Curriculum Night
Thank you for coming out to Curriculum Night on Wednesday. As always, we truly appreciate your support in our work with your children. If you were unable to attend Curriculum Night, HERE you will find the link to the Principal's presentation. Included in the slides is a brief overview of our Bridges Math Program and Social Emotional Learning program along with reminders about drop off and pick up. Additionally, important policy changes are highlighted.
PRAIRIE LEARNING CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MRS. SPIVACK
Check out the new Prairie School Learning Center website. On this website, you will find information about library check out, our new Makerspace class, and much much more.
I am also very excited to announce our new Facebook page. If you are already on Facebook, please search for the group called, "Prairie School Learning Center". I would love to see the membership grow to include all our Prairie Families. This group is closed and all members will be approved by me, therefore, it will take a few days for the process to be complete.
Thinking of a clever way to celebrate your child's birthday or other family events? How about joining our Prairie Celebrates Book Club! It's easy to do! Make a donation of $15 to the library in your child's name. We will ask him/her to come choose a book from a large selection of hardcover books. Next, we will add a nameplate with your child's name into the book. Then we will post a picture in the library! Children will be able to share in the joy of reading in your child's name for years to come. Information can be found here.
PRAIRIE PUMA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Prairie Puma Leadership Council is having their informational meeting Tuesday, August 29th. All 4th and 5th grade students interested should report to Mrs. Doherty's room at 7:45. This club, previously known as Student Council, is searching for students ready to make a difference in our Prairie Community. This year the program will be focused on being positive leaders in the school, hosting fundraisers, and creating fun activities that all students will enjoy. If your child would like to learn more about the application process, he/she must attend the meeting on Tuesday. Please email Mrs. Doherty or Miss Hanes with any questions.
Parent Pick-Up
Please refer to the image below to review how the parent pick-up line works after school. Remember, ONLY RIGHT TURNS are allowed into the circle when picking up. Overflow traffic lines up on Brandywyn towards Aptakisic. Left and right turns are allowed when EXITING the circle drive. If you have any questions, please call the office. Thank you for your help in keeping traffic moving smoothly.
Picture Day is Friday, August 31st
Picture day information went home in your child's backpack today. Please review the flyer for ordering information. If you have any questions, please call the office.
Attention all Prairie Families - Scamper News
Prairie School is looking forward to the 22nd Annual Prairie School Yard Scamper Fun Run, which is scheduled for Friday, October 6th at 1:15 p.m! The Scamper is a 1.2-mile run/walk through the neighborhood to promote lifetime participation in physical activity. We encourage family members to join us for a little exercise and great fun! We would also love for parents to volunteer! All students need a consent form. Scamper Fun Run Consent Forms with Volunteer information should be submitted by Friday, September 15th. In the event of bad weather, the Scamper will be held on Friday, October 13th. We look forward to seeing you there! Please CLICK HERE for info about the Prairie Scamper–coming Oct. 6–and to complete your student's consent form (required) online.
Spanish Language Program - After School Program
Parents of District 96 students in Grades 1 - 5, many of you have expressed interest in giving your children the opportunity to study a world language as elementary students. Please see info in our VIRTUAL BACKPACK about a program beginning in September that is offered after school, called FUN FLUENCY IMMERSION SPANISH. The online flyer includes info about the fee and the process to register for this optional after-school program.
Are you interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math?
If so, STEAM Club is the place for you! Each week we will dig into one or more of these topics through experiments, building tasks, and more! This club is open to all interested 3rd-5th graders. Register today as participation STEAM Club will be based on a first come, first served basis. Any students over the 20 student limit per grade level will be placed on our waiting list. Please see Prairie's Clubs page for more information and to sign up!
PTO NEWS
- Volunteer sign-ups are live on Toolkit
- Prairie School Carnival is tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 on the blacktop. Games, DJ and dancing, and fun for the family.
- Special lunch form due 9/9
- Dessert day form due 9/9
- Stay in the know about the PTO. Visit the Prairie membership toolkit and follow us on Facebook @ Prairie School PTO
Talent Show Information
Students, do you have a special talent you would like to share? Prairie School has a talent show every year and this year we are so excited to share that the event is being moved to December! This means auditions will be in October & November this year!
Sign-ups begin next week! The form will be in the Principal’s Message!
Please read the specific information below:
- All Students are welcome to sign-up for an audition.
- Each performance needs to be 2 minutes or less.
- Students can only be in one act.
- If you are performing with a group, only one parent should sign up the group! Please coordinate this!
Here are pictures of what the form will look like next week:
CHOIR CLUB - SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE 17-18 SCHOOL YEAR
Attention all 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders! Do you like to sing in music class? Choir is an extracurricular club that will meet on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:15am. If you are interested in signing up for choir, please look for the form in next week’s Principal’s Message.
RHYTHM BAND CLUB - SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE 17-18 SCHOOL YEAR
Attention all 3rd graders! Do you like to play instruments in music class? Rhythm band is an extracurricular club that will meet on Thursdays from 3:00-3:
Rhythm band can only have 30 members and you will receive an email from Miss McShane after you sign up. If you have questions, please email Miss McShane and she will be happy to help you!
2nd graders will have an opportunity to join rhythm band in January.