PRAIRIE POST
January 8, 2021
Message from the Principal
Hello Prairie Friends and Families,
Happy New Year! Our learners and team transitioned back to school so smoothly... even with all of the snow! Speaking of snow, we had lots of fun outside this week at recess and in physical education. Mr. Booth has classes who have p.e. this week outside for cross country skiing! Today I learned about the "dead bug" strategy they use to get back up on their feet. Our Junior Coaches are working hard to make sure that learners are engaged and safe out in the snow at recess. They are advertising game choices and have a "game starter" challenge going. Students are eligible to be Junior Coaches when they are in 4th and 5th grade. Our Junior Coach team for the 2020-2021 school year is included below. Shout out to all of the Junior Coaches and Playworks recess coaches for their efforts to make recess awesome!
Have a great weekend!
We are Team Prairie!
We are stronger together!
Carly Solberg
Principal
Upcoming Dates
1/12: Virtual PTA Meeting
1/18: NO SCHOOL
1/23: 4K Enrollment Event @ Prairie
1/25: NO SCHOOL
2/1: PTA Culver's Night
School Supplies
As we enter the second half of the school year, we are finding the need to replenish some classroom supplies for the student bins. We are asking each student to bring in another box of crayons, box of markers, and 2 glue sticks. Please label and return to school with your child so they can be added to their plastic bin of supplies. If you are willing to donate any extra supplies, we will be happy to accept those. Thank you so much for your support.
PTA News
PTA MEETING: Please join our PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 . Meeting starts at 6:30pm and will be available on Zoom. Please use the link to attend: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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 DepotĀ®, and Walmart. Contact Sarah Paczesny at sarahpaczesny@gmail.com to sign up for the program today!
2021-22 New Year Enrollments/School Choice
4K enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year begins December 1st and will take place through January 29, 2021. Enrollments completed during this time frame will be considered as a priority placement at your neighborhood school or current community partner sites. Enrollments after January 29th, will be based on seat availability after the February 12th 4K Lottery. Please review the 2021-2022 4K Enrollment and Lottery Process and the 2021-2022 4K Site List for more detailed information.
The School Choice/Intra-district transfer application period for the 2021-2022 school year will open on Tuesday, December 1st and will close on Friday, January 8th. If you are interested in attending a school that is not your neighborhood school, please complete an application by January 8th. Late applications will not be accepted. Email confirmations will be sent upon submission of the application.
Important Dates to Remember
Dec 1: Intra-District Transfer/School Choice Application Period Opens at 8:00 AM
Dec 1: 4K & New Student Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year Begins
Dec 5: 4K Enrollment by Appointment Only at Banting Elementary. Please call 970-1024 to schedule an appt.
Dec 19: 4K Enrollment by Appointment Only at Hadfield Elementary. Please call 970-1024 to schedule an appt
Jan 8: Intra-District Transfer/School Choice Application Period Closes at 4:30 PM (Late Applications will not be accepted)
Jan 15: Secondary(Grades 6-12) Intra-District Transfers/ School Choice notifications will be emailed home
Jan 16: 4K Enrollment by Appointment Only at Lowell Elementary. Please call 970-1024 to schedule an appt
Jan 22: Secondary(Grades 6-12) School Choice Online Commitments or Appeals Due
Jan 23: 4K Enrollment by Appointment Only at Prairie Elementary. Please call 970-1024 to schedule an appt
Jan 29: 4K Enrollment Ends for the lottery
Feb 12: 4K Virtual Lottery at the Lindholm Building 2:00 pm
Feb 19: 4K Site Placement will be emailed home
March 12: Elementary Intra-District Transfer/School Choice notifications will be emailed home
Waukesha County Covid Testing
School Lunches Free until 6/9/2021
School Counseling Newsletter
Personal Safety - Parent Letter
Student Services Update
Weekly Science Newsletter
Early Pick Up for Students
Dropping off Supplies
Annual Online Registration
Infinite Campus Parent Portal - click on the icon for the Infinite Campus Portal on the upper right part of the page.
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