Dear Parents,
This week students completed MAP testing. Absent students completed make-up testing sessions this week and will continue to do so next week if they were unable to participate in this week’s make-up sessions. Thank you for ensuring your child was well-rested for the testing sessions.
Next week, we have Monday, September 5th off in honor of Labor Day. I hope you are able to enjoy the time off with your child at home or on a special adventure.
Kindly,
Christine Pfaff
NEW *Letters to Veterans*
With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, we are inviting D96 students to write thank you notes or letters to veterans. These letters will be included in individualized care packages that will be given to veterans who attend an upcoming recognition event in Lake County. If your student is interested, please have them return their letter or thank you note to the front office no later than October 13th to ensure we are able to mail them in enough time to be included in the Lake County project.
NEW *Room Parents Needed*
Room parent sign-up is now open! Head over to Membership Tool Kit to sign up to be your child’s room parent for the 22-23 school year.
As the Room Parent, you will attend all 3 classroom parties. Halloween Monday, October 31st (2-2:45pm), Winter Thursday, December 22nd (2-2:45pm), and Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February 14th (1-1:45pm)
**5th grade Room Parents will also be on the 5th-grade end-of-the-year party committee (more information later).
Room Parents are responsible for organizing party volunteers (2 per classroom) and running the party the day of the party. Party volunteers will sign up on MTK at a later time. Stay tuned for more information!
NEW *World Music Club - Seeking Members for the 22-23 School Year*
Attention all 5th graders! Do you love learning songs in different languages, from different cultures, or from different countries in music class? This club will be filled with songs to sing, cultural dances, and pieces to play on instruments! Mrs. Muehling has a lot of material, but also wants you to contribute and share your culture with the group! This extracurricular club will meet on Mondays from 3:05-3:45 pm. If you are interested in signing up for the World Music Club, click here!
World Music Club can only take 15 members and you will receive an email from Mrs. Muehling shortly after the club is filled. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Muehling and she will be happy to help you!
NEW *2022 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 Wednesday evening, November 30th. Auditions will be held in October this year!
Sign-ups begin on Friday, September 9th and will run for a week! The form will be in the Principal’s Message! Pictures of the form are included to help you plan accordingly.
Please read the specific information below:
- All Prairie students are welcome to sign-up for an audition.
- Each performance needs to be 2 minutes or less. (No exceptions)
- Students can only perform once.
If you are performing with a group, only one parent should sign up for the group! Please coordinate this!
Results will be sent out by Friday, November 4th after all auditions are done.
Email Mrs. Muehling & Miss Heuer if you have any questions!
REPEAT * Thought Exchange Partnership*
The District 96 Thought Exchange Partnership (TEP) offers parents opportunities to give feedback and receive information about District instruction, programs, and initiatives. Understanding parent perceptions is helpful for planning and communicating. Contact District 96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, with questions. In particular, the District invites parents who have students enrolled at Willow Grove Early Learning Center to consider joining the Thought Exchange Partnership. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15 from 6:30-8:00.p.m.
REPEAT *Erin’s Law*
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Be Seen & Heard ©. For more information about this presentation please go to www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
The focus of this developmentally appropriate and interactive program is to teach children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Opt-Out Procedures
The presentation to Prairie students will be during the school day on September 21, 2022. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected]
REPEAT *Student Picture Day*
Prairie’s student picture day is Tuesday, September 13th. Please log on to ordercp.com and enter our event code - 10070701 - to review package options and place your order. A flyer is your child's backpack today.