School Newsletters
25-26 Newsletters
SEPTEMBER 2025
Please note the Following Information this Month:
- Upcoming Events
- Attendance
- Parent Pick Up & Drop Off
- Picture Day
- Conferences
- APEX - Coming Soon!
- School Donations
- Unity Day
- Hawk Pride
- PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
- Every Meal
- Meet Our Student Supprt Staff
Upcoming Events
September 15: Spirit Week: Twin Day!
September 16: Spirit Week: Pajama Day!
September 16: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
September 17: Spirit Week: Hawk Pride Day!
September 18: Spirit Week: Wild West Day!
September 19: Rogers Royals Day!
September 19: RHS Homecoming Game
October 3: Picture Day!
October 8: Third Grade Field Trip
October 9-15: Fall Book Fair Sign to Volunteer!
October 9: Evening Conferences
October 10: APEX FUN RUN!
October 14: Evening Conferences
October 15: No School | Conferences
October 16-17: No School | MEA
October 22: Unity Day
November 5: Picture Retakes
Attendance
All schedule modifications must be reported directly for attendance, using one of the options below, not to your student's classroom teacher. Schedule modifications, including 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.
Parent Pick Up & Drop Off
Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.
Picture Day: October 3rd
Student photos will be taken before orders are placed. Orders will be delivered directly to you.
Questions regarding orders or other concerns can be directed to Kemmetmueller Photography info@k-photography.com, (952) 473-2142.
Volunteers Needed! CLICK HERE to sign up.
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 9 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 14 5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15 8:30 AM-3:45 PM
APEX FUN RUN!
Our Apex leadership program and fundraiser starts on September 30th, 2025!
Apex offers an exceptional two-week interactive leadership program, complemented by a fitness-focused event fundraiser, which enables schools nationwide to raise funds in a healthy manner. During the fun-filled program, Apex encourages the development of leadership habits, good character, and physical fitness.
Every student at our school participates in the daily leadership and character lessons, receives daily lesson silicone wristbands, enjoys classroom & school-wide rewards, and takes part in the celebratory, high-energy fitness event, regardless of financial participation in the fundraiser.
We will need volunteers for our fun run for all grades on Friday, October 10! Please look for this request soon!
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.
Unity Day
Unity Day at Prairie View Elementary is on Wednesday, October 22. 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.
Hawk Pride
We teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are acknowledged verbally and with Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. This year, our staff is focusing on helping students understand the ‘why’ behind following expectations and being specific in our acknowledgments of students. 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 of prizes.
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)
Sept 16 | Oct 21 | Nov 18 | Dec 16 | Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19
Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Upcoming PAC Events & Information:
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL INFORMATION HANDOUT
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, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of 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 in September 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 prior to a long weekend.
Please speak with 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 kno,w and I can coordinate with them**
This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.
Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org
Meet Our Student Support Staff!
OCTOBER 2025
Please note the Following Information this Month:
- Upcoming Events
- Attendance
- Parent Drop Off
- Picture Re-take Day
- Conferences
- elearning Days
- APEX
- Art to Remember
- Fall Festivals
- Unity Day
- Family Picnic Save the Dates!
- Hawk Pride
- Staff Shoutouts!
- Every Meal
- PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
Upcoming Events
October 9-15: Fall Book Fair (Sign to Volunteer!
October 14: Evening Conferences
October 15: No School | Conferences
October 16-17: No School | MEA
October 20: Kindergarten Fire House Field Trip
October 22: Unity Day
October 28-30: Fire Prevention Presentations
October 31: Fall Festivals
November 3: No School | Staff Development
November 5: Picture Retakes
November 11: Veterans’ Day Program
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Attendance
All schedule modifications must be reported directly to attendance, not to your student's classroom teacher, including early releases, late arrivals, illnesses, and vacations. Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE and Why Attendance Matters.
Parent Pick Up & Drop Off
Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.
Picture Re-take Day: November 5th
Student retakes will be taken before orders are placed. Orders will be delivered directly to you.
Questions regarding orders or other concerns can be directed to Kemmetmueller Photography info@k-photography.com, (952) 473-2142.
Conferences
Tuesday, October 14 5:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15 8:30 AM-3:45 PM
If you are unable to sign up for a conference date/time online, please contact Deb Denzer at 763-274-6270. Thank you for supporting your child’s education.
Unity Day
Unity Day at Prairie View Elementary is on Wednesday, October 22. 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
Please review our Fall Festival letter HERE.
Veteran’s Day Program
We are excited to welcome you to Prairie View Elementary School to celebrate and share our appreciation for Service Members and Veterans of the United States Military. Please join us for a program at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
Please complete this form by November 1.
*Due to seating limitations, we ask that only Veterans attend*
If you have questions about this, please email brooke.levendoski@isd728.org.
APEX
THANK YOU to all who participated in our APEX Fundraiser. We raised $58,955 for our school! We will celebrate next week by turning Principal Sampson into a Human Sundae!
E-Learning Days
E-Learning Days are intended to provide access to learning on days when there are school cancellations due to inclement weather. These days cannot replace the face-to-face time students have with their teachers, but it can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. E-Learning Days also eliminate the need for makeup days at the end of the school year, helping families plan summer activities. Read more…
Hard copies will be sent home with your student on October 20th.
Art to Remember
I am excited to start a new school year with your child and am looking forward to creating many new art projects together! I will be teaming up again with Art to Remember to raise additional funds for the art room. Art to Remember transfers children’s artwork onto wonderful keepsake items, such as mugs, necklaces, key chains, and more! Ordering information will go home with your child at the end of October. I hope this fundraiser gives you a unique way to collect, enjoy, and appreciate your child’s artwork. Not only do Art to Remember products make great gifts for friends and family members, but every purchase you make supports our school. I plan on making art class a fun experience for your child and am eager to see where their imaginations can take them!
Thanks,
Carly Christensen, PVES Art Specialist
Family Picnic - Save the Dates!
Hawk Pride
We continue to teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are acknowledged verbally and with Hawk Pride tickets when they are following expectations. This year, our staff is focusing on helping students understand the ‘why’ behind following expectations and being specific in our acknowledgments of students. 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 of prizes.
Staff Shout Outs!
If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!
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, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of 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 in September 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 prior to a long weekend.
Please speak with 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 kno,w and I can coordinate with them**
This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.
Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org
PAC | Parent Advisory Council
Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)
Oct 21 | Nov 18 | Dec 16 | Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19
Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.
NOVEMBER 2025
Please note the Following Information this Month:
- Upcoming Events
- You’re Invited: Cultural Event Exchange
- Veterans’ Day Program
- Grades Available on Parent Portal
- Yearbook
- Outdoor Clothing Guide
- Attendance/Early Release
- Parent Drop Off
- elearning Days
- Hawk Pride
- Staff Shoutouts!
- Every Meal
- PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
- Lost & Found
Upcoming Events
November 18: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
November 20: You're Invited: Cultural Art Exchange
November 27-28: No School | Fall Break
December 5: No School | Teacher Workshop
December 16: Parent Advisory Council Meeting
December 22-January 2: No School | Winter Break
You’re Invited: Cultural Arts Exchange
The PVES PAC invites you to a Cultural Arts Exchange event at PVES on Thursday, November 20th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
This is a FREE event designed to celebrate the vibrant cultures within our school community. Bring your family and explore the world through engaging stations featuring art, crafts, and music organized by volunteer families. Don't miss this celebration of diversity!
Volunteers Needed! Help Make the Cultural Arts Exchange Event a Success!
An event this exciting needs a great team behind it! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help ensure the smooth operation of our Cultural Arts Exchange event. We need assistance with a variety of tasks before, during, and after the event. Your time and assistance are invaluable and make a huge difference! Please sign up using the link below. CLICK HERE to volunteer.
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 us to celebrate.
Grades Available on Parent Portal
Student grades will be live on Parent Portal on December 8th.
Yearbook
Yearbooks are available for purchase HERE by April 9th.
Outdoor Clothing Guidelines & Donations
Winter is here! Please be sure students are dressed appropriately to go outside every day. Please refer to the outdoor guide for reference.
In addition, if you have gently used children’s mittens, gloves or hats to donate to our school for students in need, please bring them to the main office.
Attendance/Early Release
All schedule modifications must be reported directly to the attendance office, not to your student's classroom teacher, including early releases, late arrivals, illnesses, and vacations. Please review our district’s attendance policies and procedures HERE and Why Attendance Matters.
Parent Pick Up & Drop Off
Please take a few moments to review our updated parent pick-up/drop-off and walker/biker procedures.
E-Learning Days
E-Learning Days are designed to provide access to learning on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather. These days cannot replace the face-to-face time students have with their teachers, but it can provide continuous learning when school is canceled. E-Learning Days also eliminate the need for makeup days at the end of the school year, allowing families to plan summer activities more easily. Read more…
Hawk Pride
We teach/reteach, recognize, and celebrate Hawk Pride expectations, which are respectful, responsible, and ready. Students are acknowledged 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 of prizes.
Staff Shout Outs!
If you see a Prairie View Elementary staff member demonstrating a district core value please share it with us, so we can shout it out! Click HERE to give a Staff Shout Out!
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Regular Meeting Dates: (PVES Media Center | 6:30 - 7:30 pm)
Nov 18 | Dec 16 | Jan 27 | Feb 24 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19
Childcare has been set up for each meeting date. Pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE to sign up.
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, offering a variety of items such as chicken, tuna, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, chili/soup, and a range of fruits and vegetables.
Please complete THIS FORM if you are interested in participating. Food is placed in your child's backpack each Friday, or the last day of the school week prior to a long weekend. This program is completely free, and your family's privacy is also protected.
Please contact Sara Johnson, Student Support Provider, with any questions: 763.274.6270 ext. 6115, sara.johnson@isd728.org
Lost & Found
Items will be set out during the Cultural Arts Exchange on Thursday, November 20th. Parents are also welcome to sign in with the main office to check the lost & found anytime during school hours. Please encourage your student to claim lost belongings before everything is donated at the end of the day Wednesday, November 26th.
24-25 Newsletters
- SEPTEMBER 2024
- OCTOBER 2024
- NOVEMBER 2024
- DECEMBER 2024
- JANUARY 2025
- FEBRUARY 2025
- MARCH 2025
- APRIL 2025
- MAY 2025
- JUNE 2025
SEPTEMBER 2024
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Attendance
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Family Picnic Lunch
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Conferences
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School Donations
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RHS Homecoming
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Unity Day
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Fall Festivals
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Hawk Pride
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Every Meal
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PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
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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
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Grade |
Lunch |
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2nd Grade |
10:45-11:10 |
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4th Grade |
11:15-11:40 |
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1st Grade |
11:45-12:10 |
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3rd Grade |
12:15-12:40 |
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Kindergarten |
12:45-1:10 |
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.
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School Store (left-hand side)
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Prairie View Elementary
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General School Sales
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Family Picnic Lunch
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Complete requested information
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Add to cart
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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.
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?
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Participating in PAC demonstrates to your child the importance you place on education.
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PAC functions provide the opportunity to meet other parents and to get to know teachers and faculty.
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Volunteering with PAC gives you valuable experience and opportunities to put your skills and hobbies to good use.
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The PAC is a forum for exchanging ideas; attend the PAC meetings to make suggestions & provide input.
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By getting involved, you can be a part of the solution.
OCTOBER 2024
Please note the Following Information this Month:
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Upcoming Events
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Veterans’ Program
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Attendance
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Unity Day
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Fall Festivals
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From the Health Office
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Digital Wellness
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eLearning
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Lost and Found
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Hawk Pride
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Every Meal
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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
NOVEMBER 2024
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:
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
DECEMBER 2024
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
JANUARY 2025
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
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
FEBRUARY 2025
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!
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
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
MARCH 2025
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.
APRIL 2025
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!
MAY 2025
Please note the Following Information this Month:
- Upcoming Events
- Upcoming Field Trips
- 2025-2026 Calendar
- Hawk Apparel
- Food Drive - Thank you!
- Bike Safety
- Art Recognition
- 4th Grade Celebration
- 2025-2026 Transportation
- From the Health Office
- 2025 - 2026 Kindergarten
- Moving?
- Lost & Found
- Yearbooks
- Hawk Pride
- PAC
- Campus Fees
- Media Center
- Every Meal
- Drawing
Upcoming Events
May 29: 4th Grade Celebration, 10:15 am
June 5: Last Day of School
Upcoming Field Trips
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.
Hawk Apparel
If your child lost or outgrew their Hawk Pride shirt, they are now available for purchase in our school store. Order by May 20th to receive your direct-to-school order. After that date, summer orders will ship directly to your home. Order Here > https://prairieviewstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Food Drive
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Food Drive! We raised over 1,400 items! The winning classes at each grade level will receive a prize from the Student Council in their teachers' mailboxes today! Great work, Prairie View!!
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. Also, students cannot ride electronic scooters or bikes to school.
Art Recognition
Congratulations, Ira Avery & Hazel Benson! Two student pieces of art were selected from each school in the district. A Poster was printed and framed of each art image to hang in the District Office for the next year. After a year, these images are sent back to the school to be part of a permanent display in the school or community.
4th Grade Celebration
Parents should join us for our 4th Grade Celebration at 10:15 am on Thursday, May 29! (Doors will open at 10 am for this event.)
Is a Transportation Request Survey Needed for Your Student?
If your student falls under one of the criteria listed below, you MUST submit a transportation request through this online process by June 30, 2025. Once logged in the Campus Parent Portal, the survey is located under ‘Message Center’ and then ‘Surveys.’ One survey per student should be completed.
- Grade 11 or 12: A Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal is required for any 11th or 12th grade student that wishes to ride the bus. The request must be completed by June 30, 2025 to ensure it is ready for the first day of school.
- Open-Enrolled: Students who are open-enrolled into non-magnet programs, but attending an ISD 728 school, must complete a Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal to be assigned to bus routes. Bus stop locations are determined by space available on district buses, not necessarily by the distance to your home, and will be located within the school boundary of attendance, if available. Families will be required to transport the student to and from the bus stop location as not all locations will be within walking distance.
- Magnet Student: Students who live inside the ISD 728 District boundary and attend Rogers Elementary or Salk Middle School, must complete a Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal to be assigned to bus routes.
Students who live outside of the ISD 728 District boundary and within the approved Northwest Suburban Integration School Districts (NWSISD), will be assigned to busing based on information that was collected during the registration process. Please contact your school if your address changes or you have not requested busing for the school year. - Alternate Locations (i.e. Daycare, Second Household): Families will continue to be given the option to request an alternative stop location, such as a daycare or second household, providing it results in one consistent morning and afternoon bus assignment per student. Students cannot be assigned to multiple routes and changes during the school year require a new form.
Daycare locations must be within the district/school boundary of attendance and outside the walk zone. If your student is attending EdVenture Club and will not require transportation, please let us know so they can be removed from busing.
For second households, the address must meet eligibility guidelines and replaces the primary address. - Does NOT need bus transportation: A parent should complete the Student Transportation Request Survey in Campus Parent Portal to remove their student completely from transportation. To resume using District transportation in the future, a new Student Transportation Request Survey must be submitted to be added to the bus routes.
See isd728.org/transportation for details.
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.
Moving?
If you plan to move over the summer, please email Alissa Ostroot with your move date and new address.
Lost & Found
Please stop by to claim lost belongings. All unclaimed items will be donated after June 6th.
Yearbooks - cash sale only
Online yearbook sales have closed. A limited quantity are available for cash sales only ($30) on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to purchase a book, please send exact change to the office with your student. 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 will celebrate with our final all-school celebration this week, which will be our ice cream truck! All students will be able to choose a frozen treat. Thank you to our PAC for sponsoring this fun celebration again this year!
PAC (Parent Advisory Council)
Our final PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) meeting of the year will take place tomorrow evening, Tuesday, May 20. Childcare will be available. Please register here.
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
All books are due to be 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 May 23 to have your child’s name entered into a drawing for some Hawk Swag!
JUNE 2025
Please note the Following Information this Month:
- Upcoming Events
- Lost & Found
- Health Office -Medication Pick Up
- 25-26 District Calendar
- Open House
- K-1 Orientation Week
- Elementary Class Placements
- School Supply Lists
- First Day School Supplies Fundraiser
- Summer Reading Challenge & Media Hours
- 25-26 Kindergarten Registration
- Moving?
- Parenting For Digital Wellness
Upcoming Events
August 22: Class Placements live at 4pm
August 27: Open House
September 2: First Day of School
Lost & Found
Lost and found items have been set out for students to look through over the past week. Please look through backpacks to make sure your student isn’t missing any belongings. Items will be donated at 3pm on Friday, June 6th. Families are welcome to come look for left behind items before this time.
Health Office - Medication Pick Up
If your student did not bring home their medication from the health office, please plan to pick it up before noon on Friday, June 6th. If items are not picked up, they will be disposed of.
2025-2026 District Calendar
The district has approved next year’s calendar. CLICK HERE for the 2025-2026 Elementary Calendar.
Open House
Wednesday, August 27th
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.
K-1 Orientation Week (modified start schedule)
Kindergarten through grade 1 will participate in a modified schedule the first week of school. Your student's 1st week day rotation is located in Parent Portal.
Select Student (in the upper right corner) > More > Day Rotation.
A-K: Tuesday/Thursday | L-Z: Wednesday/Friday
*Please make alternate arrangements for non-school days.
Campus Fees
Please check parent portal to confirm your student doesn’t have any outstanding fees for the 24-25 school year.
Elementary Class Placements
Elementary class placements will be live on Parent Portal August 22nd at 4pm.
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.
Summer Reading Challenge & Media Hours
Fill out this reading log and bring it back to school in the fall to receive a reward. Color one creature for every 20 minutes read in the column above the month.
Summer Media Hours | 9:00 - 11:00am
Wednesday, June 25th
Wednesday, July 9th
Wednesday, July 23rd
Wednesday, August 13th
A parent/guardian must attend with students.
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.
Moving?
If you plan to move over the summer, please email Alissa Ostroot with your move date and new address.
Parenting for Digital Wellness
Here is the final Parenting for Digital Wellness Newsletter for the 24-25 school year! We are wrapping up the year with the Summer Edition of Digital Wellness Tips for a Balanced Summer Break. Please share as appropriate in your staff and parent communications.
