As we finish up week three, things are running smooth. The staff members have worked to make this happen. Part of making sure everyone is on the same page is knowing what is expected from your child's teacher. If you were unable to attend Parent Orientation with your child's teacher, no worries, they can email you the slide show they reviewed. They shared their slideshows with parents after the meeting. If you missed that information, don't hesitate to reach out. They will be happy to email it to you again.
During Parent Orientation, teachers shared a video from Dr. Rapp discussing the upcoming Bond and Vatre. If you missed that video, you can watch it here. LISD has created a website for community members to learn more: https://www.lisd.net/bond.
We do so many incredible things at PTE, it is hard to share all of it. One way to connect with your child each day is to ask about their day. However, if your kiddos are like mine, your conversation may sound like this,
Parent, "How was your day?"
Child, "Fine."
Parent, "What did you do?"
Child, "Nothing."
Try asking them to tell you one great thing that happened today at school and one thing you wish had gone differently. I started getting more interesting answers with this approach which helped us start better conversations.
We have our first early dismissal on Friday., September 1st. Many have asked what these days are used for throughout the year. Some are used for Professional Learning and curriculum planning with our staff. The ones that fall at the end of a 9-weeks are used for finishing up grades and getting ready for a new 9-weeks. Hope this gives you a little more insight into early dismissal days.
Update on our PTA membership challenge with Timber Creek Elementary School is still going very well, but Timber Creek is gaining on us! You can see more about it below. We are up to 395 memberships. I really don't want to wear a Timber Creek t-shirt!!
See below for how to join for only $11.75.
That's it on the Trail this week.
Wendi Vaughn
Principal
There are no longer pre-arranged absences in LISD. After the absence, you will need to be sure to send a parent note.
Each child can be absent up to 10 times with parent and/or doctor's notes. It is NOT recommended that you use all 10. Children do better in school when they are at school.
We are already seeing an uptick with students with fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. There are no additional protocols for COVID any more. We are to treat it like any other illness.
What does that mean?
Students must be fever free, vomit free, and diarrhea free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school with improving symptoms regardless of what the illness is.
For more information about Attendance and Absences: https://www.lisd.net/Page/22254
The tardy bell rings at 7:45 am. Your child needs to be in their classroom, in their seat at 7:45 am in order to be counted on time.
Cutting down on tardies is a goal. We have some fun incentives for the students who are getting here on time everyday. We also have some consequences for students and families who are struggling in this area.
We are sending warning emails and phone calls to families with 3 and 4 tardies. After the 5th tardy, parents will be asked to attend an Attendance Matters parent meeting.
After the 6th tardy, parents will start signing their child(ren) in every morning between 7:15-7:30 am for 21 days. It takes 21 days to break a habit and make a new one.
We want to work with you to ensure that your child does not lose credit because of excessive tardies. Our school nurse, counselor, attendance clerk, teachers, and administrators will work with you as necessary to address specific needs and family situations.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter or your child’s attendance, please call Monica Saucedo, Attendance Clerk, for assistance at 469-713-5980 or email her at saucedomonica@lisd.net.
PTE Kindness T-shirts
PTE Kindness t-shirts are ready for purchase. An email was sent yesterday, but here is all the information as well.
We are working with Precision Branding to bring you PTE Kindness spirit wear. Check it out below.
PTE KINDNESS SPIRIT WEAR
Prairie Trail Kindness Spirit Wear is available for purchase!! We have youth and adult sizes available in a few colors and styles.
Scan the QR Code on this page or visit ptekindness2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to place your order.
Youth and Adult Sizes are available with short-sleeve and long-sleeve options. Orders are due by Thursday, August 31, 2023.
ROOM REPS, CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS & VOLY:
Interested in becoming a room rep or volunteering in your child’s classroom?
FIRST, fill out THIS YEAR’S ROOM REP / VOLUNTEER SURVEY HERE!! (ESPAÑOL AQUÍ) by Monday, August 14th.
NEXT head over to voly at https://lewisvilleisd.voly.org/ to complete your background check so you’ll be ready for all the volunteer fun!
No Lunch Visitors until after Labor Day
Teacher Wish Lists
Back to School Forms
We are down to less than 100 students who are missing their Back to School Forms.
If you have not filled out the forms, we need you to do this ASAP. You received a reminder email this week if you have not finished those.
See previous newsletters for more information about how to access B2S forms.
August & September Menus
Stay Connected with us!
Email: prairietrail@lisd.net
Website: lisd.net/prairietrail
Location: 5555 Timber Creek Road, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Phone: (469)713-5980
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prairietrailes
Twitter: @PrairieTrailES