Life on the Prairie
March 8, 2024
Important Dates
3/9-3/18 . . . Register for parent-teacher conferences
3/20 & 3/21 . . . Parent-teacher conferences
3/22 . . . Institute Day . . . NO SCHOOL
3/25-3/31 . . . Spring Break . . . NO SCHOOL
4/6 . . . Band Solo and Ensemble Concert at 2:30 in the Prairie gym
4/13 . . . Band Solo and Ensemble Concert at 11:00 in the BHS gym
4/18-4/20 . . . Spring Musical . . . Beauty and the Beast
News You Can Use
Parent-Teacher Conference Registration
Registration for conferences begins Saturday, March 9th at 9 AM and closes Sunday, March 17th at 11 PM. Click here to learn more, then grab your spots!
Anderson's Book Fair
Step into a world of imagination and discovery at Prairie Library's Anderson's Book Fair, happening from March 15th to 21st! Whether you're searching for the perfect Spring Break read or looking to delve into new literary adventures, our book fair, open throughout the school day and during conference hours, promises a fabulous selection of titles to captivate every reader. Plus, for those who prefer the comfort of shopping from home, Anderson's Bookshop's online store offers the same great selection at your fingertips. Don't miss this chance to ignite your love for reading and support your library in the process! Click here for detailed directions to shop online. To view the online flyer, click here.
Help Us Feed the Staff on Conference Night!
The Prairie PTO is hosting a dinner for the staff during parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday, March 20th. We are looking for parents to assist by donating various drinks and desserts. Please sign up here. Thank you.
PTO Volunteers Needed for Next School Year
Interested in helping out the Prairie PTO next year? Please fill out this Google Form with your interests.
Headed to BHS Next Year?
The BHS PTO Nominating Committee is looking for parents to help with PTO for the 2023-24 school year! PTO is a great way to be involved in school, meet other parents, and enjoy the activities that we provide for kids, teachers, and the school. Come be a part of this awesome team! For more information and available positions, email the nominating committee at barringtonhspto@gmail.com.
Have an Incoming 6th Grader?
We have events for you! Click here to read all about the transition events planned for our incoming 6th graders.
One Last Chance for Spiritwear
This is your last chance this school year to get your Prairie spiritwear. Makes a great gift for incoming 6th graders!
The sale runs March 1st-15th and orders will be delivered mid-April.
Please contact Karen McGee at karenmcgee22@gmail.com with questions.
Spring Sports Information and Registration
Click here for information about girls' soccer & boys' and girls' track and field.
The Barrington 220 Board of Education wants your feedback!
Thanks to the community’s support for Barrington 220's referendum in 2020, the district's Build 220 initiative has made tremendous progress in renovating our aging school buildings and transforming learning spaces for students. However, much work is still needed to ensure our students learn in schools that meet our community’s high expectations.
Barrington 220 is holding four community engagement meetings in March to gain stakeholder feedback about projects that should be included in a potential referendum question on the November 2024 election ballot. Together, we will develop a community-driven plan so all Barrington 220 students have access to the quality education they deserve. These meetings are open to the public. Each meeting will feature a presentation, along with an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions. Please note that each meeting will have the same agenda. Click here to learn more!
- Wednesday, March 6: 6pm @ BMS-Prairie Campus
- Saturday, March 9: 10am @ BHS Front Atrium (Lower Level)
- Monday, March 11: 6pm @ Arnett C. Lines Elementary
- Thursday, March 14: 6pm via Zoom (Click here to register for the Zoom)
PTO No-Stress Fundraiser for Stationary Bikes
The PTO is fundraising for new stationary bikes that all of the PE classes can use. We are looking at some really nifty bikes that will match what the kids will use at BHS, giving them a real leg-up when they get to the big leagues. (Get it, a leg up? 😉)
We are going to go the stress free route, because, middle school ... Here's how this works: we send you a link to donate and you donate. That's it. That's the fundraiser!
And now, the nitty-gritty:
Our goal is $20,000.
Purpose: to outfit the Prairie workout room with 15 new stationary bikes. (The ones they have at the high school!!!)
How to contribute: Use this link and donate. That’s it! Any donation amount is extremely generous and extremely appreciated.
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):
March 12
April 9
May 14
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Safety 220
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