Popcorn Party!!! The Student Council conducted our reward popcorn party on Tuesday for 3rd - 5th graders and on Thursday for 1st and 2nd graders. If you remember, the Student Council conducted a coin drive for the Leukemia Society where our students raised over $1,300 dollars. It was really fun to have the popcorn machine up and running in the lunchroom with the aroma of freshly popped corn in the air. Everyone really enjoyed this special treat. Thank you to Mr. Nagle for your patient popcorn popping and the Student Council students who helped with the popcorn bags.
Welcome Incoming First Grade Families
The spring general PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 25th at 7pm in Room 19. It is at this meeting that the PTO and I enjoy welcoming our incoming 1st grade parents. At the conclusion of this meeting, please join me for a tour of Prairie School during which time I can answer any questions you may have. The meeting and tour is an adult evening as our incoming first graders will have a tour during the school day at the end of May.
Board of Education and Staffing News in District 96
In open session on Tues., Apr. 17, the District 96 Board of Education regretfully accepted the resignation of Board member Don Shannon. During Mr. Shannon's more than 14 years of service, the District improved in overall rank from 55th to 8th in the state and has received the highest Financial Recognition Status from the Illinois State Board of Education for the past 8 years. READ MORE about Mr. Shannon's devoted service to District 96 students, staff, and community.
The Board of Education is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Shannon's resignation. Applications are due Apr. 27, 2012, by 4:30 p.m. READ DETAILS / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM
Also, at their meeting on Apr. 17, Supt. Julie Schmidt recommended and the Board approved the appointment of Twin Groves Assistant Principal Andrew Fenton, effective Aug. 1, 2012. Mr. Fenton succeeds Mrs. Amy Gluck in this role, as Mrs. Gluck will assume the responsibilities of Ivy Hall principal on August 1. READ MORE
Principal Coffee and Parent Technology Training
During the next Principal's Coffee, you will experience first-hand, the technology and applications your child uses at Prairie School. Please complete this survey to give us an idea of what technology you would like to learn more about so you can support and understand what your child is doing at school. The results of this survey will be used to determine the focus for parent training. Thanks!
Girls on the Run
Do you have a daughter that will be in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade next year?
Do you want her to learn to have a healthy self-image, increase self-esteem, and be a role-model for other girls?
Do you want to see her beaming when she crosses the finish line and conquers a 5K run?
If so, she might be just right for Girls on the Run! Girls on the Run is an international organization (check it out at www.girlsontherun.org) that promotes healthy-living and healthy self-esteem for girls. The program is 12 weeks long and culminates with a 5K fun run. Erin Sauer and Nicole Nielsen brought Girls on the Run to Prairie for its inaugural season this spring, and on June 9th 14 girls from 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will run their first ever 5K downtown Chicago around Soldier Field with 6500 other girls and 1100 coaches in Chicagoland.
We are looking to see the interest for next year so we can prepare for coaching. The organization has very specific guidelines on the coach to girl ratio. Here are some things to consider: Practices will be TWO times per week (Probably Wednesday and Thursday) from 3:15-4:30. Girls can not leave early, so we ask you to please carefully consider other commitments (lessons, practices, vacations) prior to committing to Girls on the Run. Additionally, it is highly advised that girls do not miss any practices other than for illness because each lesson builds on the other.
If you are interested in your girl being a part of Girls on the Run, please contact Erin Sauer atesauer@kcsd96.org.
Teacher Appreciation Week... A Message from the PTO
Staff Appreciation Week is May 7-11. Please help the Staff Appreciation Committee thank our wonderful Prairie teachers and staff by participating in Flower Day on Tuesday, May 8th, and donating gift cards for game prizes by Tuesday, May 1st. Click here for all the details.
District 96 uses Integrated Pest Management--a program that combines
preventive techniques, non-chemical methods (such as bait traps), and
the appropriate use of pesticides (with a preference for products
least harmful to human health and the environment).
On the weekend of My 5 & 6, 2012, the District 96 lawn treatment
provider, Zenith Landscaping will treat grassy areas adjacent to all
District buildings. Signs will be posted to indicate that the
treatments have been applied. In the event of rain, the applications
will occur on the following weekend, May 12 & 13, 2012.
From Superintendent Schmidt
Please share your feedback on the new report card format: CLICK HERE AND COMPLETE THIS BRIEF SURVEY. Be sure to click the SUBMIT button when you finish, to send your responses.
The survey will be available through 4:00 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 23.
Thank you–we do appreciate your time and responses.
Second Grade
Dental Exams
Please remember that second grade students are required by
Illinois state law to have a dental exam.
If you are unsure if you have completed this requirement, please call
Mrs. Evans, School Nurse. The required
dental form can be found on the District 96 Student Health Forms link.
Upcoming Dates
- 4/20 Art Auction, TONIGHT, at 7pm at The Cedar Grill, 330 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove
- 4/25 PTO General Meeting & 1st grade parent welcome and building tour, 7pm
- 5/3 Spring Rhythm Band Concert, 7pm
- 5/9 Prairie Celebrates Learning (formerly Portfolio Night), 6:30 - 7:30pm
- 5/23 PTO General Meeting and Board Elections, 9:30am
- 5/24 5th grade transition day, 9am
- 5/24 5th grade beginning band concert at TG at 7pm
- 5/25 Half Day of School, 11:45am dismissal
- 5/28 No School - Memorial Day
- 5/31 Talent Show at 7pm
- 6/1 Field Day
- 6/4 Field Day Rain Date
- 6/5 5th Grade Party
