September 20, 2018 Backpack Express

9/20/2017

Important Information:

Lunch and Learn: As part of the Sowams Enrichment Program, we invite you or anyone you know to share your passion, interests, and/or hobbies with our curious students. Mrs. Sanchez schedules 1-2 sessions per month from 12:00-12:45 on Wednesdays called “Lunch and Learns.” In these sessions presenters share information about an area of expertise. In past years students have learned about radio broadcasting, yoga, robotics, solar power, and more… All ideas are welcome! If you are interested in being a presenter, or have someone to recommend PLEASE contact Mrs. Sanchez at sanchezc@barringtonschools.org or (401) 247-3180 or via this link: Lunch & Learn sign up 2017-18
Octoberfest Information: "We are now 3 weeks away from Octoberfest 2017, our largest fundraising event of the year! A few quick notes about what you need to know for the event:
- Please like our Facebook page "Sowams School Octoberfest" and Instagram feed "sowamsoctoberfest" for the most up to date information!
- This year, Octoberfest will be a ticket only event for all activities and food. You can purchase tickets with either cash or credit card this year at any of the ticket stations.
- We need of lots of volunteer support for the day to go off without a hitch! Please sign up early to volunteer at least 1 hour of your time to assure our success! To volunteer to assist at Octoberfest, please click this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044ba9af22a7f58-sowams2
- Don't forget to order your Octoberfest T-shirts through my School Anywhere School store! 12 dollars for adult sizes and 10 dollars for kids’ sizes. Pre-orders will be distributed the week before the event.
PTO Memberships: It’s never too late to sign up for the PTO. Membership fees are used for programming for our students. The class that is first with 100% participation will have a pajama day. Information about joining the PTO is one of the attachments.
Library Volunteers: Mrs. Greene is looking for some volunteers for the library. There are several times still available. Please see the attachment for more information.

Upcoming Events:

Strategic Planning: The Barrington Public Schools is in the process of creating a new strategic plan for the district. Part of the process involves input from parents and community members. To receive this input, there will be various focus groups meeting at the beginning of October. There is an attachment with the dates and times for the various constituents.
Third Grade Family Book Club: Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Sanchez are having a third grade family book club on October 24 after school. You may register at this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45a8aa23a0fe3-sowams7. Please see the attachment for the book title.
Picture Day: Students will have their pictures taken on Monday, October 2. Information was sent home about this.

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