PANTHER PRESS
October 14, 2016
Principal's Note
Dear Prairie Grove Families:

It's a fact...students do better in school when parents are involved in their academic lives. Attending parent-teacher conferences is an effective way to be involved and help your child succeed.   A parent-teacher conference is a great opportunity to  start or continue ongoing conversations with your child's teacher.  It's also a great opportunity to  learn how to help your child do their best in school. Finally, it lets  your child know that what goes on in school will be shared at home.  

For some of you, this will be your first parent-teacher conference. Others of you are seasoned veterans. In any case, I am sharing a link to Family Education's slideshow, "10 Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference".   Conference Tips.  For specific information pertaining to conferences, p lease see below.

I hope to see many of you next week during conferences.  

Best regards,
Martha Maggiore
Principal
  
Junior High Information

JUNIOR HIGH

6th Grade - JH Gym
7th Grade - JH Library
8th Grade - JH Gym

Thursday, October 20th
Walk-In Conferences
12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
and
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Junior High Teachers will not be available from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for a dinner hour.  

Friday, October 21st
Walk-In Conferences
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
and
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Elementary Information
Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences
By Appointment Only 

Thursday, October 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. 
Friday, October 21st from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. 

RtI and ACE Teachers will be in their classrooms.   

Co-Curricular Teachers will be available in the elementary library.
District Information
Unity Day!

Wear Orange on Wednesday, October 19th for Unity Day.   "Together Against Bullying. United for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion." 

Make it  ORANGE  and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about safe and supportive schools and communities, make your color  ORANGE  on  Unity Day.  Unity Day is a   day to show  support , hope, and unity to show that we are united against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Red Ribbon Week 2016
October 24th-28th
Elementary  and JH

Monday, 10/24/16
"Red Out"  
Wear red to support Red Ribbon Week 

Tuesday, 10/25/16
 "Don't get Mixed Up with Drugs" 
Wear mix and match clothing 

 

Wednesday, 10/26/16

"Team up Against Drugs" 
Wear your favorite sport jersey/shirt

 

Thursday, 10/27/16

"Be your own Superhero" 
Wear your favorite superhero shirt

 

Friday, 10/28/16

"Follow your Dreams, Don't do Drugs" 

Pajama Day 




Reminder...
VIRTUAL BACKPACK  


Be sure to check the virtual backpack on our district home page for bulletins and activity flyers.  You can sign up to receive email alerts when something new is added to the Virtual Backpack. 
PTO Information

We're on Facebook!


The Cherrydale Fundraiser has started!! The online shop allows friends and family all over the USA to help your student to sell the most! Best of all... the items are shipped right to their DOOR


School code: DTSPRACI
Thursday, October 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Be sure to take advantage of the discounted rates.  Also, be sure to tell them you are from Prairie Grove School and they will donate $1 back to PG.

PIES, PIES, YUMMY PIES Coming Soon!

Look for the flyer next week!

Important Upcoming Dates

Remember:  All athletic Events are Now on our District Calendar on the Homepage


Monday, October 14, 2016

Great Pumpkin Contest Begins

Thursday, October, 20 2016

Parent-Teacher Conferences 
See above for specific hours

Friday, October 21, 2016

Parent-Teacher Conferences
See above for specific hours

Week of October 24, 2016

Red Ribbon Week
See above for details

Friday, October 28, 2016

Halloween Parade
More info coming soon!


Prairie Grove Elementary - 815-459-3023

Prairie Grove Junior High - 815-459-3557 

Fax - 815-356-0519

Attendance Line - 815-459-6967