North Barrington Colt Communicator
From Dr. Lisa West, Principal - 10/8/2021
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Great Things at NBS - #ColtPride
Happy Fall! As the seasons change, we are taking time to reflect on all the learning we have done so far this year. I can't help but think about how fortunate we all are to continue learning from each other each and every day. Our students have been doing a phenomenal job of learning in person and each of you have done an amazing job supporting us! Students continue to demonstrate how responsible, flexible, and invested they are in our school.
Additionally, our staff have been planning and working with our students to prepare for our fall conferences. I know you are going to be amazed at the success we have achieved in the first few months of school. We have set goals and are reaching them. We look forward to meeting with you in person or virtually.
We also have been working closely with our PTO on planning our Halloween parade and party. Thank you very much to all our Room Coordinators who have volunteered to host the fall fun!
As always, thank you for your continued support of our school. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding your child's learning experience at North Barrington Elementary School, please feel free to contact me at 847-304-4870 or lwest@barrington220.org.
Enjoy your weekend,
Lisa
Halloween Parade and Parties
Our Halloween parade and party will be held on Friday, October 29th from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. The parade will be from 1:30 to 1:45 and the party indoors from 1:45 to 2:30. Due to Covid mitigations, two-three Room Coordinators will host the party. No food will be allowed, however, we can provide decorated water bottles or goody bags with non-edible items for your child's classroom to take home at the end of the party. Please keep a look out for a communication from your child's Room Coordinator.
Please follow the below guidelines for costumes:
*No halloween masks, but face masks are required
*No political costuming
*No makeup or glitter
*No fake blood
*Children do not wear their costumes to school. They will change at school for the parade.
Parent Teacher Conferences
PICTURE RETAKES
Picture Retake Day will be Monday, October 18th. Photographers will be here at 8:30AM
If you purchased pictures and would like retakes, your child should bring their pictures back to the photographer on the 18th.
Parents of students who missed Picture Day should pre-order online at ordercp.com and use code: 10015202.
Fidgets and Toys and Pokemon Cards
Thank you for supporting this request.
SPOTLIGHT ON STEM
This Week in STEM - 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Boot Camps
This week, all classes in grades 2 and 3 participated in a second week of STEM Boot Camp! This means they came to STEM every day of the week to focus on a particular STEM topic. Students in 2nd grade learned how to program the Sphero robot. By working with their partner to complete several challenges, students practiced their collaboration and communication skills while learning to program a new robot!
Students in 3rd grade continued using the LEGO WeDo 2.0 kit to build a model of a pull-bot - a robot that pulls. After discussing force and friction, students used fair tests to determine what type of wheels they wanted to add to their robot in order to win a tug-of-war challenge. All kinds of design thinking, engineering and creativity was evident this week!
If you have any questions about STEM at NBS, please contact the STEM teacher, Mrs. Rita Thurston, at rthurston@barrington220.org.
Shield Testing Information
If you have any questions, please call Jody at 847-381-4340.
Masks & Water Bottles
Also, your child should bring a refillable water bottle to school each day. The bottle filling features are working but the drinking fountains are closed due to Covid.
Thank you.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER 11 - 2:40 pm CHOIR; 2:45 pm CHESS CLUB
OCTOBER 12 - 2:45 - 3:15 RUNNING CLUB K-2
OCTOBER 13-14 - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS
OCTOBER 14 -15 - NON-ATTENDANCE DAYS
OCTOBER 18 - PICTURE DAY MAKE UPS; 2:40 pm CHOIR; 2:45 pm CHESS CLUB; 6:00 CUB SCOUTS PACK 229
OCTOBER 20 - GENERAL PTO MEETING
OCTOBER 21 - 9:00 BMX ASSEMBLY (K-2); 10:00 BMX ASSEMBLY (3-5); 2:40 pm STEM SPACE CLUB; 2:40 pm CHOIR; 2:45 pm STICKY FINGERS
OCTOBER 25 - 2:40 pm CHOIR; 2:45 pm CHESS CLUB; 6:00 pm CUB SCOUTS PACK 229
OCTOBER 26 - 2:40 pm STEM CLUB
OCTOBER 28 - 2:40 pm STEM CLUB; 2:45 pm STICKY FINGERS
OCTOBER 29 - 1:30 - 1:45 pm HALLOWEEN PARADE; 1:45 - 2:25 party; 2:25 - 2:30 Clean up
North Barrington Elementary School
Email: lwest@barrington220.org
Location: 24175 North Grandview Drive, North Barrington, IL, USA
Phone: 847-381-4340
Twitter: @NBES220