Dear Parents,
Our three days back at school have been really great. Teachers have taken time to establish classroom norms with students, conduct team and classroom building activities which will continue throughout the year, and begin pre-assessing students in order to inform instructional needs. Students are clearly getting back into the groove of school and the sleepy morning eyes are fading away a bit; it can be tough to get back into the early morning routine. We have registered over 30 new students for this school year thus far. It's always exciting to meet new kids.
I've been out and about in classrooms quite a bit, as always. Today while I was delivering a birthday "present" to a 4th grader, the students were thrilled to learn that this year they get stylus pens rather than the pencils they get in grades 1-3. Analise from Mrs. Doherty's class was so excited she shouted out, "This is great!!! It's like an upgrade!" I love working with all our Prairie Pumas. They bring a smile to my face every day.
The staff and I are looking forward to a great year with you and your child. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to your child's teacher or me.
~Christine Pfaff
MAP ASSESSMENTS AUGUST 20–29
District 96 students in kindergarten through Grade 8 will be participating in MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments in the areas of math and reading/language arts during portions of their school days August 20–29.
The MAP assessment is given three times during the school year to equip our teachers with data they will use to identify their students' current understanding as well as opportunities for support and extension. Students do not need to study for their MAP tests; sufficient sleep and nutrition are, as always, the best preparation. This assessment serves as a benchmark–a point in time from which to measure academic growth through the academic year.
For more information about MAP assessments, please see the following resources:
PARENT’S GUIDE TO MAP GROWTH (Need a TRANSLATION?)
In September KCSD96 parents will receive info by email with directions for accessing their child’s MAP assessment results online.
If you have questions about MAP assessments, please contact your student’s principal.
News From Miss McShane about Clubs & The Talent Show
CHOIR CLUB - SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE 18-19 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 sign-up form in next week’s Principal’s Message.
Choir can only have 80 members and you will receive an email from Miss McShane shortly after the club is filled. If you have any questions, please email Miss McShane and she will be happy to help you!
RHYTHM BAND CLUB - SEEKING MEMBERS FOR THE 18-19 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 3:00-3:45pm. If you are interested in signing up for rhythm band, please look for the sign-up form in next week’s Principal’s Message.
Rhythm band can only have 30 members and you will receive an email from Miss McShane shortly after the club is filled. 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.
2018 TALENT SHOW - AUDITION SIGN-UP
Attention all Prairie students! ! Do you have a special talent you would like to share? Prairie School has a talent show every year! The talent show will be on Friday, November 30th. Auditions will be held in October this year!
Sign-ups begin on Friday, August 31st and will run for a week! The form will be in the Principal’s Message!
Please read specific information below:
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All students are welcome to sign-up for an audition.
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Each performance needs to be 2 minutes or less. (No exceptions)
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Students can only be in one act.
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If you are performing with a group, only one parent should sign up the group! Please coordinate this!
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Results will be sent out by November 12th.
Here are pictures of what the form will look like for sign-ups so you can gather all the information needed:
Curriculum Night - Wednesday, August 22nd
On Wednesday, 8/22, we look forward to sharing with you information regarding your child's curriculum studies this school year. Curriculum night is an evening for parents only. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
PTO NEWS
Click HERE to read about all the exciting information from the Prairie PTO.