Prairie View Elementary Newsletter
March 22, 2109
Contact Us:
(262) 392-6310
Stephanie Blue, Principal bluest@masd.k12.wi.us, ext. 26500
Attendance - ext. 26900
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Principal's Note
Some events to look forward to in those weeks are: Forward Exam testing (see note below), the PTO Science Challenge Day, the 2019 Art Show, many fun field trips, the Color Run fundraiser, and the spring band/orchestra concert. We look forward to seeing Prairie View families at many of these upcoming events.
Forward Exam
3rd Grade - April 8-11
4th Grade - April 3-4, 9-11
5th Grade - April 8-11
6th Grade - April 9-11
To help your child be successful in taking the test, please:
1. Talk to your child in a positive manner about doing his/her best
2. Ensure a good night's sleep on the evenings prior to the tests
3. Prepare a well-balanced breakfast on the days of testing
We appreciate your support in making sure that your child is in school on testing days!
Instrument Fitting for 4th-5th Grade Students
Mukwonago Area School District 3 and 4 Year Old Screening
Screening for 3 and 4 year olds will take place on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Park View Middle School. Developmental areas to be screened include speech and language, pre-readiness skills (short-term memory, ability to attend and follow directions, knowledge of basic colors, etc.), fine and gross motor skills, and vision and hearing.
This screening is for Mukwonago Area School District (MASD) residents only. There is no cost for the screening, but registration is necessary. To register, call 262-363-6300 ext. 24202. The screening process will take approximately 45 minutes.
The screening is not a mandatory experience for children, but rather an opportunity for parents to have their child's general development assessed if they have concerns. Screening is a part of the MASD's Child Find process to identify students with developmental delays. For more information, visit www.masd.k12.wi.us
Classroom List Planning for 2019-2020
Each spring, in preparation for the following school year, the Prairie View staff begins the process of preparing class lists. In doing so, we will carefully consider a variety of important factors based on the learning needs of your child. These factors include the learning environment that will contribute most to your child’s academic, emotional, and social growth. Careful consideration will be given to the make-up of the classroom as a whole in order to create a culture conducive to learning.
If you have thoughts regarding your child’s strengths, needs, or personality that you would like us to consider in building next year’s lists, Please take time to complete a Classroom Environment Request Form which can be found on the Mukwonago Area School District website under Parents/Students tab in the forms folder for School Specific Forms (http://www.masd.k12.wi.us/parents-students/masd-forms.cfm).
Please note that parent input is just one aspect of determining student placement. This form must be received in the Prairie View office on or before Friday, April 26, 2019 in order to be taken into consideration. Thank you!
Camp Invention this Summer
Camp Invention is Back This Summer in Mukwonago at Rolling Hills Elementary School, July 15-19
Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build 21st-century skills and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code and program futuristic robots, explore radio frequencies and unearth ancient fossils. Local educators will lead these innovative, hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. Visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10). Also, in honor of Women's History Month, Camp Invention is offering $25 off to all girls who are registered by March 31 using the promo code: GIRL25T. Also check out: invent.org/girl-power
If you have questions, please contact: Melissa Barton, bartome@masd.k12.wi.us
Specials Report - Library - Mrs. Perkins
Prairie View Jingle Contest
In Pie by Sarah Weeks, Alice, the main character loves to write little songs and jingles. We decided to take this part of the book and Check out the jingles that were created by buddy classes for this contest.
Skype with Sarah Weeks!
This week Prairie View students got the opportunity to skype with our One School-One Book author, Sarah Weeks! Students in grades 2-6 were selected to ask questions to the author. Sarah explained her vast knowledge of song writing, book writing, and reading! She shared information about her personal and professional life. We learned she has written 59 books. Some of those books are picture books and some chapter books. Sarah Weeks also explained that it took her three years to write the book Pie! It was a wonderful learning experience!
Kindergarten
Important Upcoming Dates
4/3-4/4 - 4th Grade Forward Exam Testing
4/3 - 5th Grade Human Growth and Development Parent Meeting - 4:30-5:30 - PVMS Library
4/8 - 3rd Grade and 5th Grade Forward Exam Testing
4/8 - Art Show - PVES - 4:30-7:00 - PTO Basket Raffle in Library4/8 - 5th Grade Human Growth and Development Permission Slips Due (Will be sent home after spring break)
4/9-4/11 - 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Forward Exam Testing
4/12 - Color Run Fundraising Begins
4/15 - Best Buddies - 3:35-4:35 - Library
4/16 - Variety Show Mandatory Rehearsal - 3:35-5:00 - Gym
4/17 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Miller Park - 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
4/18 - Variety Show - Kids Performing for Kids
4/19 - NO SCHOOL