Prairie Point Panther Press
Newsletter for Prairie Point Elementary School
Friday, November 11, 2016
Welcome to the Prairie Point Panther Press!
Letter from Dr. Groves
School Families:
As an administrator, I continue to be impressed with the growing ways that educators are able to integrate technology into instruction to provide unique learning opportunities for all of our students. I have also noticed, over the past several years, that more and more students have access to technology outside of the school. Many of our students have iPads, laptops and Chromebooks at home. I have also noticed that younger and younger students have cell phones with access to the internet. I am thrilled with the digital citizenship lessons that we are teaching our students, but often wonder what more we can do to support our parents as students are logging in at home, searching the internet and using social media.
On Tuesday, November 15th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm, we are happy present a special parent program through Act on Bullying called “The Digital Age: Is My Child Ready” at Prairie Point Elementary School.
A few years back Officer Jeff Bean presented to our school community about cyberbullying. Not only did Officer Bean enlighten and teach our parents the latest in technology and apps, he also offered support and guidance to our school parents.
The presentation will include:
Creating awareness of what kids are really doing when they are on social networking sites, using their phones, and gaming online.
Officer Bean is active on social networking sites and is monitoring kids online on a regular basis. This presentation takes an inside look at kids' online behavior, and shows parents what our children are saying and doing in the cyber world.
This seminar also provides up to date, research-based information from teens on the topics of cyber-bullying, bullying, social networking and cell phone use.
Officer Bean also discusses current Illinois state laws on bullying, and offers solutions and prevention ideas for parents.
While this presentation is geared toward parents with students who have access to the internet, participate in online gaming or are on social media, the material and information is outstanding for any parent. I hope that you are able to join us. Please use the link below to learn more about this presentation and to RSVP.
I hope to see you on Tuesday evening.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer Groves
Principal
Important parent event - Act on (Cyber) Bullying
Oswego Optimist Club Hat & Mitten Drive - also accepting socks
Home & School President's Letter
Happy November,
How great has this weather been? Even better, how amazing have our Prairie Point students and staff been? We collected over 1000 cards for veterans! Mrs. Paluch’s 3rd grade class won the Most Caring Classroom trophy by making/collecting the most. Some will be given to the veterans visiting our school on Veteran’s Day. Many will go to Veterans hospitals in the area. I don’t know if any of us can truly understand the impact these small gestures will have. Way to go Panthers!!
We had a successful Bingo Night/Costume Contest. It was the biggest turnout we’ve ever had for a bingo night. The kids looked great and everyone had a nice time.
Thank you to parents who volunteered for the Halloween parties. Be sure to check the Home & School Facebook page for pictures from the parade. Also a huge thank you to those who donated food and goodies for the staff for parent/teacher conferences and for the veterans to enjoy during their celebration. Finally, thank you to the parents who have come in to give Great Art presentations during the month of October. This is a special program for our school and we are very lucky to have your support.
We are sad to announce that the Capri Sun recycling program is ending. They will no longer take products after December 31st. Our students have developed the best habit of recycling their pouches so we hope we can find something else in it’s place. Please continue to turn any juice pouches you have at home until winter break.
Save the dates for our events in December: Home & School meeting December 1st at 7:00, our Annual Holiday Shop on December 9th from 5:00-8:00 and our TND at McDonalds on December 13th.
Please stay in touch with us on Facebook. Our link is Prairie Point Elementary Home & School – Home of the Panthers.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!!
Lisa Eloe
Prairie Point Home & School President
Home and School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
November
22 Culver's Night - 4th grade teachers serving
23-25 Thanksgiving Break
December
1 Home & School meeting, 7:00pm in the Community Room
9 Holiday Shop, 5:00-8:00pm in the gym
13 TND - McDonald's
News from the Nurse's Office
Donations of boys and girls athletic & yoga pants (all sizes) are needed in the nurse's office.
Noted on the District 308 website: http://www.sd308.org/Page/17756
When should my student stay home from school?
Your child is too ill to go to school if he/she has any of the following symptoms:
· Vomiting and/or diarrhea in the past 24 hours
· Shortness of breath or wheezing (not controlled with an inhaler if they have asthma)
· A cough that interrupts his/her normal activity or wakes them, or other family members at night.
· An undiagnosed rash unless cleared by a physician’s note
· Drainage from the eye
· Severe sore throat
· Fever- If your child has a temperature of 100° (or higher) in the past 24 hours they cannot attend school. Children are to be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of fever reducing medication, before returning to school.
· A contagious illness that is treated with antibiotics, such as strep throat or pink eye, and has not been taking the antibiotics for a full 24 hours before returning to school.
Aramark Positions Available
For details visit
http://www.sd308.org/Page/8234 or call Kate Kloet at 630-636-4611.