Prairie Point Panther Press
Newsletter for Prairie Point Elementary School
Friday, January 25, 2019
Welcome to the Prairie Point Panther Press!
News from the Art Room
- Over 40 keepsake products available, all featuring your child's artwork
- Many of the products are less than $15.00
- Safe secure online ordering is available. You can share your code with other family members and invite them to order.
- Satisfaction is guaranteed
- Art to Remember keepsakes are perfect for Grandparent's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays, Mother's Day
Thank you! Your purchase captures a moment in time and raises funds for Prairie Point art program.
Thank you,
Bev Collins
Art teacher, Prairie Point Art Teacher
From The Social Worker
Hello Parents!
This us a great FREE seminar that is happening next week. Once you register, you will get 3 free gifts to download and you will then have access to various interviews each day next week that deal with everything from anxiety to perseverance. Please check out the link below!
Every one of the 20 interviews during The Motivated Child summit is chock full of valuable tools to help make positive change in your family. Teach your kids (and yourself!) better ways to set goals, end homework battles, start & finish tasks, take risks, overcome challenges, and much more.
https://hs213.infusionsoft.com/app/linkClick/11903/7e42daea470e5703/17313353/a725ea76d76c27ab
14th annual Variety Show
Sign up sheets went home today with your student. Show date is March 15th. Please contact Lindsay Sher-Beverwyk with any questions at lyndz_sher@yahoo.com.
Oswego School District 6th Grade Band Registration Appointments
The Oswego School District Beginning Band Appointments are scheduled March 1 & 2 with appointments being taken during January and February. The appointments are intended for any students who will be enrolled in 6th grade next year (2018-19) and would like to participate in band. Sixth grade is the only time that Beginning Band is offered at the junior high level in District #308 so it is important that interested students secure an appointment now.
Appointments are required for 6th Grade Band Registration!
Make an appointment through your junior high school link below.
Students will try all instruments and a final selection will be made with the assistance of
an instructor.
For Traughber JHS, make an appointment a http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/OswegoJHSBand/Traughber_JHS
For questions, contact: Rachel Maxwell, 630-636-2721, rmaxwell@sd308.org
Friendly reminders for Arrival & Dismissal
* Always pull all the way forward to the far fire hydrant.
* For safety, students must enter and exit on the passenger side only.
* Drivers are to remain in the car at all times.
* Encourage your student to be respectful in line and watch for your car at dismissal.
* Display your student's name card in your car.
* Cell phone use in school zones is against the law.
Cold Weather reminder - Recess
Now that the cold weather and snow are upon us please remember that while we won't have outdoor recess on days when the real feel is ten degrees or below, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for the cold weather including layers/snow pants if necessary, a winter coat, hats, gloves, and boots. As a reminder, students who do not have snow pants on outdoor recess days are not allowed in the snow.
Gym Shoe Reminder
We realize it is a little tricky this year to remember what days P.E. are because of the A,B,C,D,E schedule. Therefore, it is recommended that a pair of gym shoes are left at school so your child is always prepared. Please be sure the shoes have laces or Velcro.
Thank you,
P.E. Department
From the Nurse's office
The nurse's office could use smaller size boys & girls elastic waist pants.
Young Rembrandts
Check out Peachjar for new Young Rembrandts flyer
AFTERSCHOOL DRAWING CLASSES NOW FORMING!
Whether your child is a seasoned pro or new to art and loves to draw, ENROLL them in Young Rembrandt’s award winning afterschool drawing program! Classes meet immediately afterschool – at your child’s school – once a week for 1 hour! All supplies provided!
New Lessons EVERY week – every session – every year!
Choose how you would like to enroll your child today!
Register online at www.youngrembrandts.com/swsuburbs
Visit the school’s Virtual Backpack to download an enrollment form.
Stop by the school office to pick up an enrollment form.
Call YR at (844) DRAW-184 (that’s 844-372-9184)
Let your child discover the power of drawing today!
Home & School - My School Anywhere
MY SCHOOL ANYWHERE
Home and School will be utilizing My School Anywhere for our directory, communication, signups, school store, Panther Fitness Challenge donations and more this school year!
To Sign up:
- Visit join.myschoolanywhere.com
- Enter join code: prairiepoint
- After entering your information, you will receive an email with login information
- Get the MySchoolAnywhere app for your phone to have access to signups, the directory, school store and more right in the palm of your hand!
New Communication "Peachjar"
Oswego CUSD 308 has launched a new communication tool called "Peachjar." School-approved flyers will now be sent to you electronically and posted on the school website. Simply click flyers you receive via email or on the Prairie Point homepage click Digital flyers then Peachjar flyers.
Cafeteria Menus are now in Peachjar
The Cafeteria Breakfast and Lunch Menus will be sent to parents via email through the Peachjar Flyer delivery system. We will no longer be sending a hard copy home with the students in their Thursday folders. The Menus can also be found on the district website at https://www.sd308.org/Page/264.
PushCoin - New Lunch & School Fee Payment Procedures
Health Requirements Kindergarten, 2nd & 5th
Kindergarten :
Completed physical exam/immunizations
Eye exam
Dental Exam
2nd Grade:
Dental exam
6th Grade:
Completed physical exam
Proof of one dose of Tdap
Completed 3 shot series of Hepatitis B
One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine given on or after 11th birthday
Dental exam
News from 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.