Barrington Weekly Update

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With a new school year comes new routines! To help make dismissal safe, smooth, and predictable for everyone, please complete this Dismissal Form for each child at Barrington. The plan you submit on this form will be your child’s daily dismissal plan unless you contact the front office with a change for that day.

Please also make it a priority to talk with your child each morning about how they will be going home. We know plans sometimes change, but having a consistent routine helps children feel comfortable and confident at dismissal. Please note, teachers do not consistently check email during the school day, so please contact the front office directly if your child’s dismissal plan needs to changed.

Thank you for partnering with us to make dismissal a positive experience for all of our Bobcats! 💚

For the safety of our students, our playgrounds are closed to the public on school days from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. During this time, our students and after-school programs are actively using the space, and we want to ensure a safe and secure environment for them.

We appreciate your support in helping us keep Barrington a safe and welcoming place for all of our kids!

Attention parents! The deadline for the Golden Bear Summer Discovery Project is fast approaching on September 30. Be sure your student turns in their completed form to Miss Bowden or Mrs Widing to claim a special prize for all their hard work this summer!

Monday 8/17 - Mini Corn Dogs instead of Crispy Chicken Patty Sandwich

Wednesday 8/19 - Boneless Chicken Wings instead of Chicken Nuggets

Thursday 8/20 - Personal Pizza instead of Big Daddy's

If you plan to cheer on your Golden Bears this season, please keep in mind the following important rules. These expectations will be enforced throughout the football season in order to create a positive and enjoyable environment for Golden Bear fans of all ages.

• If you choose to participate in a tailgate, please be aware that state law prohibits the possession or use of alcohol or controlled substances on school grounds or at school-related events. This includes any school parking lot.

• If you have a young fan in your family, please remember that elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a supervising adult throughout the entirety of the game. These students should sit in the stands during the game unless they are using the restroom or waiting in line at the concession stands. There should be no loitering at the concession stands, restrooms or under the bleachers.

• Footballs and other sports equipment are not allowed at the game and will be confiscated. Students should not throw these or other items, spit or touch each other.

• Elementary and middle school students are not permitted on the field after the game until the visiting team is off the turf and the alma mater has concluded.

• Students must leave the stadium within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the game.

• Finally, the turf practice fields will be off limits during and after varsity football home games.

If a student is not able to meet these expectations during the game, a parent or guardian will be contacted to pick up the student immediately.

Elementary parents are invited to attend one of two Elementary Gifted Services Parent Information Nights in the coming weeks. These sessions are designed to help answer questions regarding gifted services, including gifted qualifications, gifted clusters and Written Education Plans (WEPs). The same presentation will be provided on both nights, so please select the date that works best for you. **Please note the corrected date for our second presentation.**

• Monday, August 31: Jones Middle School auditorium, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Thursday, September 3: Hastings Middle School auditorium, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join the Upper Arlington Education Foundation, Upper Arlington Schools and the Short family for the dedication of the Hope Garden at Upper Arlington High School on Friday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m.

The brief ceremony will be held at the garden, located near the south entrance of Marv Moorehead Memorial Stadium, between the high school building and the tennis courts. This space is a peaceful, welcoming space where students, families, staff and community members can pause in times of heartache, find hope in difficult moments and honor the memories of those they have lost.

Made possible through the generosity of donors to the Hope Garden Fund through the Upper Arlington Education Foundation, the garden honors the life of Sam Short and other Upper Arlington students who passed away during their time in our schools. Sam, the beloved son of Mike and Tori Short, was the first graduate of Upper Arlington High School's 100th class. His courageous spirit and enduring optimism inspired his family to create a place that not only celebrates his life but also provides comfort, hope and remembrance for members of the Upper Arlington Schools community who have experienced the loss of a student.

September 7th: Labor Day, No School

September 16th: Early Dismissal, 1:00pm

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

Making Tracks for Bobcats and Clown Around- Friday, September 25th!

We are less than a month away from the school’s primary fundraising event of the year.

This joint fundraiser is incredibly important to Barrington. 100% of our net proceeds directly benefit our amazing students, helping provide resources that enrich their educational experience beyond what is covered by the regular School District budget such as field trips, guest speakers, and additional educational programming.

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:

https://www.barringtonpto.com/making-tracks-for-bobcats

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.

One of the best ways to stay informed is by joining the Barrington PTO and sharing your family's contact information annually.

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

Get Involved with the Barrington PTO!

The Barrington PTO is always looking for volunteers! Whether you have a few hours to spare or would like to take on a larger role, we'd love to have you involved.

Volunteer as little or as much as your schedule allows—every contribution helps make Barrington an amazing place for our students, staff, and families.

If you're interested in spearheading as a chair, presiding as a committee member or championing as a general volunteer, click HERE or email the 2026 PTO Co-Presidents, Summer Lawson and Scott Walker.

Open 2026-2027 positions include

1. Cafeteria Volunteer Chair - We're excited to welcome parent volunteers back to the Barrington cafeteria and our goal is late September! Barrington needs YOU to be able to make this happen. Cafeteria volunteers help create a positive lunchtime experience for our students while giving parents and caregivers another great opportunity to be part of the school day. This Chair’s main responsibility is routinely updating the sign up genius.

2. Election Day Bake Sale Chair

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.