Sowams School

Daily COVID-19 District Update available at https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

Families, are you looking for interactive activities for you and your children? What about a virtual trip to some of the most amazing places in the world? Check out https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/virtual-field-trip-apps-and-websites or Google Virtual Field Trips

Important and Time Senstive Covid-19 Message. Please read https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

After consulting w/ guidelines provided by the State concerning best practices around preventing the spread of COVID-19, we are postponing BMS Art's Alive play for Sat 3/14. Updates on dedicated page: https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

Updates provided to School Districts today from Dr. Scott of RIDOH and the Rhode Island Department of Education posted on the Barrington Public Schools' Website 3/11/20. https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

March 11, 2020 1:00 PM Dear Families, After consulting with the most recent guidelines provided by the State concerning best practices around preventing the spread of COVID-19, we are postponing tonight's Girls' Puberty Night at Hampden Meadows, PTO Bingo night at Sowams, and Art's Night at Primrose. This evening, Barrington Public Schools will engage in a statewide conference call updating us on the best practices for PK-12 Schools in Rhode Island. After the conference call, we will send out a more formal communication about events occurring throughout our District over the next few weeks. If Barrington receives additional information during the conference call, we will share that with you as well on our dedicated page: https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools Sincerely, Michael Messore, III Superintendent Barrington Public Schools

Covid-19 update courtesy of the Providence Journal Bulletin https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200309/raimondo-declares-state-of-emergency-in-ri-over-coronavirus?template=ampart&__twitter_impression=true

COVID-19 updates courtesy of WPRI. https://www.wpri.com/health/coronavirus/ridoh-everyone-urged-to-take-coronavirus-preventative-measures/amp/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_wpri_feed&__twitter_impression=true

The next Girls' Basketball game, the Division Semi-Final, will now be at 3PM on March 8th against South Kingstown at Rhode Island College.

Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Department of Health to hold a press conference at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Covid-19. https://turnto10.com/news/local/ridoh-raimondo-to-provide-coronavirus-update

BPS COVID-19 Ongoing Update. https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

Substitutes welcome to apply. Did you know that Barrington Public Schools increased ay to day substitute rate from $70 per day to $90 per day? Qualified individuals with a Bachelor's Degree or RI Teacher Certification are invited to complete an application http://bit.ly/2OKZO7R

Barrington High School 2020 Scholastic Art Awards have been revealed. View presentation to see the outstanding talent of of BHS students! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kmyoUo6qoHhRRaNibNMM4WwXHWv42UfVMhcY5jnBHAs/edit?usp=sharing #BHSEagles

Parents & students, especially those at BHS & BMS, are invited to a very informative meeting on how XQ will help us achieve the BHS Vision of a Graduate on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00PM in the BHS Library https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wi1A8brRPf5WG6uYP7WpxwEXMH7RqoVt/view

Barrington Public Schools is looking for Crossing Guards to add to our staff of dedicated and caring professionals. If interested, contact Human Resources at 401-245-5000 or email fiored@barringtonschools.org

Interested in working for @bps_ri? We are hiring a long term special education substitute and a special education intern. Interns receive a benefits package. Both positions required Rhode Island Special Education Certification. Contact matthesk@barringtonschools.org 401-245-5000

Congratulations, Barbara Hughes! The @bhs_ri music teacher was recognized as Barrington’s Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations! The @bhs_ri music teacher was honored as Barrington’s Teacher of the Year at Waterfire tonight.

Congratulations to Melanie Roy! The @bms_ri library media specialist was honored as the Rhode Island Library Media Teacher of the Year!

Barrington students, parents, teachers, and staff were greeted by a beautiful day to begin the new school year. Welcome Back @bps_ri