Life on the Prairie
The newsletter of Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Important Dates
4/29---------------------Virtual Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation
5/3-----------------------IAR Testing
5/4-----------------------IAR Testing
5/6-----------------------IAR Testing
5/7-----------------------ISA Testing - 8th Grade Only
5/24---------------------8th Grade Recognition @ BHS 6:30PM
Please click here for this week's Student Activities
News You Can Use
Last Day for 8th Grade Yard Signs!
Virtual Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation
Please click here for more information regarding Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation.
Virtual/Blended info sessions
Barrington 220 held an information session about the district's proposed Virtual/Blended Program.
- Click here to watch the recording in English: https://youtu.be/99Su0rkMdQM
- Preguntas y Respuestas para la Comunidad Sobre el Programa Virtual/Combinado: https://youtu.be/pOV2EV4_So8
Lunchroom Supervision Opportunity!
Spring State Testing Information
Beginning in May, all students at Prairie will take The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Additionally, all 8th Grade Students will also take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). Please see the hyperlinked documents below for more information regarding these required state assessments!
8th Grade Illinois Science Assessment Information
Virtual Learning Option for the 2021-2022 School Year
8th Grade Recognition Dates Announced
Summer School Registration is Open!
Parking Lot Reminder
Hybrid 2.0 Reminders
- Students will not be permitted into the building until they have filled out a screener. To access our COVID-19 Symptom Screening web app, visit health.barrington220.org on any device.
- Students must wear their IDs and Masks upon arriving to the building.
Covid FAQs
Food and Drink Delivery for Students
Packs of Plenty Volunteers Needed!
Packs of Plenty, formerly Blessings in a Backpack, is looking for Volunteers to help with their upcoming packing dates April 6th and May 4th. Volunteers will come for 90 minute slots. Packing is done indoors, but sliding doors are open to encourage air flow and circulation. The volunteer list is limited to ensure a safe environment, because of this, we cannot accept walk up volunteers at this time, so sign-up today for as many time slots as you wish! Packing will be done at Morettis Unique Events, 2525 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates. Unfortunately, no children allowed at packings at this time.
Please click here to sign-up for a time slot, thank you so much for your support of Barrington Children’s Charities and the P.O.P program!
School Supply Kits Now Available to Order for 2021-22 School Year!
As an optional convenience, the Prairie PTO is offering school supply kits for purchase!
Please go to the Staples Schoolkidz website at www.shopttkits.com and enter account
number 20217, then follow the online instructions. Remember to choose the grade your child
will be entering next fall. For more details, please click here!
A Letter From The Prairie PTO Executive Board
Dear Prairie Middle School Families,
Your Prairie PTO plans and financially supports many incredible programs and Prairie traditions that impact ALL students at all grade levels. We recognize that this is an unprecedented year, however the PTO is still striving to give back to the Prairie community in whatever way is possible. This includes showing appreciation for our teachers, helping to fund Snowflake for our students, and looking for ways to welcome our 6th graders and recognize our 8th graders.
A sincere Thank You to all that have supported the PTO this year by paying PTO Dues.
Unfortunately, to date we are $3725 - 150 families - short of our budget goal for the school year. If you have not done so already, please take a minute to pay your dues to help ensure the PTO can continue to provide programs and experiences to the Prairie community.
You can pay your $25 PTO dues by clicking here and logging in to the IC Parent Portal. Choose ‘School Store’ from the menu bar on the top left. Click on ‘Shop’ for Prairie Middle School and you will find both Prairie PTO 2020 – 2021 Dues and Prairie PTO No Stress Fundraiser.
Donations in any denomination can be made by choosing Prairie PTO No Stress Fundraiser. Any amount that is raised over our budgeted needs will be used in collaboration with Mr. Lobbins to fund Prairie’s “Wish List”, which currently includes plans for an outdoor classroom.
Respectfully,
The 20-21 Prairie PTO Executive Board
Zoom Expectations for Students
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Website: barrington220.org/prairie
Location: 40 E Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL, United States
Phone: 847-304-3990
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Prairie220/
Twitter: Prairie220