Barrington Weekly Update
September 4, 2023
Barrington Updates 4/28/24
Syntero Summer Groups
As part of our partnership with Syntero, Syntero is excited to offer FREE, in personal and virtual, prevention groups services this summer for students. Prevention services can benefit all students! The goal is to foster healthy, adaptive coping skills to more effectively manage life stressors. Registration opens Monday, May 8that 12pm. Registration link and group information can be found on the attached flyer. If you have any questions please email franklinsummer@syntero.org.
Talent Show
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
You Belong UA Family Book Read
You’re invited to join the inaugural You Belong UA Family Book Read! This collaboration between UA Schools and PTOs is meant to build community through shared experiences. Our first book is Just Roll With It, a middle-grade graphic novel that focuses on the themes of wellness and belonging.
Join us Saturday, May 11 from noon until 2 p.m. at Thompson Park for a great family event featuring a discussion with the illustrator and author of Just Roll With It, Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie.
For more information on the You Belong UA Family Book Read, please visit youbelongua.org. If you have any questions or need support in order to participate, please email wellbeing@uaschools.org.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, April 30th - Positive T-shirt Tuesday
PTO Updates
Summer Service Opportunity
Did you know that Barrington delivers a Meals on Wheels route providing food to neighbors in Upper Arlington? It's a great way to get kids involved in community service. Click here for more information, or contact our MOW Chair, Meredith Pyers directly: meredith.pyers@gmail.com.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th. We have something special planned each day of the week for our wonderful Barrington Elementary staff, and it wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our parent community! Please see the sign-ups below to help contribute:
Clown Around - Call for Volunteers!
We are in great need of volunteers for Clown Around for 1-2 hour shifts between 3-6 pm. Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, friends. If you are available to volunteer at Clown Around on May 17th, please sign up here. If you are willing to donate a baked good for the Cake Walk, Sign Up here. To donate, click here.
PTO Meeting – 05/09/24
Our final PTO Meeting of the school year will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 1 PM. Please use the following link to join the meeting: Zoom Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86040034063?pwd=RBTjEzJwaLnKCq0dSyhzsUrC0mIMw6.1 | Meeting ID: 860 4003 4063 | Passcode: 6ne47H
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