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Prairie Center Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Looking for a way to explain about MLK, Jr. with your child? Check out the Kid President’s take below.
We hope that in addition to taking this much needed time to relax with you family, that you are able to have a chance to share all of the wonderful accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. with your child.
Sweetheart Dance - February 4th
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
We are excited to have time to meet with parents at our conferences during the week of February 7th. The conferences will be similar to how they were conducted in the Fall.
We will be sending out an electronic signup for you in the coming week so that you are able to plan for the visit with your child's teacher.
Major Saver
Our annual Major Saver campaign will begin on Friday, January 21st. The students will bring home the packets with all of the information on this day. A portion of the proceeds from this come back to Prairie Center. Thanks for supporting this fundraiser!
Two Parent Seminar Opportunities
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for In Person and Live Streamed
- In Person: Education Center Board of Education Room 14160 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe 66062
- Virtual Presentation Olathe Public Schools YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/9KceDyuAgj0
The Lenexa Police Department is offering an online safety workshop for parents. The details are below:
Class date & Time: Tuesday, Jan 25th 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Lenexa PD 12500 W 87th St Pkwy
Class Description & registration link: Click Here
2022 Kindergarten Roundup
Lost and Found
Are you missing a coat or pullover at your house? Please have your children check out the tables!
PC 2021-2022 Yearbook - Deadline is February 1st!
This year we will be utilizing online payment for the yearbook through our distributor. Payment can not be submitted to PTO. The cost is $12.00 (plus applicable fees) until January 31, 2022. Beginning February 1, 2022 the cost will be $17.00 (plus applicable fees).
The last day to purchase a yearbook is March 31, 2022. This will be the absolute last day. Additional orders can not be placed after this date.
Follow this link to Jostens to purchase your yearbook, https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/189043prairiecenterelementary/
School code: 189043
Need help with the process? Please see below with some instructions!
Step 1: visit https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/189043prairiecenterelementary/
Step 2: Click on register
Step 3: Register as a “new user”
Step 4: Buy a yearbook for $12.00 by January 31, 2022.
Step 5: Our school code is 189043 if it asks for it. However, the link should take you directly to the PC parent pay page.
COVID Protocol
Parent Education Seminar - January 25th
2022 Bond Referendum!
Save the date! In March 2022, registered voters who live within the Olathe Public Schools boundaries will have the opportunity to vote in a no tax-rate increase $298.3 million mail-in bond election that would positively impact all Olathe students and would help the district address its needs in the areas of Growth and Reinvestment, Technology and Innovation, Student Experience and Safety.
Olathe Public Schools invites all members of the community to join the district for an information night for a brief presentation to learn more about the projects included in the 2022 Bond Referendum and ask questions related to the Bond. There will be two opportunities to attend. All Olathe families are invited to attend either session, regardless of what school your child attends in the district. For more information, visit www.olatheschools.org/Bond2022.
· Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Chisholm Trail Middle School 16700 West 159th Street, Olathe, KS
· Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Santa Fe Trail Middle School 1100 North Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS
Next Week's Calendar
A Look Ahead
January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - No School
February 4 - Professional Development Day - No School
February 7-10 - Conferences
February 9 - Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
February 10-11 - No School
February 21 - President's Day - No School
February 24 - Kindergarten Round Up - No Kindergarten Classes
March 11 - End of Quarter 3
March 14-18 - Spring Break
March 21 - Professional Development Day - No School