Rose Update

This week it was too hard to pick out a single grade level that was demonstrating how to be Stingray Strong!

I want to give a shout out to Afternoon Bus 56. The older students on the bus showed kindness and empathy to another student who was nervous about riding the bus that day. There were many students who offered kind words of support and a willingness to sit with the student. Earlier that same day, students on the Morning Bus 50 looked after a Kindergarten student who didn't get off at the Kindergarten playground and they made sure he was connected with an adult once he got off the bus. It's so amazing to see our older students looking after the younger students at the school with kindness and care!

Lastly, Mr Rife was showered with many happy birthday wishes and cards and signs from students from all across the building today. What a great way to start the weekend!

Dr. Cindy Ruesch

Results from the fall Fastbridge and MAP assessments will be sent home with students on Wednesday, September 25. Please look for them in your child's backpack.

Please remember our second Early Release Day is coming up on Friday, September 27. Students will be dismissed at 10:45 am. This is in addition to the weekly early release on Wednesdays This will be the second of the 4 days in the school calendar that were adopted in the District to provide additional time for professional development and school improvement activities.

During the first half of 2024, more than 2,500 community members collaborated on a plan to continue to improve Barrington 220's aging school buildings. The final $64M community-driven plan will go to you, the voter, for approval as a referendum question on this November 5 election ballot. If successful, the referendum will:

• Increase Safety & Security throughout Barrington 220
• Build a New Community Auditorium at Barrington High School
• Enhance STEAM and Instructional Spaces for Students

Even though these events are being hosted at specific schools, they are open for all members of the D220 community to attend at the location that works best for them. Join us at one of our upcoming community meetings to learn more about the referendum, tour current spaces, and see why these improvements are needed:

• Noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at Barrington High School (immediately following the homecoming parade)

Rose School is thrilled to welcome authorator (50% author, 50% illustrator) David Biedrzycki on October 8th. All students will have the opportunity to hear about his creative process, failures and successes.

To learn more about David Biedrzycki (pronounced /bid-ricky/), visit his website at https://www.davidbiedrzycki.com/

David Biedrzycki’s books are available for purchase. Please note, some of the books have a different author with David Biedrzycki’s illustrations.

Orders must be placed by the end of day September 26th.

If your child already owns a David Biedrzycki book, they can bring it to the library before October 8th to be autographed. The book should be in a ziplock bag with your child’s name, grade level and teacher.

ARTificial Intelligence is not yet published. The author will personalize a label which will be placed in the book when it arrives.

Published Link to Build: Barbara B. Rose Author/Artist Book Sale

Here is the updated breakfast and lunch menu for the month of September.

• As part of Framework 220—Health and Wellness, District 220 will implement Character Strong into our daily learning schedule.
• This month the character trait is Respect. Click here for the family letter for the month of September.
• You can also use this link to access the Family Character Strong website.
  

The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation has the goal to encourage curiosity, inspire students' passion for learning and career exploration, and provide enriching opportunities through private funding. Their work has raised $4.4 million in funds to support our schools. Click here to read more about the work of the Foundation and how you can get involved.

Here is the link to the weekly PTO newsletter.

Virtual Backpack is a place for Barrington 220 families to receive flyers and other information from the district and community organizations without the hassle of sorting through printed papers sent home with your child.