Barrington Weekly Update
September 4, 2023
Bobcat Day - January 8th
Our focus for the January BOBCAT day will be on our "broader community". In a partnership with the PTO and service organization, Seeds of Caring, we're going to be making compassion kits that will be distributed to people without homes. We will be holding a supply drive for the kits beginning the week after Thanksgiving. Items will be collected in each neighborhood beginning Monday 11/20 through Monday 12/18. Each grade will be in charge of the following supplies:
- 5th Inf: Tuna/Cracker kits
- 5th Cont: Slim Jims
- 4th Inf: Nail Clippers
- 4th Cont: razors
- 3rd Inf: mints/gum
- 3rd Cont: Individual moist towelettes (24 count pkgs)
- 2nd Cont: hand/foot warmers (10 count pkgs)
- 1/2 Inf: travel sized soap/shampoo/conditioner
- 1st Cont: large bandages (10 count pkgs)
- Kdg (all): toothbrushes/toothpaste
Manage Screentime at Home
Best Way to Manage Screentime at Home - TIPS for Families
The built in iPad ScreenTime settings on students iPads is a feature that is best used on personal devices as opposed to the school managed iPads. ScreenTime settings often cause access issues during the school day.
If families would like to monitor activity on the school iPads and control internet access during after school hours, please see these instructions on how to create a Lightspeed Parent Portal Account. Questions may be directed to FamilyTechHelp@uaschools.org if necessary.
PJ Day
Wear your favorite PJ's on Thursday, December 21st. We have an engaging day filled for our last day before break. We will see you in January on the 4th.
PTO Updates
PTO Updates
Spelling Bee - Registration is LIVE!
The Barrington PTO is proud to host our annual Scripps Spelling Bee on January 11th (1st and 2nd graders) and January 18th (3rd - 5th graders + 1st and 2nd grade finalists) in the gym. This opportunity is available to all 1st – 5th graders at Barrington. Online registration is LIVE at this LINK and will close January 8th (for 1st and 2nd graders), and January 15th (for 3rd - 5th graders). Click here for more information.
The Bobcat Social - February 29, 2024
Join friends old and new for an adults-only night out supporting Barrington. We will have light bites, dessert, a cash bar, music, dancing, a 360 camera and more. All proceeds directly support our students. Click here for more info, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
Winter After-School Enrichment
Additional information and a list of courses will be posted to the After School Enrichment website by December 21. Registration will open January 11th at 7 pm and close January 16 at 5pm. The first week of classes will begin January 29.
Election Day Bakesale
A heartfelt thank you to all the bakers, volunteers, and donors to the Barrington Election Day Bake Sale! We were able to raise nearly $1,500.00. Thank you for supporting our children.
Cafeteria Volunteers
Volunteer slots are now open through February. Volunteers are in the cafeteria to engage with students, ensure tables are clean between lunch periods, and be compost champions. Use this link to sign-up.
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