Life on the Prairie
October 1, 2021
Important Dates
10/12----------------Virtual PTO meeting at 9:15AM
10/13 & 10/14--Parent-Teacher Conferences
Please click here for a look at upcoming Student Activities.
News You Can Use
Order Books Online until October 5th
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur in two formats this year:
Wednesday, October 13th will be in-person from 4:30 to 8:00PM
Thursday, October 14th will be virtual, via Zoom, from 12:00 to 7:00PM
Registration for both days will be scheduled by parents online via Meet The Teacher. For more step-by-step information regarding the registration process please click here.
The website link will become active at 9:00AM on Saturday, October 2nd and will remain open for the week until 11:00PM on Sunday, October 10th.
If you have any questions you may contact our Registrar, Linda Lesniak, via email at Llesniak@barrington220.org.
SHIELD COVID Testing
SHIELD COVID testing continues weekly throughout the district and Wednesdays at Prairie.
If you wish to change your testing status to opt in or opt out of testing please notify the office at Prairie a week prior to the next test date. Once notified, a form will be placed in your parent portal through IC. To officially opt in/out this form must be e-signed. If you choose to provide proof of vaccination the forms do not need to be submitted.
Proof of vaccination should be sent to our school nurse, Amy Vittetoe at: avittetoe@barrington220.org.
Please reach out to Jen Ellett, Assistant Principal, with any questions: jellett@barrington220.org.
Construction Updates
PTO Dues
Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the PTO this year. We appreciate your continued support to our students and staff here at Prairie. Still need to pay your PTO dues? Please use this QR code. If you have questions please email prairieptotreasurer@gmail.com.
Save the Date for the Prairie 7th Grade Social!
All 7th grade Prairie students are invited to a Halloween costume party on Friday, October 29 from 7PM to 9PM. The event will be at Prairie Middle School and have tons of fun activities. Registration and volunteer information coming soon.
Register for Snowflake
Snowflake at Prairie takes place on November 17th after school. Snowflake is a program that enforces positive decision making and healthy behaviors. Students participate in large group sessions led by a guest speaker, followed by small group sessions. Each small group consists of 10-12 students, 3 high school student leaders, and an adult leader.
Check out the Snowflake website for more information. Masks are required for the entirety of the event and social distancing rules will be followed.
BMP Snowflake at Prairie 11/17/21. Registration can be completed through Revtrak using this link and will close on October 29th - do not miss your opportunity.
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