An Update from Hough Elementary
Principal Update
Dear Hough Community,
Our Hawks have been growing, learning, and collaborating this past month at Hough! As we welcome the changing seasons and the end of trimester two, we also celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and families. Students have been working through weekly reading and math assessments, challenging themselves to carefully write organized and engaging paragraphs, and learning more about science and SSGS as they advance through their grade level units of study.
This month, we will be focusing on Cooperation as part of our Character Strong curriculum. Students will be participating in activities that emphasize teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. From classroom discussions to authentic learning experiences, they are learning how to work together to achieve shared goals. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by finding ways to practice cooperation in daily family routines.
I know this will be an exciting month to watch and highlight all of the examples of cooperation from our Hawks, both inside and outside of the classroom. I want to send a shout out to Hough’s 3rd and 4th grade Girl Scout Troops for demonstrating cooperation as each troop built elaborate castles out of their cookie cases. Their creative cooperative efforts have been entered in a local contest. The troops invite you to check out what they were able to build when working together and vote for each of their creations: 3rd Grade Troop and 4th Grade Troop.
Outside of the classroom, we’ve had some exciting school-wide PTO events and activities, including the Valentine's Day parties, Family Night at Culver's, Read Across Barrington, and the 5th grade basketball season. Each event has been an exciting success, bringing students and families together for a fun and meaningful experience. Looking ahead, we have many more activities on the calendar for spring and we can’t wait to see our community come together for these special spring events.
As always, we appreciate your support in making Hough a place where students feel valued, inspired, and excited to learn. Thank you for your partnership in fostering a positive school community.
Wishing you a wonderful March!
Warmly,
Heather Schumacher
Summer School Registration is Open
Barrington 220 Summer School registration is open. Please review the Elementary Course Guide for detailed information. Most Hough students attend at Roslyn Road school and classes take place from June 9th - July 3rd (Monday-Thursday). Please note that students should be registered in classes that correspond with their grade in the upcoming school year. Current 5th graders should register for Middle School classes.
PTO Update
The Hough Fundraiser - Grab your Luau gear and join us for our Hawaiian-themed school fundraiser on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 5:30-10:00 PM. Enjoy exciting games, bid on unique items at our silent and live auctions, and dance the night away. Tickets are on sale now. Take advantage of early bird pricing until March 13th. We are still looking for volunteers to help before, during and after the event. Click here to see how you can help.
Live Auction Items Needed - We are very close to reaching our Phase 1 playground fundraising goal. If you have a unique or exciting item/experience to donate to the Hough Fundraiser Live Auction, please email Victoria Iardella.
Code Ninja Night Out - Register your kids for Code Ninja this Friday, March 7th at the Hoffman Estates Code Ninja from 6:30-9:30 PM. Your kids will enjoy exploring Roblox, Minecraft and game development with their friends. Space is limited to 30.
District 220 Board Candidates Forum - Barrington 220 School Board Candidates’ Forum, hosted by the Hough PTO Presidents Council, will be held Wednesday, March 12th from 9:30-11:30 AM at the Barrington Area Library.
St. Patrick's Day Spiritwear - If you are interested in feeling the luck of the Irish, consider purchasing some Hough St. Patty's day swag here. More information about the items is also available. A proceed of the purchase price will be donated to the new Hough Playground. There are multiple sizes and colors to choose from. Order by Friday, March 7th.
Kindergarten Crew Swag - Attention current or incoming Kindergarten families. If you are interested in purchasing some fun "Kinder Crew" swag, click here to order a t-shirt and/or a drawstring bag by March 10th. A percentage of your purchase will be donated to the new Hough Playground.
Giant PTO Thank You - We had wonderful turnouts at the Student Service Club packing a ton of St. Patrick's Day-themed goodie bags for those in need and at the Culver's Night where we raised $378 for the new Hough Playground. Congratulations to Mr. George's kindergarten class for the winning turn-out. They won a classroom ice cream party, courtesy of Culver's Fox River Grove.
POP-Packs of Plenty - Please check out packing dates for the remainder of the year. Your help is greatly appreciated!
PTO Save the Dates
3/7/25- Code Ninja Night
3/13/25- PTO Meeting 6:30-730 PM (STEM Room)
4/5/25- The Hough Fundraiser (Hawaiian-themed adult event)
4/11/25- Big Hawk/Little Hawk Sports Night (parents and kids)
4/22/25- Earth Week
4/28-5/2/25- Spring Book Fair
5/2/25- Mini Marathon (after school)
5/2/25- Art Fair and Bake Sale
5/16/25- Fifth Grade Escape to Middle School
5/22/25- Hough Field Day (Rain Date 5/23/25)
5/30/25- Fifth Grade Recognition/Last Day of School
Dates at a Glance
-Tuesday, 3/4
- Winter Chess Club 2:45-3:45 PM
-Thursday, 3/6
- FINAL K-1st Grade STEM Club 2:10-3:15 PM
- 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club (gym) 2:45-3:45 PM
- PTO-sponsored Code Ninja Night
-Sunday, 3/9
- Spring Parent Teacher Conference sign-up closes at 11:59 PM
- Speech Tournament 2:40 - 5:00PM/ NO DRAMA CLUB
- Winter Chess Club 2:45-3:45 PM
- Drama Club 2:45-3:45 PM
- PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM
- 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club (gym) 2:45-3:45 PM
