An Update from Hough Elementary
Hough News
The fifth graders had the BEST time spending two days at Camp Timber-lee. We lucked out with good weather and everyone made memories that will last forever. Thank you to everyone for making our annual overnight trip a success!
Halloween at Hough is something special! We will be celebrating on Friday, October 31st with an all-school parade, an assembly and our wonderful classroom parties (thank you, Room Parents). Below are some details that may be helpful.
Costumes should be easy for the student to change into by themselves with minimal adult assistance. Students are encouraged to wear as much of their costume to school as possible. Each teacher will work with their class to find an appropriate time when students may “change”/ add final costume details (wings, crown, etc.). Costumes should be elementary-age appropriate (no gore, no weapons, etc.). If make-up is part of the costume, this must be applied at home, prior to school.
We will adhere to the existing lunch/recess schedule on October 31st. We strongly discourage students from going home during lunch to change into costumes.
The all school parade will begin at 12:15PM, outside, weather permitting. Spectators are welcome to line the sidewalks along the route:
Begin at the south gate on the large playground
West on Lincoln Avenue to Dundee Avenue
North on Dundee to Lake Street
East on Lake Street to Hough Street School Main Entrance
A story-teller assembly will take place immediately following the parade.
Parties will begin at the conclusion of the assembly, approximately at 1:30PM. Room Parents and party volunteers will set up in classrooms after the assembly has begun. Dismissal is at the normal time of 2:40PM.
School and District News
Hough Parent Directory:
The Hough Parent Directory is now live at Parent Portal for families who opted in! This directory helps PTO room parents organize classroom parties and recruit parent volunteers. Parents may also use it to share birthday party invitations and other events. If you’d like to be listed, please check that your information is included and accurate. If anything is missing or incorrect, please reach out to Jenny JShannon@barrington220.org
Character Strong:
Have you wondered what it means when your child talks about being Character Strong? Come to Barrington 220’s Life Ready event on Thursday, October 23 from 6-8 p.m. at BHS to experience lessons we utilize to teach students about life readiness. You’ll also have a chance to meet with community partners and learn more about our digital citizenship practices. Click this link to let us know you’re attending.
September & October Hough Athletes of the Month!
HUGE congratulations to the following students on being named the Athletes of the Month! Their pictures will be posted on the bulletin board outside of the gym, stop by to see them all month long. These students have exemplified outstanding performance in PE, have demonstrated great sportsmanship, and give maximum effort every day.
Corrine (5C), Eliana (5R), William (5R), Yousef (5C), Veera (ESC), August (ESC), Isobel (4J), Emily (4L), Henry (4L), Clayton (4J), Aaron (3M), Albert (3K), Mackenzie (3K), Claire (3M), Abigail (2P), Claire (2M), Jack (2P), Kaleigha (1K), Lyla (1G), Hayden (1K), Gino (1G)
Hough Registrations!
Last call to sign up for the variety show! If you have a budding performer who is interested in participating in the Hough Variety Show, please click here to learn more and register your child by FRIDAY, October 24th. The Variety Show will be held at Barrington High School on Wednesday, 11/19 at 6:00 PM. Please contact Mrs. Goitein with any questions.
Please click here to register your child for Winter Chess Club !
PTO Update
Hough Movie Night (kids only!)- Please click here to register your student for a fun movie night to see the movie Adams Family Movie on Friday, 10/24 from 5:00-7:00pm.
New Service Club for 4th and 5th Graders- We're thrilled to announce that a new Service Club will begin on Wednesday, October 29th from 2:15-3:15 PM. This club is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. Please check out the flier and click here to register.
Book Fair - Please stop by the Hough library to shop at the book fair. It will be open Wednesday after school and during conferences. It will not be open on Thursday so today is your final day to shop!
Pumpkins, Ponies & Puppies, oh my!- Join Barrington Youth & Family Services for a fun fall celebration on October 23rd from 4-5:30 p.m. at BYFS (across from the Jewel at 118 Applebee St.). Paint a pumpkin, pet a furry friend from SOUL Harbor Ranch, and treat yourself to a spooky snack. No need to register - just stop by for this free, all-ages
Event!
Hough Scarecrow- There is still time to vote for Hough’s scarecrow! Please consider voting before 10/31! Please click here to vote for Hough!
POP (Packs of Plenty) Packing- All packing takes place at Sunny Hill Elementary School 2500 Helm Rd Carpentersville. Packing lasts anywhere from 30-45 minutes. Once all bags are packed, they will need to be driven. Packs of Plenty Sign up
Barrington Giving Day- Barrington Giving Day is working closely with Barrington 220 to help support the Winter Event coming up at Station Middle School on December 6th. We have a Barrington Giving Day Box here at Hough! Hough has chosen to collect Hats and Gloves this year and we will be collecting items from 10/13-11/21 right inside the front doors of school. We need help from parents to sort winter clothing, shoes, toys, etc. in preparation for this event. All of the preparation for this event takes place at Barrington Giving Day’s Donation Center in the Arboretum of South Barrington. The Donation Center is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-1PM. We really need volunteers anytime between 9-1PM on Wednesdays. Please use this link to sign-up BARRINGTON GIVING DAY VOLUNTEERS
If you have any questions, please reach out to Crystal Pepper crystalpepper@barringtongivingday.org.
PTO Meeting- NEXT Thursday, November 20th 6:30pm- 7:30pm in the Hough S.T.E.M Room *babysitters are provided in the gym*
YEARBOOK: Hello! It's never too early to start compiling photos for the yearbook. Have a great pic you want to share? Please upload it to Google Drive here. Email houghhawksyearbook@gmail.com with questions. Thanks! Click HERE to Add Pictures
Stay in the Know with your PTO- Email any questions to hellohoughpto@gmail.com.
Important Dates
-Monday, 10/20: 5th Grade Mile & Elementary School Race at Ron Beese 3:30-5:00pm
-Tuesday, 10/21: Choir 7:10am & Chess Club 2:45-3:45PM
-Friday, 10/24: Halloween Movie Night 5:00-7:00pm
-Tuesday, 10/28: Choir 7:10am & Chess Club 2:45-3:45PM
-Wednesday, 10/29- Service Club 2:15-3:15pm
-Friday, 10/31- Halloween (see above for details)
