Life on the Prairie
October 7, 2022
Important Dates
10/11 . . . PTO Meeting at 9:15 AM (link)
10/19 & 10/20 . . . Parent-Teacher Conferences
10/20 & 10/21 . . . No School
10/28 . . . 7th Grade Halloween Party . . . 7-9 PM
11/16 . . . Snowflake . . . 3:10-6:00 PM
Click here to see all of the activities going on at Prairie.
Early Winter Sports Information
Notes From Our Counselors
In October we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week.
Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.
Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. Also check out 50 Everyday Ways to Love Your Teen for tips on connecting with your teenager.Sarah Lloyd- 6th grade counselor: 847-756-2523 slloyd@barrington220.org
Jenny Godinez- 7th grade counselor 847-756-2522 jgodinez@barrington220.org
Melissa Kehoe- 8th grade counselor 847-756-2526 mkehoe@barrington220.org
Monica Santiago- Bilingual counselor 847-756-2630 msantiago@barrington220.org
BStrong's Tuesday Tips provide wonderful resources for parents and caregivers. You can view or sign up for their weekly newsletter here.
A Message From Our District Family School Liaison
If you don't know how to sign up for parent-teacher conferences through our Meet the Teacher website, please join us today, October 7th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Sunny Hill library to find out how to schedule your child's upcoming parent-teacher conferences. If you are unable to attend and would like further assistance please feel free to contact me at 847-842-3565.
Prairie 7th Grade Halloween Party
All 7th Grade Students are invited to join a fun evening of music, games and fun! Please register your student by October 27th.
Friday, October 28th
7 PM -- 9 PM
BMS Prairie
$10 admission
Snowflake Registration
Snowflake will take place on Wednesday, November 16th from 3:10 to 6:00 PM at Prairie. Registration will be open October 3rd - October 28th and will need to be completed through Revtrak or by using this link. The link will be live starting October 3rd.
Snowflake is a unique opportunity for middle school students to come together in an informal setting to teach valuable skills that develop healthy peer relationships, promote responsible decision-making and resist negative peer pressure. Sign your child up to experience a fun activity that will help them to gain a sense of belonging and a better understanding of one’s self and others all while having fun.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get involved!
PTO Parent-Teacher Conference Dinner
The Prairie PTO is hosting a dinner for the teachers during parent/teacher conferences. We are looking for parents to assist by donating various desserts, drinks and other items to make the dinner more enjoyable. Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up.
Please deliver your donations to the Prairie front office by Wednesday, October 19th at noon.
PTO DEI Committee
Last Call for PTO 8th Grade T-shirts
Haven't Paid your PTO Dues Yet?
PTO No Stress Fundraiser
Save the Date! First Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Website: prairie.barrington220.org
Location: 40 E Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL, United States
Phone: 847-304-3990
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Prairie220/
Twitter: Prairie220