The Prairie Fun Run & 5K is Right Around the Corner
Don't miss the fun -- join us for a morning of running, prizes, food, and activities! Register your family today at
www.prairie.run! All money raised directly supports Prairie Students!
Contact Molly Hunter if you have any questions about the Fun Run or 5K: mollywhunter@gmail.com 913-269-6391.
It's Not too Late to Join Running Club!!
All students registered for the
Fun Run or 5K are invited to join Running Club, which starts this week. Running Club will meet from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Gym on Tuesday, 9/18; Thursday, 9/20; Tuesday, 9/25; and Thursday 9/27. Sign up your child here.
Art in the Garden Needs Your Help!
Parents, help us continue to prepare for ART in the GARDEN! Donation 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.
We are also still looking for a parent volunteer to head up face painting. Please email madison.kchopps@gmail.com. We'd love your help on the event day: Sign up here to volunteer at Art in the Garden on Friday, October 5th
. Thank you in advance for any contributions!
Pull out those combs and hair products because Picture Day is this Friday, September 21st! Added perk? You can order your photo packages online this year --- in fact, we encourage it!
The Annual Trash Bag Sale is Back - Just in Time for Fall!
The proceeds of this sale will go to the Prairie Fund. The trash bag sale is an important part of the Prairie Fund's effort to subsidize key Prairie Staff positions that are not funded by our school district. Last year's donations supported a school counselor, part-time reading specialist, and math specialist.The order deadline has been extended until Friday, September 21st, and trash bag pick up will be Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29. Please see the email that you received from the office for more details!
PTA General Membership Meeting...Join Us!
Our first of two annual Prairie PTA General Membership
Meetings will be held on
Tuesday, September 25th at
7 PM in the Library. Please mark this date on your calendars! It will be a fun and
informative meeting. We will cover the following topics and vote on several issues.
How are the PTA and the Prairie Fund like two branches of the same tree?
What is the Building and Leadership Committee? Hear from Mrs. Jones!
What is the SMSD Special Education PTA? A Prairie parent will explain!
Who is our new counselor and our new Math Specialist? Meet them!
Vote on the following: 2018-2019 PTA Operating Budget, 2018-2019 Additional Funds plan, amendments to our PTA Standing Rules, and our 2018-2019 Nominating Committee.
Be entered into a drawing for some fun door prizes!
Please remember that you must be a PTA member to vote, so make sure you purchase your membership through MySchoolAnywhere.
Hope to see you on September 25th! Also, remember to run by Chipotle before the meeting to grab dinner for your family and raise money for Prairie! It's a good night to be Prairie proud! See additional details about Prairie's Spirit Dining Night below, under the ICYMI section.
This Week's Grade Level Auction Party:
First Grade Parents... Get ready to have some fun and raise some money for Prairie at your class auction party this Saturday, September 22nd! Please look for an Evite from Sarah and Drew Keller.
Second Grade Parents...your party will be taking place on September 21st or 22nd. Keep an eye out for an Evite coming from the Gregory family soon!
Want to know when your class party is scheduled, or simply want to learn more about the class parties? Click here.
6th Grade Stuffed Animal Drive
The 6th Grade Community
Outreach Committee is asking for your help. We are collecting new or gently used stuffed animals to distribute to local first responders to comfort children in need or in crisis and help build community relationships.
The grade level who brings in the most stuffed animals gets a POPCORN PARTY! This challenge begins Monday, September 17th and ends Monday, October 1st. There will be decorated boxes around the school for collection.
We appreciate your support!
¿Habla Español?
Are you searching for a Spanish tutor or Spanish lessons? Prairie parent, Lainie Reuter offers small class sizes. This allows for more individual attention and creative lessons, which benefits all learning styles! Learn more here.
Come One, Come All!
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.
Project Prairie, A Prairie Tradition
Project Prairie is a unique outdoor 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.
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.
Who are Watch D.O.G.S?
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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