PRAIRIE POST
March 31, 2017
Upcoming Dates
4/3: Baseball Spirit Day (wear your favorite team apparel)
PTA Culver's Night (20% Bonus to Prairie)
4/10-17: Spring Break
4/18: Classes Resume
4/21: PTA Meeting & Family Night
Summer School
It’s time to register for Summer School!
Families are encouraged to visit the Summer School Webpage to review offerings for Elementary, Middle, and High School students:
Summer School runs from June 26 – July 21, 2017. There will be no classes on July 3 or 4, 2017.
To review the Summer School course offerings visit the links below. Parents will enroll their students based on their grade level for the 2017-18 school year:
Electronic/on-line registration is required. Parents need to log in through their student’s portal in Infinite Campus to register for Summer School (if registering multiple students, you must log in as each student).
Instructions on how to register through Infinite Campus:
Parents can also register at the Lindholm Building, 222 Maple Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188.
Trouble accessing your Infinite Campus account? Please contact the IC Help Desk at 262-970-1072 or email ichelp@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Registration will close May 1, 2017.
Please click here to visit the Summer School Website.
To contact the Summer School office email: summerschool@waukesha.k12.wi.us or 262-970-1002.
PTA News
Thanks Culver's and THANK YOU to all those who came out to Culver's Monday! We made $800!
PTA Meeting & Movie Night: FRIDAY April 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.
- Our very own Student Government will be presenting on what they have been up to and their plans for the future
- Good Friends Inc. will be there to answer questions about Special Education Student Sensitivity!
- Seeking Board Members: We will have openings next year for President, President-Elect, Treasurer-Elect & Secretary Elect. Please contact a Current Board member for more information.
- Movie Night: We have Moana, Sing!, Trolls & Storks! The kids who come will get to vote when they get there! Free Childcare for school aged children is provided at the Movie until 8:30 p.m.
- We are now also on Facebook Live! Check it out live or later! Ask questions, give your feedback or just keep informed! Go to Facebook at Prairie PTA Go Pumas!
Staff Appreciation Week is coming May 1-5. Look for more information soon!
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Puma Palooza - Saturday, May 6th, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Tell us if you can help! We need many hands on deck! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0D4EADA622A7F94-palooza
Come for an afternoon of Fun, Food, & a chance to win Fantastic Raffle & Auction items! $10 wristband includes MOST activities. Food available at an additional cost. Vendors providing food & activities at an additional cost give back to Prairie PTA 10-50% of sales! Rain or Shine. Public Welcome!
FUN
Watch Mr. Griffin get duct taped to the wall, Midwest Speleo Cave, Inflatables, Trackless Train, Face Painting, Art, Dance & Sports Team Activities, Twisted Elephant Tie Dye, Local Police & Fire Units, BOGO Book Fair, and MUCH MORE!
FOOD
Papa Murphy's, Orange Leaf, Kona Ice, Sunset Popcorn, Tacos, and MORE
FANTASTIC Raffle & Auction
Disney Tickets, Ride to School in a Fire Truck & Police Car, Lake Geneva Cruise, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Local Museum, Fair, Festival & Game Tickets, American Girl Doll, Gift Certificates, and many, many more!
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
Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative
On April 29, 2017, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) will coordinate a Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative throughout Wisconsin.
Please click here for their flyer on important information on the responsible disposal of prescription medications and drop off sites in our area.
Strive to Thrive
WEF Presents their 7th Annual Run/Walk
Join us for the 2017 Strive to Thrive! Proceeds from the Run/Walk are used to support the goals of the Waukesha Education Foundation (WEF). The WEF is dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity and providing enriching educational experiences and opportunities for students in the Waukesha Public Schools. Information about the WEF and WEF Grants and Scholarships can be found online at Waukesha Education Foundation.
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Registration 8:30am - 9:30am
Where:
Waukesha North High School
2222 Michigan Avenue
Waukesha, WI
Run/Walk Fees:
This is a chip-timed event! Check out the Route Map
5K Run 10:00AM $25
3K Walk 10:05AM $15
Kids Run 9:30AM $5
Family teams (immediate family only please) - $50
STRIVING FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES FAIR 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Click Here to Register
2017-18 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.
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