April 5, 2024

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• 4/6: Disco Dance
  
• 4/8: PTO Meeting
• 4/8: BHS College Fair
• 4/9: Illinois Science Assessment Testing Juniors/PSAT 9 Asynchronous day 10 & 12 grades
  
• 4/12-14: Spring Orchesis
• 4/18: SAT Testing Day Juniors / PSAT Sophomores Asynchronous day 9 & 12 grades
• 4/18 MP 4 Closes
• 4/18-20: Spring Experimental Play
  
• 4/25-27: Spring Play 12 Angry Jurors
  
• 5/6-5/17: AP Testing
• 5/6: Scholarship Night
  
• 5/7: Spring Choir Concert
  
• 5/13: PTO Meeting
• 5/15: Decision Day Celebration
  
• 5/17: Seniors Last Day Spurs Eligible
• 5/17: Senior Checkout
• 5/18: Prom
  
• 5/20-21: Elementary School Walks
• 5/21: Senior Celebration Boat Cruise
• 5/22 Innovation Showcase*
• 5/22: Barrington Education Foundation Incubator Pitch Night
• 5/23: Class of 2024 Graduation
  
• 5/27: Memorial Day - No School
• 5/28: Last Day of School - Tentative
• 6/3: Summer School Session 1 Begins
  

** Denotes newly added events to the calendar

Dance is in the Main Gym.

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On April 8, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in the Chicagoland area.

Please view this document for more information on exciting learning opportunity for our students and we are planning educational activities connected to our science curriculum.

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Barrington High School will be conducting our REQUIRED State assessments on Tuesday April 9th and Thursday April 18th, 2024. Please review this information carefully. These assessments impact our Illinois School Report Card and can open post high school opportunities for students based on their test scores.

We will be presenting the Erin's Law information in the freshman PE classes next Monday, April 8th and Senior English classes on April 11th & 12th.

College Fair 2024 - April 8, 2024 - 6PM - 8PM

All Sophomores and Juniors (parents too) are invited to the 2024 College Fair in the BHS Main Gym on Monday, April 8, 2024 from 6PM - 8PM. This IACAC (Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling) local college fair will provide you with the opportunity to meet and talk with admission representatives from many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. Come ask questions and get answers from the experts! Students should register now at www.strivefair.com. You will get a barcode to show to colleges who will scan it to send you additional information about their schools. It is free and saves time that you can spend talking to more schools. Click here for a list of schools attending the College Fair!

We're excited to share two upcoming opportunities for Barrington 220 families regarding the Illinois PUNS List (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services). PUNS is a statewide waiting list for individuals with developmental disabilities who may need funding for services either now or in the future. Children as young as 2.5 years old, teens and adults can enroll in PUNS when they have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. There can be a long wait before someone is selected for funding so we encourage you not to wait!

• Virtual Event: PUNS Informational Session with Stephen Joseph of CAU

• Date: April 10, 2024

• Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• What: Join us for a virtual session where you can better understand PUNS and explore whether enrollment could benefit your child.

• Zoon Link: PUNS Informational Session

• Zoom Meeting ID: 853 9766 2960

• Passcode: 984281

• In-Person Event: PUNS Enrollment Night

• Date: May 1, 2024

• Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (half-hour appointments available)

• Where: 220 District Administrative Center, 515 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

• What: This event offers families of students with developmental disabilities an easy opportunity to enroll in PUNS. Secure your spot for our upcoming Enrollment Night by filling out this form.

For any questions regarding these events, please feel free to contact Alyssa Grewe at 224-500-0507 or via email at agrewe@barrington220.org. We look forward to your participation!

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April is Autism Acceptance Month, formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. Autism Acceptance Month is meant to highlight the issues affecting people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, educate the public on support services, and celebrate and destigmatize the perspectives of those living with ASD.¹

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 36 children in the United States had been identified as having ASD as of April 2023.² Given the prevalence of ASD, encouraging education, providing resources, and working to remove the stigma of autism becomes all the more important.

As it has been for the last several years, the theme for Autism Acceptance Month 2024 is “Celebrate Differences.” This theme was created to promote acceptance and provide connections to necessary support and resources.

APRIL 8: PTO MEETING, 9:15am, in person at the high school or via Zoom.

Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://barrington220.zoom.us/j/87095256589?pwd=S1FoYldvS0cxK0lqQ3plcHhwblFnZz09
Passcode: 440823

Please allow extra time to park and go through security.

Items for discussion include:

· Upcoming PTO events

· End-of-year student action items for each grade, from the Counseling Department

· Updates from Principal McWilliams on upcoming school activities and the latest D220 referendum initiative

· Welcoming 8th grade parents to the BHS PTO. If you know anyone who might like to join us, please invite them!

BHS PTO NO-STRESS NO-BAKE FUNDRAISER!

The PTO is raising funds to pay for the cost of a large video screen for the cafeteria. No baking and no selling gift wrap or cookies… just one simple donation that goes directly towards a video board at BHS to be put up in the newly renovated cafeteria. DONATE TODAY!

BUSY MONTHS AHEAD! The BHS PTO needs volunteers for AP testing snack support, cap & gown distribution, and other activities that support our students and staff! Sign up for PTO emails HERE and follow us on social media to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

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Insta: BHS220PTO

The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority and we commit to offering a safe

and secure educational environment. Barrington 220 is now partnering with an Illinois school safety helpline aimed at providing students a place to report information that might prevent bullying, suicide, and campus violence. Safe2Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It allows students to confidentially share school safety issues via a mobile app, text, email, or phone call. You will notice that the "See Something, Say Something" button on our district and school website now links directly to the Safe2Help contact page. We are asking that all students, parents, staff, and community members now use this platform to report safety concerns. In the case of an emergency, call 911.

Website: https://bhs.barrington220.org/
Location: 616 W Main St, Barrington, IL, USA
Phone: 847-381-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHS220/
Twitter: @BarringtonHS220