Prairie Point Panther Press
Newsletter for Prairie Point Elementary School
Friday, December 10, 2021
Welcome to the Prairie Point Panther Press!
Principal's Letter
Dear Prairie Point Families:
With this first full week of December we are definitely getting a taste of the cold midwest weather! I thought it would be helpful to remind all of our families of our outdoor recess procedures and how we determine when students should stay inside for recess. Below is the procedure that is outlined in our Student Parent Handbook:
Recess is scheduled every day before or after the students eat lunch. As weather permits, recess will be outdoors. Since students need fresh air and exercise on a regular basis, please have your child dress appropriately for outdoor recess every day. Recess will be inside only on inclement weather days with significant precipitation and on days when the temperature (including “feels like” temperature) is below 10° F or when there is a heat advisory for K – 5th grade and below 25° F and above 90° F for early childhood. Students will be allowed to play in the snow at recess only if they are wearing snow pants and snow boots.
When the “feels like” temperature is 10° or higher, our K - 5th grade students will go out for recess. Our early childhood students go outside when the temperature is 25° or higher. Please keep this in mind and encourage your child to wear a coat, hat and gloves on days when we have outdoor recess. Additionally, please know that on days when there is snow on the grass, students will need to wear boots, snow pants, coats, hats and gloves to play in the snow.
We are very fortunate to have a Care Closet at Prairie Point. The Prairie Point Care Closet is set up for any student or family in need. The Care Closet includes things like basic hygiene items (deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste), wardrobe standards (socks, leggings, gloves, hats, winter coats), school supplies (crayons, notebooks, backpacks, binders), and some basic household supplies (blankets, laundry soap, paper goods). If there is something that we can help you or your child with please reach out to our Prairie Point Cares email at: ptcares@sd308.org
Finally, please take a moment to review our car rider line reminders. Our staff will be outside, every day, to make sure that all students get into and out of cars safely. This includes days with inclement weather. We have worked very hard to have a car rider line that prioritizes safety and efficiency. When everyone follows the procedure and moves all the way forward, the line will move as quickly as it can and our students and staff will be able to get into the warm car and school! Thank you for understanding and following the car rider line procedure.
Once again, I wanted to thank our school community for your continued support and commitment. Prairie Point is truly a wonderful community that I am very proud to be a part of. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly if you have any questions.
Keep warm!
Dr. Jennifer Groves
Principal
Cold Weather & Outdoor Recess
Dear Prairie Point Families:
With this first full week of December we are definitely getting a taste of the cold midwest weather! I thought it would be helpful to remind all of our families of our outdoor recess procedures and how we determine when students should stay inside for recess. Below is the procedure that is outlined in our Student Parent Handbook:
Recess is scheduled every day before or after the students eat lunch. As weather permits, recess will be outdoors. Since students need fresh air and exercise on a regular basis, please have your child dress appropriately for outdoor recess every day. Recess will be inside only on inclement weather days with significant precipitation and on days when the temperature (including “feels like” temperature) is below 10° F or when there is a heat advisory for K – 5th grade and below 25° F and above 90° F for early childhood. Students will be allowed to play in the snow at recess only if they are wearing snow pants and snow boots.
When the “feels like” temperature is 10° or higher, our K - 5th grade students will go out for recess. Our early childhood students go outside when the temperature is 25° or higher. Please keep this in mind and encourage your child to wear a coat, hat and gloves on days when we have outdoor recess. Additionally, please know that on days when there is snow on the grass, students will need to wear boots, snow pants, coats, hats and gloves to play in the snow.
We are very fortunate to have a Care Closet at Prairie Point. The Prairie Point Care Closet is set up for any student or family in need. The Care Closet includes things like basic hygiene items (deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste), wardrobe standards (socks, leggings, gloves, hats, winter coats), school supplies (crayons, notebooks, backpacks, binders), and some basic household supplies (blankets, laundry soap, paper goods). If there is something that we can help you or your child with please reach out to our Prairie Point Cares email at: ptcares@sd308.org
Finally, please take a moment to review our car rider line reminders. Our staff will be outside, every day, to make sure that all students get into and out of cars safely. This includes days with inclement weather. We have worked very hard to have a car rider line that prioritizes safety and efficiency. When everyone follows the procedure and moves all the way forward, the line will move as quickly as it can and our students and staff will be able to get into the warm car and school! Thank you for understanding and following the car rider line procedure.
Once again, I wanted to thank our school community for your continued support and commitment. Prairie Point is truly a wonderful community that I am very proud to be a part of. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly if you have any questions.
Keep warm!
Dr. Jennifer Groves
Principal
Toy Drive EXTENDED to MONDAY, DEC 13TH
Prairie Point Elementary is pairing up with the Kendall County Food Pantry to provide gifts for local children this holiday season.
Ages: Infant to 13 years old
Gifts are a $10 minimum, gift cards welcome
Gifts should be UNWRAPPED
If you wish to participate please leave your gift in the box inside Door 1.
The door is open from 7:30am – 4:00pm M-F
Gifts are due by Monday, December 13th.
Thank you so much for your generosity.
Help Support Dist. 308 Pathways Program
*Creations By Pathways*
Christmas Holiday Shoppe
December 17, 3:00pm-6:00pm
4175 Route 71 Door #2 Business - Classroom 63
Safety Measures: Must wear a mask, stay 3 feet apart, limited people at one time, hand sanitizer available if needed
We accept Cash, Credit/Debit Cards, and Checks
“Creating one of a kind products by One of a Kind People”
Prairie Point is now on Instagram! Follow us at 308prairiepoint
Panther Paw Recipients
Prairie Point Yearbook
Our school's passcode: 101630634838540
Home & School - Konstella
Join us on Konstella!
For all communication and news from Prairie Point Elementary's Home and School Board, please follow the link below to begin the new sign in:
https://www.konstella.com/cd/0UJE2V
Sincerely,
Your 2021-2022 Home and School Board
Katie Lund & Beth Kremer, Co-Presidents
Erin Szostak, Vice President
Heather Gorny, Treasurer
Rachel Murray, Corresponding Secretary
Kelly Hoke, Recording Secretary
Other Ways to Earn for Prairie Point Home & School Organization
Young Rembrandts
JOIN ME for Family Drawing Night
'Tis the season to be grateful and to challenge our drawing abilities.
During this month's Family Drawing Night, we are going to learn to draw this delightful turkey using our non-dominate drawing hand.
If you are up for the challenge, gather the entire family to have a memorable drawing night, including a gobbler-themed scavenger hunt.
Only $10 per registered household.
Get all the gobble-gobble details here and reserve a virtual seat for your family before Tom The Turkey closes down registration.
DRAWING DATE: Monday, November 15
TIME: 6:30pm Central Time
LOCATION: In the comfort of your home
$10 per household. If you would like to invite other family members who don't live with you, forward this email now so that they can register their email address. Zoom link will go out 30 minutes prior to start time. Only 1 Zoom link provided per registered email. COME DRAW WITH ME ... MRS. G.
SESSION 2 is right around the corner. All new lessons!
Don't drool by waiting for the yellow flyer to come home from school.
(I couldn't resist.)
Let my team of talented drawing instructors introduce your artist to a brand new 8 week series of afterschool drawings that may include dinosaurs at school, a sledding moose, broccoli attack, county snowmen, a lounging rabbit, skateboard fun, Lady Liberty and an art history tribute to the iconic pop culture artist Andy Warhol. Seating will be limited to 22 students.
Can't join us for a brand new session of drawing at school? Try my LIVE STREAMING virtual drawing classes that take place on Tuesdays at 6:45pm Central Time for only $8 per class. Pick-and-choose the dates that work for you. Get all the details today and start drawing with me, Mrs. G, as soon as THIS Tuesday! Virtual lessons will be different than the lessons taught at school so if your kid LOVES to draw, they can actually participate in both 'in person' and 'virtual' classes. Unlimited virtual seating. Siblings living in the same household draw virtually for free! GET YOUR DOUBLE-DOSE OF WEEKLY DRAWING with Young Rembrandts!
Voluntary 24 hr Student Accident coverage plan for the 20/21 school year
"Peachjar" Communication
Oswego CUSD 308 has launched a new communication tool called "Peachjar." School-approved flyers will now be sent to you electronically and posted on the school website. Simply click flyers you receive via email or on the Prairie Point homepage click Digital flyers then Peachjar flyers.