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Upcoming Events
  • BCGT Student Book Club! πŸ“šβœ¨
    BCGT Student Book Club! πŸ“šβœ¨
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    πŸ“šβœ¨ BCGT is thrilled to introduce our Student Book Club for 3rd–5th graders! πŸ“– Join us for fun book discussions πŸ’¬, exciting chapter books πŸ“š, and new friendships 🀝 as students from across District 220 connect through their shared love of reading! πŸ’™πŸ’›
  • BCGT Parent Connection Zoom Series - AI & Technology
    BCGT Parent Connection Zoom Series - AI & Technology
    Thu, Oct 08
    Oct 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom Meeting - RSVP for link
    A virtual session for parent discussion and connection!
  • Maker Lab: Custom Tumbler Sublimation Workshop
    Maker Lab: Custom Tumbler Sublimation Workshop
    Sold Out
    Mon, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    Design It. Create It. Take It Home! Calling all 4th–6th graders! Join BCGT and the Barrington Area Library MakerLab for a Member-Exclusive hands-on Custom Tumbler Sublimation Workshop!
  • Story Starter Writing Workshop
    Story Starter Writing Workshop
    Sat, Oct 24
    Oct 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
    BCGT presents the Story Starter Writing Workshopβ€”a fun, interactive experience designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and get students in grades 2–4 excited about writing! βœοΈπŸ“š

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πŸŽ‰ An Exciting Year Ahead with BCGT!

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We’re excited for another great year of learning, connection, and fun with BCGT! Our programs are already underway, with more opportunities coming to bring gifted and extended-learning students and families together from across the district.​

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🍦 We kicked off the year with our BCGT Popsicle Event at Hough Street School!, it brought over 60 family members from the Extended Services community! It was wonderful to see so many families connecting, meeting one another, and starting the year together.

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✨ Coming Soon!

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πŸ§ͺ Maker Lab – Our Custom Tumbler Sublimation Workshop is officially sold out! Students will enjoy a hands-on opportunity to design, create, and learn.​


πŸ’» BCGT Zoom Calls – October 8 – Join us for a parent conversation focused on AI & Technology, with an opportunity to connect, learn, and discuss this timely topic.

 

πŸ“š BCGT Book Club18 students from across the district are participating! The book has been selected, meeting dates are set, and reading is underway. Stay tuned for our Spring Book Club! –


✍️ Writing Workshop – October 24 – Our Story Starter Writing Workshop will give young writers a creative and engaging opportunity to develop ideas, use their imaginations, and explore storytelling.


β™ŸοΈ Chess – A fun opportunity for students of all skill levels to learn, play, and challenge themselves

Dates, registration details, age/grade levels, and additional information will be shared as each event is finalized.


🎲 Family Game Night – A fun evening for students and families to play and connect


πŸ€– Robotics – Exciting STEM opportunities in partnership with local robotics students and programs

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πŸ’™ Stay Connected with BCGT!

Become a BCGT member and stay connected so you’re among the first to hear about upcoming events.

Connecting

Some of our signature events include family game night, parent mixers and kick-off to the school year.  We look forward to bringing our community together! 

Career Exploration

Opportunities for students to hear from professions about a variety of careers.  If you are interested in sharing your expertise with our students, please contact us!

Wisdom

Bringing experts to parents, students, and staff to enhance their emotional and social intelligence and develop cognitive flexibility and growth mindset

BHS Transition

A panel of Barrington High School students.  A moderated discussion gives current 8th graders insight into how to navigate classes and schedules at BHS.

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Monthly Meetings

Board Meetings

BCGT holds a monthly board meeting from September through May.
If you are interested in joining our Board, please contact us at bcgt220@gmail.com

Community Connections
The BCGT board and liaisons meet once a month to discuss topics such as:

  • Updates from Kelly Haradon, Director of Learning Services

  • Teacher Grants

  • Upcoming BCGT-sponsored events

  • Roundtable discussions on what's happening in the Extended community

Want to get involved? 
We’d love to hear from you! bcgt220@gmail.com
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