Prairie Point Express
Family Newsletter
September 10, 2021
School Address: 8101 NW Belvidere Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64152
School Hours: 8:15 am - 3:05 pm
School Phone: 816-359-4380
Principal: Dr. Danny Todtfeld
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Sarah McQuinn
Counselor: Mrs. Ally Swisher
School Social Worker: Miss Marla Anderson
Upcoming Dates
September 14th: PTA Virtual Meeting - 6:30 pm
September 20th: Zones of Regulation Spirit Week - EVERYONE WEAR GREEN
September 21st: Zones of Regulation Spirit Week - EVERYONE WEAR YELLOW
September 22nd: Zones of Regulation Spirit Week - EVERYONE WEAR RED
September 23rd: Zones of Regulation Spirit Week - EVERYONE WEAR BLUE
September 24th: Zones of Regulation Spirit Week - EVERYONE WEAR YOUR PRAIRIE POINT T-SHIRT
September 28th: Picture Day
Opt-in: Texts from Prairie Point
Our First Virtual Assembly
PBIS WINNERS!
PTA Meeting - September 14th at 6:30 pm
Virtual PTA Meetings will be held on Microsoft Teams. The link below will redirect you to the app. Installing the app on your device ahead of time will help you join the meeting quickly.
Please click here on Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm to join the meeting.
Spirit Week Coming!
- Identify their feelings and levels of alertness
Understand their feelings in context
Effective regulation tools
When and how to use those tools
Problem solve positive solutions
Understand how their behaviors influence others’ thoughts and feelings
And ultimately move towards Independent Regulation
During the week of September 20 - 24, students will be learning about each zone and some strategies/tools to use in each zone...
Monday/Green Zone Tool: Square Breathing
Tuesday/Yellow Zone Tool: Grounding
Wednesday/Red Zone Tool: Press Pause
Thursday/Blue Zone Tool: Chair Push-Ups
For more information about Zones, please reach out to our school counselor, Ally Swisher.
Picture Day - September 28
Prairie Point Elementary
Picture Day is: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for portrait packages & school records.
NEW! Only online orders will be accepted.
(Please do not bring checks, cash, or order forms to school as they will no longer be accepted.)
Click here to Order - https://bit.ly/2VROfms
Online Pre-Order Password: 9E6T2W9
Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help! 314-567-5900 or 1-800-444-7986
September Counselor Connections
Birthday Treats
Park Hill South - Fall Dance Clinic
Park Hill Education Foundation Fun Run
Join us for the first annual
Park Hill Education Foundation Fun Run
Become a sponsor by investing $100 in our district. Sponsorship includes
your logo/name on the back of every race participant’s t-shirt.
Register here to become a sponsor!
Proceeds from the Fun Run will benefit the
educational programs the Foundation supports.
Visit our website www.parkhillfoundation.org
School Supply Lists
Breakfast Menu for September
Lunch Menu for September
Prairie Point Health Room
Prairie Point PTA
2021-2022 PTA Board
Sarah Porter-President
Amanda Wilson-Fundraising
Johnathan Oladitan-Membership
Denna Nachlinger-Treasurer
Teresa Sidwell-Secretary
2021-2022 Committee Members
Angie Daniels
Anne Morris
Cara Kent
Christina Hall
Kate Conrad
Sara McGuff
Be sure to check out the attached newsletter for some additional information. We look forward to connecting with everyone this year!
Do You Know A Park Hill Star?
The Park Hill Star recognition program was started in 2015 to celebrate support staff and teachers whose work is especially noteworthy.
The following is an overview of the Park Hill Star Program:
Our employees are the reason we are so successful here in the Park Hill School District, and we would like to recognize them for all they do for our students.
That is why we present the Park Hill Star award once a month to a pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher and a support employee.
Prairie Point Communication
Of course, we know that two-way communication is best. Please feel free to call or email with any questions you have regarding your child's education.
Dr. Danny Todtfeld
Principal
816-359-6512
Mrs. Sarah McQuinn
Assistant Principal
816-359-6895
Prairie Point Mission
Our Vision
Prairie Point Elementary School provides all children with a safe, caring educational environment that focuses on high expectations and promotes lifelong learning.
Our Mission
To create a safe and caring student centered environment, to empower students to be independent learners, problem solver, and responsible citizens in the 21st Century.
At Prairie Point School, we value:
- Keeping the focus on the student
- Continuous learning and professional growth
- Warm, caring, open-minded environment
- High expectations for all students and adults
- Team work and collaboration
- Empathetic approach with our actions.