PRE Newsletter
March 25, 2022
Important Dates
March 25 MTMS Counselors to visit PRE for 5th grade enrollment information
March 28 MTMS Parent Information Night
March 29 3rd grade Music Program @ 6:00 P.M.
March 31 Spring Picture Day (see below)
April 6 Two hour late start--arrive at school between 10:30-10:40 A.M. with school starting at 10:45 A.M.
April 7 1st Grade Music Program @ 6:00 P.M.
April 12 Community Service Event @ 4:00 P.M. (details coming soon!)
April 15 No School--Building Closed
April 18 No School--District Professional Development Day
April 6--Two Hour Late Start
Make Plans Now
The Board of Education approved three (3) delayed start days for the 2021-22 school year. The last delayed start date is Wednesday, April 6. Students will begin school two (2) hours later than normal. Students will need to arrive at school between 10:30-10:40 A.M. with the tardy bell at 10:45 A.M.
Students who ride the bus will simply add two hours to their normal pick up time. For example, if the normal pick-up time is 8:05 A.M., the pick-up time on September 22 would be 10:05 A.M. Teachers and support staff will report for duty at their normal time on April 6. Schools will utilize time with staff for needed training and professional development.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCES!
We’re so excited for upcoming musical performances from several different grade levels. If you have a student in one of these grades you’ll get information about what your child needs to wear, when to show up, and other important details soon. For now please save the date for these upcoming evening performances. Open to the public!
3rd Grade – International Dance Festival – March 29th 6:00 p.m.
1st Grade – Going to the Zoo – April 7th 6:00 p.m.
2nd Grade – Commotion in the Ocean – April 21st 6:00 p.m.
PRE Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day is Coming! Picture Day for Prairie Ridge Elementary is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 2022.
Please order online at www.inter-state.com/order and use order code: 67061HF. Order by Picture Day and receive free shipping to the school.

Silent Auction Donations and Sponsorships Needed
Do you own a business? Want to get your name out? Please consider donating to the Prairie Ridge Silent Auction. This year's auction will be at the end of April. We welcome gift cards, free services, gift baskets, monetary donations, vacation rental properties, etc. All of our proceeds go directly back to our students and teachers.
We also have sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact us at prefamilies@gmail.com if you can help.
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Can you believe it's the last quarter already? Don't miss out on your opportunity to be a Watch D.O.G. this year! Please sign up for a time at the link below.
If you would like to be a Watch DOG but did not attend our orientation meeting in the fall, please email Mrs. Fulcher and she can send you the information that you need to get started.
Changes in the Lunchroom
- Please use the sign-up below if you would like to come and have lunch with your child. This follows board policy of making sure our visitors are pre-planned and helps us accommodate everyone.
- Students and their guest will have special seating on our stage.
- You may purchase an adult lunch at school. If you would like to do this, the cost is $4.35, and it is helpful if we know this in advance. Please call the PRE main number at 913-667-1800.
- You may choose to bring food from a favorite restaurant to enjoy with your child.
Lunch Times:
K--10:50-11:20
1st--11:50-12:20
2nd--11:20-11:50
3rd--12:20-12:50
4th--12:45-1:15
5th--1:20-1:50
Please let us know if you have any questions!
PRE SPRING CARNIVAL

Double Diamond
The Double Diamond Award will now be given out every Friday to two classes (one K-2 and one 3-5) that have exemplified specific expectations during their specials classes. Specials teachers have explained what students need to do in order to earn this 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
Mrs. Hoover's kindergarten class and Mrs. Mantel's 5th grade class won the Double Diamond Award this week. Congratulations!!!
Students of the Week
Aria Brunner
William Bales
Emory Schadegg
Evelyn Ricket
Zoey Bonewitz
Wesley Miller
Gwynn Thomason
Hayden Willoughby
Brynn Tarantino
Timmy Bell
Nelse Hochard
Sophia Prater
Lauren Kirr
Ella Schwarz
Amelia Hagemann
Zach Gleason
Blake Graver
Riley Handy
Cedric Aber
Lucas Gilmore
Tate Colborn
Wyatt Sullivan

