Updated School Calendar for Students
As shared by Dr. Harris earlier today, the last day of virtual instruction for students will now be Friday, May 22nd. May 26th- May 28th will serve as our remaining three virtual professional development days for staff. Under the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines for Remote Learning Days, school districts were given up to five school days to work on remote learning plans. These days will allow for end of the year logistics to be finalized for teachers and throughout school buildings, and for professional learning to take place to ensure that student learning, social-emotional, and health needs are met as we enter the 2020-21 school year. It will also be used as a time for teachers to follow up with students who need to finalize incomplete assignments.
End of the Year Activities
Each year, we close out the school year with some fun activities with our students in order to end the year on a high note and provide a sense of closure for our students. The Grove Staff would like to continue a few of these traditions with our students, even though we will need to do them virtually. As a result, we have the following activities planned for our students and hope that they will participate in as many of them as possible! Each of these activities are optional, but hopefully will be enjoyable for our students!
End of the Year Spirit Days – Monday, May 11th – Friday, May 22nd - We planned spirit days that will allow all students to participate without needing to purchase anything or leave their homes!!
Virtual Field Day – Wednesday, May 20th- Multiple activities will be pushed out to all students on field day and students will choose a set number of activities to complete based on their interest! Academic assignments will not be pushed out on this day. Each class will end the day with a Zoom Class Meeting, where they will also participate in something fun with their class! Once again, students will be able to participate in these activities based on what they already have in their homes!!
All School Staff Parade – Friday, May 22nd – On the last day of school, our school staff will be driving through the Grove neighborhoods in order to wave goodbye to our students for the year. A specific route and general time frame for the parade will be shared with families ahead of time, in order for families to be on the look-out for our teachers!!! Social distancing guidelines will be followed for this activity!!
End of the Year Materials Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Due to the change in the end of the school year for students, we have adjusted our dates for materials pick-up and drop-off. We will now be holding this May 18th – May 21st. Please be sure to follow the guidelines listed below for the pick-up and drop-off and be sure to only come during your designated time frame. If your designated time for your family will not work, please contact the main office staff to arrange for an alternative time.
Guidelines for Picking-Up and Dropping-Off Materials
1 Adult per family may enter the building to pick-up and drop-off materials
Every individual must be wearing a face mask covering their nose and mouth before entering the building (individuals will not be permitted to enter without a face mask)
School library books should be left on the books carts in the main vestibule
District band and orchestra instruments should be left on the designated tables immediately upon entering hallway (instruments rented from music stores should be returned directly to the store and not brought to the school)
Individuals will then proceed directly to the gym (visitors will not be permitted to enter the rest of the building)
Tables will be set-up and clearly marked for each classroom teacher where materials for pick-up can be retrieved. Materials will be organized alphabetically and clearly labeled with each child’s name. Please only the touch the materials for your child.
Materials being returned to the classroom teacher should be placed in the bins below the table (please put all materials being returned to the teacher in a bag clearly labeled with your child’s name).
Materials being returned to specialists should be placed in separate bins labeled with the staff located near the exit (please put all materials being returned to the teacher in a bag clearly labeled with your child’s name).
Immediately exit the building from the gym doors that goes directly to the outside (doors will be marked)
Schedule for Materials Pick-Up and Drop-Off
The schedule goes in alphabetical order by last name. There are some groups that had to be divided up in order to limit the number of people at the same time (See chart below). For example, on Monday, May 18th all families whose last name starts with A will pick-up between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and the families whose last name starts with B had to be divided into groups with the first group Ba- Bl also picking up from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Then, the rest of the families Bo-Bu and all families whose last name begin with C pick-up during the second shift from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Date
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 18th
A, Ba-Bl
Bo-Bu, C
D, E
Tuesday, May 19th
F, G
H, I, J
K
Wednesday, May 20th
L, M-Mc
Me-My, N, O
P
Thursday, May 21st
Q, R, Sa
Sc-Sz, T
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Yearbook Update
Our yearbooks have arrived and they will be included in the material pick-up for families during the week of May 18th! Yearbooks are being labeled with the names of students who purchased a yearbook and they are being placed in each individual students’ bag to be picked up. If you did not order a yearbook and would still like to purchase one, you may do so by clicking on the link below and following the directions. Please note, there is a limited quantity of extra yearbooks available for purchase and they will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Directions to Purchase a Yearbook
Click on the Link to go to the Grove PTO No Stress Fundraiser in RevTracks
Enter $25.00 in the amount section
Enter Yearbook and Your Child’s Name in the comments section
Add to cart and then pay for the item
Barrington 220 Summer School to be Held Virtually
The coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately canceled many upcoming plans. In Barrington 220 all summer athletic camps and activities are canceled. However, in an effort to continue providing learning opportunities for our students, summer school courses will be offered virtually for the summer of 2020. We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities to continue learning over the summer, especially given the unique conclusion to this school year.
All online summer school programs will still be held as scheduled Monday-Thursday over the following dates:
Please note, due to the shift to online summer school, some previously offered courses are no longer available. All students who previously enrolled in courses that are no longer being offered in the virtual format will receive full refunds within 30 days, to the credit card that was used during registration. If you’re interested in a course that is still being offered, you must register for it. You can not use the money from a canceled course as a credit toward registration of a new course.
Need Tech. Support???
During Remote Learning Days, Barrington 220 is offering the following learning technology support:
Contact our Building LTA, Miss Clarke, directly via email at kclarke@barrington220.org between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and she will be happy to assist you!!!!
Tech support is also available for Barrington 220 devices and systems via telephone for students and teachers at 224-655-1500. Telephone support is available on regular school days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
In-person tech support is available for Barrington 220 devices and systems at Barrington High School. Please park in the front parking lot off Main Street (616 W. Main Street, Barrington) and enter through the main entrance (lower level with BHS logo graphics). Signage will direct you to the walk-in tech support area. In-person tech support is available on regular school days, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
If your family does not have Wi-Fi access, you may visit a variety of locations in the district (during regular school hours). Please also reach out to your child’s principal as resources for getting internet access in homes are also available.
Main Office Assistance
If you need assistance from the main office this week, you may call the main office line on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Office staff will also be available via email each weekday. If you need assistance outside of those times, please contact Mrs. Matthews directly on weekdays at 224-254-3958 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email Mrs. Matthews directly at any time kmatthews@barrington220.org.
Reminders
Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year is now open! Details regarding registration can be found on the district registration webpage.
Distance Learning Grading Guidelines were previously shared with parents. Please be sure to review the document and contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Matthews with any questions.
Upcoming Dates
April 20th - May 22nd – Distance Learning
Monday, May 11th – Wear Your Favorite Color Day
Tuesday, May 12th - Silly Sock Day
Tuesday, May 12th – Kindergarten Sing-Along, 9:00-9:30 a.m. via Zoom
Wednesday, May 13th – Wacky Hair or Hat Day
Wednesday, May 13th – 3rd Grade Sing-Along, 12:30-1:00 p.m. via Zoom
Thursday, May 14th – Backward or Inside Out Day
Friday, May 15th – Pajama and Stuffed Animal Day
May 18th – May 21st – Materials Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Monday, May 18th – Beach Day
Tuesday, May 19th – Mismatch Day
Wednesday, May 20th – Virtual Field Day
Wednesday, May 20th – Workout Gear/Favorite Jersey or Sport Wear
Thursday, May 21st – Dress Up Day
Thursday, May 21st – Virtual 5th Grade Farewell, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd – Grove Spirit Wear or School Colors
Friday, May 22nd – 5th Grade Clap Out and All School Staff Parade
Friday, May 22nd – Last Day of School for Students
Monday, May 25th – Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26th – Thursday, May 28th – Staff Professional Development Days
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