Panther Press
March 2, 2023
Mark Your Calendar
- March 8 • 1 Hour Late Start
- March 9 • Picture Day • 5th Grade Band Concert 6:00 p.m. • School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.
- March 10 • Assembly 8:40 a.m.
- March 13 - 16 • PTO Penny Wars
- March 15 • 1 Hour Late Start
- March 17 • Half Day • Book Fair Open 8:00-3:30 p.m. • Coffee and Kindness 7:30-9:45 a.m.
- March 20-24 • Book Fair
- March 22 • 1 Hour Late Start
- March 23 • School Board Meeting
- March 24 • Bookfair Glow Ball
- March 29-31• Half Day - Conferences
Conferences
Conference week is quickly approaching! Skyward will be open March 10 for scheduling your student(s) conference(s). Conferences will be held March 29-31.
Prairie Events
UPCOMING - PTO Penny Wars
Your Prairie PTO is "OVER THE RAINBOW," to anounce our upcoming penny war. Start collecting those pennies. More details coming soon!
THIS WEEK - 5th Grade Concert
The fifth grade live concert, will be held on Thursday, March 9 at 6:oo p.m., in the Prairie Elementary gym.
This Week - Spring Picture Day
Thursday, March 9 is Spring Picture Day. Class and individual photos will be taken. Information has been sent home. Picture packets are available in the office.
YCS Upcoming Events
Daughter/Son "Leprechaun Ball"
March 17 and 18
Dollars for Scholars
March 11
Volunteer Application
https://www.helpcounterweb.com/welcome/apply.php?district=yelm
Popcorn Thursdays
Students have the opportunity to purchase a popcorn treat for just 50¢. Popcorn punch cards are available for purchase so that you never forget those pesky quarters again! Huge thank you to our PTO for providing this again as our students look forward to this with great anticipation!
WATCH DOGS
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dad of Great Students), is a family and community education initiative. There are 2 primary goals of the Watch DOGS program:
1. To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
Prairie Elementary
Email: teresa_henry@ycs.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.ycs.wednet.edu/Domain/200
Location: 16535 110th Avenue Southeast, Yelm, WA, USA
Prairie Phone Numbers:
Main Office: 360.458.3700
Attendance Line: 360.458.6271
Fax: 360.458.6326
District Office: 360.458.1900
Transportation: 360.458.3300
Nondiscrimination Statement
Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights: Julie Mondry, 360.458.1900, julie_mondry@ycs.wednet.edu ; 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360.458.6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360.458.6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; Address: 107 First St. N., PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597
Prairie Elementary 16535 110th Ave SE Yelm, WA 98597