March ELC Newsletter
March 2025
Wonderful families,
Our students are in the midst of learning about animals within our Pet Unit of Study and Cooperation through our Character Strong curriculum. I encourage families to talk and ask students questions about their learning. Additionally, I encourage families to contact your child's teacher or team if you have any questions or need support. The following attachment echoes the district's expectation of communication.
Take care & have a great month ahead.
Ms. Michelle, ELC Principal
"Play is the work of the child." – Maria Montessori
For families with a child entering Kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year, the website below provides valuable information about Kindergarten. A survey link is available on Infinite Campus for ELC students transitioning to kindergarten. Please complete this asap.
Please note that all Kindergarten-eligible students must transition to Kindergarten, as state guidelines do not allow them to remain in the ELC for an additional year. Kindergarten eligibility is defined as children who turn five years old on or before September 1st.
The ELC PTO hosted a meeting discussing Kindergarten transition; below are the slides and helpful visuals to help support the transition.
Slideshow: https://bit.ly/4jaQuXE
Visual: https://bit.ly/3C2aACI
Please review the My Ride K-12 app for further information on bus routes. As ELC welcomes new students throughout the year, please note that routes may change. Barrington Transportation Company appreciates your flexibility and patience.
https://www.barrington220.org/families/transportation
- All students were provided with transportation. If you would like to decline transportation service and will be transporting your child to and from ELC, please contact Fanny Cintron (ELC admin assistant) at fcintron@barrington220.org or call 224-770-4300.
- If you would like to request Alternate Transportation from a daycare provider or another location within Barrington 220 district boundaries, please request that directly at the link below. It will take 72 hours or longer for any change to be effective. Please submit your transportation requests asap.
- Finally, if you have additional questions, please contact Barrington 220 Transportation Specialist, Megan Polzin at our District Administrative Center by email at businfo@barrington220.org or phone at 847-842-3545.
- We are excited to announce our Spring Spirit Wear Sale! We have plenty of new ELC and Barrington-themed items available for purchase here! Please check it out! A portion of the proceeds from each item will be directed back to the PTO for use on things like fun and educational school assemblies, classroom supplies, family events, and staff appreciation. The sale runs from now through March 14th for delivery directly to the ELC after spring break. Alternatively, you can purchase items for shipment to your home address. These are great items to wear for ELC Spirit Days and sporting events in the area, and they make great gifts for friends and family.
- This month's PTO meeting will feature a special guest, Mr. Joe Robsinson, our district's Director of Innovation. He will share insights on technology and innovation for young learners. Please join us on Thursday, March 6th, at 7 PM via Zoom. Join the Zoom here.
- Thursday, March 6th, will be an ELC Spirit Day! Wear red, black, white, and/or zebra to show your ELC pride!
- Save the Date: The annual ELC Multicultural Family Dance will be held on Thursday, April 10th, at 5 PM. More details to come.
- March 7: Screening Day - No School
- March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences - Full Day of School
- March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences - No School
- March 21: In-service Day - No School
- March 24-28: Spring Break - No School
- April 10: Multicultural Family Dance
- April 17-18: No School
May 14: ELC Literacy Night & Little Thinkers
May 26: Memorial Day - No School
May 30: Last Day of School
