School Newsletters
NOVEMBER 2023
From the Principal
As we approach the upcoming break, I want to express my gratitude to our families. We are fortunate to have such supportive and engaged families at our school. Your dedication to your child's education and your involvement in our school community make a significant impact every day. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together. Enjoy the extended time with your families next week!
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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23-24 School Calendar
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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School Information
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Early Pickups
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Art to Remember
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Gades Available on Parent Portal
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Veterans Day Program
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Health Office
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eLearning Days
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Parent Involvement - You’re Invited: Winter Wonderland Event
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Prairie View Hawk Pride
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Every Meal Enrollment
Upcoming Events
November 22-24: No School Fall Break
November 28: PAC Meeting
December 1: End of Trimester 1
December 4: No School Teacher Workshop Day
December 5: Grades Available In Parent Portal
December 5: District Geography Bowl
December 13: Winter Wonderland PAC Event
December 19: PAC Meeting
December 22 - January 1: No School Winter Break
You’re Invited! Winter Wonderland Event: December 13th
Please let us know if you will be joining us on Wednesday, December 13th, for a Winter Wonderland Event! We will be handing out your child’s free Hawk pride t-shirt along with providing a Photo Booth, photo frame winter craft, and cookies!
- Please RSVP HERE by December 1st so that we can get an accurate cookie count!
- Volunteers needed! Please click here if you are interested in helping with this event.
2023-2024 Prairie View Elementary Calendar
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
School Info | Contact Info | Attendance Policies | Safety Procedures
Early Pickups
Regular attendance is essential for students to be successful in school. School personnel will make every effort to encourage regular attendance, but the ultimate responsibility lies with the students and their parents/guardians. We understand that not all appointments can be scheduled outside of school, and early pick-ups are sometimes unavoidable. We ask that any early pick-up request be made with at least a 2-hour notice, preferably right away in the morning, via our pves.attendance@isd728.org or through Campus Parent Portal.
Art to Remember
Thank you to those who supported our Art to Remember fundraiser for the art room. All funds raised will support future visiting artists as well as sketchbooks for 3rd graders. If you ordered any items from Art to Remember and shipped to Prairie View, they will arrive in mid-December and be sent home with your child before winter break.
It’s not too late to order items! Items can be ordered through December 29th, 2023. Go to ArtToRemember.com and search for your child’s name, enter their online order code, or upload art to shop. These keepsakes make great gift items for family and friends! At this point, orders will be shipped to your home.
Grades Available on Parent Portal December 5th
Student grades will be live on Parent Portal on Tuesday, December 5th.
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.
Health Office
The health office does not supply over-the-counter medication.
If you have questions about when to keep your student home from school, please use the following as a guide. More information can be found on the Health Services webpage HERE. Be sure to report your student's absence daily if they are gone consecutively, and report any positive diagnosis.
Students should stay home from school when:
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A fever (100.4 degrees or higher)
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Vomiting or diarrhea
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Rash of unknown cause (check with health care provider)
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Infection requiring antibiotics
*If your student has been seen by a physician and diagnosed, please let us know.
A student can return to school when:
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No fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and well enough to participate in school.
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No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours after the last episode and ability to keep food down.
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Rash is cleared by a physician.
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12 hours after the first antibiotic dose, symptoms have resolved and/or as directed by a health care provider.
When students are ill at school, an attempt is made to first contact the parent and then the name listed on the student emergency information. If you have any questions regarding the above information or your child’s illness, please call your school nurse or family physician.
eLearning Days
Why eLearning Days?
eLearning Days are intended to provide access to learning on days when there are school cancellations due to inclement weather. While these days cannot replace students' face-to-face time with their teachers, it can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. eLearning Days also eliminates the need for makeup days at the end of the school year, helping families plan summer activities.
Students in grades Early Childhood through 5th Grade will utilize Choice Boards on an eLearning Day. These Choice Boards were distributed to Prairie View families on Monday, November 7th. They can also be viewed and downloaded by visiting www.isd728.org/ChoiceBoards.
Parent Involvement
The Parent Advisory Council is looking to fill a few board positions for the 2024-25 school year. If you are interested in learning more about this fun and rewarding position, please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, November 28th. The meeting dates and times for the 24/25 school year have not been set yet, so we welcome feedback about that as well.
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THANK YOU to all who participated in the APEX Fundraiser. We raised over $54k for our school!
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Students will each get a shirt provided by PAC in school color.
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School Mascot: PAC, Student Council, and Parent Liaisons have approved to co-fund a Mascot!
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Learn more about how you can get involved HERE
The Parent Advisory Council meets in the Media Center monthly from 6:30-7:30pm
23-24 Meeting Dates: Nov 28 | Dec 19 | Jan 16 | Feb 20 | March 19 | April 16 | May 21
Can't make it to the meeting but are still interested? Please send an email to prairieviewpac@isd728.org
We look forward to meeting you!
Prairie View Hawk Pride
We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate following Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. Our students have almost filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets. We’re hoping to offer Buddy Bingo next week to recognize their success! 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 Enrollment
Every Meal is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger. We focus on filling the food gaps children face on weekends, extended breaks, and summer when they’re not able to access school meal programs. Through our multiple food gap programs, we provide children and families experiencing food insecurity with access to good food at more than 500 locations in Minnesota.
Food will be available for pick-up twice/month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Food is packaged in bags that offer a variety of food items. Privacy is protected. Visit Every Meal for more information and to sign up.
Contact Nancy Cristoforo, School Social Worker, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6114, nancy.cristoforo@isd728.org
DECEMBER 2023
Message from the Principal
I want to express my sincere appreciation to our dedicated staff members and our parents for their ongoing support and collaboration to serve our students. It’s good to be a Hawk on the Prairie! Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and upcoming break!
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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23-24 School Calendar
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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School Information
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24-25 Kindergarten
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Music Programs
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Yearbooks
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Save the Date - Spring Family Picnic
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Health Office
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Prairie View Hawk Pride
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Every Meal Enrollment
Upcoming Events
December 19: PAC Meeting & Culver’s Fundraiser
December 22 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
January 15: No School (MLK)
January 16: PAC Meeting
January 24 - February 2: Book Fair
January 30: Evening Conferences
February 1: Evening Conferences
February 2: No School (Conferences)
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
School Info | Contact Info | Attendance Policies | Safety Procedures
24-25 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 24-25 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.
Music Programs
Please take a moment to listen to a short message from our music department on what to expect this year. https://youtu.be/-FDX1w7DeQw
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook HERE by April 14th!
Cost: $25
Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of school.
Spring Family Picnic
Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Friday, May 24th. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the date.
Health Office
The health office does not supply over-the-counter medication.
The health office is in need of children’s clothing and undergarments. If you have items available to donate, please send them in.
Parent Involvement
The Parent Advisory Council seeks to fill a few board positions for the 2024-25 school year. If you want to learn more about this fun and rewarding position, please join us at our next meeting.
The Parent Advisory Council meets in the Media Center monthly from 6:30-7:30 pm
23-24 Meeting Dates: Dec 19 | Jan 16 | Feb 20 | March 19 | April 16 | May 21
Can't make it to the meeting but are still interested? Please send an email to prairieviewpac@isd728.org
Student Council & Prairie View Hawk Pride
Our students raised $450 for Gifts Anonymous with this week’s ‘Donate a Dollar to Wear a Hat’ event, which was sponsored by our student council.! We love sharing our Hawk Pride with our community.
In addition, we continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate following Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. As a reminder, students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they follow expectations. When our students frequently filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they earned Buddy Bingo to recognize their success! We will have music at lunch today since we have filled our container to the halfway point again! 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 Enrollment
Food will be available for pick-up twice/month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Food is packaged in bags that offer a variety of food items. Privacy is protected. Visit Every Meal for more information and to sign up.
Contact Nancy Cristoforo, School Social Worker with questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6114, nancy.cristoforo@isd728.org
JANUARY 2024
Message from the Principal
Thank you to our parents for their ongoing support and commitment to our school. Parent involvement is vital in creating a successful learning environment for our students. We look forward to connecting with our parents during our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Wishing you and your family a wonderful mid-January!
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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23-24 School Calendar
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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School Information
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Art & Talent Show
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Conferences
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NEW Drop off/Pick Up Procedure
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24-25 Kindergarten
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Music Programs
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Yearbooks
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Save the Date - Spring Family Picnic
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Health Office
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Parent Advisory Council
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Book Swap
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Book Fair
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Prairie View Hawk Pride
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Every Meal Enrollment
Upcoming Events
January 24 - February 2: Book Fair
January 30: Evening Conferences
February 1: Evening Conferences
February 2: No School (Conferences)
February 20: Save the Date! Book Swap, 4:00 - 7:30pm
February 29: Cultural Potluck | Salk Middle School | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Conference Teacher Snack & Supply Donations
School Info | Contact Info | Attendance Policies | Safety Procedures
Conferences
We will schedule conferences online with our classroom teachers again, and all conferences will be in-person or virtual via Google Meet. Parents will be able to schedule conferences using the process below. Conferences will be offered on the following dates/times:
Tuesday, January 30 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 1 5:00-8:00 PM
Friday, February 2 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Additional Information HERE.
New! Student Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures beginning Monday, January 22nd
Review the NEW Parent Drop Off Process HERE.
Please take the time to review the adjustments we are making to our morning student drop off process and student walker routes. The purpose of these changes is to ensure students arrive to school on time safely and to help reduce traffic congestion for our families and buses. Click to read more…
Art & Talent Show
Auditions
Auditions will be after school on Tuesday, March 5th in Mrs. Phillip's 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 callback auditions. Callbacks will be held on March 12th in the same location. Note that 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:
March 5th- First round of auditions, 4:15-6:00
March 12th- Callback auditions, 4:15-5:15
March 21st- Talent Show, 7:00
Art & Talent Show
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | Art Show, 5-7pm | Talent Show, 7-8pm
Prairie View Families: Save the date for a stellar night of amazing artwork and talented students at Prairie View’s Art and Talent Night! It is a free event, hosted at the school. All students must come with an adult. Pick a time from 5-7pm to come and view student artwork throughout the building, create some artwork, and complete the scavenger hunt to enjoy a treat! Then, stick around to see the Talent Show from 7-8pm!! See you then!
Volunteers: We are in need of volunteers to help prepare for the art show. Volunteer tasks include matting student artwork and/or displaying it in the hallways. Sign up HERE if you are interested.
24-25 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 24-25 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.
Music Programs
Please take a moment to listen to a short message from our music department on what to expect this year. https://youtu.be/-FDX1w7DeQw
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook HERE by April 14th! Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of school.
Spring Family Picnic
Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Friday, May 24th. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the date.
Health Office
The health office does not supply over-the-counter medication.
The health office is in need of children’s clothing and undergarments. If you have items available to donate, please send them in.
Parent Involvement
The Parent Advisory Council seeks to fill a few board positions for the 2024-25 school year. If you want to learn more about this fun and rewarding position, please join us at our next meeting.
The Parent Advisory Council meets in the Media Center monthly from 6:30-7:30 pm
23-24 Meeting Dates: Feb 20 | March 19 | April 16 | May 21
Can't make it to the meeting but are still interested? Please send an email to prairieviewpac@isd728.org
Book Swap
Prairie View Elementary will be hosting a Book Swap on Tuesday, February 20th from 4:00 - 7:30pm in the Living Room to encourage student reading. The Book Swap allows students to exchange books they no longer read with other books that have been donated.
How it works:
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At home decide which of your gently used books would be good to exchange at school. Books must be gently used (no rips, no stains, no missing pages or writing in them), school and age appropriate.
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Books will be brought in to school on your child’s classroom media day.
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Students may bring in 5 books to be donated between February 5th -9th.
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On the day of the Book Swap students will check in to pick up their tickets. Each ticket is good for one single book. All trades are final. No money will be exchanged for the Book Swap. This is strictly a book recycling event.
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Once the Book Exchange has been completed, all remaining books will be donated to other programming.
Book Fair
Hooray it's almost book fair day! Next week students will do a book fair preview during media class. Sales will ONLY happen during conference times. Please DO NOT send money to purchase before conference dates. If you won't be here for conferences, purchases can be made online and sales are credited to our school. https://www.
Thank you for your continued support. All proceeds benefit our students by purchasing new books for the media center.
Prairie View Hawk Pride
As a reminder, students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they follow expectations. When our students recently filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets, they earned a performance by the Prairie View Middle School Drumline to recognize their success! 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 Enrollment
Food will be available for pick-up twice/month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Food is packaged in bags that offer a variety of food items. Privacy is protected. Visit Every Meal for more information and to sign up.
Contact Nancy Cristoforo, School Social Worker with questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6114, nancy.cristoforo@isd728.org
FEBRUARY 2024
Message from the Principal
We’ve had a successful month at Prairie View! Thank you for participating in our parent-teacher conferences and encouraging your students to participate in our I Love to Read month activities. Please remind students to log their hours as they read this month. In addition, we have many learning opportunities beyond the classroom scheduled in February and March, including field trips, music performances, and Art and Talent Night. Thank you for participating in these events Finally, we need parents' help to get vehicles off the streets in the morning during student drop off. Please consider parking in the lot when you drop off your students. Happy Presidents’ Day!
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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23-24 School Calendar
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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You’re Invited: You're Invited! Book Swap | Tuesday, February 20th 4:00 - 7:30pm
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School Information
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Art & Talent Show
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Student Drop off/Pick Up Procedure
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Be Smart Safe Gun Storage
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24-25 Kindergarten
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Music Programs
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Yearbooks
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Save the Date - Spring Family Picnic
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Health Office
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Prairie View Hawk Pride
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Every Meal Enrollment
Upcoming Events
February 19: No School - Presidents Day
February 20: Save the Date! Book Swap, 4:00 - 7:30pm
February 29: District Cultural Potluck | Salk Middle School | 5:30 - 7:30pm
March 8: No School - Teacher Workshop
March 19: PAC Meeting
March 21: Art & Talent Night
March 25 - 29: No School - Spring Break
April 5: No School - Staff Development Day
April 9 - 10: MCA Testing - Reading (Grades 3 & 4)
April 23 - 24: MCA Testing - Math (Grades 3 & 4)
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Book Swap
You're Invited! Book Swap | Tuesday, February 20th 4:00 - 7:30pm
The Book Swap allows students to exchange books they no longer read with other books that have been donated. Students can still bring in (5) gently used books for exchange through this Friday to the Media Center.
On the day of the Book Swap, participants will check in to pick up their tickets. Each ticket is good for one single book. All trades are final. No money will be exchanged for the Book Swap. This is strictly a book recycling event.
This is a parent/child event for families participating in the Book Swap.
Tuesday, February 20th | 4:00 - 7:30pm
Prairie View Elementary, Living Room
School Info | Contact Info | Attendance Policies | Safety Procedures
Student Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
Review the NEW Parent Drop Off Process HERE.
Please take the time to review the adjustments we are making to our morning student drop off process and student walker routes. The purpose of these changes is to ensure students arrive to school on time safely and to help reduce traffic congestion for our families and buses. Click to read more…
Art & Talent Show
Auditions
Auditions will be after school on Tuesday, March 5th, in Mrs. Phillip's 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 callback auditions. Callbacks will be held on March 12th in the same location. Note that 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 the dates you will need:
March 5th- First round of auditions, 4:15-6:00
March 12th- Callback auditions, 4:15-5:15
March 21st- Talent Show, 7:00
Art & Talent Show
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | Art Show, 5-7pm | Talent Show, 7-8pm
Prairie View Families: Save the date for a stellar night of amazing artwork and talented students at Prairie View’s Art and Talent Night! It is a free event hosted at the school. All students must come with an adult. Pick a time from 5-7pm to come and view student artwork throughout the building, create some artwork, and complete the scavenger hunt to enjoy a treat! Then, stick around to see the Talent Show from 7-8pm!! See you then!
Volunteers: We are in need of volunteers to help prepare for the art show. Volunteer tasks include matting student artwork and/or displaying it in the hallways. Sign up HERE if you are interested.
Be Smart Safe Gun Storage
Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We are pleased to announce a collaborative effort between the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Rogers Police Department, Elk River Police Department, and Elk River Public Schools to share a crucial message regarding proper gun storage and safety. Read more…
24-25 Kindergarten Registration
If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.
Music Programs
Please take a moment to listen to a short message from our music department on what to expect this year. https://youtu.be/-FDX1w7DeQw
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook HERE by April 14th! Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of school.
Spring Family Picnic
Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Friday, May 24th. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the date.
Health Office
The health office does not supply over-the-counter medication.
The health office is in need of children’s clothing and undergarments. If you have items available to donate, please send them in.
Parent Involvement
The Parent Advisory Council seeks to fill a few board positions for the 2024-25 school year. If you want to learn more about this fun and rewarding position, please join us at our next meeting.
The Parent Advisory Council meets in the Media Center monthly from 6:30-7:30 pm
23-24 Meeting Dates: March 19 | April 16 | May 21
Can't make it to the meeting but are still interested? Please send an email to prairieviewpac@isd728.org
Prairie View Hawk Pride
Students recently reached another all-school celebration. They participated in Flashlight Reading in their classrooms, and all students received their own mini flashlight keychain to bring home. This event provided a great opportunity to celebrate reading and following Hawk Pride expectations at our school.
Every Meal Enrollment
Food will be available for pick-up twice/month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Food is packaged in bags that offer a variety of food items. Privacy is protected. Visit Every Meal for more information and to sign up.
Contact Nancy Cristoforo, School Social Worker with questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6114, nancy.cristoforo@isd728.org
MARCH 2024
Message from the Principal
March brings a sense of renewal and energy. At Prairie View Elementary, we are excited to welcome the signs of spring and the opportunities it presents for growth, learning, and community engagement. We have two upcoming events: our next PAC meeting on Tuesday, March 19, and our Arts and Talent Night on Thursday, March 21. After our spring break, March 25-29, our third and fourth grade students will prepare for their MCA testing. At this time, they are encouraged to participate in our March Madness reading and math challenges to build their reading stamina and their math fact fluency skills. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the success of our students!
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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23-24 School Calendar
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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School Information
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Lost & Found
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Student Drop off/Pick Up Procedure
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Art & Talent Show
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24-25 Kindergarten
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Music Programs
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Yearbooks - Order by April 14th!
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Save the Date - Spring Family Picnic
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Health Office
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Prairie View Hawk Pride
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Every Meal Enrollment
Upcoming Events
March 19: PAC Meeting
March 21: Art & Talent Night
March 25 - 29: No School - Spring Break
April 5: No School - Staff Development Day
April 9 - 10: MCA Testing - Reading (Grades 3 & 4)
April 23 - 24: MCA Testing - Math (Grades 3 & 4)
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
School Info | Contact Info | Attendance Policies | Safety Procedures
Lost & Found
Lost and found items will be set out during Art & Talent Night. Please claim left-behind items before they are donated on March 22nd.
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Please take the time to review the adjustments we are making to our morning student drop off process and student walker routes. The purpose of these changes is to ensure students arrive to school on time safely and to help reduce traffic congestion for our families and buses. Click to read more…
If your student plans to bike or walk home, please contact the main office or email pves.attendance@isd728.org to request a front exit tag.
Art & Talent Show
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 | Art Show, 5-7pm | Talent Show, 7-8pm
Prairie View Families: Save the date for a stellar night of amazing artwork and talented students at Prairie View’s Art and Talent Night! It is a free event hosted at the school. All students must come with an adult. Pick a time from 5-7 p.m. to view student artwork throughout the building, create some artwork, check out robotics, and complete the scavenger hunt to enjoy a treat! Then, stick around to see the Talent Show from 7-8 p.m! See you then!
Volunteers: We need volunteers to help on the night of March 21st. This event is not possible without awesome volunteers! Please consider signing up for a time. Sign up HERE.
24-25 Kindergarten Registration
If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.
Music Programs
Please take a moment to listen to a short message from our music department on what to expect this year. https://youtu.be/-FDX1w7DeQw
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook HERE by April 14th! Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of school.
Spring Family Picnic
Save the date! Our Spring Family Picnic is scheduled for Friday, May 24th. Additional details will be shared soon!
Health Office
The health office does not supply over-the-counter medication.
The health office is in need of children’s clothing and undergarments. If you have items available to donate, please send them in.
Parent Involvement
The Parent Advisory Council seeks to fill a few board positions for the 2024-25 school year. Please join us at our next meeting to learn more about this fun and rewarding position.
The Parent Advisory Council meets in the Media Center monthly from 6:30-7:30 pm
23-24 Meeting Dates: March 19 | April 16 | May 21
Can't make it to the meeting, but are you still interested? Please send an email to prairieviewpac@isd728.org
Prairie View Hawk Pride
We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate following Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. Our students have almost filled our school-wide container with Hawk Pride tickets. Today, we celebrated with an all-school assembly of Irish dancers, which included a lesson for some staff members! 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 Enrollment
Food will be available for pick-up twice monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. It is packaged in bags that offer a variety of food items. Privacy is protected. Visit Every Meal for more information and to sign up.
Contact Nancy Cristoforo, School Social Worker, with questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6114, nancy.cristoforo@isd728.org
APRIL 2024
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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23-24 School Calendar
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Spring Family Picnic
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Student Council Food Drive
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School Information
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Student Drop off/Pick Up Procedure
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24-25 Kindergarten
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Music Programs
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Health Office
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Prairie View Hawk Pride
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Parent Input
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Every Meal Enrollment
Upcoming Events
April 8-19: Car Wash Fundraiser
April 23 - 24: MCA Testing - Math (Grades 3 & 4)
May 3: 1st Grade Field Trip: Kelley Farm
May 6-10: 2nd Grade Informances
May 7: District Math Bowl
May 14: 3rd Grade Field Trip: Raptor Center
May 17: Kindergarten Field Trip: Como Zoo
May 17: 4th Grade Celebration
May 21: 3rd Grade Concert
May 21: PAC Meeting
May 24: Family Picnic
May 27: No School - Memorial Day
June 5: Last Day of School
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! Thank you for your time, energy, and talents. We could not do what we do without YOU!
Spring Family Picnic
Friday, May 24
Stay tuned for additional details registration, but mark your calendars for the following lunch times:
1st Grade- 10:45-11:10
2nd Grade- 11:15-11:40
4th Grade- 11:45-12:10
3rd Grade- 12:15-12:40
Kindergarten- 12:45-1:10
Student Council Food Drive
We are excited to announce our annual Food Drive with CAER of Elk River, we we come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity.
Teacher Appreciation Week
We will be celebrating our teachers the week of May 6-10. The Parent Advisory Council is meeting on Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:30 pm to make final plans. Please join them if you have input or would like to help!
School Info | Contact Info | Attendance Policies | Safety Procedures
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Does your student plan to bike or walk home? Please contact the main office or email pves.attendance@isd728.org to request a front exit tag or blue note. Students may not exit the front door without their parents' consent.
24-25 Kindergarten Registration
If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.
Music Programs
Please take a moment to listen to a short message from our music department on what to expect this year. https://youtu.be/-FDX1w7DeQw
Health Office
The health office does not supply over-the-counter medication.
The health office is in need of children’s clothing and undergarments. If you have items available to donate, please send them in.
Parent Involvement
The Parent Advisory Council seeks to fill a few board positions for the 2024-25 school year. Please join us at our next meeting to learn more about this fun and rewarding position.
The Parent Advisory Council meets in the Media Center monthly from 6:30-7:30 pm. Can't make it to the meeting, but are you still interested? Please send an email to prairieviewpac@isd728.org
23-24 Meeting Dates: May 21
Prairie View Hawk Pride
We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate following Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. We are working towards earning our next all-school celebration, which is playing board games with our classmates. Students will be able to use new board games purchased by our PAC.
Parent Input
Please print and complete this form if you have input for the 24-25 school year.
Every Meal Enrollment
Food will be available for pick-up twice monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. It is packaged in bags that offer a variety of food items. Privacy is protected. Visit Every Meal for more information and to sign up.
Contact Nancy Cristoforo, School Social Worker, with questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6114, nancy.cristoforo@isd728.org
MAY 2024
Message from the Principal
As we head into our last few weeks of school, I have three huge requests for parents. First, we need help keeping our students safe as they travel to and from school when they bike and walk daily. Please ensure your students do not arrive at the crossing to our schools before 8:55 am when our crossing guards arrive to supervise and cross them safely and take time to go over these bike safety expectations with your students. Second, please RSVP to our May 24th Family Picnic today if you have not already done so. Finally, we are still in need of 11 of 12 volunteers for our Family Picnic. Third, please consider signing up HERE to make this event successful. (Volunteers can still attend their student's picnic). Please add their grade level(s) in the comments. Thank you for partnering with our staff to support our students!
Also, I want to extend our gratitude to our PAC for sponsoring tomorrow’s ice cream truck and all parents for supporting our activities for teacher appreciation week. We appreciate the hardwork and dedication of our board members and parents’ generosity!
Finally, we’re excited to recognize our fourth grade students with our celebration on Friday morning and with a few special activities during the last week of school. We’re proud to send them to middle school next year!
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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Spring Family Picnic
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Library Book Return
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School Information
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Student Drop off/Pick Up Procedure
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24-25 Kindergarten
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Health Office
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Prairie View Hawk Pride
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Parent Input
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Every Meal Enrollment
Upcoming Events
May 17: Kindergarten Field Trip: Como Zoo
May 17: 4th Grade Celebration
May 21: 3rd Grade Concert
May 21: PAC Meeting
May 24: Family Picnic
May 27: No School - Memorial Day
June 5: Last Day of School
Spring Family Picnic, Friday, May 24th
Come join your student for a picnic lunch, Rain or Shine! Please RSVP TODAY.
1st Grade- 10:45-11:10
2nd Grade- 11:15-11:40
4th Grade- 11:45-12:10
3rd Grade- 12:15-12:40
Kindergarten- 12:45-1:10
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
11 volunteers are still needed for our family picnic!
Yearbooks - cash sale only
If you forgot to order a yearbook online, please complete THIS FORM. A limited quantity is 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.
Campus Fees
Please check parent portal to confirm your student doesn’t have any outstanding fees for the 23-24 school year.
Media Center
The final week to check out books is May 8-14th. Students will only be allowed 1 book at this time. We strive to have all books returned by May 24th. When all books are returned, we have to inventory them. Thanks for your understanding.
School Info | Contact Info | Attendance Policies | Safety Procedures
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Does your student plan to bike or walk home? Please contact the main office or email pves.attendance@isd728.org to request a front exit tag or blue note. Students may not exit the front door without their parents' consent.
24-25 Kindergarten Registration
If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.
Health Office
The health office does not supply over-the-counter medication.
The health office is in need of children’s clothing and undergarments. If you have items available to donate, please send them in.
Parent Involvement
The Parent Advisory Council seeks to fill a few board positions for the 2024-25 school year. Please join us at our next meeting to learn more about this fun and rewarding position.
The Parent Advisory Council meets in the Media Center monthly from 6:30-7:30 pm. Can't make it to the meeting, but are you still interested? Please send an email to prairieviewpac@isd728.org
23-24 Meeting Dates: May 21
Prairie View Hawk Pride
We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate following Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are recognized with verbal praise and Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. Our last all-school celebration was playing board games with our classmates. We are currently working on our next all school celebration, which is still a surprise for our students!
Every Meal Enrollment
Food will be available for pick-up twice monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. It is packaged in bags that offer a variety of food items. Privacy is protected. Visit Every Meal for more information and to sign up.
Contact Nancy Cristoforo, School Social Worker, with questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6114, nancy.cristoforo@isd728.org
JUNE 2024
Message from the Principal
Thank you for a great year at Prairie View Elementary! I encourage all students to participate in our summer reading challenge, offered by our media specialists. Our media center will also be open this summer for all current students. Have a great summer!
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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Yearbooks Available ($30 cash sale only)
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Lost & Found
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Campus Fees
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Summer Media Hours & Reading Challenge
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Health Office
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Are you Moving?
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Transportation for the 2024-2025 School Year
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24-25 Kindergarten
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Open House
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First Day of School
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K-1 Orientation Week
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School Supply List
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First Day School Supplies Fundraiser
Upcoming Events
June 5: Last Day of School
August 13: SOAR Into Kindergarten, 5:30 - 7:00pm
(RSVP Required)
August 14: SOAR Into Kindergarten, 9:00 - 10:30am (RSVP Required)
August 28: 24-25 Open House
September 3: School Begins
September 3-6: K-1 Orientation Week
Yearbooks Available (cash sale only)
A limited quantity is available for cash sale only ($30). Please send your student with payment to the office. Yearbooks will be distributed to all students at school on our scheduled yearbook signing day, June 4th.
Lost & Found
Please have your child check the lost and found for left behind items. Parents are welcome to sign into the building to look for items as well. All left behind items will be donated after the last day of school.
Campus Fees
Please check parent portal to confirm your student doesn’t have any outstanding fees for the 23-24 school year.
Summer Media Hours
We will offer summer media hours on the dates listed below. Students must be accompanied by an adult to attend. We also encourage all students to participate in our summer reading challenge.
Tuesdays | 10:00 - 11:30 am
June 11 & 25
July 9 & 23
August 6
Health Office
Medications: If your child has a supply of medications in the school Health Office, they will be sent home before the end of the school year. If you would like to pick them up, please notify Health Services. No medications will be kept in the Health Office over the summer and will be properly disposed of if they are not picked up.
Immunizations: All children are due for immunizations before certain grade levels. It is the law that children must be up to date on their immunizations, allowing for certain specified exemptions to participate in school or after-school activities. For more information on immunizations, please visit our Health Services website HERE.
Health Issues: The School Health Offices are closed over the summer. If your child is diagnosed with a new Health Condition that we need to be aware of in the fall, please leave a message at your child's Health Office or contact the Manager of Health Services at 763-241-3433.
Are you Moving?
If your family is moving this summer, please complete THIS FORM.
Transportation for the 2024-2025 School Year
ISD 728 Transportation is continually working to create more efficient bus routes and we need your help to ensure the bus is ready for your student in the fall by completing a Student Transportation Information Form. Click HERE for more information.
24-25 Kindergarten Registration
If a child in your household can begin Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year, we ask you to visit our online portal at www.isd728.org/register to complete the registration process as soon as possible.
Open House
Wednesday, August 28th
5:30-6:15 PM (Last Names: A-K)
6:30-7:15 PM (Last Names: L-Z)
Please make it a priority to attend Open House. Students may bring school supplies, explore the school, and meet their teacher. Additional Parking will be available at Prairie View Middle School.
If you cannot attend, please send school supplies on your student's first day of school. School staff will be available to help students find their classroom when they enter the building via the bus or main entrance.
First Day of School
Prairie View's first day of school is Tuesday, September 3rd. K-1 students will begin on their assigned week 1 day rotation.
School Start/End Time: 9:15am - 3:45pm
Students can enter the building at 9:00am. There will be no supervision before this time.
K-1 Orientation Week (modified start schedule)
Kindergarten through grade 1 will follow a modified schedule the first week of school. Your student's first-week day rotation is located in the Parent Portal.
Select Student (in the upper right corner) > More > Day Rotation.
A-K: Tuesday/Thursday
L-Z: Wednesday/Friday
School Supply Lists
Official school Supply Lists are located HERE.
First Day School Supplies Fundraiser
Order your 1st Day School Supplies today and eliminate the nightmare of back-to-school shopping. Did you know the average parent has to visit over two and a half retailers to get the supplies they need for the next school year? Get the exact supplies your teacher requested with one click at 1st Day School Supplies. Supply kits are delivered right to your door! 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies! Order by July 1st HERE.
