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Don't Wait! Register for the Fun Run & 5K Today
Don't wait, register today! The 1 mile Fun Run is perfect for families and young children -- strollers are welcome (sorry no pets)! Runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy the chip-timed, scenic Prairie Village 5K course. Don't wait, register today! Plan on staying after the race for festivities hosted by the sixth graders and to enjoy yummy treats from Chic-Fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Hen House, Mi Ranchito, TCBY, and more!
All registered students are invited to participate in Running Club. Running Club will meet from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 9/18; Thursday, 9/20; Tuesday, 9/25; and Thursday 9/27. Sign up your child on My School Anywhere today!
Please contact Molly Hunter if you have any questions about the Fun Run or 5K:
mollywhunter@gmail.com
913-269-6391.
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Art in the Garden Needs Your Help!
Parents, help us prepare for ART in the GARDEN! D
onation boxes are located outside of the main office
ready to collect:
pipe cleaners, beads of any sort,
toilet paper/paper towel rolls, old cd's, wrapping paper, lids of
any sort, and ribbon.
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Make Dinner a Snap, September 25th
It's Prairie Spirit Dining Night at Chipotle in the Village from 5-8pm!!
Grab dinner for the family BEFORE you head to the PTA general meeting. Make sure you mention Prairie Elementary to the cashier and remember, call in orders do not count!
Spirit Dining Nights help to support all of the many fun events and programs that our PTA organizes throughout the year such as the Ice Cream Social, upkeep of our Prairie garden, decorations for our lobby windows, Teacher Appreciation Week, and much much more.
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Project Prairie, A Prairie Tradition
Project Prairie is a unique
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utdoor learning environment which includes an outdoor classroom and the Prairie Garden. Project Prairie was founded by PTA volunteers more than 20 years ago, and it continues to thrive today.
Join us September 22nd from 9-12 for a morning in the garden.
We will be preparing the garden for Art in The Garden which will occur the following Friday, October 5th.
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Skate Party This Week!
Our
first skate party is Thursday, September 13th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at
Skate City in Merriam. Join us in wearing your favorite KC Chiefs gear!
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We're Searching for Nominating Committee Members...
Each year, our Prairie PTA elects a group of parents to serve on our Nominating Committee.
This committee nominates Prairie PTA members to fill any officer positions that will be vacant the following school year. Being a part of this committee is a great way to get to know other Prairie parents and to contribute in a meaningful way to our Prairie community. Our 2018-2019 Nominating Committee will be voted on by our PTA members at the September 25th General Membership meeting. If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact Liz Beedle at
the_beedles@yahoo.com
by September 19th! Anyone who is interested must be a current PTA member.
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What is Watch D.O.G.S? (Dads of Great Students)
Created in 1998, Watch D.O.G.S. is one of the nation's largest and most respected school-based, family and community engagement organizations in the country with nearly 7,000 schools across the country having a program of their own.
Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures who volunteer to serve at least one day a year in a variety of school activities as assigned by the school principle or other administrator.
Why Watch D.O.G.S?
To provide positive male role models for the students and to provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
Join Watch D.O.G.S. at Prairie Elementary:
Click here to choose a date to volunteer as a Watch D.O.G.S. for a half day (AM or PM) or a full day this semester. Our goal is to see everyone sign up for at least one day of volunteering throughout the school year (2 half-day sessions or 1 full-day session). Please consider volunteering! If you have any questions, contact Dan Moon at
danmoon.esq@gmail.com.
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This Week's Grade Level Auction Party:
Hey Sixth Grade
Parents!
Please remember that your class auction party is taking place this Saturday, September 15th. Look for an e-vite from Whitney and Peter Stadler!
Want to know when your class party is scheduled, or simply want to learn more about the class parties? Click here.
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Prairie is Going Global! One Prairie. One world.
Get your passport ready to go globe
trekking in 2018-2019. The "Going Global" theme will be incorporated into classroom lessons, educational activities, assemblies and school events throughout the year.
If your child would like to create art that integrates the school theme or if you have ideas for ways to incorporate the theme into the school year, please send them our way. We're always listening! Email: prairieelementary@gmail.com
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PTA General Membership Meeting - Save the Date!
Our first of two annual Prairie PTA General Membership Meetings will be held on
Tuesday, September 25th at 7pm in the Library
. Please mark this date on your calendars! We will be voting on several important items. You must be a PTA member to vote, so make sure you purchase your membership through
MySchoolAnywhere.
Hope to see you on September 25th!
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How to stay connected at Prairie
Go to our
PTA website
and enter your email address under "follow our blog"
on the right side of the page.
You can also follow our Twitter page from here as well!
Read this weekly newsletter
, published each Sunday throughout the school year for the most up-to-date info that you need for the week ahead.
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To buy a PTA Membership, Volunteer at school, Pre-order a Yearbook, Snag some new Spirit Wear, and many more options:
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Prairie Elementary PTA
c/o Prairie Elementary School
6642 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, Kansas 66208
(913) 993-4400
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