Life on the Prairie
April 12, 2024
Important Dates
4/13 . . . Band Solo and Ensemble Concert at 11:00 in the BHS gym
4/15 . . . IAR testing (Math)
4/18-4/20 . . . Spring Musical . . . Beauty and the Beast
4/24 . . . Spring Band Concert in the Prairie gym at 7 PM
4/30 and 5/1 . . . MAP testing
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 Recognition at BHS . . . 7 PM (Last day of school for 8th grade)
News You Can Use
Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Career Event
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!
Way to go, Prairie Parents and Students!
Thanks to everyone's help, we were able to order the stationary bikes before Spring Break. For bikes that don't go anywhere, they sure got here quick! The bikes were installed over Spring Break and the PE classes have already been using them. Awesome job, Prairie!
BHS Spiritwear for Next Year's Freshmen
Attention 8th grade parents, interested in getting some BHS gear for your soon-to-be-freshman student? BSN Sports has created a new "Sideline Store" for Barrington High School apparel! The site features a wide variety of BHS apparel and accessories and includes items branded specifically for BHS sports, clubs, activities, alumni, and more! Place your order soon to ensure delivery by 8th grade recognition. Use the coupon code GEAR to earn 20% off of any order $60+. You can access the new BHS Sideline Store here.
8th Grade Yard Signs
Prairie 8th grade yards signs are on sale now until 4/19. Three options to choose from. $18 each. No late orders will be accepted. Pick-up will be at Prairie the week of 4/29. Details will be communicated as the date approaches.
If you would like a custom sign with your child’s name, please use this link. Please note that these signs will be delivered directly to your home and shipping rates will apply.
If you have questions please contact Stacey Tomczak at prairieptopresident@gmail.com.
Can You Believe it is Almost Time to Say Goodbye to Our 8th Graders?
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.
Spring Sports Information and Registration
Click here for information about girls' soccer & boys' and girls' track and field.
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):
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/
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