Good afternoon,
There’s a lot of information in today’s Backpack Express. Enjoy reading it.
Construction Community Meeting: The second in a yearlong series of community sessions regarding the school construction project is coming up on December 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Barrington Middle School. The topic is Refining the Prefered Option: This is an opportunity to update the community on the preferred direction for each of the schools in the RIDE Stage III Submission. Still in Schematic Design, the plans and massing will remain high-level at this phase. Please note: This is a time and location change from when this was first advertised in October. Also, there will be a virtual option to attend; the link will be sent out at a later date.
Faculty/Staff Lunch: The faculty and staff would like to celebrate Thanksgiving together next Wednesday, November 27. We are looking for volunteers to cover lunch and recess duty for us. Coverage is needed from 11:50-12:45. If you are interested in volunteering and have a BCI on file with the district, you may sign up here. Thank you for your help with this.
Yearbook Photos: Do you have pictures of your child (and their friends) at a Sowams event? If so, they may be yearbook worthy photos. If you want to share your photos for potential use in our yearbook, please email sowamsyearbook2023@gmail.com.
Save the Date for Math Night: We will be hosting a family math night on January 14, 2025, from 5:30-7:00. Watch for more information to follow in other Backpack Expresses.
Tap In Thanksgiving Donations: Thank you to everyone who donated to our Thanksgiving collection. All items will be donated to Tap In to help families during the holiday season.
Diaper Drive: A former Sowams student is working on a project for her Senior Project. Her project consists of collecting donations of diapers , children’s underwear, and children’s socks. All donated items will be given to Project Undercover. The drive will run December 2-9, 2024. At that time, there will be bins set up in our school’s foyer.
November No School Days: As a reminder, the following days are no school day: November 28 and 29 (Thanksgiving break).
Community Notice: The Barrington High School Stagemasters will be performing Annie this weekend. Times of performances and ticket information may be found here.
Have a great rest of the day.
Best,
Jim Callahan
Principal
Sowams School Mission: Everyone learns every day.
Sowams School Vision: Sowams School will engage students to be their best selves.