Noa from Mr. Dolinar's class enjoyed a ride to school in a Buffalo Grove Police car on Wednesday. Noa won her police car ride as a raffle prize from Pizza-Bingo night. Sergeant Rodriguez was Noa's chauffeur for her drive to school. As Noa's class excitedly waited for her at the front drive they were surprised to hear her speaking to them over the police car loud speaker. Noa really enjoyed her ride to school and shared that it was "the best day ever." The Prairie PTO sends out a big thank you to Sergeant Rodriguez for being a part of this special day.
Children's author Candice Fleming visited with all our students yesterday. Her presentation was alive with language and animation as she shared with students the seeds that inspire her to write her beautiful children's books. She painted with words the journeys she takes while crafting out each book from beginning to end of the writing process. Mrs. Fleming was a wonderful inspiration for our students yesterday. We were really fortunate to have her here.
Spring MAP Testing Begins Monday
The
Measures of Academic Progress assessment (MAP) will be administered during
the weeks of April 30th and May 7th. As you recall, MAP measures students’
progress over the course of the school year in the areas of reading and
math. The computerized assessment is one
way that we measure students’ academic growth over the course of the school
year. You will receive a copy of your
child’s cumulative results at the end of the year. Your child’s data will be included with
his/her trimester three report card.
Board of Education 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
MAY ART SHOW DATE CORRECTION:
The District 96 printed calendar lists an incorrect date of May 14 for the Area 125 Consortium Art Show. Please note that the Area 125 Consortium Art Show will be held on Mon., May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Stevenson High School Field House.
Girls on the Run
**CALLING ALL TO-BE 3rd, 4th and 5th grade GIRLS & FAMILIES!**
If you think your girl would be interested in participating in Girls on the Run (www.girlsontherun.org) for NEXT school year, please email Erin Sauer at esauer@kcsd96.org. Please see the Principal's message from Friday, April 20th for more information.
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.
Principal Coffee and Parent Technology Training
During the next Principal's Coffee on May 17th from 2:00 - 3:00pm, 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!
During the next Principal's Coffee on May 17th from 2:00 - 3:00pm, 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!
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.
PTO News
Check out this week's PTO Newsletter for current happenings in the PTO.
Upcoming Dates
- 5/3 Spring Rhythm Band Concert, 7pm
- 5/9 Prairie Celebrates Learning (formerly Portfolio Night), 6:30 - 7:30pm
- 5/17 Principal's Coffee at 2pm - Technology Topic...more to come...please contribute to our survey
- 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 - Kindergarteners to visit Prairie at 1pm
- 5/31 Talent Show at 7pm
- 6/1 Field Day
- 6/4 Field Day Rain Date
- 6/5 5th Grade Party starting at 12:15pm
