PRAIRIE POST
March 17, 2017
Upcoming Dates
3/18: Optimist Swim Meet
3/27-31: Forward Exam
3/31: Grade 5 to Biz Town
4/3: PTA Culver's Night
4/10-17: Spring Break
4/18: Classes Resume
Trimester 2 Report Cards
If you have any problems with internet access and/or would prefer a paper copy, please contact your child's educator or the office.
Forward Exam
All students in grades 3-5 will be taking the State Forward Exam from March 27th to March 31st. Students will bring home a letter from the District and a brochure from the State with more information.
It is very important that students are present for testing, so please avoid appointments / trips during these days! We do understand that students can get sick; please keep sick students at home. We will make every effort to make up any missed tests when the student comes back.
Testing will happen using the SDW provided iPads with school keyboards. It is very important that your student has their device present and fully charged for testing. For portions of this test students will require headphones. Please check with your child to make sure they have headphones in good working order at school. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast will also help your student do their best on the day of this test!
Jump Rope for Heart 2017
Our Jump Rope for Heart campaign ended with a celebration on Thursday, March 9th. Prairie Elementary raised $10,978.29 and saved 219 lives! Great job, Prairie Families! Click here for Mr. Booth's newsletter giving more details and some awesome pictures!
Thank you to Mr. Booth for coordinating this program and for being such a good sport! He allowed over 35 scholars and staff to throw a pie in his face for reaching our goal!
4K Spotlight on Literacy
4K Program News
4K Placement Letters have been emailed to all families currently enrolled in 4K for the 2017-18 school year.
Please check your email. Families are able to contact the Enrollment Office at 262-970-1003 on Monday, March 20, 2017 to request a change in placement or to be added to a waitlist for a school currently full. Attached is a list of 4K Elementary and Community Partner Sites and the availability of open 4K seats. This list is posted on the 4K/Early Learning website, http://waukeshaearlylearningcentersdw.weebly.com/ This list will be updated weekly and posted on our website. Welcome to 4K!
Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative
On April 29, 2017, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) will coordinate a Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative throughout Wisconsin.
Please click here for their flyer on important information on the responsible disposal of prescription medications and drop off sites in our area.
Strive to Thrive
WEF Presents their 7th Annual Run/Walk
Join us for the 2017 Strive to Thrive! Proceeds from the Run/Walk are used to support the goals of the Waukesha Education Foundation (WEF). The WEF is dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity and providing enriching educational experiences and opportunities for students in the Waukesha Public Schools. Information about the WEF and WEF Grants and Scholarships can be found online at Waukesha Education Foundation.
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Registration 8:30am - 9:30am
Where:
Waukesha North High School
2222 Michigan Avenue
Waukesha, WI
Run/Walk Fees:
This is a chip-timed event! Check out the Route Map
5K Run 10:00AM $25
3K Walk 10:05AM $15
Kids Run 9:30AM $5
Family teams (immediate family only please) - $50
STRIVING FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES FAIR 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Click Here to Register
Youth Art Month
2017-18 Enrollment
Open Enrollment (February - April)
Wisconsin’s inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live. The open enrollment application period for the 2017-2018 school year is from February 1-April 29, 2017. The application period closes at 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
Parents may apply in one of two ways:
On-line (recommend) at http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html
Although an on-line application is recommended, paper applications may be obtained from the Department of Public Instruction or any school district. Paper applications must be delivered to the nonresident school district. School District of Waukesha applications should be submitted attention to:
Stephanie Peterson
Open Enrollment
222 Maple Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
Who needs to complete this process:
Students currently attending a Waukesha school via Tuition Waiver for the 2016-2017 school year.
Students who have changed residency to a non-Waukesha address between September 1st and February 3rd.
Students planning to move into an address that is outside of the School District of Waukesha between February 1 and September 1, 2017; and wish to stay in the School District of Waukesha.
Note: families that move unexpectedly after April 28th are able to complete a Tuition Waiver form for the following year.
PTA News
Help us win and new playground and $30,000! Go to http://www.togethercounts.com/healthy-playground-makeover.
Culver's Night: Monday, April 3rd 5-8 p.m. Culver's on Sunset. 10% of all sales get donated to Prairie PTA! Easiest fundraiser EVER!
PTA Meeting & Movie Night: FRIDAY, April 21st at 6:30 in the Gym & Library. Our very own Student Government will be presenting on what they have been up to and their plans for the future! Free Childcare for school aged children is provided at the Movie for those attending the meeting until 8:30 p.m. We are now also on Facebook Live! Check it out live or later! Ask questions, give your feedback or just keep informed! Go to Facebook at Prairie PTA Go Pumas!
Puma Palooza - Saturday, May 6th, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Puma Palooza Planning Meeting: Standing meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday nights at Culver's on Sunset. Come give input on offerings and find out how you might be able to help!
How you can help without joining the committee: We are currently collecting donations for our raffle and auction for Puma Palooza on Sat. May 6th, so if you run a business or know someone who does and are willing to make a donation or an inquiry for a donation, please let us know. Email Erica Kasseckert atericak@wi.rr.com or Carrie Dinwiddie at dinwiddiecl@gmail.com.
Waukesha Education Foundation (WEF) Strive to Thrive Run/Walk: Saturday, May 13th. Join the Prairie Team. Register at http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/. Go to Community and click on WEF. More details to come!
Contact Us!
PTA President: Tera Nehring-262-513-0676-tera.nehring@yahoo.com
President Elect: Kristi Davis-937-903-6274-mamaofpi12@gmail.com
Treasurer: Andy Roberts-262-442-8124-drew_pr@hotmail.com
Treasurer Elect: Still searching
Secretary: Patti Cooper-262-893-7562-Patricia.ryan@gmail.com
Secretary Elect: Clare Treichel-262-391-5609 ctreichel@wi.rr.com
Executive Vice President: Shannon Eckmann-262-613-2726 shaneckmann@gmail.com
PTA questions or comments are also welcome at any time at PTAPrairie@gmail.com
Stay informed throughout the week and see some fun pics by liking us on Facebook at Prairie PTA Go Pumas
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