Good Afternoon Prairie Families,
Our Prairie Pumas have been doing great things recently! This week we started recognizing positive student behavior with our WOW Tickets. Students earn WOW Tickets from any adult in the building when they show behaviors that align with our core values: Being Kind, Respectful, Responsible, and Ready. Next week we will begin acknowledging our WOW Winners in the morning announcements!
We are looking forward to next week and the different activities that are planned. Don’t forget that Tuesday is Picture Day! Information about ordering pictures was sent home with students last Friday. Additional information can be found in last week’s Principal’s Message.
Today we had our first Dessert Day! Students loved their Hershey's treats during lunch. Thank you to our PTO for organizing our monthly special lunches and desserts. Our first Special Lunch will be next Friday, September 15th.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Ms. Lauren Delahanty
Important September Dates
- Monday, September 4 - No School - District Holiday
- Tuesday, September 12 - Picture Day
- Tuesday, September 19 - Early Release Day
- Monday, September 25 - No School - District Holiday
NEW *Fall MAP Reports*
Fall MAP Reports will be sent home on Tuesday, September 12.
NEW *Student iPads*
Students use their iPads each day at school. Please ensure that your child is charging their iPad each night so they are prepared for the learning activities they will be engaging in the following day. Thank you for your help and support at home.
NEW *Parent Pick-Up*
Parents who are picking up their students by car will need to wait in the circle drive or along Brandywyn Lane. There is NO PARKING in the staff parking lot during dismissal. Street parking is available along Brandywyn.
NEW *Photography Club*
Please use the link to sign up if interested in joining the Photography Club. The club will meet on Friday mornings at 7:30 and is open to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Space is limited, so sign up now if you are interested!
Photography Club Registration Link
NEW *2023 TALENT SHOW* - Audition Sign-Up Open for One Week!
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!
Click here to sign up for an audition. The form will be open for ONE WEEK! DO NOT sign up until you have all the audition information next week. 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. The form will be open for one week. Results will be sent out by Friday, November 17th after all auditions are done.
NEW *2023 Prairie Schoolyard Scamper Fun Run!*
Prairie School is looking forward to all students participating in the 28th Annual Prairie School Yard Scamper Fun Run, scheduled for Friday, September 22nd! This all school event is a .65 mile run/walk on Prairie School property to promote lifetime participation in physical activity! Students should bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothing (layering is always a good idea with our weather) and wear their gym shoes. In case of bad weather, the Scamper will be held Friday, September 29th.
NEW *World Music Club* - Seeking Members For The 23-24 School Year
Attention all 5th graders! Do you love learning songs in different languages, from different cultures, or 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 3:05-3:45pm. If you are interested in signing up for world music club, click here.
World music club can only take 15 members and you will receive an email from Mrs. Muehling next week with club details. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Muehling and she will be happy to help you!
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 *Daily Snack*
Students have a daily snack time in their classroom. Please send your child with a snack from the safe snack list each day.
Approved Safe Snack List - Click Here
REPEAT *Morning Parent Vehicle Drop Off*
As a reminder, if you are dropping off your child in the morning, drop-off begins at 8:10am when an adult supervisor is outside. Please do not drop your child off earlier than 8:10am.
REPEAT *Student Picture Day*
Prairie’s student picture day is Tuesday, September 12th. Order forms went home with students last Friday.