ELC May Newsletter

To all of our students moving on to Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, we wish you all the best as you begin your journey at your new elementary school! It has been such a joy and privilege to be your very first school. We are so proud of each of you and know you will continue to learn and grow in this exciting next chapter. We will miss you!

Early Childhood/Preschool students returning to the ELC 26-27 SY:

Below is the schedule for our preschool students. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to complete the form and let us know if you have a strong preference for AM or PM classes. While we cannot guarantee all requests, we always do our best to work closely with families.

Please note that the survey will close on May 14, as we will begin building class sections on May 15. To ensure consistency for students and staffing, AM/PM placement changes will not be made in August for families who do not submit their preference during this window.

Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:05 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Wednesday Early Dismissal: 2:10 p.m.

Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/eYrRi5ktzetHvKveA

In partnership,

Ms. Michelle

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT PREFERENCE FORM

In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, I want to recognize and celebrate the incredible teachers, therapists, assistants, and office staff who bring such dedication, hard work, and student-centered kindness to everything they do each day. Your care and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families.

We are also deeply grateful for our supportive ELC community and families, whose partnership means so much to us. Above all else, we are thankful for our amazing students, who bring joy, growth, and purpose to all that we do.

Kudos to Kai for receiving the IPA recognition!

Kudos to Calvin for winning an Infinitec award!

Principal Bauer - future leader!

Principal Aiden - future leader!

APs and Principals at work

AP Charlotte making walkie calls for buses!

AP Maeve hard at work!

IPA Student Recognition

Kudos to Noelle for receiving the IPA recognition!

Earlier this week, all PK-11 families should have received emails about completing Online Registration for the upcoming school year. Please take a few minutes before the end of the school year and complete this! Additional reminder communication will go out in June for families that have not completed OLR. Go to the Barrington 220 website for more information: https://barrington220org.finalsite.com/families/online-registration-202627-school-year

Health Compliance & Documents Needed for the Upcoming Year

Have a student entering kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, 9th or 12th grades? They will need some updated information on file with the health office. Go to the Barrington 220 website for more information: https://www.barrington220.org/families/health-services/health-forms

🚌Updated Transportation Info

Please download and check the My Ride K-12 app to view the most accurate and updated bus routes and pickup/drop-off times.
🔗 Barrington 220 Transportation Website

🚌All students have been assigned bus transportation for the school year.

🚗 If you plan to drive your child to and from the ELC and do not need bus service, please notify our ELC Administrative Assistant: Arely Gamez at agamez@barrington220.org or call the ELC Office at 224-770-4300.

🚌If you have further questions about your child’s bus route or need assistance, please contact:

Megan Polzin, Barrington 220 Transportation Specialist
📧 businfo@barrington220.org 📞 847-842-3545

It's hard to believe we are already in May! Thank you to the entire ELC community for helping the PTO make this a great year for our students and staff. Thank you to everyone who provided ideas, attended events, volunteered their time, and/or contributed financially. We are so grateful.

As the school year winds down, we are beginning to plan for next year (2026-2027). The ELC PTO needs your help! We are looking for both informal volunteers to help with events and planning, as well as executive board members who want to take a more formal role within the PTO. We would love to have you! If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact our PTO President at emilyrosenelson7@gmail.com.

SEPAC Update:

Become a SEPAC School Liaison (2026–2027)
Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your school community? SEPAC School Liaisons share updates through school and PTO communications, help connect families, and support a culture of inclusion at their school. We are working to build representation across the district, with the goal of having a liaison or team of liaisons at each school. Interested in learning more or getting involved? Contact us at d220sepac@gmail.com.

Coffee & Conversations
Join us at Pepper Park Coffee on Friday, May 15 at 9:00 am for casual conversation and connection with other special education parents. It’s a great way to meet new people and build relationships within our D220 community.

Summer Book Club
Join us this summer as we read The Maid by Nita Prose. We’ll gather one evening in August and will follow up in July with those who sign up to finalize a date. Whether you’ve already read the book or are looking for a summer read, all are welcome. Sign up here to join us!