Week 7
October 4, 2024
Important Dates
10.7.24--6:00pm Parents interested in being a SH partner (PTO)
10.14.24--6:00pm Parents interested in being a SH partner (PTO)
10.16.24-- Full day of student attendance; Parent Teacher conferences 3:30-7:30 pm
10.17.34-- No School; Parent Teacher conferences 1:00-7:00 pm
10.18.24-- No School
10.24.24-- 5th Grade Camp Timberlee Day 1
10.25.24-- 5th Grade Camp Timberlee Day 2
A list of the district calendar dates can be found HERE. For the printable version, please CLICK HERE.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Meet the Teacher is set to open to parents/guardians on
Monday, September 30th at 8:00 am and will close on
Tuesday, October 8th at 12:05 am. You will be able to sign up for conferences during these dates.
Conferences will be held on:
Wednesday, October 16th from 3:30-7:30 pm (Full day of student attendance)
Thursday, October 17th from 1-7 pm (No School)
Friday, October 18th No School
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
If you are interested in becoming a part of PTO this year, please fill-out this interest survey by Sunday, October 6, at 5:00 pm. You will hear back from someone by the end of next week. Also, please come to the meetings to build a PTO the next two Mondays at 6pm!
Y si solo hablo Español? Por favor, ven!
PTO will meet:
Monday 10/7/24 at 6:00pm
Monday 10/14/24 at 6:00pm
RESPONSIBILITY
This month we will be focusing on Responsibility. We will focus primarily on work completion in the classroom as a way to practice being responsible. Teachers will meet with their classrooms to set a work completion goal and when met, it will be your students ticket to the GLOW PARTY at the end of October. Please have some conversations with your student about responsibility. Use these conversation starters at home y en Español.
Drop off & Pick Up Safety
For the safety of all our students, please remember to pick up your child in the school parking lot. Parking across the street and having children cross can be dangerous, as our staff is unable to supervise street crossings. Let’s work together to keep our children safe! Thank you for your cooperation.
Healthy Living: The Magic of Handwashing
Hands are one of the primary ways germs spread. Hand washing can stop the spread of infection. As early as possible, get your child into the habit of washing their hands often and thoroughly. Your child is exposed to bacteria and viruses all day long. Frequent hand washing is key to helping your child stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness to others.
When to Wash Hands:
- Before, during, and after preparing food
- Before and after eating food
- After using the bathroom
- After blowing nose, coughing or sneezing
- When hands are visibly dirty
- After playing outside
- After touching an animals or their cages
- Before and after treating a cut
- After touching garbage
How to Wash Hands Effectively:
1. Wet your hands: Use clean, running water.
2. Apply Soap: Lather your hands by rubbing them together with soap, making sure to cover all surfaces.
3. Scrub for at least 20 seconds: Scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse hands: Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5. Dry your hands: Use a clean towel or an air dryer to your hands completely.
Wash Your Hands Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDHJW4r3elE
Hand Washing Social Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM4GKiInnek
Handwashing Facts by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpXh2XHwMmE
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available and hands are not visibly dirty, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label.
By teaching your children about the importance of hand washing, you're helping protect their health and the health of those around them!
Participate in Early Voting this Month!
During the first half of 2024, more than 2,500 community members collaborated on a plan to continue to improve our aging school buildings. The final $64M community-driven plan will go to you, the voter, for approval as a referendum question on the Nov. 5 ballot. If successful, the referendum will:
- Increase Safety & Security throughout Barrington 220
- Build a New Community Auditorium at Barrington High School
- Enhance STEAM and Instructional Spaces for Students
Traditional early voting at polling locations in the Barrington area will open on October 21. Click the links below to find early voting information for the county you reside in:
