Highlight of the Week....
Congratulations to our 5th grade band students for a wonderful first concert of the school year on Wednesday. Band students from Ivy Hall and Prairie came together at Twin Groves school under the direction of Mrs. Suzanne Labowicz and Mrs. Cathy Williams to perform holiday and contemporary favorites. Thank you to all parents and family members for coming out to show your support of your and our budding musicians.On Thursday evening the Prairie's Rhythm Band & Choir also put on their first performance of the school year. The students did an amazing job performing drum circles and singing holiday and seasonal songs. A big thank you to Mr. Nagle for all his hard work in preparing the students for this performance.
Also this week I enjoyed eating lunch with and getting to know more personally two of our new 5th graders Husain B. and Ahmaury D. from Mrs. Fox's class. We spent time talking about the boys' previous schools, their families, and what they are enjoying about Prairie. They were really interested in how Prairie School got its name and I enjoyed sharing this Prairie School history with them. Perhaps you'd like to know too. Douglas O'Reilly, a kindergartener in 1979 at Willow Grove, won the "Name the New School" contest. Douglas wrote, "Prairie School... A prairie park will be next to school." The original entry has been embossed on a plaque that hangs in the Prairie School office. Next time you're in the office be sure to take a peek.
Lastly, Student Council sponsored our December dress up day today. Staff and students had lots of fun wearing their favorite Hawaiian gear and dreaming of the warmer weather to come.
News from Student Council
4th Grade Parent Math Night at Ivy Hall School
If you are a parent of a 4th grader, please mark your 2013 calendar to attend a district wide Math Night for Grade 4 Parents on Thurs., Jan. 10, 2013. The program will be 7pm–8pm at Ivy Hall School in the Mat Room for ALL District 96 parents of 4th graders. Ivy Hall School is located at 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove, 60089. Join this lively workshop to learn the algorithms your 4th grader will be using in math this year. Bring a pencil!
News from the Nurse...
As winter weather has arrived, now is a good time to remind your children not to share hats, headbands, scarves or earmuffs with their friends as this can lead to an increased transmission of head lice. Head lice continues to be one of the most common communicable conditions among children, and outbreaks are possible whenever and wherever children gather. Since the onset of head lice is typical this time of year, it is a good idea to watch for signs that your child may have lice such as frequent head scratching. If your child has lice, there are a variety of treatments available. Please check the District website, www.kcsd96.org, under the “Family Resources,” “Student Health” link for specific information on head lice and District 96 practices.
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Please encourage your kids, or come by yourself, to check our lost & found. It's bursting at the seams! Come on by or if you are here for the winter party festivities, feel free to take a peek. It's set up in our cafeteria. All remaining items at the end of the day on Friday, December 21st will be donated to a local charity.
WOW Names Called this week during announcements...
Grade 2: Swara S., Zion R., Abby L., Eric C., Alec F., Abby C., Josh C., Will T.,
Grade 4: Ksenia F., Noah B., Jaden P.
Important Dates
*Wednesdays - School Store
*Fridays - Ice Cream Fridays
*Classroom Holiday Parties - 12/21 at 1:45pm
*Winter Break - 12/24 - 1/4
