Good afternoon Prairie families,
As we wrap up 2024, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your incredible partnership this year. Together, we’ve supported our students in their learning, growth, and success, and I am so grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
Today, we wrapped up the year with our Winter Party. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to celebrate the season and their hard work before heading into winter break. Thank you, PTO and volunteers, for organizing fun activities! An additional thank you to the PTO who spoiled us with sweet treats this week. Our staff is incredibly thankful for the support and generosity!
Thank you again for your support and collaboration. I wish you all a happy and restful holiday season, and I look forward to seeing everyone in 2025!
Warm regards,
Ms. Lauren Delehanty
Principal
*Important Upcoming Dates*
- December 23-January 3 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
- January 6 - School resumes
- January 14 - EARLY RELEASE DAY
- January 20 - NO SCHOOL - District Holiday
REPEAT *Prairie Leaders - Informational Meeting*
Calling 4th Grade Leaders!
Are you interested in an awesome leadership opportunity? If you are, Prairie Leaders (PL) is for you!
Come join us for an informational meeting about the application process on Thursday, January 16th from 3:05-3:45 in Ms. Heuer’s classroom (red pod room 6). All 4th graders are welcome to attend the meeting!
If you are attending the meeting parent pick-up will be Kingsbridge Circle where the bus drop off is. Pick-up is at 3:45pm.
We look forward to seeing you!
Ms. Heuer & Mrs. Muehling
REPEAT *SAVE THE DATE (2/5/25) - Proudly Prairie: Together We Shine*
Prairie is thrilled to invite you to a special event celebrating the diversity, culture, and uniqueness that make our school community truly shine. “Proudly Prairie: Together We Shine” will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at Prairie School.
This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together to share and learn about the many rich traditions, customs, and stories that make us all unique. We welcome you to participate by showcasing your culture, heritage, interests, hobbies, or any special trait that represents your family—this could include traditional clothing, music, art, food, performances, or anything meaningful to you.
Whether you’d like to host a display table, share a performance, or simply attend to celebrate and connect, we would love to have you join us. Together, we can create a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere that reflects the heart of our Prairie community.
Please RSVP using this link if you’d like to participate or contribute in any way. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Delahanty ([email protected]) or Mrs. Cameron ([email protected]).
We look forward to seeing the many ways our Prairie families shine together! Thank you for making our school such a special place to learn and grow.
REPEAT *Winter Weather Gear*
As we wrap up our first few days of December, you can feel that temperatures start to dip. Please ensure that you are sending your child/ren to school with appropriate outerwear including winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves. If you need assistance with outerwear, please contact the front office.
REPEAT *Safeway Communication*
As you may know, Safeway is KSD96's transportation partner for student busing. In the case that you need to speak with someone about a transportation-related issue during non-business hours (for example, when your school front offices are closed early in the morning or late in the evening), please contact the Safeway Transportation main line at 224-434-2399.
REPEAT *Medication Procedures and Handbook Policy*
As cold and flu season is upon us - reminder from our student handbook: "For the safety of all, medication must be brought to school by the parent or another responsible adult. The medication must be in its correct prescription container, showing the child’s name, the name of the drug, the dosage to be given, and the time of administration. Medication containers must be stored in the health office and students may consume medicine only in the health office." This includes acetaminophen, cough drops, or any other nonprescription, over-the-counter medication.