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All Third, Fourth, & Fifth Grade Students MUST order a planner through the PTO! The Deadline Has Past! Contact Kathy Featherstone or Rochelle Collella if you have not ordered your planner! |
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| When | What | Contact |
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| Mon 6/2 | 5th Grade at Camp Duncan | |
| Tues 6/3 | Field Day - BUSES LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER ATTENDANCE IS TAKEN! Please have your children dress according to the color assigned for their grade: Kindergarten = Yellow ; 1st/2nd Grade Multi-age = GREEN; 1st & 2nd Grade = Purple; 3rd Grade = Blue; 4th Grade = Orange; 5th Grade = Red ******NOTE FROM DR. CROSS: FIELD DAY IS ON!!! ****** To: All North Barrington Parents |
Mary Magro & Gretchen Kozlowski |
| Wed 6/4 | All School Assembly, Fifth Grade Recognition, Last Day of Kindergarten | |
| Thurs 6/5 | Last Day of School - 10:15 Dismissal | |
| Sat Jun 14 | Relay for Life. Join or support the team! | Mary Magro |
| Middle School Parents - Join the BMS PTO. For Prairie PTO contact Britta Wassem; Station PTO contact Barbara Harris. | ||
Students entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade have MANDATORY Summer Homework.
Parents of other grades: if you can scan and email your math packet for other grades to nbspto@lumatila.com, we will be happy to post the packet online here.
| When | What | Contact |
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| Spring 2008 | NBS PTO Web Site Satisfaction Survey | Mari Franklin |
| Spring 2008 | NBS Enrichment Survey | Mari Franklin |
| Issue | Contents |
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| 6/2/08 | **Cover Page ** May/June Calendar** Student Council News ** NBS PTO Meeting Minutes for May 22, 2008 The PTO Webmaster Wants your Input ** NBS Enrichment Survey **BYDE Under the Big Top Invitation ** |
| 5/26/08 | **Cover Page ** May/June Calendar** NBS PTO Meeting Minutes for May 1, 2008 ** Student Council News -- April Fundraiser --May Blood Drive --Aluminum Tabs ** The PTO Webmaster Wants your Input ** NBS Enrichment Survey ** Language Stars Pre-Enrollement ** Field Day 2008 Volunteer Sign Up ** Field Day 2008 Permission Slip and T-Shirt Colors ** NBS Dines Out on Field Day at Tropical Smoothie! ** DVD Donations Needed for Kid's Ward at Good Shepherd Hospital ** Girl Scouts Middle School Medley --An Invitation to all 5th Grade Girls moving to Middle School for 2008-2009 ** BYDE Under the Big Top Invitation ** 2008 - 2009 School Supply Order Forms (newsletter pages are compressed from prior weeks, so those of you who had printing problems earlier should be be able to print this one) ** School Planner Notice for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders ** |
| 5/19/08 | **Cover Page ** May/June Calendar** Invitation to the NBS PTO Spring Luncheon 5/22/08 at the Barrington Country Bistro** Field Day 2008 Call for Volunteers **Lucy Deer Park Fundraiser for Cancer 5/20 ** BYDE Under the Big Top Flyer **Battle of the Bands and the Barms of Good Shepherd Hospital May 23 ** Bank at School Thank You to 4th and 5th Grade Tellers ** 2008 - 2009 School Supply Order Forms ** School Planner Notice for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders |
| 5/12/08 | **Cover Page ** May/June1 Calendar ** Invitation to Dads to Join Indian Princesses ** Internet Safety Class for Parents and Caregivers at NBS 5/12 ** Invitation to the NBS PTO Spring Luncheon 5/22/08 at the Barrington Country Bistro** Field Day 2008 Call for Volunteers ** 2008 - 2009 School Supply Order Forms |
| 5/5/08 | **Cover Page ** May Calendar ** Camp PTO Press Release and Brochure ** Teacher Appreciation Week 2008 Plan ** Invitation to Dads to Join Indian Princesses ** Internet Safety Class for Parents and Caregivers at NBS 5/12 ** Invitation to the NBS PTO Spring Luncheon 5/22/08 at the Barrington Country Bistro** |
| 4/28/08 | **Cover Page ** April Calendar ** Camp PTO Press Release and Brochure ** Mother's Day Flower Order benefitting American Cancer Society ** Tim Green Autographed Book Orders ** |
| 4/21/08 | **Cover Page ** April Calendar ** Smart Start Thank You ** Scribble Jim and the Broken TV 4/25/08 ** Camp PTO Press Release and Brochure **Stopping School Violence Presentation May 6 ** Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser for the Woodland Early Learning Center on May 5 ** |
| 4/14/08 | **Cover Page ** April Calendar ** Notes from the Principal ** PTO Minutes 3/6/2008 ** NBS Dines Out at Sergios 4/15 ** First Grade Play Invitation (4/16 - 4/17) ** Fifth Grade Play Wizard of Oz 5/6 and 5/7 ** Camp PTO Press Release and Brochure ** EarthMender Essay Contest ** Earth Hour Made an Impact! ** EarthMender Club Sign Up ** myEARTH Online Shop & Share ** |
| 4/7/08 | **Cover Page ** April Calendar ** Smart Start Grazie! **Notes from the Principal ** BHS Jazz Bands Present Java & Jazz ** Earth Friendly Lunch Guide **creaTiVity: Partners In Reading Event April 14 - 25 ** EarthMender Essay Contest **Student Council News ** myEARTH Online Shop & Share ** Character Counts Pancake Breakfast April 12 ** NBS Dines Out at Sergios 4/15 ** |
| 3/31/08 | **Cover Page ** March Calendar ** The Price of Privilege Information Sheet |
| 3/17/08 | **Cover Page ** March Calendar ** Box Tops for Education ** The Price of Privilege Information Sheet ** I Count for My Earth - Sign Up for Earth Hour 3/29/08 at www.earthhour.org ** |
| 3/10/08 | **Cover Page ** March Calendar ** Horton Hears a Who - Special Lunch Procedures** Citizenship: March Pillar of the Month ** What's in Your Easter Basket? - Innisibrook Chocolates! ** PTO Minutes ** Clip Box Tops ... Go Bowling! **Immediate Opening for CUSD220 Crossing Guards ** Student Council News **Thank You from Operation Support Our Troops ** 5th Grade Parent Notice ** CUSD220 Kindergarten Registration Notice ** Character Counts Food Drive March 19 ** Get Involved! NBS PTO Nominating Form ** Your Invitation to the Smart Start Expo and Ice Cream Social from North Barrington School Teachers & PTO ** |
| 3/3/08 (revised 3/6/08) | **Cover Page ** March Calendar ** What's in Your Easter Basket? - Innisibrook Chocolates! ** BACOA Invitation ** Pillar of the Month: Citizenship ** Girls On the Run Registration ** Horton Hears a Who - Special Lunch Procedures ** Smart Start Expo and Ice Cream Social ** |
| 2/25/08 | **Cover Page ** February Calendar ** NBS Eats Out at CPK 3/4/09 Coupons ** NBS PTO Meeting Minutes 1/10/08 **Horton Hears Who ** Passport to Whoville ** Barnes & Noble Bookfair **Internet Safety ** Speech Tournament: Are You Ready? ** Speech Tournament: Call for more Judges ** |
| 2/18/08 | **Cover Page ** February Calendar ** Speech Tournament: Are You Ready? ** Speech Tournament: Call for more Judges ** Speech Tournament Volunteers Needed ** Safety Town Registration ** Eco-Friendly Fridays ** Call to review parking lot procedures in the School Directory ** I Count for My Earth: Earth Hour 3/29/2008 ** |
| 2/11/08 | **Cover Page ** February Calendar ** BMS PTO Invitation ** Newsletter Online ** Art News from Mrs. Barath ** Easter Candy Fundraiser ** |
| 2/4/08 | **Cover Page ** February Calendar ** P.E. Teacher Equipment Request ** Speech Tournament Judges Needed ** Speech Tournament Volunteers Needed ** Market Day Special Offer (Order Online at www.marketday.com) |
| 1/28/08 | **Cover Page ** January Calendar ** P.E. Teacher Equipment Request ** Student Council News **Speech Tournament Judges Needed ** NBS Dines Out at Culvers --Bring Flyer with you ** Character Counts Everyday Activity 2/5/08 ** Notice to all PTO Parents - NEWSLETTER Online Only ** I Count for My Earth ** Character Counts Valentine's Day Project ** January Character Counts Pillar: Responsbility ** Cuba & Barrington Township Food Pantry Food Drive 2/9/08 ** Market Day Order Form (Order Online at www.marketday.com) |
| 1/21/08 | **Cover Page ** January Calendar ** Notes from the Principal ** Letter Re: Election Day from Lake County Clerk Willard Rooks Helander ** Family Skate Night at Orbit Skate Center **Notice: NBS PTO Newsletter Going Green ** Speech Tournament Judges Needed |
| 1/14/08 | **Cover Page ** January Calendar ** NBS PTO Minutes December 6, 2007 ** Notice: NBS PTO Newsletter Going Green **I Count for My Earth Pilot School Program ** District 220 Speech Tournament ** Speech Tournament Judges Needed ** Market Day Disney Vacation Give Away** |
| 1/7/08 | **Cover Page ** January Calendar ** Enrollment Monitoring Committee Meeting January 10 ** Notes from the Office ** Student Council News ** NBS Dines Out at Wool Street Grill January 15 ** District 220 Speech Tournament ** Judges Needed for the Speech Tournament ** Earthmender T Shirt Order ** Barrington Youth and Family Services Rainbows ** Market Day ** Disney Vaction Giveaway from Market Day ** |
| 12/10/07 | **Cover Page ** December Calendar ** Season's Greetings from the NBS Staff ** Thank you from Dr. Cross, Mrs. Prey and Mrs. MacAllister ** Art News ** District 220 Speech Tournament Announcement ** Smart Start Fundraiser Introductory Letter ** Holiday Gift Ideas for the Earth ** Original Works Pick Up Announcement ** Character Counts: Caring Pillar ** Thank you from the Library ** |
| 12/03/07 | **Cover Page ** December Calendar ** NBS PTO Mintues 11/1/2007 ** Request by NBS Administration Team for Support of area nursing home residents in lieu of gifts ** Holiday Gift Ideas for the Earth ** NBS Library Store Holiday Store reminder and request for volunteers ** Barrington Giving Day ** |
| 11/26/07 | **Cover Page ** November Calendar ** Request by NBS Administration Team for Support of area nursing home residents in lieu of gifts ** NBS PTO Holiday Luncheon Invitation ** NBS Dines Out at Go Roma ** Library Donations need to stock Library Store ** Gift Wrap News ** NBS Spirit Wear ** Holiday Gift Ideas for the Earth ** NBS Barnes & Noble Day November 30 ** Library Gift Cards ** |
| 11/19/07 | Thanksgiving Holiday. No NBS Weekly News for this week. |
| 11/12/07 | **Cover Page ** November Calendar ** Home for the Holidays Fund raiser for WINGS **NBS Character Counts Turkeys for Thanksgiving Purchase at Dominicks ** NBS Barnes and Noble Book Fair November 30 ** NBS PTO Holiday Luncheon at Biaggi's 12/6** |
| 11/05/07 | **Cover Page ** November Calendar ** Student Council Announcements ** Heifer International ** Art News November 2007 ** Treats for the Troops Due November 16 ** RESPECT: Character Pillar of the Month ** Gift Wrap News ** Library Gift Cards Order Due Nov 16 ** |
| 10/29/07 | **Cover Page ** October Calendar ** Calling All NBS Parents! ** PTO Agenda 11/1/07 ** NBS PTO Minutes 10/4/07 **Energy Savings Committee Top 10 Energy Saving Tips **Moment of Silence ** Energy Savings ** Treats for the Troops ** NBS Eats Out at CPK 11/6/07 Certificates ** Library Gift Cards Due Nov 16 ** |
| 10/22/07 | **Cover Page ** October Calendar ** Original Works (www.originalworks.com) Orders Due November 2 ** Gift Wrap News ** Junior Auxiliary of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Presents: Haunted Hospital (www.myspace.com/hauntedhospital2007) ** Market Day (www.marketday.com) |
| 10/15/07 | **Cover Page ** Sept Calendar ** Nutrition Nuggest** Junior Auxiliary of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Presents: Haunted Hospital (www.myspace.com/hauntedhospital2007) ** National Make A Difference Day ** Character Counts Help Stock the Cuba Township Pantry ** Market Day (www.marketday.com) |
| 10/8/07 | **Cover Page ** Sept Calendar ** Classroom Visits Memo from Dr. Cross ** Help Wanted: Science Parents ** Art News **Gift Wrap News ** Character Counts Week: Fairness Pillar ** Character Counts Help Stock the Cuba Township Pantry ** Book Fair Blizzard ** Rainbows: Barrington Youth & Family Services |
| 10/1/07 | **Cover Page ** Sept Calendar ** PTO Meeting Invitation ** Volunteer Opportunities at Sunny Hill ** Bank At School is Almost Here! **Box Tops Program ** One for Books! **Character Counts Week ** Character Counts Help Stock the Cuba Township Pantry ** |
| 9/24/07 | **Cover Page**Sept Calendar **Notes from the Principal **Student Council Representatives 2007 - 2008 ** Gift Wrap News ** NBS Eats Out ** Meet the Artist Training Session ** Art News ** NBS Library Birthday Book Club ** Character Counts One for Books ** Calling All Cheerleaders ** Letter from the PTO President ** PTO Meeting Agenda 10/4/07 ** Cuba Township Fall Festival ** |
| 9/17/07 | **Cover Page**Sept Calendar **North Barrington School Car Wash ** Box Tops for Education Information ** Invitation to all famillies to welcome New families to NBS ** Instant Alert Sign in Procedures for Parents ** Gift Wrap News & Contest ** Birthday Book Club **Annual Student Farmers Market ** Village of Barrington News Release re: Track Construction ** Market Day ** |
| Letter to Parents of Early Childhood and Kindergarten Students from the Barrington Transportation Company. | |
| 9/10/07 | **Cover Page**Sept Calendar ** Reminders ** Character Counts meeting ** Gift Wrap News ** Birthday Book Club **Library Sharing ** Parking Spot Raffle ** Bank at School **Market Day ** PTO Dues/ Yearbook Fees ** |
| 9/3/07 | **Cover Page ** Sept Calendar **Art News from Mrs. Barath ** NBS Spirit Wear ** |
| 8/27/07 | **Cover Page**Notes from the Principal**Notes from the Office**Barrington Metra Crossing Construction release**PTO Meeting Invitation & Agenda ** Birthday Book Club 2007 - 2008 ** West Nile Virus Information ** Parking Space Raffle Forms ** North Barrington Spirit Wear Form ** CUSD 200 Instant Alert Sign In Procedures for Parents ** Citizens for Conservation Classes ** Grove Avenue School Carnival Order Form **Meet the Artist Volunteer Information **Yury Schulman Chess Without Borders Chess Club Information & Registration ** |
| When | What | Contact |
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| Sat Jun 14 | Relay for Life. Join or support the team! | Mary Magro |
Girl Scouts are recruiting members and leaders. Contact Jeanette Collier to get involved!
Cub Scouts Pack 229 Fall Round Up! Tuesday 9/11 @ 6:30 pm in the NBS Multi-purpose room.
NBS PTO Bowling Moms at the Brunswick Lanes on Tuesdays at 9am. Meet other moms for a morning of friend ship and fun. Babysitting available. Contact Marge Hamilton.
North Barrington School Spirit Wear! Order your very own nifty Spirit Wear! Orders will be placed in September, so send in your orders by Friday, September 7 to get your very own, very cool, very personalized Spirit Wear to wear all year! Contact Chrissie Mena or Stacy Leber with questions.
New this year! Better security for our children during the school day! NBS has installed a new security system to better serve the community. During the school day, you must be "buzzed in" by pressing the new doorbell all to the way to the left of the main doors. Please bring in your driver's license or state ID to Joan or Noreen to scan and register you in the system. When you visit the school, you will receive a visitor pass with your picture on it. Any parent coming to the first PTO meeting on Thursday September 6 will have an opportunity to receive a laminated school ID card.
See the 2007 - 2008 PTO calendar! Check back regularly for updates!
Learn Spanish at NBS! Language Stars is back for the 2007 - 2008 School Year. Click here for the Lanugage Stars information and registration.
Incoming 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students must use a grade-specific planner. If you are not planning to order the school supply kit, you can order the planner individually. Click here for the form.
The Enrollment Monitoring Committee (EMC) is to looking at elementary enrollment throughout the district. They are looking for your input on this issue. Please share your thoughts and ideas by responding to their letter. Click here to view the letter.
The interactive habitat looks great! Thanks to all our summer volunteers!
The Smart Boards are Here! Thank you to all the volunteers and donors of the 2007 Carnivale Social. We especially thank our event sponsor, Long & Co.!
2007 NBS Book Fair Blizzard is coming October 15 - 18! Students and Teachers can fill out their wish list when they visit the Fair as a class. Book purchases can be made anytime during our opening hours on 10/15-10/18. We need volunteers! See the Book Fair Blizzard Web Page to Sign Up, Learn More, and Contact the Committee with your Questions!
The Box Tops for Education contest to raise money for NBS! Send in your clipped Box Tops in an envelope labeled with your student’s and teacher's name. The contest runs thru Wednesday Oct. 24th. More information to follow! Contact Betsy Dettman or Kate Freund with questions.
myEARTH Gear Counts Year-Round
Shop online for earth-friendly products at http://www.icountformyearth.com and enter NBS at checkout. A portion of all sales will be donated back to NBS to support environmental awareness and education all year-round! Friends and family purchases count, too!
Eat Pizza, Support NBS. Order pizza from Mikey's Pizza Kitchen on ANY Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and 15% of your order goes back to NBS! Just tell them when you order that you want your order to count for the North Barrington School. You can call 847-842-1100 and they will be happy to deliver!
Beautify your home and give beautiful gifts while raising money for NBS! When you shop at the Canterbury Shoppe in the Ice House Mall, a portion of your purchase goes back to NBS. Just tell them that you want your purchase to count for the North Barrington School.
These feet are made for walking! Buy your shoes at Young Tooties at the Ice House Mall, and a donation will be made for each pair you purchase. Download the form and bring it with you to make every pair a pair for NBS!
Market Day is back! This year's sale dates are Sept. 11; Oct. 9; Nov. 6; Dec. 11; Jan. 22; Feb 19; Mar. 18; Apr. 22; May 20. Click here for the NBS Market Day information flyer. You can also order online at www.marketday.com.
Gift Wrap orders can be made online all year at www.innisbrook.com. The NBS school number is 106610. Contact Colleen Lipinski & Margaret Blanke with any questions.
Enjoy your child's art work on cards, t-shirts, mugs, key chains, on Artsonia.com. 15% of revenues benefit the NBS Art Program.
myEARTH360.com Purchases Count Year-Round
Shop online for earth-friendly products at http://www.myEARTH360.com and enter NBS at checkout. A
portion of all sales will be donated back to NBS to support environmental awareness and education all
year-round! Friends and family purchases count, too!
Committee Chairs: Barbara Aievoli, Kelly O'Brien, and Kathy Featherstone
| Date | Activity | |
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| September 13 | Committee Meeting. See the Agenda | |
| September 22 | Car Wash | |
| October: Fairness | Letter from the Character Counts Committee to Classroom Representatives | |
| October 9 - 12 | Character Counts Week | |
| Tuesday: October 9 | "Dare to Care" Assembly 9:15 - 10:15 -- All Welcome | |
| Wednesday: October 10 | Bus Driver & Tower Lakes Police Appreciation Breakfast 9am | |
| Thursday: October 11 | TBD; Character Counts Committee Meeting | |
| Friday: October 12 | "Fair to Share" Food Drive Celebration Day; Wear Orange for Fairness! | |
| Wednesday: October 24 | Food Pantry Delivery. Learn about how our donations help people in our community, help sort food so that it is ready for distribution. | |
| November: Respect | Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements. | |
| December: Caring | ||
| January: Responsibility | ||
| February: Trustworthiness | ||
| March: Citizenship | ||
| April: Fairness | ||
| TBD: Pancake Breakfast | ||
| May: All 6 Pillars! |
Date |
Girl Scout Troop 353 (3rd Grade) Meeting Description |
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10/14 |
*Optional* Sunday, Oct. 14th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. 'Campfire Songs' @ Fox River Preserve and Marina, on Roberts Rd. west of Rt. 59 (after River Rd. and before Darrell Rd.) in Lake Barrington. Transportation is on your own. Water & snack will be provided. The Permission Slip must be handed in to Jeanette Collier by Oct. 9th at the latest because the are due at the council the next morning. |
10/15 |
*Meeting* Monday, Oct. 15th, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Eco-Explorer Nature Walk @ Lake County Forest Preserve/Discovery Museum on Rt. 176 and Fairfield Rd. just outside of Wauconda. Transportation is on your own. Water & snack will be provided. Please remember to wear gym shoes that day :) The Permission Slip must be handed in to Jeanette Collier by Saturday, October 13th (please get these in on time out of courtesy to the parents supplying snack so they have an accurate headcount). |
| 10/29 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
11/9 |
Baking Day - We'll earn a patch AND make a delicious treat for an area senior! - details coming soon |
11/10 |
Barrington GSA 75th Birthday Barrington Area Library - afternoon- details coming soon |
| 11/19 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
| 12/10 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
| 1/7 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
| 1/14 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
1/25 |
Tentative Troop outing |
| 2/4 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
2/9 |
Tentative Troop outing |
| 2/25 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
3/10 |
Tentative Troop Field trip |
| 3/31 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
| 4/14 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
| 4/28 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
| 5/12 | Troop Meeting @ NBS Multipurpose Room |
Many terrific parents work every day to make NBS a great place for children to learn and teachers to teach. Introduce yourself, thank them, and join them in this important work!
Get Involved! Volunteer Opportunities at the NBS PTO.
Serving a Committee and Need to know how to management finances? See the memo from our treasurer with instructions! Memo Regarding PTO Committee Chair Financial Responsibilities
Forms
Click Here to see our Carnivale 2007 Site and all our event donors.
Click Here to Return to the North Barrington School Web Site
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The NBS Teachers and PTO Thank NBS Families for a Successful Smart Start Campaign!See a video of what our teachers and staff showing off their SMARTBoards!Read the NBS PTO letter describing the SMART Start Campaign! |
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Please excuse our appearance as we get all the information about our PTO online. Our goal this semester is to get the information online and available to you. We will be improving the look and organization throughout the year.
Help us make the web site work for our NBS community. Do you have information that you would like to see on our web site or comments to improve it? Email webmaster Mari Franklin with your flyers, news and pictures!
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