In honor of Women's History Month, we will have "Who Runs the World" Reading Day. The event will take place Friday, March 18th from 9 - 10 am. All women must show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test prior to entry. Call 708-668-9100 to RSVP!!
Parents,
We are on our Mid Winter Break, Friday and Monday, March 4th and 7th. School resumes Tuesday, March 8th at 8:15 am.
Enjoy your break and be safe!!
Parents,
Please review our March Parent Newsletter for important information for you and your scholar.
https://5il.co/16f1g
District 163 families
Our PreK through 5th grade Virtual Black History Program has been rescheduled to premiere on Sunday, February 27th. Our virtual program links will be shared on Sunday evening for your viewing enjoyment. We apologize for the change in programming and appreciate your understanding.
Real Men Read!!
Calling all men of Barack to join us as we celebrate our love of reading, Wednesday 2/23. Enter Door 1 at 8:45 am. Must show proof of vaccination or negative Covid test taken 72 hours prior. Call to confirm participation at 708-668-9100 by 3 pm Tuesday, 2/22!
Join the Park Forest-Chicago Heights SD 163 for their virtual Job Fair.
See flyer for more detailed information!!
Our Awards Assemblies are happening now.
4th Grade @ 9am
5th Grade @ 10am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9542708702
Meeting ID: 954 270 8702
Parents please join us tomorrow February 9th
2nd Quarter Award Ceremony
4th Grade @ 9 am
5th Grade @ 10am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9542708702
Meeting ID: 954 270 8702
Join us tonight for our Monthly PTO Meeting
Via Zoom @ 6:30 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9542708702
Meeting ID: 954 270 8702
Congratulations to all of our participants for the Barack Spelling Bee!
1st Place - Imani Brown - 4th
2nd Place - Brielle Garland - 4th
3rd Place - Romeo Cherry - 5th
Good luck to our top 11 spellers at the district bee!
Ms. Stanley did a great job coordinating the event!
Join us at 9 am for the Live Stream of our school's Spelling Bee. 40 of our scholars will represent the school. Don't BEE Late!
https://youtu.be/iozVWXu5MGo
Good morning,
We really need your assistance by completing our 5Essentials Survey for Parents. The process takes about 20 minutes. Your responses help us. Please complete today!!
Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
During our Remote Snow Days, we had our scholars measure the snow as well as make a snowman!! We wanted to celebrate the 100th day of school in a fun way!!
The You Tube Link for the Spelling Bee is listed below!!
Don't BEE Late!
Monday, 2/7 @ 9 am
https://youtu.be/iozVWXu5MGo
My Pal Bullying Program Information
Please have your scholar use this information in the event of any bullying. We take this seriously and are here to support our scholars and ensure their safety!!
Parents,
Due to buildings being closed today, the Vaccination Event scheduled for Feb. 3 will take place Friday, Feb. 4 from 2 pm - 7 pm at Michelle Obama School. Registration is still available.
https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/ltuzz/?year=2022&week=5
Parents,
Due to the remote learning days this week, we have changed the date for our Barack Spelling Bee! We will stream live Monday, Feb. 7th at 9 am!!
Don't BEE late!
Parents,
5 Essentials Parent Survey!
Your opinion counts. Please complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey at your earliest convenience.
Link for parents to take the survey:
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Your support is appreciated!!
Music is in the Air!! Music is very engaging in the classroom and is a great tool for memorization.
We will have openings for our band and orchestra programs for the 2022-23 school year!!
