Barrington Weekly Update
September 4, 2023
Barrington Updates 3/31/24
Parent Placement Input Form - APRIL 1st LAST DAY!!
The placement form will be open until April 1st. This information will be valuable as we create class placements for the 2024/2025 school year. Here is the link: Parent Placement Input Form 24/25 School Year
District Calendar Updates
- Monday, April 8 - solar eclipse - early release
For the first time since 1806, a total solar eclipse will be visible in Ohio at approximately 3 p.m. on April 8, 2024. To eliminate the safety concerns involved with students being dismissed during the eclipse, and to allow families to experience this historic event together, there will be an early dismissal of 1 p.m. for the elementary schools and 1:30 p.m. for the middle schools, high school and Burbank Early Childhood School. Thanks to the Upper Arlington Education Foundation, all UA Schools students and staff members will be receiving eclipse glasses through the district.
What Makes Humans Happy?
Dr. Laurie Santos will address this question with our community on April 2nd at 6 p.m. when she speaks in the UAHS Performing Arts Center. Dr. Santos is a professor of psychology and former head of Silliman College at Yale University. Her podcast, The Happiness Lab, is a top-three Apple podcast. This event is part of the Fostering a Conversation series, led by UAHS students, which connects our community across generations through a collaboration of the Upper Arlington City Schools, Upper Arlington Education Foundation & Alumni Association, and the Upper Arlington Community Foundation. You can learn more and get tickets here. UACS Staff receive one free ticket and must show ID at the door. We hope to see you there!
You Belong Family Book Read Event
We're excited to share a new (optional) district-wide You Belong Family Book Read, a collaboration among PTOs and Upper Arlington City Schools to build community through shared experiences. During the month of April, families are invited to read Just Roll With It, a middle-grade graphic novel that focuses on themes surrounding mental wellness and belonging. On May 11, 2024, community members are invited to a celebration at Thompson Park from 12:00 - 2:00, featuring a discussion with the illustrator and author of Just Roll With It, Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie.
For more information, please visit https://youbelongua.org. For more information, please visit https://youbelongua.org. Check the website as more information becomes available. Questions may be directed to wellbeing@uaschools.org.
Strategic Planning Update
Work on the latest version of the district’s strategic plan is underway, with students, staff members, parents and community stakeholders coming together to envision the future of learning in Upper Arlington. You can learn more about the strategic planning process in this video.
Please mark your calendars for the following opportunity to learn more and share your thoughts.
Community Engagement Session on Strategic Planning
May 9 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Upper Arlington High School, 1625 Zollinger Road
New Fostering Conversation Speaker Series
Fostering a Conversation — a new speaker series led by Upper Arlington High School students in partnership with the Upper Arlington Schools, Upper Arlington Education Foundation and Upper Arlington Community Foundation — will welcome Dr. Laurie Santos for a community event on April 2 at 6:00 p.m. at UAHS. Dr. Santos is a psychologist and an expert on human cognition, its origins and the evolutionary biases that influence our all-too-imperfect life choices. As a professor at Yale, she teaches how behavioral change through positive psychology can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life.
Fostering a Conversation Series: Dr. Laurie Santos
When: April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Upper Arlington High School
Tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82309
$25 for community
$10 for students
Free for Upper Arlington Schools staff members
Safety
Safety and security is a top priority in the Upper Arlington Schools. We make every effort to be prepared for every possible type of emergency. This involves a multi-layered approach to safety in our schools. This year we have been using state safety grant funds to upgrade security equipment like two-way radios and security cameras, including installing cameras on school buses. Remember that any type of safety concern, including potential bullying or harassment, can be reported through the STAY SAFE, SPEAK UP! reporting system, which is available on the district website and on every student iPad. For more information on safety measures, visit the Safety and Security page on the district website, or watch the safety update from the February 2024 Board of Education meeting.
Summer Academy 2024 - Updated Information
New date! Summer Academy registration
Due to a conflict with the Fostering a Conversation event, registration for Summer Academy will open at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 on our website. Upper Arlington Schools is proud to offer exceptional summer academic and well-being programming for our students free of charge for 2024 thanks to federal funding.
Mustache Day. The student council selected this day for our school.
Upcoming Building April Dates
Tuesday, April 2nd - Bobcat Day
Monday, April 8th - Early Release (detailed information listed above)
Tuesday, April 9th - Positive T-shirt Tuesday
Tuesday, April 16th - Positive T-shirt Tuesday
Tuesday, April 23rd - Positive T-shirt Tuesday
Tuesday, April 30th - Positive T-shirt Tuesday
PTO Updates
Clown Around 2024
Barrington PTO is proud to host Clown Around 2024 again this year! On Friday, May 17, 2024, we will have fun games and activities available to kids of all ages and invite the families of Barrington students to join the fun after school from 3-5 PM.
Our goal is to make Clown Around a FREE EVENT for all Barrington students and families so your support is greatly appreciated! In lieu of selling tickets to the event, we are asking each student to raise $40 or more to help in meeting our Barrington goal of $25,000. We are grateful for any level of financial support you are willing to offer our students. There is no required donation. Families can also help by sponsoring an activity at the event. If you would like to sponsor the event or donate to Clown Around, please click here. Corporate sponsorships must be submitted by April 30th to be included on signage during the event.
Call for 2024-25 Exec Board
Joining the executive board is a fantastic opportunity to get involved, make connections, and make a meaningful impact on our school community. These roles play a crucial part in shaping the direction of our PTO and supporting the various initiatives that benefit our students, teachers, and staff. If you're interested in learning more aboout these positions or would like to express your interest, please reach out to us at barringtonptopresidents@gmail.com.
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