Life on the Prairie
March 4, 2022
Important Dates
3/4 - - - - 7th Grade Social at Main Event -- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
3/5 - - - - Parent-Teacher Conference registration begins at 9 AM
3/8 - - - - PTO meeting via Zoom -- 9:15 AM (link)
3/9 - - - - Speech Tournament at Prairie -- 4 PM to 8 PM
3/13 - - - Parent-Teacher Conference registration ends at 11 PM
Please click here for a look at upcoming student activities. *All after-school practices and clubs end at 5 PM.
News You Can Use
Framework 220
Ask the Experts: New BHS Parent Session
It is happening at the 220 District Office on Friday, March 11th, 9:30-11 AM. Due to space limitations, sign up is restricted to 50 people. The event will also be livestreamed on the BHS Facebook page if you cannot join us in person.
Help Plan the 6th Grade Dance
The PTO is looking for a few parents to help plan the 6th Grade Combined (with Station) Dance on April 8th at Prairie. You can help pick a theme, decorate the gym and create a great night full of fun memories for our 6th graders. If interested, please email Lisa Witek at lwlw0918@gmail.com.
District Equity Team
Brian Turcotte, Prairie Social Worker, is our building's representative on the District Equity Team. Feel free to contact him with any questions at (847) 756-2524 or bturcotte@barrington220.org.
Notes from our Counselors
The March 2022 Women's History Month theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” speaks volumes to all of us in education and as parents more now than ever. Remember to take time for yourself, as a caregiver, and give yourself permission to be human. BStrong’s Tuesday Tips / Bstrong Tuesday Tips (Spanish) provide wonderful resources to parents and caregivers.
As a reminder, all students at BMS-Prairie receive social/emotional learning (SEL) lessons multiple times a year and during COLT time. In addition, all students have access to a counseling team member. If you ever have questions about our general curriculum or supports specific to your student, please feel free to contact a member of the Prairie Counseling Department.
Zooming While Quarantined
Should your child be placed on quarantine due to COVID-related reasons, he or she can access Zoom to join classes remotely. Students can access these links in each of their Schoology courses. Please understand that the Zoom links may not be immediately available once a student has been placed on quarantine. Our teachers will work as quickly as possible to allow students access and our counselors will provide students with further information.
Please understand that, per district policy, only students who have been quarantined due to COVID-related issues will be allowed to join classes remotely.
Updating Your Student's Vaccination Status
BMS Prairie COVID-19 Dashboard
Please note:
- A positive case is counted on the day it is reported. Every day after, it is placed in the quarantine category.
- Positive cases for students are only counted for those who have been in the building for any reason (academic, athletics, clubs, etc.).
Construction Updates
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Website: barrington220.org/prairie
Location: 40 E Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL, United States
Phone: 847-304-3990
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Prairie220/
Twitter: Prairie220