PRAIRIE POST
April 30, 2021
Message from the Principal
Hello Prairie Friends & Families,
It's hard to believe that May is almost here! Our 4K friends delivered May Day kindness to homes in the neighborhood. They had so much fun spreading positive cheer! Shout out to our 4K team for organizing this event.
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness month? And more specifically, next week is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. Please join us in wearing GREEN on Friday, May 7th to show support for those experiencing mental health concerns and to help break the stigma around talking about mental health. If you're interested, take a read through this parent/guardian resource to learn more about mental health and the resources for support.
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We will be celebrating our Prairie teachers throughout the week. Are you thankful for a teacher? Let them know next week!
Have a lovely weekend!
We are Team Prairie!
We are stronger together!
Carly Solberg
Principal
Upcoming Dates
5/3: PTA Culver's Night
5/11: PTA Virtual Meeting
4K Art in the Park
5/28: Early Release at 1:40 p.m.
5/31: NO SCHOOL
PTA News
CULVER'S NIGHT: Monday, May 3rd from 5- 8 p.m. This is the last Culver's Night for this school year. They will generously be donating 20% of the profits to Prairie. Please support us and also thank Culver's for their support of Prairie.
Please follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on the latest that is happening with the PTA. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/Prairie-PTA-Go-Pumas-257860434257555
GOT SNEAKERS FUNDRAISER: Thank you to all of those who have already donated shoes to our fundraiser. As spring cleaning is starting up remember this is an ongoing fundraiser so keep searching for shoes! Did you know that your gently worn sneakers could help Prairie PTA? Prairie PTA is participating in a fundraiser where you donate your shoes. All we need is your support and your gently worn, used ,or new sneakers! Here’s how you can help. Start in your and your family’s closets and gather as many pairs of sneakers that you no longer want; maybe you’ve out-grown them, they’re out of style, or out of season. If you and your household have 20 pairs, great! If not, don’t worry. You can ask your neighbors, friends, co-workers, and anyone in your social networks to help out. Every pair counts! The sneakers that we all collect will help raise money to support Prairie PTA AND will help our environment by keeping sneakers out of landfills.
OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR: We have openings for a President, Executive Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer for next year. Please consider serving in this capacity for your child's school. If interested, please contact ptaprairie@gmail.com
AMAZON SMILE: Our PTA also participates in the Amazon Smile program. Connect your Amazon purchases to automatically donate a percentage of your purchase back to Prairie Elementary. Sign up at: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1461747
SCRIP GIFT CARDS: While e-gift cards in your wallet are convenient, you now have the option to order physical gift cards delivered directly to your home for all your gifting needs through the Raise Right/Shop with Scrip fundraising program. Select from 250+ brands, including top sellers like Amazon.com, The Home Depot®, and Walmart. Contact Sarah Paczesny at sarahpaczesny@gmail.com to sign up for the program today!
Scholastic Online Book Fair from May 10-May 23
Summer is right around the corner and so is our next Scholastic Book Fair! All the fun is online, May 10th-May 23rd. Help your kids discover new books, favorite characters, and exciting series that will keep them reading all summer long! Every purchase supports our school. Free shipping on book-only purchases over $25. All orders ship direct to home. Visit our homepage to get started: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/prairieelementaryschool4
4K Art in the Park
School Messenger - Opt in for Text Messages
This is helpful for us in the event of notifying parents of a classroom quarantine or school emergency.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
School Lunches Free until 6/9/2021
Waukesha County Covid Testing
Weekly Science Newsletter
School Counseling Newsletter
Student Services Update
Early Pick Up for Students
Dropping off Supplies
School Fees
School/Community Activities
All school and community activities are now being posted on the Waukesha School District and Prairie Elementary School home page via the "Peachtree/flyer" link on the left side.
Prairie Elementary School
Email: vanderso@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: www.waukeshaschools.com/prairie
Location: 1801 Center Road, Waukesha, WI, United States
Phone: 262-970-2205