Dear Parents,
As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I wish to express my gratitude for the partnership we, principals and staff, have together with you in fostering the social and academic growth of your child. We are a team and could not do this work without each other. I am grateful for and proud of the supportive and growth-focused Prairie community that we have created together. We have so much to be thankful for at school and personally.
I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday,
Christine Pfaff - Principal
NEW *Report Cards*
Families should have received access to their student’s report card at 3:00 pm this afternoon. Please click HERE to listen to a brief explanation of our standards-based reporting system.
NEW *MAP Testing*
All students in grades K-8 will be participating in NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment. The MAP assessment is a normed referenced, computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Like in previous years, all students will be taking the MAP test in reading and math during the school day. Testing will take place on Monday, December 6th and Tuesday, December 7th.
Students who are quarantined during those testing days will take the MAP assessment after they return to school.
NEW *Holiday Card Contest*
Fourth and Fifth-Graders: How would you like to see your artwork gracing the cover of Congressman Brad Schneider’s annual Holiday Card?
The Congressman is again hosting his annual holiday greeting card competition for all fourth and fifth graders in the 10th Congressional District. The theme this year is “Time Together.”
There are no size restrictions (the winning artwork will be scaled to fit the card cover). Entries are due by Wednesday, Nov. 24th. The winner will be announced in early December.
Submit entries to Robert Perez at [email protected].
Questions? Contact Mr. Perez at 847-302-4920.
NEW *Calendar Reminders*
This is a friendly reminder that next week Monday, 11/22 and Tuesday, 11/23 we will operate on our normal school schedule. Students will not be in attendance Wednesday-Friday next week ~ 11/24 -11/26.
Tuesday, November 30th is an Early Release for students. Students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm.