PRAIRIE POST
December 18, 2020
Message from the Principal
Hello Prairie Friends and Families,
We are looking forward to celebrating all of the hard work our Prairie learners have done throughout 2020 on Tuesday. We will celebrate with pajama day and many all-school guest readers, along with an all-school read in! We would love for our virtual learners to join us when they are able to after their live instruction finishes up in the morning. Some virtual teachers will be having their classes join us for the morning read alouds also. The schedule for Tuesday is as follows:
9:00am Read Aloud with Mrs. Edwards (School Counselor)
10:00am Read Aloud with 5th Grade Readers
11:30am Read Aloud with Coach Courtney (Playworks)
1:00pm Read Aloud with 5th Grade Readers
2:00-3:00pm All School Read-In (read books of your choice in your classroom or from the comfort of your home!)
3:00pm Read Aloud with Mrs. Solberg
I will invite all virtual students to these read alouds through a message in WebEx Teams on Monday and again on Tuesday morning. We look forward to celebrating together through reading while in our pajamas with everyone on Tuesday!
We are Team Prairie!
We are stronger together!
Carly Solberg
Principal
Upcoming Dates
12/22: All School Pajama Day and Read-Alouds
12/23-1/3: NO SCHOOL
1/4: Classes Resume
PTA News
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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
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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