Life on the Prairie
January 19, 2024
Important Dates
1/24 and 1/25 . . . MAP testing
1/26 . . . 6th grade combined social with Station at Prairie
1/30 . . . 8th grade students visit BHS
2/16 . . . Institute Day . . . NO SCHOOL
2/19 . . . Presidents' Day . . . NO SCHOOL
2/22 . . . Illinois Youth Survey parent letter . . . 8th grade during Colt Time
3/20 & 3/21 . . . Parent-teacher conferences
3/22 . . . Institute Day . . . NO SCHOOL
3/25-3/31 . . . Spring Break . . . NO SCHOOL
News You Can Use
New Activity Bus Procedure
For the remainder of the school year, all students taking the activity buses will need to scan on to the buses, no exceptions. Therefore, you must have your ID with you for morning, afternoon and activity bus rides. Please see Mr. Gillette if you have any questions.
6th Grade Combined Social with Station on January 26th
Register your child here for this fun event, which will take place between 7 and 9 PM on Friday, the 26th.
Parents, we could not do this without you! Want to help with set-up, clean-up or chaperoning? Click here.
If you would like to donate items, check out our Amazon wish list. Items can be dropped off in the main office any time during the week prior to the event.
2023-2024 Late Winter Athletic Information
Eighth Grade Transition Dates and Information - Veteran Parent Panel Added!
Click here to view the virtual Q&A session with the BHS counselors from December 7th.
Thursday, January 25th at 10 AM - Veteran Parent Panel at BALibrary. Sign up here!
Tuesday, January 30th - Prairie students visit BHS for a tour and informational sessions.
Counseling Department News
As a reminder, all students at BMS-Prairie receive social/emotional learning (SEL)
lessons multiple times a year and during COLT time. In addition, all students have
access to a counseling team member. If you ever have questions about our general
curriculum or supports specific to your student, please feel free to contact a member of
the Prairie Counseling Department.
Melissa Kehoe- 6th grade counselor 847-756-2526 mkehoe@barrington220.org
Sarah Lloyd- 7th grade counselor: 847-756-2523 slloyd@barrington220.org
Jenny Godinez- 8th grade counselor 847-756-2522 jgodinez@barrington220.org
Monica Santiago- Bilingual counselor 847-756-2630 msantiago@barrington220.org
BStrong's Tuesday Tips provide wonderful resources for parents and caregivers. If
you’d like to subscribe to BStrong’s Tuesday Tips try the link here.
PTO News
Please bring your driver's license if you are new to Prairie for check-in.
Upcoming meeting dates (9:15 AM start):
February 13
March 12
April 9
May 14
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Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Website: prairie.barrington220.org
Location: 40 E Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL, United States
Phone: 847-304-3990
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Prairie220/
Twitter: Prairie220