Backpack Express

Good afternoon,

This week’s Backpack Express is ready for you and your reading pleasure:

  • PTO Information:  Below is relevant PTO information for you:

    • Calendar:  The December calendar may be found here.

    • Committee Openings:  There are some chairperson positions open on the PTO board.  We need volunteer leaders for Enrichment, Third Grade Reception, and the Sweetheart Dance.  The descriptions and time commitments may be found here.  If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, you may reach out to the PTO at sowamspto@gmail.com.  

  • 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 and information about the forum may be found here.

  • 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.  There are bins set up in our school’s foyer.

  • 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.

  • Progress Reports:  With the end of the first trimester coming up, students will receive a progress report.  These reports will be available in Aspen on December 16, 2024.  (You will receive an email indicating when they are viewable by parents.)  If you do not remember your username or password, you may email aspenhelp@barringtonschools.org.  We do not have access to this information at the school.

  • Parent Conferences:  Parent conferences are scheduled for December 9, 2024.  Most conferences will be held on this day. Please note:  This is a no school day for students.  However, Barrington Middle School and Barrington High Schools students DO have school on this day.

  • Family Coding Event:  Barrington Middle School is hosting a family code night on December 10, 2024, at 6:00.  Registration is not required.  Feel free to just show up.

Have a wonderful night.

Best,

Jim Callahan

Principal

Sowams School Mission: Everyone learns every day.

Sowams School Vision: Sowams School will engage students to be their best selves.