April ELC Newsletter
April 2025
Hi families/caregivers,
Our students will be attending an end-of-year field trip to Beese Park on Friday, May 2nd. Our students will walk over with their teachers to participate in a bubble activity, dance with a DJ, and play on the playground. Parents have already provided permission for their child during registration. Additionally, we have many more fun in-house learning activities for our students including Scribble Monster, Village Works, STEM monthly, and Nature Ladies.
As we end the school year, I want to recognize and show gratitude to our ELC PTO who have provided the following amazing opportunities this year. If you are interested in supporting the PTO, please reach out to our PTO president Emily Nelson (emilyrosenelson7@gmail.com) as we are looking for several positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Pumpkins for each student in the Fall
- Decorated ELC Holiday Tree at BHS
- Multiple fundraisers (Dine & Share, Spiritwear, Principal for a Day raffle, Valentine's Day flowers, etc.)
- Support of families in need
- Staff meals during parent-teacher conferences
- PTO Art Night
- Jim Gill Concert
- Multicultural Family Dance
- Staff Appreciation Week
In partnership,
Ms. Michelle
Please fill out the following form if you have a strong preference regarding AM or PM classes for the 25-26 SY if your student will be remaining at ELC. We cannot guarantee your preference but we always strive to work with families. Our survey will close in early May 2025.
Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:05 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Wednesday Early Dismissal: 2:10 p.m.
Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/eYrRi5ktzetHvKveA
The Barrington Junior Women's Club invites children entering kindergarten or 1st grade to register for Safety Town 2025! Safety Town is a week-long educational summer program that teaches participants vital safety lessons through activities and demonstrations. An outdoor miniature town gives children a hands-on experience using safety skills while riding trikes and acting as pedestrians. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on April 3, 2025! Click here to learn more.
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 Arely Gamez (ELC admin assistant) at agamez@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.
- Enter the raffle for a chance to learn from Ms. Michelle or Mr. D and be Principal for a Day. Raffle tickets are $1 each, with a maximum of 10 entries per student, per principal. 2 winners (AM & PM) will be selected to be Principal for a Day with Ms. Michelle and 2 winners (AM & PM) will be selected to be Assistant Principal for Day with Mr. D. Tickets must be purchased by 4 PM on April 10 in order to enter the drawing. Enter the raffle here!
- The PTO is excited to invite you to attend the annual ELC Multicultural Family Dance! Please join us on Thursday, April 10th, at 5 PM for an evening of dancing and fun! This is a free event open to all ELC students, staff, parents, siblings, and friends. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Please sign up here!
- Dress in traditional attire from your culture or anything that makes you feel special.
Send in requests for the DJ to play your favorite songs (especially songs unique to your culture). Preschool appropriate, please. Song requests must be submitted by Tuesday, 4/8!
Bring your favorite family dish to share! If you plan to bring a dish, please email emilyrosenelson7@gmail.com the recipe & ingredients. No peanuts, please.
- April 1: PTO meeting via zoom
- April 7 & 8: Village Works
- April 10: Multicultural Family Dance
- April 11: Scribble Monster
- April 17-18: No School
- May 2: ELC field trip to Beese Park
- Week of May 5: Staff Appreciation Week
May 14: ELC Literacy Night & Little Thinkers
May 26: Memorial Day - No School
May 30: Last Day of School
