September 1, 2023
Good Afternoon Prairie Families,
This week students completed NWEA MAP Reading and Math testing. Students who were absent will have an opportunity to complete the test next week. Thank you for ensuring your child was well-rested for the testing session.
Next week, we have Monday, September 4th off in honor of Labor Day. I hope you enjoy the three-day week and a little extra time off with your child!
Have a great (long) weekend,
Ms. Lauren Delahanty
Important September Dates
- Monday, September 4 - No School - District Holiday
- Tuesday, September 19 - Early Release Day
- Monday, September 25 - No School - District Holiday
NEW - *Picture Day
Prairie’s Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. A paper Order Form was sent home with each student in their backpacks also on Friday 9/1. Please see the pictures of the form below so you know what to look for in your child’s backpack today.
NEW - Choir Club - Seeking Members For The 23-24 School Year
Attention all 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders! Do you like to sing in music class? Choir is an extracurricular club that will meet on Fridays from 7:30-8:15am. Click here to sign-up!
Choir can only have 70 members and you will receive an email from Mrs. Muehling & Miss Heuer next week with club details. This club fills quickly! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Muehling and Miss Heuer and they will be happy to help you!
NEW - 2023 TALENT SHOW - Audition Sign-Up Information
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, December 6th. Auditions will be held in October this year!
Sign-ups begin on Friday, September 8th and will run for a week! DO NOT sign-up until you have all the audition information. It is difficult to manage extra audition emails.
Please read 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!
Gather all the necessary information PRIOR to submitting the audition form. Results will be sent out by Friday, November 17th after all auditions are done.
Below are pictures of the sign-up form so you can plan accordingly.
Email Mrs. Muehling & Miss Heuer if you have any questions!
NEW - Artsonia App
From Mr. Morris - Art Teacher
In art class we are using an app called Artsonia. The app creates a digital portfolio of their artwork. Every time a student finishes a work of art they take a picture of their artwork and post it to the site. Please look for an email from Artsonia, so you can sign up for your child’s fan club and get an email notification when your child creates a new artwork. Artsonia is also a great way for grandparents, aunts and uncles to see their artwork too!
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
This developmentally appropriate and interactive program focuses on teaching 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 Friday, September 15, 2023. 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 - *Simultaneous Student Pick-Up from Willow Grove & Elementary Schools
Please know that we understand that some families may have concerns related to picking students up from Willow Grove and an elementary school building. Please know that all principals are aware of this concern, and no child will ever be left unattended. We know you may be going to more than one school with the same dismissal time. We appreciate your best effort in picking your children up in a timely manner, and we appreciate you adhering to our dismissal times. If when you arrive at a building your child is not waiting outside with an adult, please park and come to the front office. If you will be after 3:15 to a specific location, please call and inform the office of your ETA.
REPEAT - *Changes to Dismissal Plans*
Please contact the school office by noon in the event that your dismissal plans change. Your child will be at the designated dismissal location unless the school is notified in accordance with the above. Please notify the office in writing in accordance with the district handbook. Please see Section 9.4 in the Parent/Student Handbook regarding permission for students to ride other buses, as in most cases, this is not allowed.