Rose Update

As we head into a long weekend, we hope you enjoy this time together to relax and recharge. This can also be a great opportunity to discuss gratitude with your children, fostering positive reflections and deeper connections.

Here are some questions you might ask during a car ride or while spending time together:

• What's something that happened this week that made you feel grateful?
• Who is someone in your life you’re thankful for, and why?
• What’s a little thing you appreciate that makes each day brighter?
• Who is someone we should thank? How should we thank them?

Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with gratitude and quality time! Stay Stingray Strong!

Dr. Cindy Ruesch

Do you have gently used pants? We are looking for donations, especially in sizes XS and S for both genders.

We would also appreciate donations of new underwear, especially sizes XS and S for both genders. New socks are appreciated, too!

Please send any donations to the Health Services Office.

This fall Barrington 220 is launching a book study called One Book, One Community Read! The book study, hosted by our District Equity Team, aligns with the Inclusive Education priority in our district’s strategic plan, Framework 220.

The book study will feature the book Breaking the Code with Gabriella, written by current BHS students Hafsah Khan, Cindy Wang, and 2024 graduate Sarah Pinto. BTCWG is a story about the fight for inclusivity and belonging in STEM spaces, following the story of a young girl, Gabriella, who joins her robotics team as the only girl.

If you did not get your free copy of Breaking the Code with Gabriella during Parent-Teacher Conferences, please let your child's teacher or the front office know, and we will gladly send one home with your child.

We will culminate this community-wide read with a special fireside chat featuring our student authors at the annual Winter Wonderfest celebration at BHS on December 13! It will be a wonderful opportunity to engage with the authors, hear their perspectives, and celebrate the inclusive themes of the book.

Rose will be hosting a gift card drive this year to help families in our school community. Gift cards will be used for a variety of reasons including purchasing winter gear for children.

During parent teacher conferences, please take a look in our front lobby and pick up a reminder tag for places like Jewel, Target, and Wal-Mart. Return that tag with the gift card to the front office at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for helping other Stingray families who demonstrate need. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristin Leidy-Semprit/School Psychologist at kleidysemprit@barrington220.org or 847-844-2196

Here is the breakfast and lunch menu for the month of November.

During the first half of 2024, more than 2,500 community members collaborated on a plan to continue to improve our aging school buildings. The final $64M community-driven plan will go to you, the voter, for approval as a referendum question on the Nov. 5 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

Traditional early voting at polling locations in the Barrington area will open on October 21. Click the links below to find early voting information for the county you reside in:

• Cook
• Kane
• Lake
• McHenry

• This month the character trait is Gratitude. You can find this month's family letter here.
• You can also use this link to access the Family Character Strong website.

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.