ELC Principal Newsletter
May 2022 Newsletter - End of Year Edition
End of Year News
Dual Language Kindergarten students heading to 1st grade 22-23 SY:
It has been a pleasure getting to know your children and observing their wonderful growth within Spanish and English academics. Mrs. Hernandez, Mrs. Deithloff and I wish our Kindergarteners the best at Grove next year and the rest of their dual language educational career in District 220.
Preschool students heading to Kindergarten 22-23 SY:
Good luck next year in Kindergarten! Our staff wishes your children the absolute best in Kindergarten where they will show everyone the wonderful growth that they have gained in preschool. Our students will continue to make the ELC proud!
Early Childhood/Preschool students returning to the ELC 22-23 SY:
Our schedule will be the following for our preschool students. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have a strong preference regarding AM or PM classes. We cannot guarantee your preference but we always strive to work with families.
Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:05 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Wednesday Early Dismissal: 2:10 p.m.
PTO News
If you have not already done so, please consider paying your PTO dues. The money collected from these fees helps to fund various family, student and staff events throughout the school year. Some examples include: Family Bingo Night, Jim Gill concert, Pumpkins for every student, Staff Appreciation events, etc. PTO dues can be paid at the link below.
ELC PTO Membership Dues 2021-22
Upcoming PTO meeting: May 24th via zoom; all are welcome to attend.
Congratulations to the students & staff below!
Jaiden & Samantha recognized by Illinois Principal Association - Lake Region
Jacob received Infinitec Outstanding Student Technology Award
Ms. Jen recognized by Dr. Hunt #SeetheStudent220
Registration is Now Open For Students Returning to Barrington 220 for the 2022-2023 School Year
Online Registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open! Families planning to attend Barrington 220 Schools in August need to register and update student and family demographic information before May 28th. Students can not be officially registered for the 2022-23 school year until Online Registration is completed.
Spring Teacher Tributes Now Available!
As summer approaches, please consider sending your child's teacher or favorite staff member off with a Teacher Tribute. Your donation to the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation in your teacher's name allows the Foundation to continue funding grants and resources to students and staff. Each recipient will receive a certificate and you may add a personal message. In addition, they will be recognized on the Foundation's website. The deadline to submit a donation is Wednesday, May 18. Click here to make your donation today!
Health Reminders
If your child is sick with covid symptoms, please keep your student at home and call our ELC School Nurse, Keri Personette, for further guidance.
Keri Personette, RN, PEL-CSN
Phone: 224-770-4320
District Covid Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3tRFlmR
Our district Health and Wellness Policy supports the state level effort to combat childhood obesity. In addition, we have students in our school with allergies that we need to keep safe. In support of this effort, we do not celebrate birthdays with treats. We recognize that birthdays are an important occasion in a child's life, and we do honor that. Teachers have special birthday traditions in their classroom to recognize a child’s birthday. Please do not bring treats into the building as we will need to send them home with your student. Thank you for honoring this decision as we support the health and wellness for all our students.
Transportation
Barrington Transportation Company's contact information in the event that your child is not picked up or if you want to reach them directly - (847) 381-1043.
If you have questions regarding your child's route or alternate transportation, please contact Megan Polzin - businfo@barrington220.org
Important Dates Coming Up
Week of May 2nd: Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11th: 123 Andres Presentation for students
May 18th: Last day of SHIELD testing
May 18th: Dual Language Kindergarten Recognition Ceremony at Grove Elementary
May 24th: May PTO meeting
May 30th: Memorial Day / No School for all students
June 1st: Last day of school!
August 24th: First day of school for Preschool 22-23 School Year
Michelle Acosta, ELC Principal
Email: macosta@barrington220.org
Website: https://www.barrington220.org/elc
Location: 40 East Dundee Road, Barrington, IL, USA
Phone: 224-770-4300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELC220/
Twitter: @MsAcosta220