PRE Newsletter
March 29, 2019
We also conducted a fire drill on Thursday before the storms came through. The staff and students did a phenomenal job of getting out of the building quickly and making sure that all students were accounted for.
Looking ahead to next week, we have spring pictures as well as the mother/son night next Friday. Next week also begins the busy testing season as we start with state assessments (grades 3-5). Each grade level communicates which days they assess, so please check your weekly classroom communication. Please ensure a positive experience by having your child get a good night sleep and by having them eat a healthy breakfast. They have learned a lot this year, and I am positive that their scores will reflect this.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kristel Fulcher
PRE Principal
Important Dates
April 2 Spring Picture Day
April 3 Chess Club Session 2 at 8:00 A.M.
April 5 Mother/Son Event (6:30-8:30 P.M.)
April 8 Community Service Opportunity (4:00-5:00 P.M.)
April 9 Chipotle Fundraiser (see flyer below)
April 10 Chess Club Session 1 at 8:00 A.M., Community Service Forms Due!
April 11 1st Grade Music Program, 1:45 P.M. Daytime Student Performance, 6:30 P.M. Family Performance
April 17 Chess Club Session 2 at 8:00 A.M., Community Service Opportunity (4:00-5:00 P.M.)
Community Service Hours Due April 10
Those students who turn in hours will be honored at an assembly in May. Students who earn 26 hours will receive a bronze pin and certificate from the President of the United States. Students who achieve 50 hours will receive a silver pin, and the gold pin is awarded for 75 hours. Students who achieve between 1 and 25 hours will be recognized with a Prairie Ridge Community Service certificate.
Thank you again and keep up the good work!
Last Week of School Date Changes
Because the USD 232 Board of Education has determined the last day of school (1/2 day on May 24), we have made a few adjustments to our school calendar. Please note the dates below:
Tuesday, May 21—5th Grade Farewell
Wednesday, May 22—Talent Show and Lunch with Cougar Dens
Thursday, May 23—Field Day
Friday, May 24—Last ½ day for students
Stamp Out Hunger Monday, April 8th 3:50-5:00 P.M.
Come help us prepare for the largest one-day food collection drive with Harvesters. We will be neatly folding grocery bags around envelopes. These bags will be delivered by mail carriers in May and picked up on May 11th. Hopefully a representative from Harvesters will join us to share more about Harvesters. Due to the strict folding guidelines, we need lots of parents. If your child is in K, 1s tor 2nd-they must have an adult supervise during the event. Sign up here!
Mother-Son Game Night- GAME ON!
Ticket forms are due MONDAY!
Parent Feedback Form Concerning 2019-2020 Class Placement
There are times when parents have information that is pertinent to share regarding class placement. In my experience, only about 5% of parents share information as parents feel that the classroom teachers know their child well and make decisions that best suit their child. You are your child(ren)’s first teacher, their strongest advocate, and know them the best!
In this feedback, you may wish to share information on your child’s learning style, academic strengths, or social needs. Or you might know information about a situation outside of school which might impact your child’s learning or social-emotional well-being. This information assists us in placing each child in the classroom that suits him/her best.
If you are providing input about teacher-student fit, I would ask that you please refrain from requesting any specific teacher by name. There are several reasons for this:
- Grade levels spend a great deal of time reviewing student needs both academically and socially as we determine class placement.
- Accepting requests for specific teachers from the bulk of our parents would make assigning students to classes very difficult, if not impossible.
- Further, there may be multiple requests from families for children to be in the same classroom, yet this could create a situation that is not conducive to learning for all students in the classroom.
If you are providing input on multiple children from the same family, please complete one survey PER child.
All parent input will remain confidential.
Double Diamond Award
•Listen AND follow teacher directions
•Only talking during appropriate times
•Use an inside voice when working
•Show RESPECT to everyone and to property
•Enter and Exit the classroom appropriately
•Give YOUR personal best effort during class
This week Mrs. Bockhoff's 4th grade class won the award! Congratulations!