Life on the Prairie
The newsletter of Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Important Dates
1/30----------------BHS Parent Only Transition Night 6:30pm
2/11----------------PTO Meeting, 9:15am
2/13----------------7th Grade Social @ Main Event
2/14----------------Institute Day - NO SCHOOL
2/17----------------President's Day - NO SCHOOL
2/21----------------6th Grade Candy Crush Social
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News You Can Use
Colt Time Offerings
Principal's Coffee with Jill Fearday
Do you have questions as your 8th grader is about to make the move to BHS? Join us on January 30th at 10am for Principal's Coffee with Mr. Lobbins and Jill Fearday, one of the BHS Department Chairs.
All parents are welcome, but the conversation will be specific to 8th Grade Transition.
Referendum 220
In order to inform the community about the $147 million school district referendum question on the March 17 ballot, Barrington 220 is holding 5 Community Information Meetings. All community members are encouraged to attend and ask questions. The agenda at all meetings will be the same (short presentation, followed by Q&A). The Open Houses are open format tours with no formal presentations.
Community Information Meetings
- Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020: 7pm at Lines Elementary
- Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020: 7pm at Sunny Hill Elementary
- Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020: 9:30am at Barrington High School
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020: 9:30am at BMS-Station Campus
- Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020: 7pm at North Barrington Elementary
Open Houses (School Tours)
- Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020: 7pm at Grove Avenue Elementary (900 S. Grove Avenue, Barrington)
- Wednesday, March 4, 2020: 7pm at BMS-Prairie Campus (40 E. Dundee Road, Barrington)
- Thursday, March 5, 2020: 7pm at Barrington High School (616 W. Main Street, Barrington)
Parent Volunteers Needed!
Station Middle School
March 7, 2020
8:00am - 1:00pm
Fun Night @ Main Event for 7th Graders
Attention 6th Graders!
Save the date for the 6th grade Candy Crush social coming up on Friday, Feb 21st. This will be a combined Station and Prairie dance, hosted at Prairie from 7-9 p.m. Ticket information coming soon!
8th Grade Transition
On Thursday, January 30th, 8th Grade Transition Night will be at 6:30 pm in the BHS Auditorium. The program will be for parents only.
A representative from all Barrington High School IHSA Official Sports teams will be available in the BHS Commons area before 8th Grade Transition Night. Parents will have the opportunity to briefly meet and get information from the representative from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. If parents are not able to attend there is information located on the BHS Athletics website https://il.8to18.com/barrington.
The Clubs and Activities Fair has been moved to the Fall. More information will be provided at Freshman Orientation in August.
BMS Ski Club
Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey
This year all students and teachers across Illinois will have the opportunity to participate in the seventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of your school's effectiveness.
For more information, click here. To take the survey, click here.
BHS Summer School
Inclement Weather Protocol
In the Community...
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