Dear Prairie Families,
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I am so excited to start my first year as Principal of Prairie Elementary School. I am looking forward to all of our upcoming Back to School events so I can continue meeting all our incredible students and families.
Believe it or not, we are less than two weeks away from the first day of school! The staff and I are looking forward to seeing all our students in person, and we are working hard to make sure that all of the pieces are in place for a successful start to the year. Please see the “Important August Dates” section below for the events going on this month. We look forward to seeing you there!
As I start my principalship at Prairie, I know the importance and value of creating a positive partnership with families, so please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Lauren Delahanty
NEW *Important August Dates*
- Friday, August 11th from 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - New Family Tour at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie
- Wednesday, August 16th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am - Meet the Teacher at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie
- Wednesday, August 16th from 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Meet the Teacher at Willow Grove
- Thursday, August 17th - First day of school. This is a half-day. School starts at 8:25am and ends at 11:45am Students may arrive at school at 8:10am, when adult supervision starts. Please do not arrive to school earlier than 8:10am. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
- Friday, August 18th - Full day of school. 8:25am - 3:05pm. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
- Wednesday, August 23rd - Curriculum Night at Kildeer & Prairie
- 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
- 7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
- Thursday, August 24th - Curriculum Night at Ivy Hall
- 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
- 7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
- Tuesday, August 29th - Early Release at 2:05 pm at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
- Thursday, August 31st - Curriculum Night at Country Meadows
- 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
- 7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
NEW *August 17 ~ First Day of School*
The first day of school is Thursday, August 17th. It is a half-day, from 8:25-11:45. On the first day of school, we will have extra staff at all entrances and outside the building to support student arrival and dismissal.
NEW *Class Placement Information & Bus Information*
Your child’s class placement and bus information, if applicable, will come to you electronically on Friday, August 11th. This information is delivered in two separate emails, coming after 3:00 PM. A team of staff members worked diligently to make sure each child was placed in the classroom in which he or she will find continued success. We know you appreciate the fact that, with such careful thought and consideration put into these decisions, including your input, no changes will be made and we thank you for your support. This year’s class lists were developed with the following teaching teams in place to ensure student success
1st: Miss Carly Andrews, Miss Kaylee Furlett, Mrs. Kaitlin Giannos, Mrs. Lindsay Silverstein
2nd: Mrs. Vrunda Desai, Miss Kaitlyn Elfering, Miss Abby Heuer, Mrs. Melanie Pawlow
3rd: Miss Morgan McHugh, Miss Barb Ramont, Mrs. Roberta Souza, Miss Arienne Weil
4th: Ms. Suzy Cotter, Miss Allyson Flackus, Miss Angela Kotsonis, Mrs. Amy Wood
5th: Mrs. Betsy Davis, Mrs. Wendy Hafft, Mrs. Ramona Smith, Mrs. Chris Weede, Miss Julia Kessel
If you do not receive a notification, please email our administrative assistant, Mrs. Michele Demas, at [email protected], or give us a call in the office at (847) 634-3144.
NEW *School Lunch Programs*
Families will receive an email on Monday, August 7th, from Kildeer96 Food Service with a subject line of “D96 Food Service Information” that will include information on the District's online meal pre-payment system and online application site.
To learn more about the school lunch program, please visit our District Website. Within this link, you will find menus and how to complete pre-payment for meals. Applications for free and reduced meals are available on the District’s website. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (847) 634-3144 or [email protected].
NEW *Health Form Deadline*
The district website lists today as the deadline for immunization forms. All immunizations should be completed to avoid school exclusion. Please refer to the D96 Student Health website for more information.