Straight from Station

• November 19 - NJHS Honors Night - 6:30 PM
• November 21 - Choir Concert 7:00 PM
• November 22 - Snowflake 3:40 -6:30 PM
• November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No Student Attendance
• December 3, PTO Poinsettia Fundraiser Pick Up - TBD - Afterschool
• December 12 - Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM
• December 23 - January 6 - Winer Break - No School

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to ensure everyone is well-prepared for the holiday schedule. To allow our students, staff, and families to enjoy the holiday, our school will have a modified schedule. Classes will be held as usual on Monday and Tuesday. There will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, giving everyone a long weekend to celebrate and recharge. We hope this time allows you to connect with loved ones and enjoy the season. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming students back the following Monday, ready to wrap up the semester strong!

This month, we’re introducing an exciting "Character Dare" for our middle school students! This challenge encourages students to actively practice positive character traits such as kindness, respect, and responsibility in their daily lives. This week’s Character Dare is called the Break Bread Challenge. Students are challenged to meet 2 people they don’t know in the cafeteria this week. It could be a staff member, or student. Learn the name and use it the next day. Please talk to your students about the challenge, and encourage them to participate! Maybe try it at work, and share your experiences as well!

This year, our middle school is focusing on two key improvement goals to enhance student learning and overall school experience. First, we are working with students to increase Student Agency. In short, that means, we want to help our students become the primary drivers of their own learning journey. Also, we seek to improve Collective Teacher Efficacy. This is the ability of our staff to work together and affect positive change as a team. We look forward to partnering with you as we work toward these goals for the benefit of all our students.

What is it?

Snowflake is a unique opportunity for middle school students to come together in an informal setting and discuss issues of concern.

• This is a drug and alcohol prevention program

• Focuses on a variety of topics related to adolescent concerns

• Enforces positive decision making and healthy behaviors

• Students participate in small group meetings consisting of 10 students, 2-3 high school students and an adult leader

BE A PART BY TAKING PART!

When: Friday, November 22nd, 2024

Time: 3:40-6:30PM

• Students must stay for the entire program

Cost: $32.00

• Includes: snacks, t-shirt, and program materials

Registration:

• Begins October 1st, 2024 on RevTrak

• Snowflake Sign-up Link

• Ends October 31st, 2024 or when maximum capacity of 400 is reached

** No Refunds**

🏅 Wrestling Registration is OPEN! 🏅
Ready to tackle a new challenge? Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, wrestling is the place to be! Registration is open now, and the first practice is on Monday, December 2nd. ALL grade levels are welcome, so come join the team and get ready to pin your way to victory! Got questions? Ask Coach Bryson – he’s got all the details!

🏐 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Registration is OPEN! 🏐
Calling all future volleyball stars – registration is now live! Tryouts are coming up soon on Wednesday, December 11th, Thursday, December 12th, and Wednesday, December 18th. Make sure you’re ready to serve, set, and spike your way onto the team!

💥 Boys Volleyball Registration Coming Soon! 💥
Boys volleyball registration will open in early December, so keep an eye out for more info and get ready to join the action!

Don’t wait—sign up, show up, and let’s have some fun! 🏆

November Newsletter 2024

The counselors continue to visit classrooms once a month to connect with students and discuss relevant SEL topics. The 6th and 7th grade November/December SEL lesson focuses on the importance of community and belonging and what students can do to positively contribute to our school community through their actions and words.

The 8th graders have been busy learning more about the high school and making their high school course selections. In the winter, they will also be using a career platform called Schoolinks to explore future career paths.

We always encourage you to check in with your child. Please remember it’s not 1 sixty-minute conversation. It’s 60 one-minute conversations.

We are committed to providing a nutritious and enjoyable food service experience for all our students, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this goal, along with our partners from Quest. We kindly ask you to complete a brief survey to share your thoughts on our current food offerings and any suggestions for improvement. Your input will help us better meet the needs and preferences of our school community. Thank you for your time and support in making our food service the best it can be! This survey is for parents and students.

Here’s the link: food services survey

Are you ready to make new friends and try some super fun activities? Then come join Friends and Company, a cool club for kids of all abilities! In our club, you’ll get to hang out with awesome people and do all kinds of exciting things—like going to sports games, checking out school musicals, creating art, playing games, and more! We meet twice a month, and every time is an adventure.

Our next meeting is on Monday, November 18th, right after school in room C12. This time, we’re making Sensory Jars—a fun, hands-on activity that you won’t want to miss!

Got questions? Just ask Mrs. Sostarich at vsostarich@barrington220.org.

Don’t miss out—come join the fun! 😎🎉

Please see details below and look for drop boxes at BHS and throughout the community.

Due to a change in school code by the Illinois State Board of Education, this school year a medical note is required for parents/guardians who select the: “MEDUE: Medical/Dental Appointment” excuse option for their student in Infinite Campus or call their student out of school for a medical/dental appointment.

The revised school code defines "valid cause" for absence as the following: Illness, including the mental or behavioral health of the student; attendance at a verified medical or therapeutic appointment; appointment with a victim services provider. Please note that the student’s absence will be marked unexcused in Infinite Campus until a medical note is provided.

We understand this is a change in practice from previous years. Please know that our front office is here to help answer any questions or concerns you may have.

If you plan to pick up your child up early from school, we ask that you please put in an Absence Request in the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus. When you arrive to pick up your child, please come to the front door with your cell phone. Ms. Jarva or Ms. Alters will buzz you in and you will scan a QR code (located on table near front door) that is linked to a sign-out form that you complete while you wait for your child to come down from class. Please note, only individuals listed on Infinite Campus (IC) will be allowed to pick up your child. If you need assistance with the parent portal, please contact the Infinite Campus Hotline at (847)-842 3580.

Thank you!

In our district’s continued effort to keep our students and staff safe, remember to bring your driver’s license or state ID when you come to visit/volunteer at Station. The reason for this is we run your ID through our sex offender background check system. After your ID is scanned, you will be issued a visitor lanyard and visitor sticker before being admitted into the building. Every D220 school follows these procedures. For the safety of our students, there are no exceptions.