Life on the Prairie

November 15, 2024

Important Dates

November 19th . . . PTO general meeting . . . 9:15 AM

November 20th . . . Snowflake . . . 3:10-6:00 PM

November 27th-29th . . . Thanksgiving break . . . NO SCHOOL

December 21st-January 6th . . . Winter break

Barrington Giving Day

Prairie's Student Council is collecting items for Red Box donations between now and December 6th. We ask that students in each grade level bring the following items:

6th Grade: socks

7th Grade: winter hats

8th Grade: gloves/mittens

All items should be new or gently used.

Quest Wants to Hear from You!

Quest, our new lunch provider, is looking for feedback to help improve their services. Click here to complete a quick survey.

Rising Freshmen Zoom Q & A Recording

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Late Winter Sports Information

Click here for information regarding registration for our late winter sports.

Please No Outside Food Deliveries During Lunch

Click here for a message from Principal Lobbins regarding lunchtime food deliveries.

High School Course Registration for 8th Grade Students

Parents, check out the details regarding the upcoming open window (11/13-11/22) for your student to register for next year's classes.

PTO Spiritwear on Sale Now

Looking for the perfect gifts? Look no further! We have spirit wear options even your most discerning teen or tween will love. Our holiday spiritwear sale will run from November 1st through the 15th, with orders ready for delivery/pick up/shipment the week of December 16th. Shop online here.

Ski Club is Back!

The perennial fan favorite Barrington Park District Middle School Ski Club is back for the 2025 ski season! This is a fantastic opportunity for middle school students to enjoy the slopes, build new friendships, and have fun during the winter season.

Due to ongoing construction at the Barrington Park District facilities, the required Participant Information Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. During this meeting, we will go over important club policies, participant expectations, and chaperone details. Registration for the meetings begins on November 1st. See the above link to the BPD website.

You can register for one of the following Zoom meetings:

November 14, 7:00 - 8:15 PM
November 19, 7:00 - 8:15 PM

You will receive the Zoom link via email on the day of the meeting. Please make sure your preferred email address is correct in the park district's system.

NOTE: This club is offered by the Barrington Park District. If you have questions, please contact them.

BCGT Game Night

Free Showing of "Screenagers"

Join BStrong Together for a special FREE screening of the documentary film Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition on Thursday, November 21st at 7:00 PM in the Prairie library.

As digital devices become an ever-present part of the lives of many young children, we are seeing a decline in their emotional well-being and social connections. This new version of the original Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age film explores the profound effects that increased screen time can have on children's mental health.

We will follow the film with a Q&A discussion with local area experts including D220 Assistant Superintendent Dr. Matt Fuller, pediatrician Dr. Rupal Upadhyay and mental health providers Jackie Rhew (LCPC) and Dr. Melissa Katz (PsyD).

Reserve your FREE ticket here.

** Habrá servicios de interpretación al español disponible. **

A Message From Our Counselors About Erin's Law

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