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Dear PPCS Families,
We have always viewed families as a key component and partner in the education of their children. Now more than ever is this true. Over the past year, your feedback has been instrumental in identifying ways to support families and students through a global pandemic. Much has happened over the past year and things are shifting quickly. As a result, we think this is an opportune time to re-evaluate our approaches to better serve our students and families. As you may have heard, staff members choosing to receive the vaccine received their first dose and will be fully vaccinated by March 2nd. A number of other members in our local community have also been vaccinated. In addition, PPCS has recently implemented some shifts to include more in-person learning to better support, certain learners. We continue to strive to meet the needs of all students., To help us plan our next steps we need your feedback. We are wanting to hear how your family is doing over the last several months and your preferences for proposed learning models moving forward for the rest of the school year. As always the health and safety of students and the community will be an important part of our decision-making. Factors such as the rate of community spread of COVID-19 and the spread within schools will continue to be closely monitored regardless of the plans we put in place. The Board will use your feedback to help inform the decision-making process at their next Board meeting on February 8th.
Please respond to this survey no later than February 1st!
Much appreciation,
Jeneille Branen & PPCS School Board
No School Lunch and No Bus Transportation - Monday, February 1
PPCS will be in session but will not be able to provide any hot or choice lunch next Monday. There will be no morning or afternoon bus transportation on that day as well.
Pick-up your Packet Kiosk
Weekly packets will be available for pick up in our new walk in kiosk. Located on the right side of the school (next to the metal container), you will be able to drive right up to the entrance. Each grade will have a labeled bin on a shelf in the shed for quick and clear access. Please use hand sanitizer before entering the shed and only one family inside at a time. We are so excited, no more soggy or blown away packets!
Parent Meet Up - Zoom
Are you interested in joining the Peaceful Parenting Group? We will be meeting on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm. Email
catherine.hogue@gmai.com and/or
erinemiko@gmail.com to be added to the group and receive meeting/Zoom information.
Lottery Application for 2021-2022
The enrollment lottery application for the 2021-2022 school year is now available on our website. Families of returning students will be sent an Intent to Return Google Form link in February to confirm their enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year.
The most effective way of raising funds for our school is to help us increase our enrollment. So please share your enthusiasm for our school with your friends and neighbors! Small group tours will be held on 2/10, 2/24, 3/3 and 3/24 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interested families must RSVP to office@palouseprairieschool.org to attend. COVID safety protocols will be followed.
Lottery applications will be accepted until March 25 at 10:00 a.m. The enrollment lottery will take place Friday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. Kindergarten enrollees must be 5 years old by September 1st. We will notify families of enrollment status by email. To request a paper application or for any questions, please email office@palouseprairieschool.org or call 208-882-3684.
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