Important Dates!
- September 11 - 15: Barrington 220 Safety Week
- September 12: PTO General Meeting 9:15-10:15 AM
- September 12: Back to School Night for 6th Grade from 6:00-7:30 PM
- September 13: Back to School Night for 7th/8th Grades from 6:00-7:30 PM
- September 19: Fall Math MAP Testing 9:00-12:00 PM
- September 20: Fall Reading MAP Testing 9:00 - 12:00 PM
- October 5: Student Portraits - Retakes
- October 10: PTO General Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM
- October 18: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM
- October 19: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 20: No School - Institute Day
A Note From Principal May
Dear Station Families,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am excited to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming Back-to-School Event at Station. Please consider joining us as we welcome you and your children back for another exciting academic year.
Date: 9/12/23 for 6th Grade Only, and 9/13/23 for 7th and 8th Grade
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Station Middle School
The Back-to-School Event is an excellent opportunity for both students and parents to reconnect with our school community, meet the dedicated staff, and get prepared for the year ahead. This event will provide a platform to:
Meet the Teachers: You will have the chance to meet your child's teachers and gain insights into the curriculum, classroom expectations, and our educational approach.
School Resources: Discover the various resources available at our school, including our library, counseling services, extracurricular activities, and support programs.
School Policies: Learn about important school policies, including attendance, communication channels, and how we prioritize safety and well-being.
Parent-Teacher Association (PTO): Find out how you can get involved with the PTO and actively participate in shaping our school's future.
Questions and Answers: Get your questions answered by our staff and administration to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
We understand that your child's education is a collaborative effort, and your involvement is crucial to their success. We believe that this event will provide a solid foundation for a productive and enriching school year.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Back-to-School Event. We look forward to meeting you, reconnecting with returning families, and welcoming our new families into the Station Community
With Warm Regards,
Chad May
Principal
224-725-9013
MAP Testing Updates
Dear Parents,
The first all-school assessment we will take will be our Fall MAP test.
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
MAP tests are state-aligned computerized and adaptive assessments that provide useful data and information about student achievement and growth. These assessments are unique in that they adapt to each student’s ability, more accurately measuring what a child knows and needs to learn in the areas of reading and math. In addition, MAP tests measure academic growth over time, independent of grade level or age. MAP test results provide educators with timely information that guides instructional planning and school improvement. The results assist teachers in the following areas:
Identifying the skills and concepts individual students have learned
Diagnosing instructional needs
Determining if academic interventions are warranted
Guiding the selection of academic interventions
Monitoring academic growth over time
Making data-driven decisions at the classroom, school, and district levels
Placing new students into appropriate instructional programs
MAP Testing Schedule
September 19th: Math Testing during periods 1-3 for all grade levels
September 20th: Reading Testing during periods 1-3 for all grade levels
Students will be using their iPads for this test. Please make sure they are fully charged and ready to go each day.
These assessments give us critical information that can help us help your child. Please make every effort to have your child be in attendance on testing days unless they are ill.
Please click here to see additional testing information.
Thanks for all your support.
Sincerely,
Jessica Buchanan
Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Barrington Middle School- Station Campus
Barrington 220 Safety Week
Welcome to Barrington 220’s 5th Annual Safety Week! The goal of this week is to raise awareness about school safety among our students, parents, staff, and community members. In addition to the safety drills happening at each of our schools this week, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, students will view a short video that has a "Safety 220 Tip of the Day". Each tip corresponds with a safety theme for that day of the week. The topics for each day include:
MONDAY, Sept. 11: Welcome Message from Director of Safety and Security, Austin Johnson (Safe2Help, See Something, Say Something, Introduction of our School Resource Officers)
TUESDAY, Sept. 12: Weather Emergencies (tornado drill)
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13: Run, Hide, Fight (lockdown drill) These videos will only be viewed by students in grades 4-12.
THURSDAY, Sept. 14: School Evacuations (fire drill)
FRIDAY, Sept. 15: Railroad and Crosswalk Safety
Beginning Sunday, August 10th, we will send out the safety tip video for each day. We are intentionally sharing the videos the night before they are viewed by students in school so that parents can have conversations with their children about safety and what to do in an emergency situation.
An additional note about our lockdown drill…
As required by the Illinois School Safety Drill Act (105 ILCS 128/20), during each academic year, schools must conduct a law enforcement lockdown drill. This drill shall be no later than 90 days after the first day of each school year.
Law enforcement lockdown drills must be conducted on days and times when students are normally present in the school building and must involve participation from all school personnel and students present at school at the time of the lockdown drill. The appropriate local law enforcement agency shall observe the administration of the lockdown drill.
Also required by the Illinois Safety Drill Act, we must notify you about the upcoming law enforcement lockdown drill and provide an opportunity for you to opt your child out of the drill.
The law enforcement lockdown drill will take place at Station Campus on Wednesday, September 13th, at 9:40 a.m. If you wish your student to be exempted from the law enforcement lockdown drill, please contact Assistant Principal Tim Haupt at thaupt@barrington220.org.
