Mrs. Hafft & Ms. Weil's Buddy Classroom
Good afternoon Prairie Families,
This week brought us extreme heat and severe storms!
I want to take a moment to commend our amazing students for how well they’ve adapted during the extreme heat days. They managed indoor recess and quickly got to their dismissal route with great responsibility and flexibility—Go Pumas!
Our students also completed the MAP assessment, and I’m proud to share that they were fully engaged and gave it their all. Their focus and effort were truly commendable.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We’re off to a great start, and I’m excited for what’s to come! Enjoy a long Labor Day weekend.
Kindly,
Ms. Lauren Delahanty
Principal
*Important September Dates*
- Monday, September 2 - No School - District Holiday
- Tuesday, September 10th - Prairie Picture Day
- Tuesday, September 17 - Early Release at 2:05 p.m. at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
NEW *CHOIR CLUB - Seeking Members For The 24-25 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 have approximately 70 members and you will receive an email from Mrs. Muehling & Ms. Heuer next week with club details. This club fills quickly! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Muehling and Ms. Heuer and they will be happy to help you!
NEW *2024 Variety SHOW (formally known as 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 variety show every year! The variety show will be on Thursday evening, December 5th. 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. 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 14th after all auditions are done.
Email Mrs. Muehling & Ms. Heuer if you have any questions!
NEW *Sign Up for Photography Club!*
Photography Club is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. We will meet from 7:30-8:15 on Friday mornings in the art room. Students in the Photography club will use their iPads to take pictures for the yearbook, and frames around the school. This form will be open for one week or until all the spots have been filled. Photography club will be limited to 30 members. Parents will receive an e-mail before the first meeting. The club will begin September 13th and end May 2nd.
Sign up for Photography Club HERE!
NEW *Book Return Policy - A message from Mrs. Spivack*
As the school year progresses, I wanted to send a friendly reminder about our library book return policy. To ensure all students have access to a wide variety of reading materials, we ask that books be returned each week on the designated library day. Timely returns help us maintain a well-stocked and organized library for all our students.
Additionally, to keep the books in good condition and ensure their safe return, please encourage your child to store their library books in a designated, safe place at home. This could be a specific bookshelf, a book bin, or any other location where the books can remain in good shape and are easy to find when it's time to return them.
If you have any questions or need assistance with this process, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Your support helps foster a love of reading and ensures our library remains a valuable resource for all students.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Mrs. Spivack
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 Early Childhood 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 September 9, 2024. 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 *Music Boosters Blog*
Please see the D96 Music Boosters’ Blog for important information related to our music (band and orchestra) program. Click here for the most recent blog post.