Principal's Message 4.5.19

Principal's Message 4.5.19

Coming in this Month: IAR Assessment for Grades 3–8

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the new English/language arts and math state assessment for Grades 3–8 students in Illinois public schools. 

The IAR replaces the PARCC assessment given the previous few years and is, in fact, very similar.

The testing window is designated as Apr. 8–26, but our students do not test every day during that period. 

Read more info about the IAR, including our Testing Schedule, the impact of participation, and more.

As your building principal, I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the IAR assessment. Please call our school office or send me an email.


Creating Balanced Class Lists - Parent Input for Class Placement

In the March 22nd Principal’s Message, I shared detailed information about the class placement process.  Please refer to this blog post for full details. If you would like to provide class placement input for your child, please complete the Prairie Class Placement Input 2019-2020 Survey.  The survey will close on Friday, April 26th at 11:59pm.


Culture Night Photos

Our Culture Night last month brought Prairie families, friends, and faculty together for a fun celebration of who we are together and as individuals. Thank you once again to our PTO and the many volunteers whose hard work and generosity made this event extra special. Please TAKE A LOOK at some pics in our Prairie Photo Gallery.



An Evening of Math Fun

(Grades 3–5 students/teachers/families)

The Stevenson High School Math Department and Math Team invite all students in grades 3, 4, and 5 and their families and teachers to the Stevenson Math Carnival on Thurs., May 9, 6–8 PM.  At the Math Carnival, students play fun math games and win prizes.

Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Dr., Lincolnshire, IL.  Park in the "B" Lot and enter through the "Point Entrance"

SEE FLYER



PTO News

1. Attention all Current and incoming Prairie parents.  Now is the time to sign up for next year’s PTO! Please sign up for Executive Board and Committee Head positions on Membership Tool Kit by 4/23. We need as much help as we can get to ensure that all of the wonderful things that our PTO does for our school will continue next year. 

2.  5th Grade Girls Night out is April 10th at Twin Groves School from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.  $10 includes pizza, water, and a special gift!  Dancing and games provided by Bizar Entertainment.

3.  5th Grade Guys Night Out is April 11th at Twin Groves school from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. $10 includes pizza, games, and Dodgeball.

4.  1st-3rd Grade Movie Night is April 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. $5 includes the movie Coco, a snack, and water.  This is a drop off event.  Additional parent volunteers are welcome.