Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe that yesterday was the last official day of summer. We celebrated our incoming fall season with our School Yard Scamper today. This fun school-wide event marks the 27th year of our school fun run tradition. A huge thank you to Mrs. Lehtman and Mr. Nickle for all the planning and organization that went into this event. The students had an awesome time!!
In just a few short weeks you will have the opportunity to meet with you at Family Educator Conferences. The conference dates are Thursday, October 6th from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Friday, October 7th from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. You received an email earlier this week to sign up. If you have any questions about booking a time slot, please call the office.
Have a wonderful three-day weekend,
Christine
NEW *No School on Monday, September 26, 2022*
There is no school on Monday, September 26. All district buildings will be closed.
NEW *Spirit Week September 27-30 Sponsored by PPLC*
Tuesday: Fall Day
- Wear fall colors or bring an item that represents fall.
Wednesday: Career Day
- Dress up like your future career! (Only school-appropriate items)
Thursday: Talent Day
- Bring a video of you showing your talent or bring an object that represents your talents\talent.
Friday: Disney Day
- Dress up in Disney as a Disney character (optional). Bring Disney items to share in class (optional).
NEW *Attendance Visibility in TeacherEase*
District 96 is helping to support families by giving easier access to attendance information for elementary students. Below are three steps that will show you how to access student attendance information at primary and elementary schools in District 96.
NEW *Band and Orchestra Reminder*
Band and orchestra lessons are well on their way. If your 4th or 5th-grade child is in band or orchestra, it is important that they are prepared for the lesson, including having their instrument. Thanks for your support.
NEW *Culture Crew is Coming*
Within Culture Crew, we will learn about, share, and celebrate the many cultures embedded into our Prairie community. Join Mrs. Desai and Ms. Elfering on Wednesday afternoons to share traditions, listen to music, and create crafts. We will meet in the library from 3:05 to 4:05 beginning October 5th through May 3rd!
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]. Please use this form to sign up. The last day to register is September 30th.
REPEAT *Family Educator Conferences*
Fall Family/Educator Conferences are right around the corner. The conference dates are Thursday, October 6th from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Friday, October 7th from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
We will be using Meet the Teacher as an electronic sign-up for conferences. A School Messenger email will be sent to families on Monday, September 19th at 6:00 PM with a link to sign up for conferences.
Conferences will be held virtually using Meet the Teacher’s video conferencing platform unless parents request an in-person conference using the instructions below. After you have scheduled your conferences, you will receive an email from Meet the Teacher with a link you will use to access the video conferences.
Elementary parents will have the option to sign up with the classroom teacher as well as specials teachers and any related service providers their children see.
If you are unable to schedule a conference with a specific teacher, please remember that conferences are not the only time to communicate with teachers. Please feel free to reach out any time.
REQUESTING AN IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
If you want to have an in-person conference with the teachers, you must notify the teachers via email by the end of the day on Tuesday, October 4th.
REPEAT *Classroom Parties*
As always, we are looking forward to celebrating at holiday classroom parties with our students. Parties will continue to be food free. All classroom food must be checked through our nurse and it is not feasible for our building nurse to manage this, along with the day-to-day responsibilities to ensure student safety and wellness. Students will enjoy crafts and games to celebrate the festivities.
REPEAT *Student Birthdays*
Teachers recognize student birthdays. Although it is not necessary, families may choose to send something for the class. We do not, however, allow food to be passed out in classrooms or sent home with children. Appropriate non-food items are allowed, such as a pencil or stickers. Please keep the age of our children in mind for the appropriateness and safety of the item.
REPEAT *Dogs on Campus*
As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on the school campus or grounds during school hours when children are present. The exception would be any time the assistance of a dog is required by a person’s disability. In all other cases, written permission must be obtained from the building principal before a dog is allowed on school grounds.