PRAIRIE POST
February 3, 2017
Principal's Message
Upcoming Dates
2/7: Conferences & Book Fair
2/6: PTA Culver's Night
2/7: Grade 1 to Reichl Orthodontics
2/9: Talent Show Rehearsal
2/10: "Go Red for Heart" Day
2/14: Jump Rope for Heart
2/17: PTA Art & Talent Showcase
2/21: PTA Meeting
Front door/buzzer
Student Led Conferences
PTA is also hosting a Scholastic Book Fair during conference times. Please stop by.
Yearbook orders
Jump Rope for Heart 2017
Prairie scholars have already raised over $4,950 with online fundraising!!
2017 Goal: $9,747 ($1 more than last year)
Click here for Mr. Booth's weekly Jump Rope for Heart Update!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, WILL BE PRAIRIE'S 'GO RED FOR HEART DAY'. All our learners and staff are invited to WEAR RED to recognize and support heart health!
School Closing for Inclement Weather
We use a wind chill temperature of 0 or below for determining indoor recess. The temperatures do change during the school day so please make sure to always send your child with appropriate winter apparel for going outside. If they do not have boots and snowpants, they will need to stay on the blacktop for outdoor recess.
Click here for a flyer from First Student regarding winter safety tips for students, parents and drivers.
2017-18 Enrollment
2017-2018 New Student Enrollment (December - end of school year)
New Student enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year will start on December 1, 2016. If you have a child entering 4K, Kindergarten or a student currently attending a private/parochial school that needs to enroll for next school year, please stop by the District Enrollment Office. To be included in the 4K lottery, you will need to complete the enrollment process by February 3, 2017. To find out more information on the required documents for enrollment please visit: http://tinyurl.com/SDWEnrollment.
Click here for additional information on 4K & 5K enrollment.
Open Enrollment (February - April)
Wisconsin’s inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live. The open enrollment application period for the 2017-2018 school year is from February 1-April 29, 2017. The application period closes at 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
Parents may apply in one of two ways:
On-line (recommend) at http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html
Although an on-line application is recommended, paper applications may be obtained from the Department of Public Instruction or any school district. Paper applications must be delivered to the nonresident school district. School District of Waukesha applications should be submitted attention to:
Stephanie Peterson
Open Enrollment
222 Maple Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
Who needs to complete this process:
Students currently attending a Waukesha school via Tuition Waiver for the 2016-2017 school year.
Students who have changed residency to a non-Waukesha address between September 1st and February 3rd.
Students planning to move into an address that is outside of the School District of Waukesha between February 1 and September 1, 2017; and wish to stay in the School District of Waukesha.
Note: families that move unexpectedly after April 28th are able to complete a Tuition Waiver form for the following year.
School/Community Activities
PTA News
Culver’s Night Monday, February 6th, 5-8 p.m.: Prairie PTA receives 10% of all Sales!
Conference Dinners Tuesday, February 7th 4-7 p.m.: Bill’s Bold “Street” Tacos will be there for your convenience next week. If you would like to contribute to our Staff’s meals or think you might take advantage of dinner at school, please visit our SignUp Genius:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4eada622a7f94-conference1
Book Fair Tuesday, February 7th, 4-7 p.m. Have some time to help out? Stphanie could really use some extra hands! Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4eada622a7f94-scholastic1
Also, order at the online book fair until February 7th
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/prairieelementaryschool10
Benefits of shopping our ONLINE fair:
- Get your children the books they choose
-Extended selection for young adult/middle school
-Out of town supporters can buy books, support the kids & school
-FREE SHIPPING orders ship directly to Prairie
AND... Did you know that February 14th is “International Give a Book” Day. No better way to celebrate than a book from the Book Fair! Also, don’t forget your learners’ teachers’ book fair wish list! Send the Love of a Good Book!
Questions? Contact: Stephanie Jackson stephaniejax1410@gmail.com
Puma Palooza Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 13th at Culver's on Sunset. Come give input on offerings and find out how you might be able to help!
Art & Talent Showcase: Prairie students get a chance to show their stuff! Cheerleading, dancing, singing, playing instruments, comedy, magic, or for those less likely to get on stage, directing a Prairie commercial, drawing, sculpting or anything else you consider art. Important Dates: Thursday, February 9: Dress rehearsal, Art Pieces & Digital Entries (a 30 second "commercial" for Prairie) Due
Friday, February 17: Performance Night
PTA Meeting: Moved to Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 in the Library. Free Childcare for school aged children is provided in the MMR until 8:00 p.m. We are now also on Facebook Live! Check it out! Ask questions, give your feedback or just keep informed! Go to Facebook at Prairie PTA Go Pumas!
Contact US!
PTA President: Tera Nehring-262-513-0676-tera.nehring@yahoo.com
President Elect: Kristi Davis-937-903-6274-mamaofpi12@gmail.com
Treasurer: Andy Roberts-262-442-8124-drew_pr@hotmail.com
Treasurer Elect: Still searching
Secretary: Patti Cooper-262-893-7562-Patricia.ryan@gmail.com
Secretary Elect: Clare Treichel-262-391-5609 ctreichel@wi.rr.com
Executive Vice President: Shannon Eckmann-262-613-2726 shaneckmann@gmail.com
PTA questions or comments are also welcome at any time at PTAPrairie@gmail.com
Stay informed throughout the week and see some fun pics by liking us on Facebook at Prairie PTA Go Pumas
Prairie Elementary School
Email: vanderso@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: www.waukeshaschools.com/prairie
Location: 1801 Center Road, Waukesha, WI, United States
Phone: 262-970-2205