PRAIRIE POST
October 7, 2016
Upcoming Dates
10/12: Grade 5 Cross Country Run
10/13: Math Night
10/15: PTA Halloween Dance
10/25: Conferences & Book Fair
10/27 & 10/28: NO SCHOOL
11/3: Conferences & Book Fair
Prairie University Math Night
Thursday, October 13, 2016
6:00-7:00 pm
May the facts be with you….
Star Wars Math night is coming to Prairie on Thursday, October 13th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Come to play games and learn the 8 mathematical practices of Jedi masters! Yoda says “Do or do not...there is no try.” So be there and be able to say that you did it all for the Wookie! May the facts be with you!
Conferences
Scholastic Book Fair will be held on both conference dates, and PTA is coordinating food trucks for dinner to assist with your evening schedule!
Christmas Clearing Council
Parents Place Community Education Programs
Love & Logic: Mondays, October 10, 17 and 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Yoga & Preschoolers: Wednesday, October 12 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Big Emotions-Meltdowns & Tantrums: Tuesday, October 25 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
The Nurturing Program: Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Co-Parenting: Wednesdays, December 7, 14 & 21 from 6-7:30 p.m.
More detailed information available on their website at www.parentsplacewi.org
PTA News
PTA Meeting: Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. We will be voting on our proposed by-laws and having a Halloween Dance Planning Discussion.
Family Math Night: Thursday, October 13th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Gym! The Prairie Math Teachers will be hosting this out of this world Star Wars themed event. Go to the SignUp Genius if you can lend a hand with decorations & set-up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EADA622A7F94-math
Spirit Wear Order Deadline: Friday, October 14th. Send forms & payment payable to “Prairie PTA” to the Office addressed to “PTA Spirit Wear” and questions to erikamcmahon@mac.com or call (414) 708-7811. LOOK for NEW Items: short sleeve “Spangle" tees, short sleeve Dry-Fit / wicking-style tees, and embroidered fleece zip up jackets.
Fall Fundraiser/HALLOWEEN DANCE: SATURDAY, October 15th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Come earn your next spirit stick and do the Monster Mash with ghoulish friends! Enjoy favorites like devilish dance games and a frightful photo booth. Plus, watch for some spooky new additions that are sure to thrill those brave enough to enter! Want to help plan, decorate, or lend a hand at this spooktacular event? Contact Tera.Nehring@yahoo.com or call 262-513- 0676. Set-up is on Friday the 14th from 4 until school looks freakishly fantastic! Sign up to help here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EADA622A7F94-halloween2
SCRIP Order Deadline: Paper forms and on-line orders at shopwithscrip.com are due no later than Friday, October 21st. SCRIP cards will also be available on the playground after school on Fridays and at all other PTA-sponsored events. Questions? Email Tera.Nehring@yahoo.com or call 262-513-0676!
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