A message from Principal for the Day - Richa
Hi my name is Richa and I was Principal of the Day on Monday, May 13th. It was a fun experience. My Co-principal for the Day, Hannah and I started the day off with breakfast. I got a building tour and we got to see the “secret hiding places” and rooms that were unseen before to students like the boiler room. We went around the school giving kids their birthday pens and pencils. Also, during the day we interviewed many teachers about their job. One of the people I interview was Miss Sauer. I asked her questions about her job as a social worker. She has been a social worker 16 years, but 9 years at Prairie. Miss Sauer always tries to help people. Hannah and I went to classroom visits and gave informal feedback. We ate lunch with Dr. Pfaff. Hannah and I also worked on a PowerPoint presentation about parking bikes more neatly. We called the presentation “Bike Racks.” This concludes our fun and adventurous day of being Principal of the Day!
A message from Principal for the Day - Hannah
Hi, my name is Hannah and I was Principal for the Day on Monday, May 13th. It was a very fun and exciting experience. My co-principal, Richa, was very nice. I was very happy that she was my co-principal. During the day, I did the morning announcements and announced the 6th-8th grade Twin Troves band assembly and the 5th grade Prairie band joined them. Also with my co-principal, we handed out birthday pencils and pens, did classroom visits, gave informal feedback, and made a “How to Park Your Bike” presentation that homeroom teachers will share with their class. We also interviewed four teachers and other service providers. One service provider was our nurse Ms. Strom. We asked her some questions. She said that she got a nurse’s degree, she has been a nurse for 10 years and has been at Prairie school for five years. She said that she wanted to be a nurse because she likes to help people.
Access your Child’s MAP Student Progress Report
The District will send a School Messenger email today between 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm with instructions for accessing your child's MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) student progress report online. The message will include links to more information about understanding student growth, RIT scores, and general information about the MAP assessment.
Please contact Jeanne Spiller, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, if you would like more information about your child's report.
(847) 459-4260, ext. 8010, [email protected]
Parent Learning Opportunity
Encouraging Children to Be Open in a Competitive World for parents of KDG–Grade 8
Willow Grove Early Learning Center
777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tues., May 21, 2019
7–8:30 p.m.
Learning is one of the greatest gifts humans have. Many people become discouraged when they don’t know something. This workshop with returning popular guest speaker Dr. Michael Maniacci for parents of children Grades KDG–8 encourages optimism. The focus is on encouraging your child to love learning and to understand that learning is not the same as knowing.
Dr. Maniacci is a licensed clinical psychologist, instructor, and published author whose works have been translated into numerous languages.
All interested adults are welcome. Contact the District 96 Parent Community Liaison Lubna Andrabi with questions, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, [email protected]
Community Day
When registering for Community Day, please provide us with the exact name(s) on your and other family members' Driver License/ State ID so we can find your badge in our Raptor System and get it printed. If you or other family members haven't ever had your Driver's License scanned, please try to come to the Prairie School office prior to Friday, May 24th to avoid a long line.
No later than Thursday, 5/23, parents will receive an email informing you of the specials class your child(ren) has chosen. Please make a note of the specials class so, if you are splitting your time between children, you know where to find them.
Field Day News - Thursday, May 23rd
Prairie School is very excited for Field Day which is scheduled for next Thursday, May 23rd. We encourage you to apply sunscreen to your child as we will spend most of the day outside. Hats and sunglasses are also recommended. With our unpredictable weather, layering of clothing is also a good idea. In case of inclement weather, Field Day will be on Tuesday, May 28th. We can't wait for this fun-filled day!
We Need Your Help!
It's enrollment season! As families move into your neighborhood, let them know it's time to register for the 2019/20 school year. It isn't uncommon for families to wait until August. It helps us immensely to secure our classroom sections. New neighbors? Spread the word! Enrollment is happening now. School offices are open through June. Registration will continue through July in the District Office at 1050 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove. Also, if you haven't registered your son or daughter and are planning on attending next year, please do so right away. Thank you!
Appropriate Use of the Student/Family Directory
The Student/Family Directory online is solely for the convenience of parents, staff, and students in District 96.
Families are reminded that information in the District 96 Student Family Directory is not to be used for solicitation or for commercial use for any purpose, including business or charitable organizations.
Beginning Band Information Meeting and Registration Night
To help you learn how the band program works, we will be presenting an informational meeting on Monday, May 20th at Twin Groves Middle School, from 7:00pm-7:30pm. In District 96, the band program starts in 5th grade. We will explain the benefits of band, present information about our band program, and explain how to register your child for our great band program.
The opportunity to register for band and rent an instrument will be on Wednesday, May 22nd. Registration will be open from 4:30pm - 7:30pm in the Woodlawn Cafeteria. Stop by at your convenience. Registration takes about 15 minutes. Representatives from Music and Arts will be there to assist with instrument rentals, books, and supplies. Please bring a credit card and one form of identification if you wish to rent an instrument.
PTO News
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to be on the PTO Executive Board next school year. The slate for the new Executive Board is currently posted on the PTO bulletin board in Prairie's lobby. There are still two positions without volunteers! Please email Jenny Share ASAP if you would like to volunteer for one of these open positions. We still need volunteers for committee chairs as well. Please visit Membership Toolkit and sign up for one of these positions ASAP! Thank you in advance for all of your help! Looking forward to a great year.
Flagpole Assembly - Tuesday, June 4th
It's an annual tradition!!! At approximately 11:35am, 5th-grade students will walk the balcony for their final exit from Prairie School as they move on to Twin Groves Middle School. We will sing our Prairie School Song and take the opportunity for those fun and memorable end-of-the-year photos. If it's raining, we'll gather in the gym. Don't miss the fun!!!