School Newsletters

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Attendance

• Family Picnic Lunch

• Conferences

• School Donations

• RHS Homecoming

• Unity Day

• Fall Festivals

• Hawk Pride

• Every Meal

• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

• Art to Remember (graphic)

Upcoming Events

September 17: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
September 26: Kindness Retreat
October 3: Family Picnic Lunch
October 7: Kindergarten Field Trip
October 8: Picture Day!
October 9: Third Grade Field Trip
October 8-16: Fall Book Fair
October 10: Evening Conferences
October 15: Unity Day
October 15: Evening Conferences
October 16: No School | Conferences
October 17-18: No School | MEA 

Attendance

All schedule modifications must be reported directly to attendance, using one of the options below, not to your student's classroom teacher. Schedule modifications include upcoming vacations, illnesses, appointments, tardiness, early pick-up, or changes to students' end-of-day plans.

Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE.

Family Picnic Lunch - Thursday, October 3rd

Click HERE to volunteer!

• No RSVP Required.
• Limit to 2 guests.
• No food from outside vendors is allowed.
• Students will eat with their grade level only so that students can enjoy their individual time with their guests.
• Students without a guest will eat with their classroom teacher. 

Please bring a home lunch or purchase a guest lunch by logging into Campus Parent Portal by 9/23.

• School Store (left-hand side)

• Prairie View Elementary

• General School Sales

• Family Picnic Lunch

• Complete requested information

• Add to cart

• Click on cart (top left) to check out

Conferences

Sign up email coming soon! We will schedule conferences online with our classroom teachers again, and all conferences will be in-person or virtual via Google Meet. Please watch your inbox for conference sign up information.  Conferences will be offered on the following dates/times:

Thursday, October 10         5:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 15           5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 16     8:30 AM-3:30 PM

School Donations

If you have extra school supplies at home, we will take them! Send them with your student or drop them off in the main office during school hours. 

Our donation link is always open. Click the link below to donate to student lunch accounts, classrooms, or general school funds. We appreciate your contribution and investment in our school. 

Elementary School Donation

RHS Homecoming Week

October 7-11  (change in date due to delays in our stadium construction)

Homecoming Football Game: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Unity Day

Unity Day at Prairie View Elementary is on Tuesday, October 15. We encourage all students and staff members to wear orange on this day. October allows our school to unite against bullying and show that we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 

Fall Festivals

We will celebrate with Fall Festival parties in our classrooms on Thursday, October 31. We will not have Halloween parties, so there will be no costumes, hair dye, or other dressing up related to the holiday; we ask students to dress up for their home activities. In addition, we request that students do not bring treats to share with their classmates again this year.

Hawk Pride

We teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. When our students have filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they are recognized with an all-school celebration. Our first all-school celebration this year will be extra recess. In addition, individual students are recognized each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When a student's name is selected, their name is announced over the PA system, and they choose from a menu item of prizes.   

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, and the bags offer a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, chili/soup, and various fruits and vegetables. 

Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Once completed, you will be enrolled in the weekend food program, with distribution beginning September 13th and continuing through the end of the school year. Food is placed in your child's backpack each Friday or the last day of the school week before a long weekend.

Please talk to your child once you have enrolled in the program so they know that food will be placed in their bags at the end of each week- this is done discreetly to protect your student's privacy.  **If your student would prefer to pick up their bag of food from my office, please let me know, and I can coordinate with them**

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, School Social Worker, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

PAC

Parent Advisory Council Special Meeting: TONIGHT! Tuesday, September 17

We will not have our regular PAC meeting this month. Instead, we invite parents interested in our open leadership positions: Vice President, Community Engagement Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Join Principal Sampson and Brandon Wexler, our new PAC President, in our media center to learn more about our leadership roles and responsibilities and how you can get involved!

Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)

Oct 22 | Nov 19 | Dec 17 | Jan 14 | Feb 25 | March 25 | April 15 | May 20

Mission:
To educate, inspire, and empower by collaborative efforts, fundraising opportunities, supporting students and family events, building the community, offering enrichment opportunities, and sustaining long-term benefits to enhance student and family experiences at Prairie View Elementary.

Who are we?
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of parent volunteers who facilitate and support school goals to enhance the student and community experience. The PAC supports K-4th grade students.

Why join us?

• Participating in PAC demonstrates to your child the importance you place on education.

• PAC functions provide the opportunity to meet other parents and to get to know teachers and faculty.

• Volunteering with PAC gives you valuable experience and opportunities to put your skills and hobbies to good use.

• The PAC is a forum for exchanging ideas; attend the PAC meetings to make suggestions & provide input.

• By getting involved, you can be a part of the solution.

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Upcoming Events

• Veterans’ Program

• Attendance

• Unity Day

• Fall Festivals

• From the Health Office

• Digital Wellness

• eLearning

• Lost and Found

• Hawk Pride

• Every Meal

• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Upcoming Events 

October 16: No School | Conferences
October 17-18: No School | MEA 
November 4-5: No School | Teacher Staff Development
November 14: Picture Retake Day
November 28-29: No School | Fall Break
December 6: No School | Teacher Workshop
December 23-Jan 1: No School | Winter Break

Veterans’ Program

We are excited to welcome you to Prairie View Elementary School to celebrate and share our appreciation to Service Members and Veterans of the United States Military. Please join us for a program at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 8th, 2024. *Due to seating limitations, we ask that only Veterans attend*

Please complete THIS FORM by November 1. If you have questions, please email brooke.levendoski@isd728.org.

Attendance

All schedule modifications must be reported directly to attendance, not to your student's classroom teacher. Schedule modifications include upcoming vacations, illnesses, appointments, tardiness, early pick-up, or changes to students' end-of-day plans.

Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE.

Unity Day

Unity Day at Prairie View Elementary was celebrated on Tuesday, October 15. We encouraged all students and staff members to wear orange on this day. October allows our school to unite against bullying and show that we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 

From the Health Office

Please click here for updates from our health office. 

Fall Festivals

We will celebrate with Fall Festival parties in our classrooms on Thursday, October 31. We will not have Halloween parties, so there will be no costumes, hair dye, or other dressing up related to the holiday; we ask students to dress up for their home activities. In addition, we request that students do not bring treats to share with their classmates again this year.

Digital Wellness

Parenting for Digital Wellness: In keeping with our commitment to educate families, please feel free to include the October Newsletter, Cell Phones and Devices: A Guide for Parents in any of your upcoming communications.  You may use as is or extract key resources as you see fit. 

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day. Hard copies will be sent home with students on Monday, October 21.

Lost & Found

Please stop by the lost and found to claim lost belongings by November 1st. Left belongings will be donated.

Hawk Pride

We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. When our students have filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they are recognized with an all-school celebration. Our first all-school celebration this year was extra recess, which students enjoyed this week. In addition, individual students are recognized each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When a student's name is selected, their name is announced over the PA system, and they choose from a menu item of prizes.   

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Once completed, you will be enrolled in the weekend food program, with distribution continuing through the end of the school year. Food is placed in your child's backpack each Friday or the last day of the school week before a long weekend.

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, School Social Worker, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

PAC

Please join us as we begin to plan out events, and parent involvement opportunities for the school year!

Meeting Dates: PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Oct 22 | Nov 19 | Dec 17 | Jan 14 | Feb 25 | March 25 | April 15 | May 20

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Upcoming Events
• Outdoor Clothing Guidelines
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
• Attendance
• Grades Available on Parent Portal December 9th
• Veterans’ Day Program 
• From the Health Office
• Digital Wellness
• eLearning
• Hawk Pride
• Alice Letter/Drill
• Every Meal
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Upcoming Events 

November 28-29: No School | Fall Break
December 6: No School | Teacher Workshop
December 23-Jan 1: No School | Winter Break

PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Please join us for the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting on Tuesday, November 19 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Prairie View Elementary Media Center. 

PAC will offer childcare at no cost to parents for preschool and school-age children via our community education program during our upcoming PAC meeting on Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This opportunity is limited to 25 children, so please sign up ASAP if you would like to have childcare while you attend our PAC meeting.

Childcare Form for  PAC Meeting

Mission:
To educate, inspire and empower by collaborative efforts, fundraising opportunities, supporting students and family events, building the community, offering enrichment opportunities, sustaining long-term benefits to enhance student and family experiences at Prairie View Elementary.

Who are we?
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of parent volunteers who facilitate and support school goals to enhance the student and community experience. The PAC supports K-4th grade students.

We look forward to seeing you!

Attendance

All schedule modifications must be reported directly to attendance, using one of the options below, not to your student's classroom teacher. Schedule modifications include upcoming vacations, illnesses, appointments, tardiness, early pick-up, or changes to students' end-of-day plans.

Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE.

Grades Available on Parent Portal 

Student grades will be live on Parent Portal on Tuesday, December 9th.

Veterans’ Day Program

We welcomed Veterans and Service Members of the United States Military to celebrate and share our appreciation. It was a wonderful program, enjoyed by all! Thank you to those who serve our country and joined last week.

From the Health Office

Please click here for updates from our health office. 

Digital Wellness

Parenting for Digital Wellness.  Please share in your newsletter and/or other communications with families. Managing Screen Time: Parents Helping Kids Balance Their Mobile Device

Flyer for Schoology, Seesaw, Campus, GoGuardian and Digital Wellness. Family Guide that includes contacts for support.

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day. Hard copies were sent home with students on Monday, October 21.

Hawk Pride

We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. When our students have filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they are recognized with an all-school celebration. In addition, individual students are recognized each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When a student's name is selected, their name is announced over the PA system, and they choose from a menu item of prizes.   

Our PAC recently purchased a Hawk Mascot for our school using fundraising dollars! Students are currently voting for our Hawk’s name. Classes will take pictures with the mascot next week. When we have earned our next all-school celebration, students will receive their class picture and have the opportunity to decorate a frame. Our kindergarten and fourth-grade students will pair up with their buddy classes for this event.

Alice Letter/Drill

We will participate in our Alice drill next week. ISD 728 is committed to providing the safest possible environment for its students and staff. To maintain this environment, we consistently work with law enforcement to learn and implement best practices in school safety and security.  

ISD 728 recently created a partnership with ALICE Training Institute. The acronym stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. ALICE prepares us with proactive, options-based strategies for an active shooter on campus situation while remaining age and ability-appropriate.   

All ISD 728 teachers, staff, and administrators have been trained in the ALICE protocols. Students will review this information with their teachers and other school staff next week. During this time, students will receive an overview of the program and talk through a drill with a classroom teacher. Students can ask their teachers questions about the drill. They will be allowed access to any mental health services available on campus, including counselors, school psychologists, social workers, or other student support specialists as needed.

In advance of this review, we are asking parents to watch these video presentations that will be shared with our grade K-2 & 3-7 students:

• ALICE grades K-2 Presentation  
• ALICE grades 3-8 Presentation

After the ALICE training, I encourage you to speak with your student(s) and ask about the information they learn. You can find more information on ALICE, talking points, and school emergency information (including how to respond to a school emergency) by visiting the  ISD 728 Prevention & Safety Department website.

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, and the bags offer a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, chili/soup, and various fruits and vegetables. 

Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Once completed, you will be enrolled in the weekend food program, with distribution beginning September 13th and continuing through the end of the school year. Food is placed in your child's backpack each Friday or the last day of the school week before a long weekend.

Please talk to your child once you have enrolled in the program so they know that food will be placed in their bags at the end of each week- this is done discreetly to protect your student's privacy.  **If your student would prefer to pick up their bag of food from my office, please let me know, and I can coordinate with them**

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, School Social Worker, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Upcoming Events
• Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
• Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic
• Student Council - thank you!
• 25-26 Kindergarten Registration
• Yearbooks
• From the Health Office
• Digital Wellness
• eLearning
• Hawk Pride
• Every Meal
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Upcoming Events 

• December 16: You’re Sleighin’ It! Staff Snack Cart (sign up to donate here)
• December 17: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
• December 20: Pajama Party - wear your favorite PJs!
• December 23-Jan 1: No School | Winter Break
• January 14: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
• January 20: No School | MLK Day
• January 21: No School | Teacher Workshop
• February 4 - 18: Book Fair
• February 11: Evening Conferences
• February 14: No School | Staff Development Day
• February 17 - 18: No School | Conferences

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Please join us for the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting on Tuesday, December 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Prairie View Elementary Media Center. 

Music Programs

Parents are invited to music informances during the dates and times listed below. Additional details will be shared by your student's music teacher. 

2nd Grade (12:00 - 12:30pm)
February 3: Lava-Kamp
February 4: Frater
February 5: Suggs
February 6: Rusterholtz
February 7: Peterson
February 10: Levendoski

3rd Grade (11:00 - 11:30am)
February 24: Boeckers & Bissen
February 25: Hagel & Grussendorf
February 26: Gallup & Palmer

Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic

Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th. Additional details will be shared as the date approaches.

Student Council 

Thank you to everyone that participated in hat day! We raised nearly $500 for Gifts Anonymous. 

25-26 Kindergarten Registration

Starting Kindergarten is a big milestone in a child’s life and an important decision for all families. Click HERE for more information on kindergarten eligibility and enrollment in Minnesota.

If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year, please visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.

Yearbooks

The perfect holiday gift! Yearbook sales are open! CLICK HERE to order by April 7th.

$22 each | Books will be delivered during Yearbook Signing Day, the last week of school. 

PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Please join us for the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting on Tuesday, December 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Prairie View Elementary Media Center. 

From the Health Office

There is a lot of Pneumonia and Pertussis in the community.  If your child has a cough lasting more than 7 days, we encourage you to take them to their doctor to be seen.

Digital Wellness

Parenting for Digital Wellness.  Start the New Year with a Healthy Media Diet.

Flyer for Schoology, Seesaw, Campus, GoGuardian, and Digital Wellness.
Family Guide that includes contacts for support.

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day.

Hawk Pride

We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. When our students have filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they are recognized with an all-school celebration. Our next all-school celebration is grade-level Winter Bingo. In addition, individual students are recognized each Monday morning during our Hawk Pride ticket drawing. We draw ten names each week. When a student's name is selected, their name is announced over the PA system, and they choose from a menu item of prizes. Finally, we have been focusing on encouraging and recognizing students  who ‘get caught waling’ in our hallways with special white Hawk Pride tickets and prizes!

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, and the bags offer a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, chili/soup, and various fruits and vegetables. Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. 

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, School Social Worker, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Upcoming Events
• Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
• Valentine Message
• Talent Show Auditions
• Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic
• Winter Conferences
• 25-26 Kindergarten Registration
• Yearbooks
• From the Health Office
• Digital Wellness
• eLearning
• Hawk Pride
• Every Meal
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Upcoming Events
 
January 20: No School | MLK Day
January 21: No School | Teacher Workshop
January 28: PAC Meeting
February 4 - 18: Book Fair | Shop during Conference Hours
February 7: Read My Shirt Day!
February 11: Evening Conferences
February 14: No School | Staff Development Day
February 17: Presidents’ Day
February 18: No School | Conferences
February 20: Talent Show Auditions
February 21: Comfy Cozy Day
February 25: Book Swap
Februayr 28: Wear Bright Colors Day
March 6: Art & Talent Night

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

We will have LOTS of winter volunteer opportunities. Please watch your email for opportunities and additional details. 

PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Please join us for the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Prairie View Elementary Media Center. We look forward to seeing you!

​PAC will offer childcare for preschool and school-age children via our community education program during our upcoming PAC meeting on Tuesday, January 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up HERE

PVES PAC is sponsoring a Book Swap!
Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Prairie View Elementary School - Cafeteria

The Book Swap allows students to exchange books they no longer read with other books that have been donated. On the day of the Book Swap students will check in to pick up their tickets. Each ticket is good for one single book. Books can be turned in at the media center during the students' media time through February 14th. **Max 5 books, you may donate more than 5, but only 5 will receive tickets. All trades are final. No money will be exchanged for the Book Swap. While supplies last.**

Every student attending the book swap will be able to pick a book, even if they did not bring one to pass on. This is a parent and student activity. No registration is required to attend the Book Swap. 

Bookmark Contest - coming home today!

Students can design a bookmark (in black and white) if they’d like. Due back to teachers by 1/24. PAC will choose a winning design from each grade. Winning designs will be printed and available for all students to color at the Book Swap (crayons will be provided). Students with the winning designs will receive one ticket for the Book Swap in addition to a NEW BOOK!

Valentine Message

Valentine’s Day is soon approaching.  Students will be able to exchange valentines in their classrooms again this year.  Additional treats may be sent in with valentines but are not required.  If a family chooses to send in a treat with a valentine, we encourage non-food treats due to the number of students with allergies or food restrictions.  Pencils, erasers, and stickers would be encouraged.  If you are choosing to send in a food treat, please consider the following items which are nut, egg, dairy, and gluten-free:  Dum Dum Suckers, Smarties, Skittles, Starburst, Swedish Fish, Jolly Ranchers, Dots, Mike and Ike, and Sour Patch Kids.  All treats will be sent home with students; they will not be consumed at school. We appreciate your thoughtfulness so that all students can feel included.

Talent Show Auditions

We are happy to host our 2025 Art and Talent Night at PVES. If your child is interested in being in the talent show, below is a sign up for auditions. Auditions will be after school on Thursday, February 20th in Mrs. Phillips music room. Our talent show is open to 2nd-4th Grade students. Please fill out the sign up genius regarding the talent. Talents may include: singing, playing an instrument, magic, karate, reading an original poem, or other unique/special talents. Students may perform solo or in small groups (up to 5). The talent may not be longer than 3 minutes. Parents will receive an email regarding the audition results. Please note, there are a limited number of slots for auditions and there will be a limited number of groups chosen for the talent show due to timing. Please feel free to email Clair Phillips with any questions. We are very excited to see your student audition! 

If your child is interested in auditioning, here are dates you will need: 

February 20th- Auditions, 4:15-6:00
March 6th- Talent Show, 7:00

Talent Show Audition Signup

Sincerely, 
PVES Music Department | clair.phillips@isd728.or

Music Programs

Parents are invited to music informances during the dates and times listed below. Additional details will be shared by your student's music teacher. 

2nd Grade (12:00 - 12:30pm)
February 3: Lava-Kamp
February 4: Frater
February 5: Suggs
February 6: Rusterholtz
February 7: Peterson
February 10: Levendoski

3rd Grade (11:00 - 11:30am)
February 24: Boeckers & Bissen
February 25: Hagel & Grussendorf
February 26: Gallup & Palmer

Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic

Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the date.

Winter Conferences

We will schedule conferences online with our classroom teachers again. All conferences will be in-person or virtual via Google Meet. Please watch your email for additional details, and to schedule. Conferences will be offered on the following dates/times: 
Tuesday, February 11  5:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday, February 18 8:30 AM-8:00 PM

25-26 Kindergarten Registration

Starting Kindergarten is a big milestone in a child’s life and is an important decision for all families. Click HERE for more information on the eligibility and enrollment for Kindergarten in Minnesota.

If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.

Yearbooks

The perfect holiday gift! Yearbook sales are open! CLICK HERE to order by April 7th.

$22 each | Books will be delivered during Yearbook Signing day the last week of school. 

From the Health Office

There is a lot Pneumonia and Pertussis in the community.  If your child has a cough lasting more than 7 days, we encourage you to take them to their doctor to be seen.

Digital Wellness

Parenting for Digital Wellness.  Start the New Year with a Healthy Media Diet.

Flyer for Schoology, Seesaw, Campus, GoGuardian and Digital Wellness.

Family Guide that includes contacts for support.

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day.

Hawk Pride

At  PVES, we take pride in teaching, reteaching, recognizing, and celebrating our Hawk Pride expectations: being respectful, responsible, and ready.

Students are regularly recognized for meeting these expectations with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets. These tickets contribute to our school-wide container, and when it’s filled, we celebrate as a community with an all-school celebration. Our next celebration is scheduled for mid-February, and we can’t wait to reveal the exciting plans soon!

Additionally, individual students are recognized each week during our Monday morning Hawk Pride ticket drawing. Ten lucky students have their names announced over the PA system and get to choose a prize from our special prize menu.

Again this month, we’re also focusing on students who “get caught walking” in our hallways. These students receive special white Hawk Pride tickets and additional prizes as part of our effort to promote safe and respectful transitions throughout the school.

Thank you for supporting Hawk Pride at home! Together, we’re creating a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment for all students.

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, and the bags offer a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, chili/soup, and various fruits and vegetables. Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. 

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, School Social Worker, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Upcoming Events
• Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
• Lost & Found
• Art & Talent Night
• 3rd Grade Music Programs
• Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic
• 25-26 Kindergarten Registration
• Yearbooks
• PAC Book Swap
• From the Health Office
• Digital Wellness
• eLearning
• Hawk Pride
• Every Meal
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Upcoming Events 

February 4 - 18: Book Fair
February 14: No School | Staff Development Day
February 17: No School | Presidents’ Day
February 18: No School | Conferences
February 25: Book Swap
March 6: Art & Talent Night
March 14: No School | Teacher Workshop Day
March 17-21: No School | Spring Break!
March 25: PAC Meeting
April 4: No School | Staff Development
April 8-9: MCA Reading (Grades 3 & 4)
April 22-23: MCA Math (Grades 3 & 4)
April 18: No School | Good Friday

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

We need volunteers for important upcoming events!

Book Fair 

Book Swap

Art & Talent Night

Lost & Found

Lost and Found will be set out during conferences. Please stop by to claim lost belongings before everything is donated after conferences on February 18th.

Art & Talent Show

We are happy to host our 2025 Art and Talent Night at PVES. If your child is interested in being in the talent show, below is a sign up for auditions. Auditions will be after school on Thursday, February 20th in Mrs. Phillips music room. Our talent show is open to 2nd-4th Grade students. Please fill out the sign up genius regarding the talent. Talents may include: singing, playing an instrument, magic, karate, reading an original poem, or other unique/special talents. Students may perform solo or in small groups (up to 5). The talent may not be longer than 3 minutes. Parents will receive an email regarding the audition results. Please note, there are a limited number of slots for auditions and there will be a limited number of groups chosen for the talent show due to timing. Please feel free to email Clair Phillips with any questions. We are very excited to see your student audition! 

If your child is interested in auditioning, here are dates you will need: 

February 20th- Auditions, 4:15-6:00
March 6th- Talent Show, 7:00

Talent Show Audition Signup

Sincerely,
PVES Music Department | clair.phillips@isd728.org

3rd Grade Music Programs

Parents are invited to music informances during the dates and times listed below. Additional details will be shared by your student's music teacher. 

3rd Grade (11:00 - 11:30am)
February 24: Boeckers & Bissen
February 25: Hagel & Grussendorf
February 26: Gallup & Palmer

Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic

Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the date.

25-26 Kindergarten Registration

Starting Kindergarten is a big milestone in a child’s life and is an important decision for all families. Click HERE for more information on the eligibility and enrollment for Kindergarten in Minnesota.

If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.

Yearbooks

The perfect holiday gift! Yearbook sales are open! CLICK HERE to order by April 7th.

$22 each | Books will be delivered during Yearbook Signing day the last week of school. 

PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

PVES PAC is sponsoring a Book Swap!

Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Prairie View Elementary School - Living Room

The Book Swap allows students to exchange books they no longer read with other books that have been donated. 

Attend the book swap, color a bookmark designed by our contest winners, and see our mascot, Beaks! This is a parent and student activity; attending the Book Swap requires no registration. 

On the night of the Book Swap, students will check in and be able to choose their books.

Every student attending the book swap will be able to pick a book, even if they did not bring one to pass on. This is a parent and student activity. No registration is required to attend the Book Swap. 

From the Health Office

There is a lot Pneumonia and Pertussis in the community.  If your child has a cough lasting more than 7 days, we encourage you to take them to their doctor to be seen.

Digital Wellness

Parenting for Digital Wellness.  Start the New Year with a Healthy Media Diet.

Flyer for Schoology, Seesaw, Campus, GoGuardian and Digital Wellness.

Family Guide that includes contacts for support.

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day.

Hawk Pride

At  PVES, we take pride in teaching, reteaching, recognizing, and celebrating our Hawk Pride expectations: being respectful, responsible, and ready.

Students are regularly recognized for meeting these expectations with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets. These tickets contribute to our school-wide container, and when it’s filled, we celebrate as a community with an all-school celebration. Today, students participated in Inflatable Fun for our All-School Celebration!

Additionally, individual students are recognized each week during our Monday morning Hawk Pride ticket drawing. Ten lucky students have their names announced over the PA system and get to choose a prize from our special prize menu. Thank you to our volunteers for supporting this event.

Thank you for supporting Hawk Pride at home! Together, we’re creating a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment for all students.

Annual District-Wide Cultural Event

We are having the Annual District Wide Cultural Event on Tuesday, April 1st, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Westwood Elementary this year.  We will not have a potluck this year, instead, we are having Cultural tables where guests can go around and learn about different cultures in our community.  If you want to join Cultural Fashion Show, or present your culture at a table, or have any questions, please reach out to me at: yuko.larson@isd728.org

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program- sign up today!

PVES is excited to partner with Every Meal, a non-profit organization that works with local schools to implement weekend food programs. Families at PVES can sign up to receive food that will be distributed on Fridays. Food is packaged in bags, and the bags offer a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, chili/soup, and various fruits and vegetables. Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. 

This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.

Please contact Sara Johnson, School Social Worker, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Upcoming Events
• Appreciation Dates
• Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic
• Annual District-Wide Cultural Event
• 25-26 Kindergarten Registration
• Yearbooks
• Digital Wellness
• eLearning
• Hawk Pride
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
• Every Meal

Upcoming Events 

March 14: No School | Teacher Workshop Day
March 17-21: No School | Spring Break!
March 25: PAC Meeting
April 3: Kindergarten Information Night
April 4: No School | Staff Development
April 8-9: MCA Reading (Grades 3 & 4)
April 22-23: MCA Math (Grades 3 & 4)
April 18: No School | Good Friday
May 1: 2nd Grade Field Trip (Peterson, Suggs & Lava-Kamp)
May 2: 2nd Grade Field Trip (Rusterholtz, Frater & Levendoski)
May 7: 1st Grade Field Trip 
May 9: Kindergarten Field Trip
May 15: Family Picnic
May 23: 3rd Grade (onsite) Field Trip
May 26: No School | Memorial Day
June 5: Last Day of School

Appreciation Weeks!

Many appreciation dates are coming up for all of the folks who help make our school and community successful. Please take a moment to thank them!

April 2: Assistant Appreciation Day
April 21-25: Volunteer Appreciation
April 23: Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day
May 2: School Lunch Hero Day
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7: School Nurse Appreciation Day

Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic

Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, May 15th. Additional details will be shared as the date approaches.

Annual District-Wide Cultural Event

We are having the Annual District Wide Cultural Event on Tuesday, April 1st, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Westwood Elementary this year.  We will not have a potluck this year, instead, we are having Cultural tables where guests can go around and learn about different cultures in our community.  If you want to join Cultural Fashion Show, or present your culture at a table, or have any questions, please reach out to me at: yuko.larson@isd728.org

25-26 Kindergarten Registration

If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.

Yearbooks

CLICK HERE to order by April 7th. 

$22 each | Books will be delivered during Yearbook Signing day the last week of school. 

Digital Wellness

Parenting for Digital Wellness.  Flyer for Schoology, Seesaw, Campus, GoGuardian and Digital Wellness. Family Guide that includes contacts for support.

eLearning

Please use this link to access eLearning boards in the event of an eLearning day.

Hawk Pride

At  PVES, we take pride in teaching, reteaching, recognizing, and celebrating our Hawk Pride expectations: being respectful, responsible, and ready.

Students are regularly recognized for meeting these expectations with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets. These tickets contribute to our school-wide container, and when it’s filled, we celebrate as a community with an all-school celebration. Today, students participated in Lucky Fun Day, including an Irish dance performance, for our All-School Celebration!

Additionally, individual students are recognized each week during our Monday morning Hawk Pride ticket drawing. Ten lucky students have their names announced over the PA system and get to choose a prize from our special prize menu.

Thank you for supporting Hawk Pride at home! Together, we’re creating a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment for all students.

PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Next Meeting Tuesday, March 25th. Click here for additional information.

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program. For more information and to sign up click here.

Please note the Following Information this Month:

• Upcoming Events
• Upcoming Field Trips
• 2025-2026 District Calendar
• Appreciation Dates
• Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic
• Food Drive
• Bike Safety
• 4th Grade Celebration
• From the Health Office
• 25-26 Kindergarten Registration
• 25-26 Transportation Process
• Moving?
• 25-26 Class placement
• Yearbooks
• Hawk Pride
• Every Meal
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Upcoming Events 

April 22-23: MCA Math (Grades 3 & 4)
April 18: No School | Good Friday
April 28 - May 2: Food Drive
May 15: Family Picnic
May 26: No School | Memorial Day
May 29: 4th Grade Celebration
June 5: Last Day of School

Upcoming Field Trips

May 1: 2nd Grade FT Eastman Nature Center (Peterson, Suggs, Lava-Kamp)
May 2: 2nd Grade FT Eastman Nature Center (Rusterholtz, Frater, Levendoski)
May 7: 1st Grade FT Kelley Farm (Johnson, Tweeten Haller)
May 9: Kindergarten FT Como Zoo
May 13: 1st Grade FT Kelley Farm (Rehnblom, Goihl, Chasteen, Kerzman)
May 23: 3rd Grade FT Raptor Center (Onsite)

2025-2026 District Calendar

The district has approved next year’s calendar. CLICK HERE for the 2025-2026 Elementary Calendar.

Appreciation Dates

Many appreciation dates are coming up for all of the folks who help make our school and community successful. Please take a moment to thank them!

April 21-25: Volunteer Appreciation
April 23: Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day
May 2: School Lunch Hero Day
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7: School Nurse Appreciation Day

**If you would like to help celebrate our Teacher’s and staff CLICK HERE to donate or sign up to drive our totally 90’s snack cart!**

Save the Date! Spring Family Picnic

Lunch Schedule

2nd Grade - 10:45-11:10
4th Grade - 11:15-11:40
1st Grade - 11:45-12:10
3rd Grade - 12:15-12:40
Kindergarten - 12:45-1:10

Click HERE to volunteer!

• No RSVP Required.
• Limit to 2 guests.
• Parents may enter 10 minutes before their student’s scheduled lunch.
• No food from outside vendors is allowed.
• Students will eat with their grade level only so that students can enjoy their individual time with their guests.
• Students without a guest will eat with their classroom teacher. 

Please bring a home lunch or purchase a guest lunch by logging into Campus Parent Portal by 5/2.

• School Store (left-hand side)
• Prairie View Elementary
• General School Sales
• Family Picnic Lunch
• Complete requested information
• Add to cart
• Click on cart (top left) to check out

Food Drive

The Student Council is sponsoring its annual Food Drive from April 28 to May 2. All donations will be given to CAER of Elk River. Please bring unexpired, non-perishable food items.

Bike Safety

We need help keeping our students safe as they bike and walk to and from school daily. Please ensure your students do not arrive at the crossing to our schools before 8:55 a.m., when our crossing guards arrive to supervise and cross them safely, and take time to go over these bike safety expectations with your students.

4th Grade Celebration

Parents should join us for our 4th Grade Celebration at 10:15 am on Thursday, May 29! (Doors will pen at 10 am for this event.)

From the Health Office

Spring is here, and with it comes allergy season, outdoor activities, and warmer weather! Click here for a few health reminders to keep your student feeling their best.

25-26 Kindergarten Registration

If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year, please visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.

25-26 Transportation Process

Transportation Process for Current K–11 Grade Families for the 2025-2026 School Year 

As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, we want to inform you about some important updates to school transportation. These changes are being made to improve safety, streamline logistics, and enhance the overall experience for our students and families. With a clearer understanding of how many students will require transportation, we can ensure that we have the proper number of buses, staff, and safety measures in place at the beginning of the school year.  Click here to continue…

Moving?

If you plan to move over the summer, please email Alissa Ostroot with your move date and new address.

Class Placement

Please complete the class placement form if you have specific information regarding your child’s classroom placement for next year.  While we cannot honor specific requests for classroom teachers, we will use the information to assist us in placing your child in a classroom that complements his/her learning style.  Please return this form to the school office by Friday, May 9.

Yearbooks - cash sale only

Online yearbook sales have closed. A limited quantity will be available for cash sale only ($30). Your order will not be confirmed until payment is received. Yearbooks will be distributed to all students at school on our scheduled yearbook signing day.

Hawk Pride

At  PVES, we take pride in teaching, reteaching, recognizing, and celebrating our Hawk Pride expectations: being respectful, responsible, and ready.

Students are regularly recognized for meeting these expectations with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets. These tickets contribute to our school-wide container, and when it’s filled, we celebrate as a community with an all-school celebration. We’re close to reaching our next all-school celebration, which will be extra recess time!

Additionally, individual students are recognized each week during our Monday morning Hawk Pride ticket drawing. Ten lucky students have their names announced over the PA system and get to choose a prize from our special prize menu.

Thank you for supporting Hawk Pride at home! Together, we’re creating a positive, respectful, and engaging learning environment for all students.

PAC (Parent Advisory Council)

Next Meeting Tuesday, May 20th.  Click here for additional information. 

Campus Fees

Please check parent portal to confirm your student doesn’t have any outstanding fees for the 24-25 school year. 

Media Center

The final week to check out books is May 5-9th. Students will only be allowed 1 book at this time. We strive to have all books returned by May 23rd. When all books are returned, we have to inventory them. Thanks for your understanding. 

Every Meal

Weekend Food Program. For more information and to sign up click here.

After you read this month’s Parent Newsletter, please complete this form by April 21 to have your child’s name entered into a drawing for some Hawk Swag!