Understanding Block Scheduling
SMSD has moved to a block scheduling format for class specials (art, library, PE, music), meaning these electives no longer happen on a specific day of the week. Here’s how to unravel the mystery: Every special is assigned letters A, B, C or D. This letter corresponds to one of the specials, and will be […]
Online Directory is Live
Our online directory is live! There are two easy steps you need to go through to access: Email #1 – Confirm your information online via email Email #2 – Set up your username and password to access the directory To get access to the directory you must join the Prairie PTA. Highlights of the online […]
Spirit Wear is on Sale Now!
There are five different shirt options to choose from that celebrate our Panther mascot and the Prairie “P” and 66 (a reference to 1866 – the year Prairie started). All shirts can be ordered online. All shirts will be tax free and shipped to the school. Put the name of your oldest child’s teacher in the company […]
Welcome, Kindergarten Parents!
We want to make sure you have everything you need for a successful first day of elementary school! School begins at 8:10 – you can drop your student at his/her classroom at 8:00. The front entrance circle drive is closed to cars from 7:50 – 8:15 to allow buses easy access for drop-off. You may […]
Join Us Wednesday at the Ice Cream Social
The last week of summer break is here, and it’s time to get school back on the radar. Join us at Prairie this Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and enjoy ice cream, drop off school supplies and get this school year started! 4:00-5:00 – Meet your child’s teacher and drop off supplies 4:00-6:00 – PTA opportunities in […]
Back to School is Right Around the Corner
The countdown has begun – only five more weeks to enjoy sun, pool and summer fun before the school year begins! Join us this Wednesday at the Ice Cream Social from 4:00-6:00 p.m. 4:00-5:00 – Visit classrooms and drop off school supplies 4:00-6:00 – PTA/student sign-ups in gym Don’t forget to visit the gym to: Sign […]
A lovely night for a Movie
The rain stopped just in time for Prairie’s All School Movie Night. Kids enjoyed Madagascar 3 under the stars – a perfect way to usher in summer! Thank you to these families for sponsoring this event: Kindergarten: Solenbergers, Searles, Fredricksons, Sanders 1st Grade: Andersons, Ordonezes, Stadlers, Reeses 2nd Grade: Cooks, Browns, Sederquists 3rd […]
Celebrating 150 Years
It was an incredible weekend. It’s been a momentous year. Our 150th Celebration is now complete, and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of Prairie. Our Open house was a heartwarming way to start off the weekend, with many Prairie alumni walking through the 1939 doorway and entering our school for the first time […]
Help us Get the Garden into Shape
Our 150th Anniversary celebration will be here before we know it and we have a lot of work to do to polish up our garden. Join us for Garden Work Days, every Tuesday after school. Or, if it works better for you to stop in as your schedule allows, here’s a list of tasks we […]
Bring Your Spare Change This Week!
Budget cuts mean no library funds for new books – but that’s where you come in. Students are encouraged to bring in as much loose change as possible to their classrooms this week (Monday -Thursday) Each student in the winning classroom will receive a gift certificate good for one new book at our April Book […]