A Note from the Office
Thank you to all of our parents who attended parent/teacher conferences on Wednesday and Thursday! As always, it was great to see so many parents in attendance to discuss the learning and progress of our students! Our parent/teacher relationship and collaboration is critical to the success of our students and we are so thankful to have such supportive parents!
I hope everyone has an enjoyable and restful spring vacation and I look forward to seeing our students on Monday, April 2nd!!
BIG EVENT
The BIG EVENT, our last Family Reading Program celebration for the year, was announced to our students on Wednesday! This year, our kindergarten through 3rd grade students will be going to LegoLand in Schaumburg on Monday, April 30th. Classroom teachers will be in contact with parents, as we will need additional parent chaperones to join us. The facility will be closed to the public during our trip! Our 4th and 5th Grade students will be going to Sci-Tech in Aurora on Monday, April 16th. We will also be looking for parent volunteers for this trip as well. Once again, we will have the entire facility to ourselves!! For both trips, our students will not only be able to explore the facilities and all the activities they offer, they will also participate in a hands-on STEM related workshop during the day with their class! Additional details regarding each trip will be provided to parents following spring vacation!
Upcoming PARCC Assessments
Upon our return from Spring Break, our students in third through fifth grades will participate in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). This assessment measures an individual student's achievement related to the Common Core Learning Standards adopted by the state of Illinois. Each student will take three reading assessments starting on Wednesday, April 4th and going through Friday, April 6th. Upon returning the following week, students will take four math assessments starting on Tuesday, April 9th through Friday, April 12th. The following week will be used to complete any make-up assessments. Each student must be sure to bring their iPad and fully charged and earbuds each day in order to be ready for the assessments. Please be sure to click on the link to read a detailed letter regarding the PARCC Assessments and how you can help best prepare your child for the tests.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 23rd – No School
Monday, March 26th – March 30th – No School, Spring Vacation
Monday, April 2nd – 5th Grade Band Field Trip, 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 3rd – Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4th – PARCC Assessments Begin
Friday, April 6th – District Dual Language Celebration @ BHS, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 7th - District #220 Family STEM Event, 9-11 a.m. @ Station, must be registered
Tuesday, April 10th - 5th Grade Station Parent Orientation Night, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11th -Prairie Parent Orientation Night, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, April 16th – 4th and 5th Grade, BIG EVENT Field Trip to Sci-Tech
Tuesday, April 17th – PTO Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Thursday, April 19th – Band Concert for Prairie Bound Students, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20th – Grove Family Dance, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Monday, April 23rd - 5th Grade Health Unit Parent Night, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24th – Band Concert for Station Bound Students, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24th -4th Grade FMSC Field Trip, Clark and Hanna, 11:15-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25th – Orchestra Concert, a.m.
Thursday, April 26th - 4th Grade FMSC Field Trip, Anderson and Chang, 11:15-2:30 p.m.
Monday, April 30th – Kindergarten- 3rd Grade, BIG EVENT Field Trip to LegoLand
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Great Grove Reads
The Sisters Club by Megan McDonald
Meet the Reel sisters: Alex, Stevie and Joey. Their parents are both actors and are often gone at strange times because of the various productions they are acting in. The sisters have always been close but when Alex, the oldest, gets the lead part in her school’s play, Beauty and the Beast, she becomes more interested in practicing or talking to friends than being with her sisters. In an effort to stay close the three decide to create the Sisters Club complete with rules and meetings. Told from the point of view of each sister you see how each one views the same situation with a good mix of comedy and seriousness. If you are looking for a good realistic fiction book try this one. It is the first book in the series.
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Bring a Can/Box of Food and Wear a Hat on Wednesday
We are collecting food for the Barrington food pantries to help them get stocked for the cold winter months. The Barrington food pantries serve families in our community.
Please bring in a can or a box of food to donate to the food pantry and you can wear a hat on Wednesday.
Wish list items are: Canned Spam, chicken or tuna, small canned hams, peanut butter/jelly, small boxes of white or brown rice (not instant) canned fruit and oatmeal.
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A Note From Station PTO
Our annual incoming 6th grade t-shirts are on sale NOW through March 23 for $10. Order here. Pick up your student's shirt(s) at the parent transition night at Station Tuesday, April 10 from 6-8pm.Students wear their shirts to their elementary schools on Friday, April 13 (same with those who go to Prairie)!
You are invited to attend our April PTO meeting to hear what we have happening at the middle school and get some questions answered, too. Join us at the Station media center Tuesday, April 10 at 9:15. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Want to stay involved with your middle school kids? Consider volunteering for a position with the Station PTO next year. We have a variety of options to accommodate a variety of time commitments, schedules, and interests. Please reach out to Catherine Strauss or Jill Barnum to learn more. (miss_kitty0209@hotmail.com and jill.barnum@gmail.com)
Save the date! Our annual incoming 6th grade pool party happens this year on Tuesday, August 14 from 8-9:30pm. Registration info will be available soon for this and for our school supply kits.
Questions? Feel free to reach out any time to Michelle Price, our current PTO president (michelle-price@comcast.net)
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A Note from the Prairie PTO
Prairie Middle School PTO is currently looking for volunteers to help us plan, organize and staff various events next year for our students. There are numerous options that fit different schedules, skill sets and interests. If you are interested in volunteering, please use the Sign Up Genius link (2018-2019 Prairie PTO Opportunities) to learn more about the different options and to sign up. If you have questions, please contact Mary Dale at maryrdale@yahoo.com.
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Attention Incoming 6th Graders!
Future Prairie Students:
Welcome to Prairie. We are excited to have you join our school. Show your Prairie Pride by wearing your spirit wear to your elementary school Friday, April 13th. (Your counterparts from Station will be doing the same) and again when you visit Prairie with your classmates, and whenever the mood strikes you, of course! The shirts are red with the logo in white. Get yours by ordering online on the Barrington 220 website under PTO Apparel, or order HERE before March 24. Orders will need to be picked up on Wednesday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at Prairie's Parent Transition Night. Cannot attend? Please arrange for someone to pick up your shirt for you. For further information or questions, contact Cori Fiddes 847.321.5574
Future Station Students:
Our annual incoming 6th grade t-shirts are on sale NOW through March 20 for $10. Pick up your student's shirt(s) at the parent transition night at Station Tuesday, April 10 from 6-8pm. Students wear their shirts to their elementary schools on Friday, April 13 (same with those who go to Prairie)! Order HERE!!
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BARRINGTON AREA MIDDLE SCHOOLERS JOIN US FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF FUN!!
Friday, April 6
6:45 – 9pm
Canlan Sportsplex in Lake Barrington
Broncos Committed, Barrington Committed, and B-Strong Together are pleased to host the Spring BC Bash for ALL Barrington middle school students in 6th through 8th grade for a night of turf games, basketball, volleyball, inflatable obstacle course, music, and FUN at Canlan Sportsplex in Lake Barrington. This event is designed to bring together our community’s middle schoolers and Broncos Committed high school mentors for a night of healthy, positive fun!
$10 registration includes BC Bash giveaway and concessions are available!
Space is limited. Sign up now!!
https://canlansports.com/lakebarrington/1events.aspx
** A SIGNED WAIVER IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND **
Questions? Email bcbashevents@gmail.com.
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