Life on the Prairie

January 17, 2025

Important Dates

January 20th . . . Martin Luther King Jr. Day . . . NO SCHOOL

January 24th . . . 6th Grade Social at Station . . . 6 to 8 PM

February 13th . . . 7th Grade Social at Main Event . . . 5 to 7 PM

February 14th . . . Inservice Day . . . NO SCHOOL

February 17th . . . Presidents' Day . . . NO SCHOOL

Trivia challenge

How many different languages are spoken by Prairie students?

Students who come to the office on Monday morning with the right answer will earn Bronco Bucks from Principal Lobbins!

Change is a Good Thing

In an effort to streamline our communications with you, we will now only be sending the newsletter to your preferred email address. We will be utilizing text messages only for important updates from the school or district. Additionally, when you click the link in the weekly email, you will be directed to our LOTP webpage, where you can see not only this week's, but all of this year's newsletters. (Just in case you missed something!)

Welcome, Author Rebecca Siegel!

We’re thrilled to welcome author Rebecca Siegel to our school library! Ms. Siegel's book, Loch Ness Uncovered: Media, Misinformation, and the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time was recently nominated for the NYPL's Best Books of 2024 list!

On January 10th, 6th graders participated in an inspiring writing workshop during their ELA blocks. Then, on February 28th, Rebecca will return to speak with 7th and 8th graders during Colt Times about her writing journey and the critical topic of misinformation and how it fueled the hoax of the Loch Ness monster.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from a professional author and grow their writing and critical thinking skills! Ms. Siegel’s books are available for sale through the Revtrak site.

Attention 8th Grade Parents

The Barrington High School PTO is hosting a forum for all 8th grade parents to answer any questions they may have regarding the transition to BHS. It will be on Wednesday, February 5th at the Barrington Area Library from 9:30 to 11 AM.

Have questions you want to make sure are answered? Email them ahead of time to BarringtonHSPTO@gmail.com. Stay tuned for more details!

Sixth Grade Combined Social - Starry Winter Night

The 6th grade social is Friday, January 24th from 6 to 8 PM at Station. This event is for 6th grade Station and Prairie students only.

Please register your student and pay the $10 fee here no later than Wednesday, January 22nd. Early registration is appreciated!

If you are able to volunteer, please sign up for a time slot via our Sign Up Genius.

If you would like to donate treats for the kids, please consider using the Amazon list. These items will ship directly to the school.

BStrong Parent Party

BStrong Together is excited to announce our first-ever Parent Party!

We're shaking off the January cold and throwing an old-fashioned summer block party complete with food, fun, games, music, raffles, photo booth, friendship & more!

Join us on Saturday, January 25th from 7:00-9:30 at the Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington for an evening of great food and great fun for a great cause.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY at https://bit.ly/4ffW8EK

PTO Meeting on February 11th

Join us on Tuesday, February 11th for the Prairie PTO meeting at 9:15. Skip the line and register ahead here. We’ll have everyone’s favorite Principal, Mr. Lobbins, kicking things off with an update about the latest and greatest happening here at Prairie. We’d love to see you there!

Save the Date: 7th Grade Main Event Social

Prairie 7th graders are invited for a night out at Main Event in Hoffman Estates! Join us on Thursday, February 13th from 5 to 7 PM. Registration & payment are required by February 6th here. (Neither are available at the event.) A two hour all-play pass, pizza and drink are included.

Late Winter Sports Information

Click here for information regarding registration for our late winter sports.