Good Afternoon Prairie Families,
Our Prairie Pumas have been doing great things recently! This year, we have reworked our WOW slips so that students can turn them in for some fun rewards. Our staff members are on the lookout for students who are displaying respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors. Ask your students about the activities and experiences they are hoping to earn!
Just a reminder that Tuesday is Picture Day! Information about ordering pictures was sent home with students last week, but more details can also be found in previous Principal’s Messages.
Enjoy a wonderful weekend,
Ms. Lauren Delahanty
Principal
*Important September Dates*
- Tuesday, September 10 - 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.
- Friday, September 20 - Prairie Scamper (weather permitting)
NEW *2024 Variety SHOW (formally known as talent show) - Audition Sign-Up Closing this weekend!*
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 UNTIL MONDAY MORNING AT 8:00am! DO NOT sign-up until you have all the audition information. It is difficult to manage extra audition emails.
Please read the 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 until Monday at 8:00am. Results will be sent out by Friday, November 14th after all auditions are done.
Email Mrs. Muehling & Ms. Heuer if you have any questions!
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 *Book Return Policy*
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