Good afternoon,
This week’s Backpack Express is ready for you. Enjoy reading it.
Thank you: We would like to thank everyone who made donations over the course of the year to assist us in helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Our most recent collection of toiletries were dropped off at CrossRoads RI and they were very appreciative of our donations.
Library Newsletter: Mrs. Greene has created an end of the year newsletter about the happenings in our school’s library. Check out what each class has been working on and what’s happening this summer at the public library. You may access it here.
Progress Reports: Our end of the year progress reports will be released to parents on June 18, 2025. Access to the progress report is through Aspen. If you are unsure of your username or password, you should email aspenhelp@barringtonschools.org.
Cookout: Monday is our cookout. This will take place during our regular lunch block and will run from 11:55-12:45. If you did not already order food for the cookout, it is too late. You are welcome to bring your own food with you.
Outdoor Day: Our annual outdoor day is coming up on June 16, 2025. More information will be sent out at a later day. However, volunteers are needed on the day of the event. If you have a background check on file with the district and are able to volunteer, you may sign up at this link.
Volunteers and Food Donations for Third Grade Reception: We have a special evening planned for our graduating 3rd graders and need your help with the final details! Please consider signing up to volunteer on the day of the reception or to donate a refreshment. Refreshments can be delivered to Sowams during school hours the day before and the day of the reception. We need volunteers to help set up or break down on the day and to organize the refreshments during the reception. We generally ask parents of younger students to take on refreshment service so that 3rd grade parents can enjoy the reception. If you are able, please sign up here
Octoberfest: Octoberfest Subcommittee Opportunities: Octoberfest 2025 will take place on 10/18/2025. There are many opportunities to get involved with Octoberfest through the leadership of an important subcommittee. Please review the subcommittee list and sign up - we'd love to have you on board to help bring this great event to life!
Questions? Email us at sowamsoctoberfest@gmail.com
PTO/Arts Alive Play: Congratulations to our Sowams Aladdin Jr. cast. The Arts Alive! Team values your feedback as we want to hear from the community. Please take this short survey here: Arts Alive! Survey.
Last Day of School: The last day of school for students is June 18, 2025, at 2:30.
Have a great day.
Best,
Jim Callahan
Principal
Sowams School Mission: Everyone learns every day.
Sowams School Vision: Sowams School will engage students to be their best selves.