PRE Newsletter
May 14, 2021
Important Dates
May 14 Student Leadership and Participation Forms Due!
May 25 Talent Show @ 9:00 A.M. (live streamed), Goodcents Restaurant Night
May 26 5th Grade Farewell
May 27 Field Day (May 24 if weather looks unfavorable)
May 28 Last Half Day of School--Dismissal at 12:10 P.M.
Water for Sudan Fundraiser
A small group of 5th graders began this fundraiser after reading A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. In this book, was a boy named Salva. He lived in South Sudan, which had a Civil War. He was a lost boy from Sudan because he was separated from his family. As an adult, he started an organization “Water for Sudan.” The purpose is to provide clean water for Sudan because many people become sick drinking dirty water. Our goal at PRE was to raise $1,000 but we raised $2,484.98 to help provide water by building a well.
THANK YOU PRE students for your kindness!
Written by 5th grader McKinley Dobbeleare
STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2021-22--DUE MAY 14, 2021
PRE believes that student leadership and involvement is important. Students in grades K-2 engage in leadership opportunities within their classrooms where 3-5 students move to school-wide leadership opportunities. Below you will find the opportunities for 3-5 students.
Safety Patrol:
Safety Patrol (4th-5th graders) will be responsible for helping students arrive to school and leave school safely. Training will be required, and students will be assigned times to carry out their responsibilities.
Student Council Assembly Planning and Presenting:
Student reps (3rd-5th graders) will plan and present assemblies. There will be one assembly/quarter, and there will be a required meeting each quarter to do this work. This would be a great opportunity for students who enjoy speaking and presenting in front of others.
Student Council Spirit Day Coordination:
Student reps (3rd-5th graders) will plan spirit days. There will be one spirit week/quarter, and there will be a required meeting each quarter to plan these days. Students will also make posters to promote the spirit days.
Student Council Ambassadors:
Student reps (3rd-5th graders) will act as greeters at specific events, such as Back to School Night. The ambassadors will also assist kindergartners, especially at the beginning of the year. This is a great opportunity for students who feel comfortable greeting others.
Technology Team:
The technology team (4th graders) will work with Mrs. Porras and assist with technology needs.
Librarian Assistants:
Librarian Assistants (4th and 5th graders) will work with Mrs. Ptacek to perform library tasks.
Recycling Team:
Third graders will have the opportunity to serve on the recycling team. Team members will work with Mrs. Reinoehl and assist with recycling on a regular basis.
Announcements:
Fifth graders will carry out daily announcements.
Every student who wishes to participate and fills out an application will be on at least one team.
Applications are due on May 14, 2021. Please use the link below to apply.
A Special Note about Field Day
Goodcents Bonner Springs Fundraiser
Help support Prairie Ridge Elementary School by getting dinner from Goodcents in Bonner Springs on Tuesday May 25th from 4:00-8:00 pm. Goodcents will donate 20% of sales to Prairie Ridge PTO. You can order online using code "PRE" at checkout or order in the store and let the cashier know you are from Prairie Ridge.
Casey's Rewards
Turn your Casey's purchases into donations for Prairie Ridge Elementary! Sign up for Casey's Rewards by downloading the Casey's app today. In the rewards section of the app go to "Cash for Classrooms - Learn More" then enter your zip code to select Prairie Ridge Elementary. When you reach 250 points you can redeem your Cash for Classrooms points and Casey's will send your donation directly to Prairie Ridge. For more information please go to: caseys.com/schools
Golden Spoon Winners
K--Goetsch
1--Mendez
2--Young
3--Mulder
4--Shaffer