Prairie Point Panther Press
Newsletter for Prairie Point Elementary School
Friday, May 13, 2016
Welcome to the Prairie Point Panther Press!
**be sure to scroll down the newsletter - lots of great information and pictures!**
Registration 2016-2017
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Good morning Prairie Point Families,
I have received several questions regarding the placement of students for next school year. I will still be a part of that process. Mrs. Kern and I will be working on those prior to my departure. I am attaching a document for you to be able to provide written input into the needs of your child - academically, socially, and physically. Due to the change in administration, please turn your form in by the provided due date of May 19th. If you send the form via email, please send it to myself AND Mrs. Kern. Our emails are provided below.
At Prairie Point, we are committed to the academic and social growth of each student. The creation of class lists is a thoughtful and involved process. With more than 500 students to place, this is a very large task. We spend a lot of time to ensure that every child is placed in a classroom where they can thrive. We consider many factors when placing students into classrooms, including instructional needs and talents, support services, behavioral needs, gender balance, interpersonal relationships, and learning styles. Each list is evaluated and adjusted many times before they are posted prior to the first day of school. Our end goal is to have all students in a classroom where they can grow and thrive both academically and personally.
The following describes the process for parents to have input into their child’s placement. Please note, some things have changed in the process for this school year.
- If your child has an instructional or social need that you would like to be considered when assigning classroom placements, please fill out a Student Placement Input Form. This form is attached to this letter, as well as is available for download at https://goo.gl/i0VL7q, and will come home in Thursday folders next week.
- This form should be returned to the school office by May 19, 2016. Please return them in a sealed envelope addressed to Dr. Podjasek/Mrs. Kern, or you may email it to hpodjasek@sd308.org AND jkern@sd308.org
- Please, do not request a specific teacher on the form. Forms that do so will be returned for revision.
- If you would like to discuss your input with me directly, I’d be happy to talk or meet with you. Please contact me to set up an appointment.
- Any special requests submitted will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
I am very proud of the teaching staff here at Prairie Point and I have high confidence in the ability of all of them to provide quality educational experiences for our students. Thank you for your continued support of the staff and students at Prairie Point Elementary School. Please contact me or Mrs. Kern at any time if you have questions or feedback for us. Happy Spring!
Sincerely,
Dr. Heidi Podjasek
End of the Year - Dates to Remember
Elementary Summer School Registration Now Open
News from the LRC
Thank you to Nolan Hutchings for donating a book to our library in celebration of his birthday.
Fifth grade students proudly display their class banners. This legacy project began during Prairie Point's opening year, and the tradition has continued each year. Every fifth grade class votes for a favorite book, then composes letters to the publisher requesting permission to use the cover artwork. The students complete these during their recess time, and the finished products are hung in the LRC.
News from P.E.
Thank you so much to our awesome field day volunteers! We couldn't do this fun event without you. The students had a great time because of you. A special thanks to Mrs. Eloe and Mrs. Stoller they were huge reason why things went so smoothly! Mrs. Warren
Our family walk was lots of fun. We walked the Prairie Point 1.6 mile path to celebrate May being fitness month. For more family fitness, come to Monday Miles starting June 6th. For more information go to the Oswegoland Park District website.
Bike to school stats
Congratulations Miss. Bailey's class
Pedal Trophy Winners!!
Upcoming School Events
May
17 - Panthers on the Run (18- POTR rate date)
20 - Last Day of School - 12:45 dismissal
Home & School is in need of chairpersons for 2016-2017
Preview Night
Community Outreach
Family Fun Nights
Fun Fair
Health and Wellness co-chair
Science Committee
5th grade send off
If you are interested in chairing or co-chairing any of these committees, please contact Lisa Eloe, me-mrs-e@sbcglobal.net, or Stephanie Hornik, sslmhornik@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
Prairie Point Home & School
Home & School Directory Form
** Please turn in a form even if you are in the directory for this school year **
EPI School Supply order form
P-TAG Parent Event May 16
Ballet at OEHS May 17th
STEAM Summer Camp
Oswego Panther Baseball Summer Camp
Summer Run Club - 5th Grade Boys & Girls
OHS Boy's Basketball Summer Camp
Aramark Positions Available
For details visit
http://www.sd308.org/Page/8234 or call Kate Kloet at 630-636-4611.