NBS Principal Newsletter
January 19, 2021
#NBSColtPride
Today was a great day! It was so nice to see our students back in the building and to get our remote students started in their new classes. It truly felt like the first day of school all over again. The arrival and dismissal process at the building worked well. However, we will continue to monitor them to see if anything needs to change to make it even better.
Please remember that each day your child is in attendance that you will need to fill out the Daily Self-Certification App at health.barrington220.org. Having this completed every morning is critical to making the transition times efficient and safe for everyone.
Tomorrow is Wednesday so make sure to double-check the schedule. The PM students come to school earlier at 11:35 am and get out at 2:10 pm. I have the schedule listed below. Also, remember that students come to school all five days of the week.
Have a great evening and we will see all the students tomorrow!
#NBSColtPride
#WeAreOne
Stay home if you are sick or experiencing any Covid Symptoms
Daily Schedule for In-Person Classes
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. Schedule
8:00 - 10:35 AM Classes10:35 - 12:05 Lunch/Recess/Transportation
12:05 - 2:40 PM Classes
Wednesday Schedule
8:00 - 10:35 AM Classes
10:35 - 11:35 Lunch/Recess/Transportation
11:35 - 2:10 PM Classes
Distance Learning Classes
Please refer to your teachers for the daily schedule. It will be very similar to the current schedule we have with the exception that the lunch/recess times will be the same as the students that attend in-person (10:35-12:05).
Supporting Kids Through Times of Change
As our children begin the transition to Hybrid 2.0, we know the support we provide as parents, caregivers, and educators is more important than ever. I strongly encourage you to read and reflect on this blog, written by a parent and teacher, entitled, "Supporting Kids Through Times of Change". The author provides specific ideas to help children cope with transitions. While our teachers will provide support to their students as we make the shifts ahead, our children are also looking to us as parents and caregivers for our support as well. Thank you, and please reach out to us if you have specific concerns or questions regarding your child.
Important Dates
January 20th - PM students day starts at 11:35 am and ends at 2:10 pm
January 22nd - Spelling Bee (Virtual)
January 27th - PTO Meeting via Zoom 7 pm
January 28th - Report Cards are available via Infinite Campus
February 1st - Kindergarten Roundup via Zoom 6:30 pm
February 3rd - Chinese Immersion Kindergarten Roundup via Zoom 6:30 pm
Austin Johnson - Principal North Barrington Elementary
Email: ajohnson@barrington220.org
Website: https://www.barrington220.org/north
Phone: 847-381-4340
Twitter: @NBarringtonColt