Good Afternoon, PTE Texans!

You will begin to see new friendly faces on elementary campuses, dressed in brightly colored uniforms that are sure to catch your attention. Introducing… LISD’s new Campus Guardians!

As the district fills all 50 open positions and they each complete their required district and state training, you will see a Guardian on every elementary campus on a daily basis.

If you’ve been keeping up with the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lori Rapp’s monthly newsletters, you know that Lewisville ISD has recently implemented the LISD Guardian program in response to a requirement by the state that all schools in Texas must have at least one armed security personnel on campus.

For more details regarding this program and background information, visit LISD.net/safety.

You may have seen a Guardian at Prairie Trail last Thursday if you were around campus. You will begin to see them more often over the next few weeks.

Have a great week!

Wendi Vaughn

Principal

We had a lot of fun this week with our Kindness activities. We will keep it going all year.

To check out all the pictures go to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/prairietrailes.

Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for all of your efforts on the fundraiser this year. Last day to turn in your order forms and money is Tuesday, September 19th.

If you have questions, please call the office at 469-713-5980 and ask to speak with Judith. She will be happy to help you!

Monday, September 25th is Picture Retake Day! If you order pictures and did not like the way they turned out, you can send the pictures back with your child on or before September 25th to have retakes done. If you enrolled at Prairie Trail after the first picture day (August 17th), you will also have your picture taken.

You can order pictures at mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID: EVTFG2V39

Don't hesitate to call the office if you have questions, 469-713-5980.

Winter is coming and LISD students will need coats!

Dressed to Learn is working with LISD Counseling to make sure they have coats for students who need them. Their goal is to deliver the coats in late-October and they need your help!

• Donate a gently used or new coat — they need boys and girls sizes 4/5-6/7-8/9-10/11 and men's & women's sizes S-M-L-XL. Coats should have a hood, a warm liner and be waterproof or water resistant.

• Don’t have any coats on hand? No problem! You can also donate via Square so that Dress to Learn can purchase a coat to keep a student toasty warm this winter: https://checkout.square.site/buy/BRAGAFFQTRPK4SD3Q5PDEPTI

• PLEASE DROP OFF IN THE BOXES IN THE FRONT LOBBY BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH & we will get them over to LISD Dressed to Learn. :)

Together we can make sure every child in LISD stays warm this Winter!

House Bill 1225 provides a new optional process for school districts to provide a paper administration of a STAAR assessment to any student whose parent, guardian, or teacher requests a paper version. A request for a paper administration of the spring STAAR 3-8 or STAAR EOC must be submitted by December 1, 2023, and will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. The number of students who are provided a Paper by Request administration of STAAR may not exceed 3% of the number of eligible students testing.

If you would like to request a paper spring STAAR 3-8 or spring STAAR EOC for your student for the spring STAAR administration(s), please complete this form by 4 PM on December 1, 2023. Requests will be processed in the order in which they were received. Applicants will be notified of status by 4 PM on December 14, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact the LISD Assessment department at 972-350-4757.

2023-2024 STAAR en papel por solicitud:

El Proyecto de Ley 1225 establece un nuevo proceso opcional para que los distritos escolares ofrezcan una administración en papel de una evaluación STAAR a cualquier estudiante cuyo padre, tutor o profesor solicite una versión en papel. Una solicitud para la administración en papel de la STAAR de primavera 3-8 o STAAR EOC debe ser presentada antes del 1 de diciembre de 2023 y será considerada por orden de llegada. El número de estudiantes que reciban la administración de STAAR en papel por solicitud no puede exceder el 3% del número de estudiantes elegibles para la prueba.

Si desea solicitar una STAAR de primavera 3-8 en papel o una STAAR EOC de primavera para su estudiante para las administraciones de STAAR de primavera, complete este formulario antes de las 4 PM del 1 de diciembre de 2023. Las solicitudes se procesarán en el orden en que fueron recibidas. Los solicitantes serán notificados sobre el estado de su solicitud antes de las 4 PM del 14 de diciembre de 2023.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el departamento de evaluación de LISD al 972-350-4757.

Lunch visitors is going great! I Remember, in order to eat lunch with your child:

• arrive at least 5-10 minutes before their schedule lunch time so you can park and get a visitors badge.
• The school schedule is linked on every newsletter at the bottom of the page.
• Everyone must have a state issued identification card or a passport to sign-in.
• Some days are busier than others, so plan ahead and be here on time.
• We love to have you visit for lunch, but we recommend you limit your visits to no more than once a week. Lunch time is valuable time for students to learn communication skills in an unstructured environment with peers.
• We also ask that when you do come, try out some of our conversation starters and put the electronics away.

Can't wait to see you at Café PTE!

Dad, Papá, Baba, Grandpa, Uncle, Papaw, Father, Abuelo, Daddy…whatever name the special kiddo in your life may call you, Prairie Trail NEEDS YOU!!!

Join us in the Prairie Trail cafeteria at 6:15pm on Thursday, September 21st to learn more about the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program and see how YOU can make a difference in the lives of your child and ALL the children in the school.

…did we mention there will be FREE PIZZA?

Please 🌟🌟 click this link to RSVP🌟🌟 so we know how much pizza we should order. ;)

Join us for our first Service Saturday of the year! EVERYONE is welcome, but 4th and 5th grade families are especially encouraged to attend this one! This is a great opportunity to come together and show the kiddos how we can all give back to our Prairie Trail community!

We’ll be meeting in the covered pavilion in the courtyard behind the school. Feel free to bring rakes, work gloves & anything else you think may be useful as we work to clean up the school yard and make it a safe, beautiful space for all our students and community members. See you there!

Our 5th grade families really know how to show up! We asked for your help to give back to our Prairie Trail community, and you did NOT disappoint!

1) Snack Drive: Our snack pantry is well-stocked and ready for all those hungry kiddos, thanks to YOU! Way to go 5th grade!

2) Spirit Night at Awesome Times: We held a spirit night at Awesome Times on Tuesday, September 12th, to directly benefit the 5th grade field trip fund, and we had SUCH a fun time with all the 5th grade teaches and families! Stay tuned to hear how much you helped raise!

3) We have one last request for our 5th Grade Gives Back opportunities. Join fellow 4th & 5th grade families at the first Service Saturday of the year (September 23rd, 8am-10am) as we give back together and help clean up our Prairie Trail Community.

ROOM REPRESENTATIVES: The volunteer/room rep training was held on Tuesday, August 29th. If you weren’t able to make it, that’s okay! We’ve posted a recording of the meeting & the slides we presented on our volunteers page HERE.

✋🙋🏽‍♀️🙋‍♀️HELP WANTED🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️✋: We have two volunteer opportunities for the months of September & October and we would LOVE to see your smiling faces! Click the links below to learn more and sign up to volunteer. We can’t wait to see you! :)

📚📚September LIBRARY HELPERS📚📚

🔖🔖September COPY ROOM HELPERS🔖🔖

📚📚October LIBRARY HELPERS📚📚

🔖🔖October COPY ROOM HELPERS🔖🔖

Bring the whole family and join us on September 26th @ 6:00pm in the Prairie Trail cafeteria for an evening of FUN & GAMES!

We’ll be playing LA LOTERÍA with our very special guest game caller: Señor Saucedo!

Featuring popcorn, prizes & more!!! This is a family event you won’t want to miss!

PTA MEMBERSHIP CONTEST:

Only TWO weeks left in our EPIC PTA membership showdown with Timber Creek Elementary and we’re currently in the lead! If we triumph, their principal wears our spirit shirt for the day! Plus, a PJ day for the WHOLE school!

But did you hear about the GRADE LEVEL COMPETITION??? The class with the highest participation in EACH grade WINS a DONUT PARTY!!!

Join us for THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE to sign up a STUDENT as a PTA member. The cost of dues is poured back into the programming and resources that directly benefit each student at Prairie Trail. The more that join, the more we can do.

Don’t delay, join TODAY! Click HERE to join online! Let's make PTE proud! Spread the word, invite friends, and let's win this together!

PTA Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for 50 years. Through the efforts of Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance, choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.

This year’s theme is “I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE…”

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

- Click HERE to view a short video & more information about the program.

- Encourage your child to express their creativity by creating an original work of art related to the theme in any of the 6 categories.

- Submit your child’s art HERE by Monday, October 16 (artwork can also be emailed to artsineducation@prairietrailpta.org or turned in to their teacher along with the completed form)

PRIZES! RECOGNITION!

- Top class from each grade with the most participation will be rewarded.

- Advancing students and top classes recognized at daily announcements/assemblies.

- Showcase of entries in the library display case and on social media.

Thanks to the amazing support so far, Prairie Trail PTA was awarded the Head Start award in August for jump starting the year with 75% or more of last year’s total membership. Way to go PTE Texans!

Need a trusted review of a book, movie, tv show, game, or app your child is interested in getting? Check out the Common Sense Media Website for up to date information. "Review what your kids are into before they get into it! Trusted ratings created with families in mind."

For more information visit: commonsensemedia.org

We wanted to make sure everyone who was interested in joining one of the paid after school programs had the opportunity to do so. It starts next week!

• WIZE Academy – Robotics and Coding Club is offering two sessions. Currently they are split by grade level, however the sponsor has offered to allow siblings to attend on the same day. She will also consider other circumstances. Please feel free to reach out if you need your child to attend the opposite day of their grade.
  • September 20th to November 29th
  • Tuesday - K-2nd from 3:00-4:00
  • Wednesday – 3rd-5th from 3:00-4:00
  • 10 sessions
  • $98 per month (4 sessions per month – averages $24.50 per session)
  • $35 one-time registration fee
  • See flyers below for more information:
• CAST – Drama Club
  • September 20th to November 29th
  • Wednesdays – K-5th from 3:00-4:00
  • $250 for 10 sessions averages $25 per session
  • $47 one-time registration fee
  • See flyers below for more information:

FYI - The first two SSA 5-week sessions for Basketball camp and separate Volleyball camp are full. For questions and more information, you can visit, www.SSAprogram.com or call 214-495-1234.

The office staff can answer basic questions about each of the programs, but for specific information about enrollment and payment, please reach out to the contact information on the flyers.

For ALL the latest info & more upcoming events, hop on over to our PTA WEBSITE at www.prairietrailpta.org. 🌐👀

Follow us on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM for daily updates, fun content, photos & more!

Recognize Someone submissions are open again! Would you like to recognize a staff member at Prairie Trail or LISD, click here to type a quick note. It will be printed on a nice post card and delivered to that staff member. It is free for you, but worth so much!! :)

https://www.lisd.net/recognize

• September Elementary Breakfast Menu

• September Lunch Menu

Check out dates for the school year.

• 19th - Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends
  
• 21st - Watch D.O.G.S Kick-off 6:15-7:15 pm in the cafeteria
• 23rd - 1st Service Saturday 8:00-10:00 am (NEW DATE)
• 25th-Oct. 2nd - 21 Day Challenge Sign-up
• 26th - Family Game Night - 6:00-7:00 pm

• 4th - Walk/Ride Bike to School Day
• 4th - Marcus Homecoming Carnival - Free event lots of activities for K-5th children
• 6th - End of 9-weeks and Early Release (11:45), No Lunch visitors
• 9th - School Holiday
• 12th - 5th Grade PTA Performance 6:30 pm
• 18th - Unity Day - Wear orange - "United together against Bullying"
• 19th - Fire Safety Program: K-2 - 8:00-8:30 am and 3-5 - 9:00-9:30 am
• 23rd-27th - Red Ribbon and Stuff the Pantry Week
• 23rd - Be Kind to your mind..Live drug free- wear kindness shirt
• 24th - Lei Off drugs- Wear your Hawaiian/Floral Shirt and a Lei
• 24th - 4-5 - Opera Program (during the school day)
• 25th - Peace Out Drugs… Wear a Tye dye T-shirt
• 26th - Turn Your Back on Drugs… Wear your clothes backwards
• 26th - Trunk or Treat
• 27th - Celebrate Your Dreams- Wear PJs
• 27th - Progress Reports
• 27th - First Penny Friday

• October 4th - Walk/Ride Bike to School Day
  
• October 23rd-27th - Red Ribbon Week & LISD Stuff the Pantry
• October 27th - Trunk or Treat
• November 6th-10th - Book Fair
• November 9th - Family Fitness Night
• November 10th - Veterans Day Celebration
• November 13th-17th - College and Career Week
• December 8th - Jingle Bell Jog
• December 14th - Holiday Parties
• February 14th - Friendship (Valentine's Day) Parties
• February 27th - Talent Show
• March 7th - Open House
• April 12th - Spring Fest
• April 17th - Reading and Writing STAAR (3rd-5th grades)
• April 18th - Spring Picture Day (Individual and Class)
• April 24th - Science STAAR (5th grade)
• May 2nd - Math STAAR (3rd-5th grades)
• May 16th - Field Day
• May 22nd - 5th Grade Celebration
• May 23rd - Last Day of School

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