Barrington Weekly Update

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Dear Barrington Families,

As we head into the weekend, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the wonderful week we’ve had together! Our students have been busy, not only with their academic adventures but also with some exciting experiences outside the classroom.

We wrapped up the week with another engaging Chautauqua where our Progessive Bobcats came together to share and celebrate as a community. Field trips were had by our 5th grade Contemporary to Darby Creek and by our 1/2 Progressive to the Apple Orchard, which gave our students the chance to explore, learn, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Back in the classroom, several grades dove into reading, writing, and got hands-on with math, making learning come to life in such meaningful ways.

We are so proud of the growth we’re seeing and the joy your children bring to each day. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to more adventures together next week!

Wishing you a relaxing weekend,

Nichole Cooper and Heather Markward

Join us for our 3rd annual District Literacy Night that will be on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria at Barrington. Our amazing team will share about literacy instruction in UA and find ways to support your child at home.

Our arrival and dismissal procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all our students, and we need your help to make this happen. Please remember to:

• Follow designated drop-off and pick-up locations.
• Use crosswalks to ensure everyone gets across safely.
• Stay in your vehicle during pick-up to keep the line moving smoothly.
• Use sidewalks when moving towards the school.
• Be patient and alert as students move between cars and sidewalks.
• Walk bikes and scooters once on school grounds.
• Dogs on leashes and kept on the perimeter.

Your cooperation helps us keep every student safe. Thank you for your continued support!

Multilingual Parent Information Night

Thursday, October 3rd

6:30-7:30pm

Tremont Elementary Cafeteria

Please join us for our Multilingual Parent Information Night!

Come and learn more about the ML program! We will discuss a variety of topics, and provide resources related to school and the Upper Arlington community. In addition, we hope this event provides an opportunity for families to connect.

If you will be bringing your child, we will have quiet activities for them to do during the event.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your ML Teacher (see below.)

Please RVSP using the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/H9GrxTfuBWD7bAnj8

Cynthia Redman, Tremont

(credman@uaschools.org)

Anjali Das, Wickliffe, Windermere, and Barrington

(adas@uaschools.org)

Mary Ann Dunn, Greensview

(madunn@uaschools.org)

Thursday September 26th: Picture Day

Monday September 30th: Scholastic Book Fair Opens

Friday October 4th: Making Tracks for Bobcats

Tuesday October 8th: Conferences, Early Release 11:05am

Wednesday October 9th: Conference Night

Friday October 11th: No School

Monday October 14th: No School, Teacher Workday

District Calendar 24-25

ABCDE Calendar 24-25

Today is the LAST DAY to visit Toft’s Grand Scoop and help with Barrington's September mini-fundraiser. If you stop in Toft's in Grandview, be sure to mention Barrington so that 20% of your order is donated back to the PTO. Thank you for your support & enjoy your ice cream!

In just TWO WEEKS, all students grades K-5 will be completing a 1-mile fun walk, raising money to support additional learning experiences at Barrington including guest speakers, field trips, amazing hands-on experiences and other external programming for students. Thank you to everyone who has already donated to this year’s Making Tracks for Bobcats event! The buzz is building for our first fundraising event of the school year & we are excited to see the Barrington community come together to make it a success.

How Can You Help?

1. Donations: If each student raises or donates $50, we can surpass this year’s goal of $30,000! However, we are grateful for any level of financial support you are willing to offer Barrington students. Donations in excess of $50 are welcomed, but there is no required donation. The classroom with the most money raised will receive a pizza & ice cream party later this fall! Donations can be made here: 2024 MTFB Donations and Sponsorships

2. Volunteer: Are you interested in helping with event preparations and/or on the day of the event? Please sign-up to support here: Making Tracks for Bobcats Volunteer Opportunities

Please reach out to event chairs Maria Piersall at taskerme@hotmail.com or Katie Wilkinson at katiekelso21@gmail.com with any questions.

The Book Fair is coming to Barrington. Volunteers are needed near daily 9/27-10/10. Please sign up for a shift here if interested. Questions? Contact our Book Fair Chair, Lauren Dominguez, at laurengirouard@gmail.com.

This is the final reminder to join the PTO for the 2024-2025 school year. Your membership dues support Barrington Elementary staff and students. Membership allows you access to the directory and e-newsletters. If you have not already joined THIS school year, please do so today here!

This is a final reminder to share your contact information with your student's classroom Room Parents. If you have not already, please make sure you fill out your contact information here. As a reminder, if you have multiple children, you will need to fill out this form for each child. Thank you for helping us connect you to your child's room parents!

If you would like to volunteer in the cafeteria, please sign up for an open shift here: November/December sign up. Please also be sure to read the detailed instructions in the sign-up and reach out to Cameron Smith at cjcutillo@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for all of the support in helping our cafeteria run smoothly!

Please send your photos in for the yearbook. We will collect now through February 2025. Photos of Barrington rock, back-to-school, class parties, field trips, recess, safety patrol, service-learning and more, are all great submissions! Email photos to our Yearbook Chair, Sonja Stanley, at barringtonyearbookphotos@gmail.com.