Moran Prairie Messenger
Weekly Moran Prairie Family and Community Newsletter
Friday September 29th:
Highlights for the week:
- 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders had their first cross country meet on Monday!
- Mrs. Lemmon opens her morning with students reading in a comfy spot of their choosing!
- We held time trials for our younger runners here at Moran!
- We had a surprise performance in our lunchroom this week! (check our social media this weekend for a special video)
- ASB Reps were announced for each classroom 3rd - 5th!
- Ms. Campbell has her fourth graders learning about the color wheel through Japanese artist Marukami's flowers!
- Mrs. Smith's crossing guard is growing! We now have 55 trained crossing guards helping keep us all safe during arrival and dismissal.
- It was our first all school spirit day with Fancy Friday today!
Principal Update
As the leaves outside begin to change their colors, I want to take a moment to appreciate the transformation I've witnessed within our school community. Just like the trees shedding their leaves, we have shed old challenges and embraced new opportunities for growth. The dedication and hard work I've seen from each and every one of our students have been nothing short of awe-inspiring, and it's clear that we're falling into a season of success!
While I'm not one who particularly enjoys fall (as it means winter is coming and no more warm days in the sun), I know autumn is a time for warmth just in a different way. The work staff, students, and families do day in and day out with our students is that warmth, almost like a cozy pumpkin spice latte on a chilly morning! Students are falling for the enthusiasm you bring to our classrooms each day, and this week I'm leaf-ing you all with a big thank you for making our school a place where every child can thrive. Together, let's continue our seasons of learning, growth, and laughter as we navigate the beautiful autumn days ahead.
Ongoing Reminders
- If your child is biking to school, please provide them a lock and remind them to lock their bike. We have quite a few unlocked bikes as well as an unlocked e-bike; we can help as well, just let us know!
- When letting your students out of the car, please have them exit the car on the curb side not the street side. We have many cars driving past, exiting the curb side keeps everyone safe!
- Please label all your student's belongings! Backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, extra clothes, and more! This helps us return lost items to their owner rather than placing in the increasingly full lost and found!
- Individual picture day for students is Thursday October 5th. Pictures happen before lunch!
Find our new Moran Prairie Instagram and follow us for regular updates of the amazing things we're doing this year!
New Cross Walk Plan
Personal Safety Reminder
Just a reminder that personal safety kinder through fifth grade will be taught in the month of October. Your child’s teacher will be giving a series of developmentally appropriate short lessons centering on aspects of Personal Safety. These lessons will include Internet Safety, as well as, maintaining safety with strangers and friends, recognizing appropriate and inappropriate touch, saying “No!” to inappropriate touching, and identifying sources of help and support available to children. If you wish to see the Internet Safety information, we encourage you to log on to www.NetSmartz.org. There are additional materials for parents, as well as follow-up materials for students. See the letter sent home on 9/20 or contact Mrs. Lorimer with any questions.
Bus Zones at Moran Prairie
- The drop off lane we are referring to is the loop that runs along the sidewalk and grass from the west entrance on 57th (right by the sanctuary and near Bloom), in front of the building by the main entrance, and around to the far east exit closer to 57th and Glenrose. This whole loop is a no-parking area; we ask that you remain in your car so you can move it forward as other cars leave with their student. This loop and these spots are often used by transportation, maintenance, emergency services, and need to stay accessible as much as possible. If you are going to leave your car to wait for your student by the school, please park in one of the spots in the center of the lot then cross at the cross walk with crossing guards to come to the building.
- We have one spot that we are reserving for special Zum transportation for a few students. There will be a cone with a sign marking this spot along the drop-off lane near the front of the building; please do not park there or wait there, otherwise the marked Zum van will not have a place to safely pick up their students.
- The spots in the drop off lane closest to the east exit (by 57th & Glenrose), are reserved for our special education buses. They are marked by a sign in the sidewalk and an arrow indicating the spots. No cars may park or wait in these spots, these are required spots for the bus that cannot currently access them. See picture below showing the spots I am referring to.
I know parking gets very tight around dismissal. A few suggestions if you want to park and wait outside the building for your student rather than wait in your car in the drop-off zone:
- If the main lot is full, you can park up on Yale (just not in the areas indicated for bussing).
- You can park along 57th by Glenrose and walk down.
- You can park at the bus center and cross with our crossing guard over to the school.
We thank you very much for your attention to this issue, and we appreciate your help in making it run more smoothly and safely for all!
Spirit Gear Sale
Chase Middle School's CCTV
Will return next year!
Upcoming Dates
- Monday October 2nd: Student late start at 9:30 for staff collaboration, Prairie Dog Monday
- Tuesday October 3rd: Cross Country practice after school
- Thursday October 5th: PTG Exec Board Meeting at 8:40 am, Individual Picture Day (more info to come), cross country practice after school
- Monday October 9th: Student late start at 9:30 for staff collaboration, Prairie Dog Monday, Cross Country Zone Meet for 2nd - 5th Grade
- Tuesday October 10th: Fire safety presentations for 3rd and 5th grade at Moran, no cross country after school
- Thursday October 12th: XC after school (K/1 Time Trials), Ferris Feeder Pattern Trade Event
- Friday October 13th: No school for students, staff development day
- Sunday October 15th: Spirit Gear Sale ends
You can find the calendar for the 2023-24 school year here. This may help with planning for next year!
Stay Connected
- Email us: mrnprairie.ptg@gmail.com
- Moran Prairie PTG Website: www.moranprairieptg.org
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