Life on the Prairie
April 26, 2024
Important Dates
4/30 and 5/1 . . . MAP testing
5/1 . . . NJHS Honors Night in the Prairie gym at 5:30
5/2 . . . 7th grade field trip to Museum of Science and Industry
5/2 . . . 5th to 6th grade Transition Parents' Night at 6 PM at Prairie
5/10 . . . 8th grade dance . . . 7-9 PM at Prairie
5/22 . . . 8th grade field trip to Main Event
5/22 . . . 8th grade Recognition at BHS . . . 7 PM (Last day of school for 8th grade)
5/27 . . . Memorial Day . . . NO SCHOOL
5/28 . . . Last day of school for 6th and 7th grade
News You Can Use
Volunteers Still Needed for 8th Grade Career Event!
We are still looking for a few more volunteers to make this event a successful one. Are you available to help out?
On Thursday, May 9th, Prairie’s 8th graders will experience “Welcome to the Real World.”
This is a one class period simulation of the real world as if the students are 25 years-old. They will have already selected their desired career, know the monthly entry salary for their chosen career, have had taxes taken out, have put money into their savings and checking accounts and are ready to make budget selections for the month based on their available income.
The volunteer parents will be assisting the students at one of the following budget selection stations: housing, transportation, utilities, insurance, clothing, entertainment, or groceries.
When all budget stations are completed, each student is to spin the “Chance” wheel to find out what unanticipated life event may occur that will impact their budget either positively or negatively. The simulation is exciting for both students and adults!
Your volunteer help is needed for this event, which will be held in the Prairie media center from 8:30-3:00 PM.
Parent volunteers may assist by helping during one shift or the entire day:
Shift # 1 – 8:30-12:00 PM
or
Shift # 2 – 1:00-3:00 PM
or
Entire day- 8:30-3:00 PM
Please fill out this form if interested and thank you for your help!
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th. Please help us make the week special for our Prairie staff. We are asking for donations to help stock the lounge as well as gift cards ($5-$10) to give out to all the staff. Please use this link to sign up for items. All items to be delivered to Prairie by Friday, May 3rd.
Don't have time to shop? We got you covered! Please use this link to donate. Any amount is appreciated.
8th Grade End of Year Field Trip
The 8th grade class will be attending The Main Event on Wednesday, May 22nd. This event will include several hours of bowling and video games. We will be leaving Prairie at 9:30 AM and returning at 2:00 PM. Lunch will be provided at The Main Event. Please follow this link to make the payment for our end of year celebration. Please reach out to Dr. Pawlak or Mrs. Ten Hoven with any questions.
8th Grade Yard Sign Pick-Up
If you ordered an 8th grade yard sign, pick-up will be at Prairie in the staff lot (lot in between Prairie and the ELC) on Thursday, May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd, 8:30-9 AM and 3:30-4 PM each day.
If you still would like to order a yard sign, you can order directly through the company. Shipping rates will apply.
If you have questions please contact Stacey Tomczak at prairieptopresident@gmail.com.
8th Grade End of Year Activities and Expectations
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.
The Innovator's Mindset - Community Event!
JUNE 13, 2024 FROM 12PM-3PM
WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH ACTIVITY CENTER
Kids walk into schools full of wonder and questions. How educators and families respond to students' natural curiosities can help further their exploration and shape the way they learn today and in the future. Our job is to provide new and exciting opportunities for our students. We must foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, and inspire creativity--and those are the skills our students need to succeed. In The Innovator's Mindset, author George Couros encourages parents, teachers and administrators to empower their learners to wonder, to explore--and to become forward-thinking leaders. If we want innovative students, we need innovative educators. In other words, innovation begins with you. Ultimately, innovation is not about a skill set: it's about a mindset.
The Innovator's Mindset event is open to all Barrington 220 staff, as well as members of the community. We hope to have many parents and students join us! This will be held on June 13, 2024 from 12:00-3:00 at the Willow Creek Community Church Activity Center. A copy of George Couros' book, The Innovator's Mindset, will be provided to every participant at the event.
If you have questions, please contact Jordan Anderson, Director of Learning Services at janderson@barrington220.org.
While there is no cost to attend, registration is required. Click here to register!
Fall Sports Information and Registration
Click here for information about our fall sports.
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.
Last PTO Meeting of the Year
Please join us for our final PTO meeting of the year on May 14th at 9:15 AM. All incoming 6th grade parents are welcome to attend. Please share with your friends and neighbors. PTO Bylaws and 2024-25 PTO Slate will be voted on at the meeting.
Please bring your driver's license if you are new to Prairie for check-in.
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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