn more about the building tours or Issue 7, please click here.

The fall survey window is September 21st - October 2nd. The district office emailed parents/caregivers links to survey questions and to topic alignment with our Profile of an Engaged Learner on Thursday, September 3. The email also included a link to opt their student(s) out of the survey, if they so choose. The opt-out form will accept responses through September 17th.

September 7th: Labor Day, No School

September 16th: Early Dismissal, 1:00pm

September 21-25th: Start with Hello Week

September 24th: Picture Day

September 25th: Making Tracks for Bobcats

September 25th: Clown Around, 3:00-5:00pm

September 30th: Literacy Night, 6:30 Barrington Cafe

ABCDE Calendar

District Calendar

Assessment Calendar

The requested family donation of $50 per student will help us reach our goal of $50,000.

For more information on this joint fundraiser, sponsorship opportunities, and to donate for your student, please visit the link below:

Donation and Sponsorship Link

For volunteer opportunities for both events on September 25 please see the links below:

Making Tracks for Bobcats

Clown Around

If you have any questions about volunteering or are interested in getting involved, please contact our event chairs, Kateri Salavitabar at kateri.salavitabar@gmail.com or Hadley Hatch at hadleyhatch@gmail.com.

Watch next week for more information on day-of event volunteer opportunities.

For any questions reach out to our event chairs Kyla Spenthoff and kylaspenthoff@gmail.com or Kateri Salavitabar at kateri.salavitabar@gmail.com.

Join the PTO HERE!

Your annual membership directly supports enhanced learning experiences for Barrington students, including field trips, guest speakers, classroom enrichment, and school-wide events.

As an annual PTO member, you'll also receive:

• Access to the Barrington Student Directory

• PTO e-newsletters and important school updates

• Early notification of volunteer opportunities throughout the school year

• Eligibility to serve as a Room Parent

FYI: The 2026-2027 directory is expected to be available mid September

Visit the Spirit Wear table during Clown Around to browse the newest styles! Credit cards and Apple Pay will be accepted. Thank you for supporting the PTO!

We’re excited to welcome volunteers back to the cafeteria starting September 14th! This year we are making it easier for more families to get involved by offering two one-hour volunteer slots in the cafeteria each day. To help you choose the time that lines up best with your child's lunch, please see the lunch schedule below by grade:

• 5th Grade: 11:00 - 11:30

• Kindergarten: 11:30 - 12:00

• 1st Grade: 11:30 - 12:00

• 4th Grade: 12:00 - 12:30

• 2nd Grade: 12:30 - 1:00

• 3rd Grade: 12:30 - 1:00

You are welcome to sign up for one or both slots!

• Slot 1: 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

• Slot 2: 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

**Please note the volunteer time slots have changed to accommodate the grade lunchtime changes this school year**

Sign up here (September 14th through November 30th): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DACA62DA5FEC70-65675562-barrington

Please review these volunteer reminders before your shift!

Thank you for helping us make lunchtime a smooth and fun experience for all of our kids — we couldn’t do it without you!

Want your photos to be included in the yearbook? Please remember to email photos to our Yearbook Chair, Sonja Stanley, at barringtonyearbookphotos@gmail.com

Photos of the Making Track for Bobcats, Clown Around, class parties, field trips, bike to school, service-learning and more are all great submissions!

Please send your photos throughout the school year. The deadline for 2026–2027 yearbook photo submissions is March 2027.

Did you know that Barrington Elementary sponsors a Meals on Wheels route, delivering meals to neighbors throughout Upper Arlington? This meaningful service takes place year-round, including during the summer months, and is a wonderful way for families to make a positive impact in our community.

Middle and high school students are welcome to volunteer and may be able to earn service hours while helping deliver meals.

If you're interested in learning more or joining our Meals on Wheels team, please contact our Meals on Wheels Chair, Meredith Pyers, at Meredith.pyers@gmail.com.

Together, we can continue making a difference—one meal at a time.