Four More Days...
We cannot wait to see everyone on Tuesday, August 21st for Meet the Teacher Day from 11am - 12pm. Please remember that the PTO will be in the Multi-Purpose Room starting at 10:30am where you can sign up for committees, purchase spirit wear, pick up school supplies if necessary, and so much more. Various Scout groups will be in attendance as well to gather information from if your child is interested in joining Scouts. Please remember as well that all new families are invited to the New Family School Tour at 12pm. Please meet Dr. Pfaff in the Multi-Purpose Room for the tour.
We cannot wait to see everyone on Tuesday, August 21st for Meet the Teacher Day from 11am - 12pm. Please remember that the PTO will be in the Multi-Purpose Room starting at 10:30am where you can sign up for committees, purchase spirit wear, pick up school supplies if necessary, and so much more. Various Scout groups will be in attendance as well to gather information from if your child is interested in joining Scouts. Please remember as well that all new families are invited to the New Family School Tour at 12pm. Please meet Dr. Pfaff in the Multi-Purpose Room for the tour.
Plan ahead to DO THE DASH on Sept. 23
Join District 96 families, teachers, and staff for the 2nd annual District 96 Dash. The 5k walk/run will step off from Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., at 8:30 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 23. REGISTER ONLINE (each registered runner and walker will receive a T-shirt) and mark your calendar for this fun family activity that all ages will enjoy. All the PTOs in District 96 are working together to sponsor this event and will donate the proceeds to the District 96 Kids in Need Fund. If you are unable to run, please consider making a DONATION.
More New Staff Faces
We are happy to share that Miss Kristy Suiter will be joining the Prairie staff this year. Miss Suiter will be our new half-time English Language Learner teacher. She comes to us from Kildeer School where she has been an instructional aide focusing on literacy instruction in the primary grades. She is a graduate of Trinity International University. Miss Suiter has a knack for connecting with kids quickly and is extremely excited to be joining the Prairie staff.
Mrs. Victoria Beryozkin joins us in the role of instructional aide. She is a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook University in New York with a bachelors degree in economics and Russian language. Mrs. Beryozkin is a certified teacher and who completed her credentials through National-Louis University. We are excited about her skills in the Russian language and her warm, caring personality.
Miss Jamie Kuhl joins us as an instructional aide as well. She has had clinical experiences working with students ranging in grades 1 - 5. She has also worked with children in the summer camp setting. Miss Kuhl is a graduate of St. Norbert College with a bachelors degree in early childhood education. She is a great team player professionally and on the basketball court as she played Division III collegiate basketball while attending St. Norbert.
More New Staff Faces
We are happy to share that Miss Kristy Suiter will be joining the Prairie staff this year. Miss Suiter will be our new half-time English Language Learner teacher. She comes to us from Kildeer School where she has been an instructional aide focusing on literacy instruction in the primary grades. She is a graduate of Trinity International University. Miss Suiter has a knack for connecting with kids quickly and is extremely excited to be joining the Prairie staff.
Mrs. Victoria Beryozkin joins us in the role of instructional aide. She is a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook University in New York with a bachelors degree in economics and Russian language. Mrs. Beryozkin is a certified teacher and who completed her credentials through National-Louis University. We are excited about her skills in the Russian language and her warm, caring personality.
Miss Jamie Kuhl joins us as an instructional aide as well. She has had clinical experiences working with students ranging in grades 1 - 5. She has also worked with children in the summer camp setting. Miss Kuhl is a graduate of St. Norbert College with a bachelors degree in early childhood education. She is a great team player professionally and on the basketball court as she played Division III collegiate basketball while attending St. Norbert.
Vacation Pictures
Did you have an awesome vacation or stay-cation this summer? We would love to hang up one photo of your child or whole family having fun in the sun. If you would like a picture hung up on the entry way bulletin board, please send one to school during the first few weeks. Please know that pictures will not be returned.
Important Dates
Tuesday, August 21st - Meet the Teacher at 11am, PTO sign ups starting at 10:30am
Tuesday, August 21st - New Family Tour at 12pm, Meet in the Multi-Purpose Room
Wednesday, August 22nd - First day of school, 8:30am - 11:45am
Tuesday, August 28th - Grades 1 - 3 Curriculum Night from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Parents only please
Wednesday, August 29th - Grades 4 & 5 Curriculum Night from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Parents only please
Monday, September 3rd - Labor Day, No School
Thursday, September 6th - PTO Back to School Blow Out - Enjoy ice cream & dancing
Monday, September 17th - Rosh Hashanah - No School
Wednesday, September 19th - PTO General meeting at 9:30am 