Friday, January 25, 2013

Principal's Message 1.23.12



K.I.D.S. Grants
The District 96 Foundation proudly sponsors K.I.D.S. Grants (Kids Initiating a Difference inSchools), a grant program for our students. K.I.D.S. grants provide an opportunity for students to put their ideas into action to help fellow students make their classroom and school a better place to learn.

**Click here for the PTO Newsletter.**

The maximum grant amount is $300. The deadline to complete the ONLINE APPLICATION is Fri., Feb. 1, 2013. The Foundation Prize Patrol will be out and about to surprise the winners in February.
Who in District 96 is your child’s champion?
A call for Foundation Crystal Apple nominationsDo you know someone who exemplifies the best of District 96? Nominate him or her for 2013 Crystal Apple recognition–an honored tradition in District 96 since 1998! ONLINE NOMINATIONSare now open for submission through Fri., Feb. 8, at http://www.96foundation.org

Valentine's Day
No food items attached to Valentines being passed out in school.  For additional information please see the previous Principal's Message. 

Who in District 96 is your child’s champion? 
A call for Foundation Crystal Apple nominations.
Do you know someone who exemplifies the best of District 96? Nominate him or her for 2013 Crystal Apple recognition–an honored tradition in District 96 since 1998! ONLINE NOMINATIONS are now open for submission through Fri., Feb. 8, athttp://www.96foundation.org


Important Dates
*Wednesdays - School Store
*Fridays - Ice Cream Fridays
*PTO Movie Night - Friday, January, 25th at 6:30pm.  Prairie students only can attend.
*1/28 - 2/1 - MAP Testing Make Ups 
*Tuesday, 2/12 - Girls on the Run Parent Meeting at 6pm in Room 19.
*Monday, 2/18 - No School Presidents' Day