Enjoy the Summer!
It’s hard to believe the school year is over. Thank you, parents, for supporting the PTA. Your time, energy and financial contributions have helped make this one of our most successful years. Interested in becoming more involved next year? We’d love to have you! Email Regan Barrett anytime to get more information. Happy Summer!
A Successful Round-up!
What a successful Round-up we had! We enjoyed meeting the future Class of 2030! Here is the presentation shared at round-up. You’ll begin receiving newsletters this summer – if you’d like to start receiving them now, please email us and we’ll add you to the mailing list.
Parents, mark your calendars for Kindergarten Round-up, Tuesday, April 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. We’ll have activities for your incoming kindergartener while we give parents the download of what to expect the first year. Please print out and complete the following forms, and turn them in to Prairie’s office BEFORE April 18th: Enrollment Form (English) […]
Why Prairie’s Auction is so Important
Fundraising has become an essential element of the public school system helping finance key programs and funding student activities. At Prairie, our fundraising dollars have gone toward student support programs like the Reading Specialist and School Counselor as well as enrichment programs like Spanish. One of several fundraising programs at Prairie, the Auction contributes the […]
What is the Read and Ride Program?
The Read and Ride program began last year when a group of 6th graders won an award through KC Healthy Kids. The students decided to use the money to bring recumbent bikes to Prairie, as a way to stay active while reading. Students went to businesses to solicit funds to secure more bikes, and were […]
Do you know why the Auction is so important?
After all, it’s public education so isn’t it funded by the state? The answer is yes and no (click here to read further detail on state funding changes). SMSD receives budget dollars from the state based on number of students enrolled. The district then allots a portion of those dollars to each school for use. These […]
Important Business for Education
The Kansas Legislature and Congress are both back in session for the new year, and there are new faces and new issues to consider. It is more important than ever that parents get involved. Our children’s educational opportunities and futures depend on our investments today! Here’s what the Kansas PTA is watching in Topeka. You […]
It’s Time for the Variety Show!
This year’s Variety Show is scheduled for Thursday, 2/2 at 6:30 with an “Around The World in 80 Days” theme! All students are welcome to participate! Singing, dancing, instrument-playing, hula-hooping – anything goes! Each act must be under 3 minutes. Please email Meghan Black: The name of your act Type of act it is List […]
The Father Daughter Dance is Friday!
Get ready dads! The Father-Daughter Dance is January 6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for a night of fun at Prairie, including a DJ, photo booth, snacks and lots of dancing! Tickets are $20 per person when you purchase in advance (cap at $60). Tickets will increase to $25 per person at the door. If […]
Holiday time is here!
Winter parties are Tuesday, 12/20 – right after the holiday sing-a-along. Be sure to check sign-ups to see if there’s anything you need to bring, and make sure you’re aware of any allergies in your student’s classroom. Lastly, be sure to take lots of pictures and load them to your classroom folder on Shutterfly! Contact […]