BMS Prairie 6th Grade Transition Booklet 2019

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus

6th grade Transition 2020-2021

Mr. Travis Lobbins, Principal Mr. Brad Gillette, Assistant Principal Mrs. Debbie Young, Assistant Principal 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 847.304.3990 | www.barrington220.org/prairie

6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021

6th grade courses & teams Core Courses

Off-team classes

English Language (double block)

Physical Education (daily)

Social Studies

Exloratory Classes (Art, Consumer Science,

Math Science

Music/Drama, Health, STEM I, STEM II)

World Language (choose 1 - French, German, Latin, Spanish, Mandarin)

Colt Time, Band, Chorus, Orchestra

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021

a typical day WARNING BELL

REGULAR 8:42am

WEDNESDAY 8:42am

1

8:52am - 9:38am

8:52am - 9:34am

2

9:41am - 10:25am

9:37am - 10:17am

3 (AT/WL)

10:28am - 11:12am

10:20am - 11:00am

4

11:15am - 11:59am

11:03am - 11:43sm

5

12:02pm - 12:46pm

11:46am - 12:26pm

Lunch

12:49pm - 1:19pm

12:29pm - 12:59pm

6 (Colt Time)

1:22pm - 2:06pm

1:02pm - 1:42pm

7

2:09pm - 2:53pm

1:45pm - 2:25pm

8

2:56pm - 3:40pm

2:28pm - 3:10pm

• After arriving at school, student wait in the commons until 8:42am • If your bus arrives late, you will not get in trouble • School begins at 8:52am • School ends at 3:40pm on all days except Wednesdays • On Wednesdays, dismissal is at 3:10pm

COLT TIME Colt Time is a guided opportunity for students to reflect and make responsible choices. Some Colt Time classes are study halls, some are opportunities to study for upcoming summative (tests), while others review content from class, and some are to take a break to do a fun activity.

Colt Time offerings vary on a week-to-week basis. *Band, Chorus, and Orchestra are Colt Time classes everyday *Extended Art is during Colt Time 1 day/week (acceptance to program required)

Click here to see the Weekly Colt Time Schedule

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021

LUNCH

• Breakfast is available before school • Students can bring lunch from home, buy a hot lunch (Type A), or buy a la carte

(wraps, salads, pretzels, yogurt, chips, cookies, ice cream) • Students buy lunch with the Student ID

Click here to see the Daily Lunch Menu

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Students will be given folders at the beginning of 6th grade 1 set of earbuds 1 pencil bag 1 set of colored pencils 1 package of post-it notes 3x3 2 composition notebooks 2 highlighters 2 glue sticks 2 black flair pens 3 blue pens 48 pencils

The key is being prepared for middle school

BE RESPONSIBLE AND ORGANIZED Middle school students should: • Take part by being a part of Prairie • Become involved in school activities

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021

ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS Activities • Yearbook

• Gamers Club

• Fall Play

• Student Council

• Latino Club

• Spelling Bee

• Friends & Company

• Debate Club

• Who Club

• Geography Bee

• Literary Magazine

• Art Club

• Drama Club

• Student Ambassadors

• Chess Club

• Spring Musical

• Java Club

• Planet Heroes

• Speech Tournament

• Latin Club

Click here for more information

Clubs

Activities

Athletics

• Cross Country

• Wrestling

• Track & Field

• Scholastic Bowl

• Bowling

• Softball

• Golf

Click here for more information

Prairie Athletics

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

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Academic Support

• Math Drop-In • FLAGGS • LUNCH • Media Center

These activities extend classroom learning, help students build positive connections with peers, and form healthy relationships with adult role models who serve as sponsors.

Click here for more information on Academic Support

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021

Click here for the Student Handbook

Prairie Principals

Mr. Travis Lobbins, Principal Mr. Brad Gillette, Assistant Principal Mrs. Debbie Young, Assistant Principal

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021

Prairie 6th grade counselors

Ms. Lloyd Ms. Chaidez

Prairie 6th Grade Teachers

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021

TRANSITION PROGRAMS 6th Grade Student Walk Through

Camp 6th Grade

Monday, August 10, 2020 8am - 12pm

August 11 & 12, 2020 AM Session: 8 - 11am PM Session: 12 - 3pm

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie

WELCOME TO PRAIRIE! We are really excited for the 2020-2021 school year.

Have a great summer!

40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie