Life on the Prairie
October 28, 2022
Important Dates
10/28 . . . 7th Grade Halloween Party . . . 7-9 PM
11/4 . . . Institute Day . . . NO SCHOOL
11/8 . . . Election Day . . . NO SCHOOL
11/15 . . . PTO Meeting . . . 9:15 AM
11/16 . . . Snowflake . . . 3:10-6:00 PM
11/24 . . . Turkey Trot . . . 8:30 AM
Click here to see all of the activities going on at Prairie.
News You Can Use
Parent Teacher Conferences -- What a Success!
Thank you to each of you for participating in the conferences this past week. It is always great to collaborate with our parents and continue to build that partnership. As always, please know that you don't have to wait for conferences to talk with a teacher about your child. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher and they will always conference with you throughout the entire school year. -- Mr. Lobbins
The Fall Play is November 3rd-5th
Girls' Basketball Brave Challenge
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Black leggings needed
8th Grade Activity Night Changed
Ski Club
Parent Registration Meeting: Thurs., Nov. 10 OR Wed., Nov. 16 from 7:00 – 8:15 PM.
• Held at the Park District (235 Lions Drive). You ONLY need to attend ONE meeting.
• Opportunity for parents to learn about Ski Club and register for the club and a chaperone date.
• Registration for individual trips will be available online or in person beginning 1/3/2023 at 9:00 AM.
Click here for more information.
Snowflake Registration
Are you wondering what Snowflake is about and if you should register your child? Check out a video from our presenters to learn a little about this fantastic event.
Snowflake is a unique opportunity to teach valuable skills that develop healthy peer relationships, promote responsible decision-making and encourage middle school students to resist negative peer pressure in an informal setting. It is happening this year on November 16th.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to register your child! Sign your child up on Revtrak by October 28th to experience Snowflake.
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.
In addition to Hispanic Heritage Month and Red Ribbon Week, October provides reminders for households to explore Neurodiversity Acceptance, Polish-American Heritage, and Italian-American Heritage. Read more here.
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