North Barrington Colt Communicator
From Dr. Lisa West, Principal - 11/5/2021
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North Barrington Happenings
This week included celebrating the 50th day of school in Kindergarten as well as continued focus on growing in our vision cycle of impacting learning through goal setting. Staff spent both Wednesday, November 3rd and Friday, November 5th focusing on our updated Math In Focus curriculum. This valuable collaborative time working with our sister school, Countryside, allowed for certified staff to revisit the math standards as well as discuss learning targets for the upcoming new trimester.
The 3rd graders who did not take the CoGAT assessment in September will be taking the assessment this week with their homeroom class. This assessment data is used formatively to determine progress as well as eligibility into enrichment courses. Additionally, the Illinois Assessment of Readiness individual student score sheets will be sent home by November 12th. Please check your child's backpack for a labeled envelope containing their results.
The PTO is also sponsoring an upcoming prairie and garden fall prep day on November 13th. It is a great way to get connected to families using NBS as a hub. We appreciate all the support towards bringing back our nature foundations.
Please make note of the information in the link below about Barrington's Giving Day taking place on 12/11. North Barrington is assigned toys and blankets. New and/or clean and very gently used toys are welcome. Blankets of all sizes (no-sew tie or just fabric).
We look forward to another wonderful week of learning. Thank you for your continued partnership in learning.
Best,
Lisa
COVID-19 NOTIFICATIONS
Please continue to check the Barrington 220 COVID-19 Dashboard to view the number of positive COVID-19 cases, quarantined, and students participating in “test to stay.” The dashboard is the official community notification of a COVID-19 case. Please note you will be contacted directly following guidance from the health department due to close contact. Additionally, please continue to notify our school nurse directly for questions about quarantine, valid tests results, and non-entrance status. Learning in Quarantine information will come directly from Dr. West.
Shield Testing Information
If you have any questions, please call Jody at 847-381-4340.
WINTER WONDERFEST
Winter Wonderfest 2021 Tickets are now on sale! The event runs December 3-5, and it will be a spectacular walk through event this year with lights, decorations, trees and performances from across the district. This year, the walking tour and hands on experiences will occur both outside the school and inside the event.
1. Your tickets can be purchased through this TICKET LINK. Please note that the cost of the tickets is to cover the large scale expenses of the event itself. We do encourage purchasing your tickets early, as we sold out last year.
2. Winterfest t-shirts are available for purchase for our fine arts students and families. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt, please purchase here by November 1.
3. For those students performing, more detailed information about drop off locations and other logistics will be sent as we approach December. We will also send out more information about school trees soon!
If you have any event questions, please feel free to email fine arts director Brigid Tileston at btileston@barrington220.org .
Thank you and we look forward to showing off all that the fine arts offers our students through this large scale event! Get your tickets while they are available, and be a part of the fun celebrating our fabulous arts classes and activities!
BOOK FAIR IS COMING SOON!
Book Fair Dates and Times (Including set up and take down)
11/15: Set-Up 8-12, book fair open 12-2:40, teacher preview until 4:00pm
11/16: 8am-5pm
11/17: 8am-5pm
11/18: 8am-5pm
11/19: 8am-2:40pm then take down 3-5pm
IMPORTANT DATES FOR NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 8 - 2:40 - 3:40 CHOIR; 2:45 - 3:45 CHESS CLUB; 2:45 - 3:45 GIRL SCOUTS
NOVEMBER 11 - 2:45 - 3:45 STICKY FINGERS; 7:00 PM PTO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 13 - 10:00-2:00 PM - GARDEN AND PRAIRIE CLEAN UP WITH PTO; CUB SCOUT PACK 229 WREATH PICK UP WEST LOT
NOVEMBER 15 - 19 NBS BOOK FAIR IN THE GYM - Monday 12:15 - 2:00; Tuesday - Thursday 8:05 - 5:00; pm; Friday 8:05 - 2:00 pm; Please watch for the flyer and use e-payments to pay for your scholars books!
NOVEMBER 18 - 2:45 - 3:45 STICKY FINGERS
NOVEMBER 22 - 2:40 - 3:40 CHOIR; 2:45 - 3:45 CHESS CLUB
NOVEMBER 24- 26 - NON STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAYS
NOVEMBER 29 - 2:40 - 3:40 CHOIR
North Barrington Elementary School Principal Dr. Lisa West
Email: lwest@barrington220.org
Location: 24175 North Grandview Drive, North Barrington, IL, USA
Phone: 847-381-4340
Twitter: @NBES220