Wednesday Weekly

10/24 Nekter Dine In or Pick Up

10/25 Lou Malnati's Pizza Sale ENDS

10/31 Halloween Parade 12:45 PM

11/1-11/5 No School

11/8 Family Dance 6:30-8:30 @ Roslyn (see below for ticket information)

Halloween festivities at Roslyn begin on Thursday, October 31st at 12:45 PM with a parade around the local neighborhood. (Parents of K-Lab students have a separate document coming soon from Mrs. Pinta and Mrs. Riley.) The parade route will be: Roslyn Road to Exmoor Ave., to Merton Ave., concluding at the back blacktop area. We assemble classes outside the school beginning at 12:30 PM. Parents may view the parade from the streets along the parade route. If we have inclement weather, we will parade through the school halls and pass through the gym where there will be spectator seating. Kindergarten students will come to school dressed and visit classrooms during the morning.

For the complete letter from Mr. Kirk, please click here for English.

Click here for Espanol.

Las festividades de Halloween en Roslyn comenzarán el jueves 31 de octubre a las 12:45 pm con un desfile por los alrededores del vecindario local. (Los padres de los estudiantes de K-Lab recibirán un documento separado próximamente de la Sra. Pinta y la Sra. Riley). La ruta del desfile será: Roslyn Road hasta Exmoor Ave., hasta Merton Ave., concluyendo en el área de pavimento de atrás. Reuniremos las clases fuera de la escuela a partir de las 12:30 p.m. Los padres pueden ver el desfile desde las calles a lo largo de la ruta del desfile. Si tenemos mal tiempo, desfilaremos por los pasillos de la escuela y pasaremos por el gimnasio donde habrá asientos para los espectadores. Los estudiantes de kínder deben ya venir vestidos a la escuela, ellos visitarán los salones durante la mañana.

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Barrington 220 will be utilizing the Character Strong Universal Strengths and Needs Screener as part of our ongoing efforts in increasing a sense of belonging for all students, improving skills that support student well-being, and deepening student engagement in academics, school, and community. The Strengths and Needs Screener is completed by your child’s teacher and will assist our staff in supporting your child in the best way possible. While families cannot opt-out of the Character Strong instruction, you may choose to opt your child out of the screener. If you do not wish for your child’s teacher to complete the Strengths and Needs Screener, please notify your school principal in writing by Thursday, October 24, 2024.

The Shining Star award began in January 2023 to recognize students of exemplary character. It’s a way to promote positivity and is tied to PBS. Our focus this year will be on Character Strong traits and behaviors: respect,empathy, cooperation, responsibility, perseverance, courage, honesty, creativity, and gratitude.

Congratulations to the following students who will be recognized at a breakfast TOMORROW, October 24th at 7:15 in the MPR.

In first grade: Elise C., Alex B., Aiden R., Callie C., Beckham B., Mohamad K., Emily C., Ethan C., Marie R., and Isabella B. In second grade: C.C. B., Bryce M., Elle M., Dylan P., and Emmett T. In third grade: AJ K., Charlotte H., Sarah S., Sabrina G., Emelya S., and Brady R. In fourth grade, Joel B., Camden B., Bobby K., Jack C., Nicole P., Charlotte H., and Garrett P. In fifth grade: Declan M., Finn V., Audrey L., Connor S., and Lilien C. From the Specials areas: PE-Emma A., Art-Penny D., and Aurelio P., Music-Adrianna N. and Zoe P., Library-Olivia A., and Christopher K., STEM-Bakr A., and Kay El R. From the Office: Eric M., and Cole D.

Thanks to all the Bulldogs who participated in the cross country meet!

Pick up your book in the office. We request that you take a book by filling out the QR code in the office.

This fall Barrington 220 is launching a book study called One Book, One Community Read! The book study, hosted by our District Equity Team, aligns with the Inclusive Education priority in our district’s strategic plan, Framework 220.

The book study will feature the book Breaking the Code with Gabriella, written by current BHS students Hafsah Khan, Cindy Wang, and 2024 graduate Sarah Pinto. BTCWG is a story about the fight for inclusivity and belonging in STEM spaces, following the story of a young girl, Gabriella, who joins her robotics team as the only girl.
You can pick up a free copy of Breaking the Code with Gabriella in the main office. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab one while they last! For additional copies, visit the Barrington Area Library or the District Administrative Center.

We will culminate this community-wide read with a special fireside chat featuring our student authors at the annual Winter Wonderfest celebration at BHS on December 13! It will be a wonderful opportunity to engage with the authors, hear their perspectives, and celebrate the inclusive themes of the book.

Este otoño, Barrington 220 está lanzando un estudio de libros llamado ¡Un libro, Una Lectura Comunitaria! El estudio del libro, organizado por nuestro Equipo de Equidad del Distrito, está alineado con la prioridad de Educación Inclusiva en el plan estratégico de nuestro distrito, Marco de Trabajo 220.

El estudio del libro contará con el título “Rompiendo El Código con Gabriella”, escrito por las estudiantes actuales de BHS Hafsah Khan, Cindy Wang y Sarah Pinto, graduada en 2024. RECCG es una historia sobre la lucha por la inclusión y la pertenencia en los espacios de STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), siguiendo la historia de una niña, Gabriella, que se une a su equipo de robótica como la única niña.

Usted puede recoger una copia gratuita de “Rompiendo el Código con Gabriella” . Los suministros son limitados, ¡así que asegúrese de tomar una copia mientras duren! Para obtener copias adicionales, visite la Biblioteca del Área de Barrington o el Centro Administrativo del Distrito.

¡Culminaremos esta lectura comunitaria con una charla especial junto a la chimenea con nuestras estudiantes autoras durante la celebración anual del Festival de Invierno Wonderfest en BHS el 13 de diciembre! Será una oportunidad maravillosa para interactuar con las autoras, escuchar sus perspectivas y celebrar los temas sobre inclusividad del libro.

Thank you to all who donated to the Early act club bake sale! Thank you for the support!

We held our first raffle today for our Math Fact Fluency for October. Congratulations to the following students: CeCe K., Amelia B., , Mekael J., and Bryce M. Stay tuned for the next Math Fact Challenge!

Early voting for the November 5 election is currently underway in the Barrington area. Click the links below to find early voting information for the county you reside in:

• Cook
• Kane
• Lake
• McHenry

To learn more about Barrington 220's $64M referendum question on the ballot, please visit our referendum webpage.

Enjoy the Glitz and Glam of Hollywood for a star studded evening on Friday, November 8th from 6:30-8:30PM. Bring the whole family and come dressed like a movie star. Enjoy music and pizza. For more information, please click the flyer. Purchase your tickets HERE for a night to remember!

Barrington 220 offers services from a Family School Liaison (FSL). A Family School Liaison can help by, among other things:

- Assisting new/existing families with school-related questions.

- Helping navigate school or district platforms (parent portal, Revtrak, etc).
- Discussing some of the ways you can become more involved at school.
- Facilitating referrals to community agencies.
· Helping coordinate meetings or phone calls between you, teachers, staff, or administration.
- Providing presentations geared toward your interests and more.

If you would like to contact our liaison, Ruth Estrada, email her at restrada@barrington220.org.

Due to a change in school code by the Illinois State Board of Education, this school year a medical note is required for parents/guardians who select the: “MEDUE: Medical/Dental Appointment” excuse option for their student in Infinite Campus or call their student out of school for a medical/dental appointment.

The revised school code defines "valid cause" for absence as the following: Illness, including the mental or behavioral health of the student; attendance at a verified medical or therapeutic appointment; appointment with a victim services provider. Please note that the student’s absence will be marked unexcused in Infinite Campus until a medical note is provided.

We understand this is a change in practice from previous years. Please know that our front office is here to help answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Calling all student artists! The Barrington Rotary Club is sponsoring an art contest featuring visual art which reflects a society where inclusion is embraced and celebrated. Entries are due by November 7. For more information, click here.

Only 2 days left to help us support our lovely 5th graders by purchasing LOU MALNATI'S pizza vouchers that can be redeemed for a 9" deep dish frozen pizza at any Lou Malnati's location of your choice! Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, and Spinach! These make for a great gift, a quick after school snack, an easy dinner, or a wonderful donation towards the Cuba Township Food Pantry. 1 for $15 or 3 for $42. Click here to purchase!

Stop by Nekter in Barrington TOMORROW, October 24th, anytime from 7am-6:30pm for a breakfast beverage, a tasty treat, or after school snack! Be sure to mention Roslyn Road Elementary! 10% of sales will go towards supporting our 5th grade fundraising efforts! Thank you!!

Click here for the flyer.

Roslyn has entered the Village of Barrington scarecrow decorating contest this year! Peep the BULLDOG scarecrow watering flowers that Garden Club created near the drop off line in front of school. Please vote for our scarecrow at barrington-il.gov/scarecrow. Voting runs through November 1st. Winners announced November 7.

Bulldog Bashes are back! Bulldog Bashes are exciting events that are thrown by Roslyn parents to help bring the community together while raising funds to support Roslyn’s PTO. Do you want to be the next person to host the event that everyone is talking about? Some examples of ones done in the past are Ladies Night Out at someone’s home, Parents Night Out at a local establishment, Pickleball Tournaments hosted at a club, Guys Poker Night, Cookie Decorating, etc. The options are endless! Get together with a friend and come up with a great idea!

If you’re interested in hosting a Bulldog Bash, please reach out to swarbrick.kimberly@gmail.com or kruggio4@gmail.com with your idea

The first Bullldog Bash for this year is a Parents Night Out, hosted by Barrington Martial Arts on Saturday, December 7 from 5-9pm. The students will have a blast playing games, participating in sports, and watching a movie. Best of all, dinner is included! They’ll enjoy pizza and cookies while you get some holiday shopping done, enjoy a kid-free meal, or simply just relax :) Tickets are $40/child, and there will only be 40 spots available. Sign-up HERE

For more information, click here.

Thank you for joining us at our last PTO meeting. Please see the meeting minutes attached here.

If you are looking to get involved, we'd love to have the help. Email roslynptosecretary@gmail.com if you are interested.

If you haven’t yet paid your PTO dues ($15/student) you can do so HERE. Membership dues help ensure the PTO can provide each and every student with a yearbook to take home on our favorite day of the year- Field Day! Membership dues also help support PTO programs at Roslyn Road School, including field day, assemblies, author visits, teacher/staff honorariums and more! Fundraising opportunities throughout the year make up the balance.

Thank you to everyone who has already come out for a packing event for Barrington Children’s Charities P.O.P. program (Packs of Plenty). This is a weekly event, with packing sessions starting at 9-10AM at Sunny Hill Elementary, typically on Thursdays.

If you are interested in volunteering for a single session or becoming a regular, email Sarah Ruger at s.pifkin@gmail.com or simply come to a packing event that works with your schedule.

The Yearbook Team would love to have your photos! Submit any photos that you would like in the yearbook to the Roslyn Rd Yearbook Drive. Please submit your photos here.