ELC Principal Newsletter
April 2024 Newsletter
End of Year Field Trip & PTO Thank you!
Hi families/caregivers,
Our students will be attending an end-of-year field trip to Beese Park on Monday, May 20th. Our students will walk over with their teachers to participate in a bubble activity, dance with a DJ, and play on the playground. This school community event will be open to staff members and PTO-involved parents. Your child's classroom teacher will be sharing further information regarding the different colors that each classroom will be wearing to the park. Parents have already provided permission for their child during registration.
As we end the school year, I want to recognize and show gratitude to our ELC PTO who have provided the following amazing opportunities this year. If you are interested in supporting the PTO, please reach out to our PTO president Emily Nelson (emilyrosenelson7@gmail.com) as we are looking for several positions for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Pumpkins for each student in the Fall
- Decorated ELC Holiday Tree at BHS
- Multiple fundraisers (Dine & Share, Spiritwear, Principal for a Day raffle, Valentine's Day flowers, etc.)
- Support of families in need
- Staff meals during parent-teacher conferences
- PTO Art Night
- PTO Bedtime Stories
- 123 Andres Concert
- Multicultural Family Dance
- Staff Appreciation Week
Ms. Michelle
PUNS Presentation and Enrollment Night Information
Virtual Event: PUNS Informational Session with Stephen Joseph of CAU
Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What: Join us for a virtual session where you can better understand PUNS and explore whether enrollment could benefit your child.
Zoom Link: PUNS Informational Session
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 9766 2960
Passcode: 984281
In-Person Event: PUNS Enrollment Night
Date: May 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (half-hour appointments available)
Where: 220 District Administrative Center, 515 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010
What: This event offers families of students with developmental disabilities an easy opportunity to enroll in PUNS. Secure your spot for our upcoming Enrollment Night by filling out this form.
Safety Town registration opens April 4th
The Barrington Junior Women's Club invites children entering kindergarten or 1st grade to register for Safety Town 2024! Safety Town is a week-long educational summer program, which teaches participants vital safety lessons through activities and demonstrations. An outdoor miniature town gives children a hands-on experience using safety skills while riding trikes and acting as pedestrians. Registration opens April 4. Click here to learn more.
Next School Year: AM or PM preference form
Please fill out the following form if you have a strong preference regarding AM or PM classes for the 24-25 SY if your student will be remaining at ELC. We cannot guarantee your preference but we always strive to work with families. Our survey will close on May 16, 2024 as student sectioning will occur on May 17, 2024.
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.
Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/eYrRi5ktzetHvKveA
ELC Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
- The ELC PTO is funding a visit to the ELC from the Grammy Award winning bilingual musical duo, 123 Andrés Bilingual Concert. They will perform a concert for students in the AM & PM at school on March 21st. Their new album, We Grow Together, won the Grammy for Best Children's Album this year! Please consider making a donation here to help cover the cost of this amazing experience for our little learners.
- Enter the raffle for a chance to learn from Ms. Michelle or Mr. D and be Principal for a Day. Raffle tickets are $1 each, with a maximum of 10 entries per student, per principal. 2 winners (AM & PM) will be selected to be Principal for a Day with Ms. Michelle and 2 winners (AM & PM) will be selected to be Assistant Principal for Day with Mr. D. Tickets must be purchased by 4pm on April 12 in order to enter the drawing. Enter the raffle here!
- Save the Date! The ELC Multicultural Family Dance will be held on April 12th at 5PM. Register here!
Kindergarten Transitions
If you will have a Kindergarten student for the 2024-2025 school year, please read the important information below and visit the Kindergarten website. There will be a survey link within infinite campus in February for all ELC students transitioning to Kindergarten.
All Kindergarten eligible students may not stay at the ELC for another year per our state guidelines. Kindergarten eligible is defined as children who turn five years old on or before Sept. 1st.
https://www.barrington220.org/families/kindergarten-information
Important Kindergarten Dates:
*Sunday, March 31, 2024
Deadline to complete kindergarten pre-registration form
*Friday April 5, 2024
Notifications will be sent to all K-Lab and language program families
If you have any questions regarding your child's home school or transition, please reach out to myself or your child's team.
Childcare outside of the ELC
Transportation Information
https://www.barrington220.org/families/transportation
- All students were provided with transportation. If you would like to decline transportation service and will be transporting your child to and from ELC, please contact Arely Gamez (ELC admin assistant) at agamez@barrington220.org or call 224-770-4300.
- If you would like to request Alternate Transportation from a daycare provider or another location within Barrington 220 district boundaries, please request that directly at the link below. It will take 72 hours or longer for any change to be effective. Please submit your transportation requests asap.
- Finally, if you have additional questions, please contact Barrington 220 Transportation Specialist, Megan Polzin at our District Administrative Center by email at businfo@barrington220.org or phone at 847-842-3545.
Important Dates Coming Up
March 22: No Staff/Student Attendance
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 4: Spring Picture Day
April 12: PTO Multicultural Family Dance
April 15: Village Works- AM Students
April 16: Village Works- PM Students
May 6: Staff Appreciation Week
May 8: Literacy Night
May 20: Besse Park Field Trip
May 27: Memorial Day / No Staff & Student Attendance
May 28: Last day of school