Solar Eclipse - Monday, April 8th
On April 8th, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in the Chicagoland area. The following is the timeline for the solar eclipse in the Chicagoland area:
12:51 p.m.: Solar Eclipse Begins
2:08 p.m.: Max Point of the Solar Eclipse (Dismissal is at 2:40pm)
3:22 p.m.: Solar Eclipse Ends
This will be an exciting learning opportunity for our students and we are planning educational activities connected to our science curriculum. That being said, we will take the following precautions during the school day, as it can be damaging to our eyes to stare directly into the sun during a total eclipse.
We will supply each student with the proper protective eyewear should their class decide to go outside during the maximum point of the solar eclipse time frame.
Students MUST wear the protective eyewear when outside and looking at the sky during the solar eclipse eclipse time frame.
Students in 2nd and 5th grades will have indoor lunch recess, as those two recess times overlap with the start of the eclipse
The following are some resources should you want to learn more about the 2024 Solar Eclipse:
We will speak to our students about how to responsibly experience the solar eclipse and about the necessary safety precautions when going outside with their class. Staff will be closely monitoring students during this time. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Eclipse solar - lunes 8 de abril
El 8 de abril, un eclipse solar parcial será visible en el área de Chicago. La siguiente es la cronologÃa del eclipse solar en el área de Chicago:
- 12:51 p.m.: Comienza el eclipse solar
- 2:08 p.m.: Punto máximo del eclipse solar (La hora de la salida escolar es a las 2:40 pm)
- 3:22 p.m.: Finaliza el eclipse solar
Esta será una emocionante oportunidad de aprendizaje para nuestros estudiantes y estamos planificando actividades educativas relacionadas con nuestro plan de estudios de ciencias. Dicho esto, tomaremos las siguientes precauciones durante el dÃa escolar, ya que puede ser perjudicial para nuestros ojos mirar directamente al sol durante un eclipse total.
Le proporcionaremos a cada estudiante las gafas protectoras adecuadas en caso de que su clase decida salir durante el perÃodo de eclipse total.
Los estudiantes DEBEN usar gafas protectoras cuando estén afuera y miren al cielo durante el perÃodo de tiempo del eclipse total.
Los estudiantes de 2º y 5º grado tendrán un recreo para el almuerzo en el interior, ya que esos dos horarios de recreo se superponen con el inicio del eclipse
Los siguientes son algunos recursos si desea obtener más información sobre el eclipse solar de 2024:
Hablaremos con nuestros estudiantes sobre cómo experimentar responsablemente el eclipse solar y sobre las precauciones de seguridad necesarias al salir. Por favor, déjeme saber si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud.
Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR)
Starting our first week back to school in April, our 3rd – 5th grade students will be participating in the Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR). The IAR is the required standardized state testing.
Our students will take two English Language Arts Tests (one per day) this coming week on Tuesday and Friday, April 5th & 8th. The following week, students will complete three Math tests (one per day) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 11th-13th. Make-up assessments will be conducted when possible throughout the assessment window and through April 19th. It is extremely important that students are in attendance for these assessments and prepared to do their best, as the assessments are used to rate our school on the Illinois School Report Card.
Parents can help ensure that their children are prepared to do their best as well! Please be sure that your child:
Gets a good night sleep on the evenings before the tests
Eats a healthy breakfast on the morning of the assessments
Arrives to school on time, as some testing will begin immediately in the morning
Brings their iPad updated and fully charged
Brings their school issued headphones or earphones
Please be sure to read the official letter regarding IAR with additional suggestions as to how parents can support students with the testing and more details regarding the assessments. You may also contact me directly with any questions.
PUNS Presentation and Enrollment Night Presentation
District 220 staff is excited to share two upcoming opportunities for Barrington 220 families regarding the Illinois PUNS List (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services). PUNS is a statewide waiting list for individuals with developmental disabilities who may need funding for services either now or in the future. Children as young as 2.5 years old, teens and adults can enroll in PUNS when they have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. There can be a long wait before someone is selected for funding so we encourage you not to wait!
For any questions regarding these events, please feel free to contact Alyssa Grewe at 224-500-0507 or via email at agrewe@barrington220.org. We look forward to your participation!
Summer School Course Registration is Open
Summer school in Barrington begins on Monday, June 3, 2023 for all grade levels. Course catalogs are available on our summer school webpage and registration for all levels is open and can be completed by visiting the summer school webpage! Please note that summer school will not be held at Grove. I have included the information below regarding programs for Grove Students:
The elementary summer school program that is traditionally held at Barbara B. Rose Elementary will be returning to Rose this summer, as construction will be completed. This program serves students from Countryside, Grove, Sunny Hill and Rose.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 8th - IAR Testing for 3rd-5th Grades
Tuesday, April 9th - IAR Testing for 3rd-5th Grades
Wednesday, April 10th - IAR Testing for 3rd-5th Grades
Wednesday, April 10th - BIG Event Field Trip for K-2nd Grades
Tuesday, April 16th - April PTO Meeting, 9:15 a.m. in the MPR
Friday, April 19th - Warrior Dash, all day during P.E. classes
Warrior Dash
We have 2 weeks to go until our Warrior Dash!! Our Grizzlies have raised over $11k toward our $20k fundraising goal!! Please continue to create your fundraising pages and reach out to family and friends for support. We would love to reach our goal and be able to give these funds to the upcoming playground project and a brand new large projector system for the gym!
The classroom that raises the most funds by April 19th will win a special ice cream truck from the PTO! The current class standings are:
- 1st Place - Mrs. Scanlan's Kindergarten
- 2nd Place - Mrs. Bosch's 2nd Grade
- 3rd Place - Mrs. Carlstrom's Kindergarten
Click on the flyer for information on how to create your fundraising page or submit a paper donation form.
Warrior Dash Volunteers
All parents are welcome to come cheer on their Warrior on Friday, April 19th! The Warrior Dash will take place outside on the field next to the intermediate playground. Below is the class schedule so you can plan your day.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up, running the obstacles and clean-up the day of the event. Please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2024WarriorDashVolunteer
8:25-8:50 - HUDSON & MORAN
8:50-9:15 - BOWDEN & GUZMAN
9:15-9:40 - CHANG & WOLFE
9:40-10:05 - BERGQUIST & LAIRD
10:05-10:30 - CARLSTROM & SCANLAN
10:30-10:55 - FEFFER & SIEGEL
10:55-11:20 - COREY & SRICHARMORN
11:20-11:45 - BOSCH & HAMLIN
11:45-1:00 - LUNCH BREAK
1:00-1:25 - WICKMAN & BLACKOWICZ
1:25-1:50 - WARNECKE & GRYZLO
1:50-2:15 - JOHNSON & SOLORIO
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