Variety Show Reminder

First Variety Show rehearsal next Saturday, 01/28. Grades K-3 arrive at 9:00am. Grades 4-6 arrive at 10:15am. Be sure to have your permission slip filled out, and bring it with you! If you have any questions please contact Amy Short: [email protected]    

Race to Nowhere

Free Special Screening February 23rd   A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-sakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives.   This remarkable new film shines a light on the price young people pay for this “race to nowhere.” High-stakes testing has replaced meaningful teaching and learning. […]

All School Party

  Everyone is invited to the ALL SCHOOL PARTY!    Wed, Jan 25th, 6:30-8pm   DJ Kirby will be providing the music and games.   There will be baked items for purchase.   Contact Laura Perin with questions: [email protected]      

Party Pics!

      Pictures from the 2011 Prairie Auction are now available for viewing on the Prairie Elementary Auction Facebook page. Did you miss the fun this time around?  I bet these pictures will have you planning on attending next year!    

Variety Show News…

The Variety Show is coming… Are you practicing??   For more information review the Variety Show Dates & Details.  Don’t forget to turn in your permission slip!    

Variety Show Update

The theme for this year’s Variety Show has been chosen: The Techno Show So start planning now!  The Variety Show is Feb. 11, 2012.  Rehearsals are Jan. 28th & Feb. 4th. More details to come – after Winter Break.    

December News from the Health and Wellness Committee:

This month the focus is on Healthy Holiday Snacks – let’s try adding a few fun and healthy treats to our Prairie Holiday Parties.   Classroom holiday parties are always a big hit, full of festive crafts, fun games and of course sweet treats.   With the ample opportunities children get this season to eat sugary things, […]

Chinese Acrobats Assembly

Thank you to Heather Rubesch for snapping these great photos at the assembly this morning.  All of the kids really enjoyed the show!    

Chinese Acrobat Assembly

Reminder:  On Friday Dec. 9th at 9:00am there will be an all-school assembly featuring Chinese Acrobats.  Parents and siblings are welcome to attend.  This presentation is brought to Prairie by the Cultural Arts Committee.  If you have any questions feel free to contact Heather Rubesch at [email protected].

Panther Paw Meeting

Panther Paw, Prairie’s student newspaper, will be meeting on Friday, Dec. 2nd, in the art room.   Panther Paw meets afterschool until 4:15.  All students, grades K-6 are invited to attend and contribute their stories, pictures, poems, etc.   Come join us afterschool and get published! Questions?  Contact: Karen Lordi Percy  [email protected] Stephanie Meeker [email protected] […]