Life on the Prairie
The newsletter of Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Important Dates
9/14-------------------PTO virtual meeting at 9:15 AM
9/20-9/24----------Safety Week
9/30------------------Picture Retake Day
Please click here for a look at upcoming Student Activities.
News You Can Use
PTO Meeting September 14th
Please join us for the next virtual PTO meeting at 9:15AM on the 14th. Clicking the link should get you right in! If not, use the Meeting ID and the Passcode below.
https://barrington220.zoom.us/j/82740753909?pwd=TCs1L3NSWTRtMSs1cUNDY2FGa2hxQT09
Meeting ID: 827 4075 3909
Passcode: 106828
SHIELD Testing Starts September 15th
SHIELD Illinois Covid testing will begin at Prairie on September 15th. Students will be tested weekly, on Wednesdays, in their P.E. classes. A small number of students will test at a different time to ensure reliable results taking into account when they last ate. Please see the attached video which describes the test process.
SHIELD Illinois Saliva Test Tutorial Video
If you have any questions please contact:
Jen Ellett, Assistant Principal
847-756-2507
Parent University: New Family Orientation to the One to World iPad Program
This virtual event is for families new to Barrington 220 with students attending our schools for the first time. This informative Zoom session will take place on September 15th at 7 PM. It will:
- Introduce families to the One to World iPad program.
- Provide an Introduction to our Learning Management Systems.
- Provide a brief overview of Infinite Campus, our Student Information
System. - Discuss strategies for promoting digital health and safety at home.
This session will run approximately one hour and will focus on the key components of our 1:1 iPad program. The session will be recorded and posted on the Digital Learning Resources for Families website.
Registration: Click here to register!
Safety Week is 9/20 to 9/24
Picture Retake Day is September 30th
Construction Updates
Drop-In Counseling Starting This Month
PTO Prairie Spiritwear
It’s a new school year, so time for some new Prairie gear!
Check out all the new Prairie spiritwear here!
Calling all 8th graders! If you would like an 8th grade t-shirt please order here.
Girl-Wise Conference
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