Mr. Nagle and his 5th Grade Strolling Band students
Good afternoon Prairie Families,
We can feel the excitement in the school as we near closer to Winter Break. As a fun way to celebrate, our Prairie Leaders have planned a spirit week for the last week before the break (December 18th-21st). All staff and students are encouraged to participate in the winter fun. See below for the Spirit Week schedule.
Additionally, winter classroom parties are scheduled for next Thursday, December 21st. Thank you in advance to the PTO and all the parent volunteers who help support and lead these fun activities.
Have a great weekend,
Lauren Delahanty
Upcoming Dates:
- Tuesday, December 19 - Early Release Day
- Tuesday, December 19 - Newcomer Coffee & Conversation, 7 p.m. (Ivy Hall Elementary School)
- For parents/guardians of newly registered students in Kindergarten–Grade 8
- RSVP by December 13 to: https://forms.gle/Kn5SkyzZFbHgtyCn7
- Friday, December 22- Friday, January 5, 2024 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
- Monday, January 8, 2024 - School Resumes
NEW *Spirit Week - December 18-21*
All staff and students are encouraged to participate in the winter fun next week. See below for the Spirit Week schedule.
- Monday 12/18 - Color Day by Grade
- 1st-Purple, 2nd-Orange, 3rd-Red, 4th-Green, 5th-Pink, Staff-Rainbow
- Tuesday 12/19 - Twin Day
- Wednesday 12/20 - Formal Day
- Thursday 12/21 - PJ Day
NEW *WOW Winners*
Congratulations to this week’s WOW winners!
REPEAT *Newcomer Coffee and Conversation*
District 96 hosts a Newcomer Coffee & Conversation for parents and guardians of newly registered students, to give them an opportunity to ask questions and share information about their transition.
This year’s Coffee starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, at Ivy Hall Elementary School (Mat Room), 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove.
It is an informal opportunity for these new parents and guardians to ask questions and share their thoughts ~ with other parents and staff ~ about their experiences in the district. These parents might be experiencing the District’s social customs and teaching practices for the first time, just as their students have, and can glean from the experiences of others.
New parents/guardians who missed the New Family Tours in August are encouraged to attend this conversation. Those who did attend the tours are welcome to join this conversation to share how they are adjusting to the District 96 culture.
Coffee and other refreshments will be served.
For planning purposes, RSVP by December 13 at https://forms.gle/Kn5SkyzZFbHgtyCn7.
This is an event only for parents and guardians.
Got questions? Email Lubna K. Andrabi, Community Parent Liaison, at [email protected].
REPEAT *Recess During the Winter*
For students to play in the snow, they must have snow pants, boots, gloves, and a jacket. This applies to both the field and the playground area. This ensures that their clothes, hands, and feet are dry for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon. Students who do not have snow pants and boots can still play on the blacktop area.
REPEAT *Lost and Found*
Our lost and found is overflowing with items! Students have been asked to check for any items that they might have misplaced. The lost and found is present every day in our Multipurpose Room. Please remind your students to check the lost and found for any missing items. Any items left after we leave for winter break will be donated.