Good afternoon,
This week’s Backpack Express is waiting for you to read it. So, enjoy!
Book Fair: We have our spring book fair coming up on May 27-29. Students will visit the book fair on either the 27th or 28th. Watch for that schedule in next week’s Backpack Express. There will also be “Books on the Playground” on May 28, 2026. More details will be sent out about this. This book fair is a BOGO. More information about this may be found here.
Outdoor Day: Outdoor Day will be June 15th and is a fun day for the students to celebrate the end of the year and play outdoor games. These are run by parent volunteers and we need your help! If you are able to volunteer on this day, please check the Sign Up Genius for more details and to sign up. Please remember, you have to have a background check on file with the district in order to volunteer.
Cookout: On June 15, 2026, we have our annual cookout (after Outdoor Day). Lunches for this day need to be ordered in advance to ensure our food service provider has the correct amount of food needed. To order, please print this form and send it back to school by May 29, 2026. Send it back in an envelope with the correct amount of money for the lunches you are ordering. If you use MySchoolBucks, the money will be deducted from that account but you still need to send back an order form. Lunches ordered after that day cannot be guaranteed.
Kindergarten Registration: Don’t forget, if you have a child turning five years old as of September 1, 2026, you can register your child for kindergarten. All of the registration information may be found here. Please share this information with your Barrington neighbors, too.
Save the Dates (Updated):
BOGO (Buy One, Get One) Book Fair: May 27-29, 2026 with Books on the Playground on May 28, 2026 (more info about this evening event will be sent out)
No School: May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day
Financial Town Meeting: May 27, 2026 (Voting occurs all day at Town Hall)
Spring Concert (Grades K-2): June 9, 2026, at 1:30
Outdoor Day and Cookout: June 15, 2026
Third Grade Reception: June 16, 2026
Last Day of School: June 18, 2026
Community Notices: There are one to share this week: Marine Science Camp
Have a great night.
Best,
Jim Callahan
Principal
Sowams School Mission: Everyone learns every day.
Sowams School Vision: Sowams School will engage students to be their best selves.