Week 2 Super WOW Showdown Winners - Ms. Heuer's 2nd Grade Class!
Good afternoon Prairie Families,
Thank you to the incredible community for the love, support, food, and gifts this week to celebrate our incredible staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Our Prairie staff and PTO volunteers are amazing! It is truly hard to believe we are only 3 weeks away from summer break.
Today ended our 2nd week of the Super WOW Showdown. A huge congrats to our Week 2 Winners - Ms. Heuer’s 2nd grade class! To keep this momentum going, we kindly ask for your support in reinforcing positive behavior at home, reminding students of the importance of kindness, responsibility, respect, and being safe each day. Together, we can ensure a safe, joyful, and focused end to the school year for everyone. Thank you for your partnership!
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Lauren Delahanty
Principal
*Upcoming Dates*
- Tuesday, May 13 - Early Release Day
- Friday, May 23 - Half Day | School Improvement Day
- Monday, May 26 - No School | District Holiday
- Thursday, May 29 - Half Day | Last day of school & Report period ends/Trimester 3 report cards issued
NEW *Student Summer Tech*
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to touch base about student technology and expectations as we wrap up our time with students. Similar to this time last year, KCSD96 will collect all devices before break and return them when students come back in the fall. Please note, students will not be required to back-up any of their files as their data will still be in place when they get their iPads back in the fall.
Teachers will be collecting the following items:
For Grades K, 1, and 8:
- iPad
- Case
- Logitech Crayon
- Block Charger + USB-C cable
- Optional: USB-C audio adapters
For Grades 2-7
- iPad
- Case
- Logitech Crayon
- Optional: USB-C audio adapters
This process allows us to track inventory, so everything is ready for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, it gives us the opportunity to set clear expectations with students about responsible device use when they receive them in the fall. It also helps us protect our resources by reducing the chances of devices being lost, stolen, or damaged. Finally, by keeping devices at school, we support healthier summer habits focused on outdoor play, social-emotional growth, family time, and rest.
Please note, students who attend ESY will have access to their devices while they are here learning. Additionally, if a student uses their device as a communication tool, the district will not be collecting their device over the summer. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Delahanty.
NEW *MAP Testing*
As we wrap up MAP make-up testing, we expect to send reports home to families next week (mid-week). If you have any questions, please reach out.
REPEAT *Beginning Orchestra Parent Info Meeting (for current 3rd Grade Families):
For any current 3rd Grade students interested in joining 4th Grade Orchestra for the 2025-2026 school year, there will be a Beginning Orchestra Parent Info Meeting on Thursday, May 22nd at 7pm in the Woodlawn Middle School Large Gym. Prior to that meeting, 3rd Grade students will be learning about the orchestra instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) and trying out the instruments.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Anderson ([email protected])
REPEAT *Transition to Middle School Presentation*
More than 300 parents and guardians attended the “Transition to Middle School” presentation at Twin Groves Middle School. Guests heard from Twin Groves Middle School Principal Mrs. Barnes and Assistant Principal Mrs. Kasie Dolan, as well as Woodlawn Middle School Principal Mr. Grana and Assistant Principal Greg Bays. There was also a panel of current sixth-graders, who answered questions about what it's like to be a middle schooler.
If you were unable to make the event, please view the “Transition to Middle School 2025” presentation here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n54jga6b_OJV7dWVatUteRL0iRZ-mMZq/view?usp=sharing
REPEAT *Dental Exams*
Dear Parents/Guardians of Current KCSD96 Kindergarteners, 2nd, and 6th Grade Students ONLY:
Please note that your child’s completed dental examination has an upcoming due date, per Illinois school law. The deadline for the dental examination is due no later than May 15 of the current school year. Proof of this required dental examination must have been completed within eighteen months prior to the May 15 deadline.
If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your child’s dentist for a dental examination, have him and/or her complete the required form and return it to your child’s school nurse.
State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form - Click Here
In the event that you are unable to fulfill this requirement, the state of Illinois does permit a waiver of the examination - Click here