Friday, January 28, 2022


Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2022-2023 School Year

Parents of our incoming kindergarten students are invited to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m. At this time, parents will hear an overview of the kindergarten programs, meet kindergarten staff, ask questions, and have the opportunity to pre-register for the 2021-2022 school year. Please be sure to note: 

  • The meeting is in-person (no livestream option is available) 

  • The meeting will be held in the Grove music room 

  • Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. 

  • Use ENTRANCE 1, on Cook and Illinois St. to enter the building 


Please click here for complete Kindergarten information, including important registration dates.


More detailed informational sessions for parents interested in Spanish Dual Language or Chinese Immersion programs are being held virtually. If you are interested in learning more about Barrington 220’s optional Kindergarten Language Programs, please use the links below to participate remotely, on one of the applicable dates.

Language Programs Virtual Zoom Link:

Chinese Immersion K round up 2/2 at 5:30

Dual Language K round up 2/3 at 5:30 (Eng.)

Dual Language K round up 2/7 at 5:30 (Span.)



Elementary Parent University - “Supporting Your Elementary Child in Mathematics” 

Please join us for an Elementary Parent University, "Supporting Your Elementary Child in Mathematics" on February 8th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Susan Resnick, author and researcher, will share valuable information about Math in Focus: Singapore Math, our district math program, as well as practical ideas for assisting your child at home.

You can attend either in-person, which is open to the first 50 people who register or watch via Livestream. More information about this event is attached and linked here. Please be sure to register by completing this short form

Thank you for supporting your child's education! Please reach out if you have any questions: bgill@barrington220.org


5 Essentials Survey

Please click on the links below to a letter regarding an important survey for the parents of Grove Avenue School. The results of this survey will be included as a portion of our official School Report Card and school ranking next fall. As a result, your participation and input is important, as we need at least 20% of our parent population to participate. Students in grades four and five, as well as, the Grove Avenue Staff will be participating in the survey.

 

The survey will be open until the beginning of April, but please take a few minutes to complete the survey as soon as possible. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. 

 

Letter in English

Letter in Spanish

 

Due to the fact that our district office is located in Lake County, parents will need to choose Lake County at the login page in order to then access the Grove link. Links to the survey site are included in the letter! Please feel free to contact Mrs. Matthews directly with any questions regarding the survey. 


Reminders

  • There are still a few classes that have volunteer spots available for our Valentine’s Day Parties on Monday, February 14th. Please click on the link to the Volunteer Sign-Up Genius to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AD2DA1F5C25-valentine

  • Please make sure that your child is dressed to be outside for recess! We will go outside as long as the temperature and/or wind chill are above zero!! 

  • Please click on the link to view the official district Inclement Weather Webpage for details regarding our procedures.

  • Please continue to send your child to school with extra masks in his/her backpack!!! 

  • COVID Dashboard  


Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, February 1st - 5th Grade Boys Basketball Games @ Sunny Hill 

Tuesday, February 1st -5th Grade Girls Basketball Games @ Grove

Tuesday, February 1st - Kindergarten Round-Up for 2022-2023 School Year, 6:30 p.m.  

Thursday, February 3rd - Family Reading Program Kick-Off 

Thursday, February 3rd - Handmade Holiday Session: Must pre-register!! 

Sunday February 6th - PTO DIY Cookie Kit Orders Due 

Tuesday, February 8th - Elementary Parent University, Supporting Students in Math, 6:30 p.m. 

Thursday, February 10th - Family Reading Program (FRP) Week #1 Reading Logs Due 

Friday, February 11th - FRP Week #1 Reward 

Saturday, February 12th - PTO DIY Cookie Kit Order Pick-Up, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @ Grove 

Monday, February 14th - Valentine’s Day Parties, 1:45-2:30 p.m. 

Thursday, February 17th - FRP Week #2 Reading Logs Due 

Thursday, February 17th - FRP Week #2 Reward 

Thursday, February 17th - End of 2nd Trimester 

Friday, February 18th - No School for Students, Staff Institute Day 

Monday, February 21st - Presidents’ Day, NO SCHOOL





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