What a week it has been! There has been a bit more excitement this week as 3rd-5th Graders went on fields trips, Halloween, fundraiser pickup and our Texas Rangers! We had so much fun learning and playing. However, the late nights showed in the form of lots of extra tardies this week (insert principal side eye at parents). I gave some grace this week, because let's face it.... All of that and the Rangers winning the World Series all in one week?! Next week we crack back down so let's get to school on time. Remember we Fall Back 1 hour on the clocks this weekend!!

This week there is a lot of information. The next few weeks are very busy. Be sure to sign-up to work the Book Fair this week, fall spirit wear is on sale (great for Christmas presents), and Jingle Bell Jog t-shirts area also on sale. There is even more so be sure to scroll all the way to the end this week.

As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the front office, or email me at vaughnw@lisd.net.

Have a great weekend,

Wendi Vaughn

Principal

Join us on Saturday, November 3rd as we give back to our Prairie Trail Community! We’ll be sprucing up the playground, gardens, plant beds and the surrounding areas to make sure our school is looking its best! So grab the family & bring your rakes, gloves, & anything else you think you might need & join us from 8-10 next Saturday!

Everyone is welcome but 2nd & 3rd grade families are ESPECIALLY encouraged to attend this one.

SPECIAL REQUEST: We would REALLY like to power wash the brick & do a little shrub/tree trimming. Do you have a power washer and/or a hedge trimmer? If so - please consider joining us for Service Saturday & bringing those along!

THIRD Grade! This is your time to shine! Each month we’re asking one or two grades to be good citizens and give back to the Prairie Trail community. For the month of November, we’re asking 3rd grade to help.

What can you do? There are 3 different ways you can help your Prairie Trail community this month:

1) SNACK DRIVE: November 6th - 10th. Help us restock the snack pantry by bringing in snacks like individually wrapped bags of pretzels, goldfish, applesauce pouches, nutrigrain bars, nut-free granola bars or raisins/craisins. You can also shop directly from the snack wish list at https://tinyurl.com/PTSNACK and select “Prairie Trail Elementary” to have it shipped directly

2) SERVICE SATURDAY (Saturday, November 4th): Join fellow 2nd & 3rd grade families at Service Saturday on November 4th from 8am-10am as we give back together and help clean up our Prairie Trail Community

3) CHIPOTLE SPIRIT NIGHT (Wednesday, November 8th, 4-8pm): Head on over to Chipotle and join the whole school for some yummy burritos and tasty quesadillas benefiting everyone at Prairie Trail.

Calling all Veterans! Please join us Friday, November 10th for our Veterans Day Celebration.

We would love to have as many of you as can attend for this year's programs. We are having two programs:

8:00-8:30 am - 3rd-5th graders

8:45-9:15 am - Kinder -2nd graders

Everyone wear Red, White, and/or Blue on Friday, Nov. 10th.

Here is the link to pre-register.

You will still need to bring your ID when you check in that morning. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can get you checked in and in the cafeteria for the program(s).

You may attend one or both of the programs.

Thank you for your service!

Reminder: No school Tuesday, November 7th due to Election Day. Many of LISD campuses are polling places on Election Days. As a safety precaution, there is no school.

Join us for a heart-pumping evening of fun and fitness at Family Fitness Night! Get ready to have a blast with games like 9 Square in the Air and other exciting activities. The American Heart Association will be on hand to provide valuable information on hands-only CPR and even offer you the chance to practice it for the first time. Don't forget to grab your Jingle Bell Jog t-shirt, available for purchase with a check or exact cash. And while you're here, explore our Book Fair for a chance to discover some fantastic reads. It's an event the whole family will love!

Looking for the PERFECT holiday gift for your Prairie Trail Texan? We’ve got HOODIES!!!! Prairie Trail Hoodies to be exact! Available in youth and adult size in ALL the colors you see here - including PINK!

Pre-order your hoodies today & get ‘em before they’re gone! They’re ONLY available by preorder NOW THRU NOVEMBER 19th! All orders will be delivered in early December.

Use this link to order!

WOW PRAIRIE TRAIL! We’re SPEECHLESS! We are SOOOOO PROUD of you all for giving back to your community with over 5000 food items donated (& 9,500 “points”) to the LISD Annual Stuff the Pantry Food Drive! Every food item you collected will go directly to those most in need in our surrounding community.

We won’t know for a few more weeks which school and which class collected the most items in LISD, but either way - you’re ALL WINNERS in our books!

EVERY CLASS met their donation goal & will be receiving their Popcorn on the Playground Party from the PTA next Friday, November 3rd! And a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU to the following classes for earning the highest point totals in the school!

1) Mrs. Pfeifer’s Class with 1208 points!

2) Mrs. Floyd’s Class with 1096 points!

3) Mrs. Stewart & Mr. Collie’s Class with 1082 points!

4) Mrs. Greunke’s Class with 1054 points!

WAY TO GO Prairie Trail!!! Your generosity & love for your community never ceases to amaze!!!

Check out this video to see all your efforts!

So. Much. Fun. We LOVE our annual Trunk or Treat SO MUCH and it just keeps getting better and better every year!

Thank you so so much to all of the amazing volunteers who donated their time and energy - whether you decorated and hosted a trunk, scooped sno cones, refilled candy, or donated candy - this free community event is only possible because of all of YOU!

We have some VERY CREATIVE students here at Prairie Trail! Congratulations to all of the students who entered their artwork in the PTA Art in Reflections contest this year! Every student will be continuing on to the Art in Reflecitons contest at the district level. They’ll also be attending a glow party on 11/9 in their honor with 1-2 friends of their choice from their class. Invitations will be sent home to participating students and their friends on 11/3.

Congratulations to each of these Prairie Trail artists! We are so proud of your talents!

If you signed your child up for The 21 Day Challenge, you should be receiving an email with the final survey at the same email address that you used at registration. The email should arrive on Sunday, November 5th and must be completed by Sunday, November 12th. It takes just a minute and means that your child will be counted as a participant!! Thanks to everyone that participated and helped us to develop healthy snack habits!!

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Massa at Massav@lisd.net.

Exciting news for all book lovers! Our annual book fair is happening next week in the Prairie Trail Library!

ONLINE SHOPPING OPTION: While we look forward to seeing you in person, we understand that not everyone can make it to the fair. That's why we're thrilled to offer an online shopping option at https://tinyurl.com/PTEBookFair2023.

HELP NEEDED: We need your help to run a successful book fair & we’re short on volunteers this year. Sign up to work at the book fair, and you'll receive a fantastic 20% discount on your purchases. SIGN UP HERE to VOLUNTEER!

This year, Prairie Trail earned the distinguished designation as a National PTA School of Excellence, and we would LOVE to win the award again next year! But we’ll need your help. Please consider taking 2 minutes to complete this short survey by November 9th.

ENGLISH LINK HERE

SPANISH LINK HERE

It’s almost time for our 28th Annual Jingle Bell Jog. The date is Friday, December 8th! Twenty eight years ago, when the Jingle Bell Jog started, we were looking for a way to promote lifetime fitness and wellness. We chose the Marcus Cross Country Team to be our role models and partners. Everyone is invited to come and jog with your child. Due to increased security, parents must pre register to attend. Details will be shared in the coming weeks. Each grade level will jog during their designated time listed below. Please note, this may not be their regular Specials time. Kinder will be spectators this year and participate next year.

➢ 8:00-8:50 4th grade

➢ 8:55-9:45 2nd grade

➢ 9:50-10:40 3rd grade

➢ 10:45-11:35 5th grade

➢ 11:40-12:30 1st grade

You can find a copy of the Jingle Bell Jog T-Shirt order form here in ENGLISH o en ESPAÑOL. Please turn in all order forms by November 13th!!!! If not sure on size, you might go up a size so they can wear the shirt a little longer.

Thanks,

Ms. Massa

Massav@lisd.net

As we prepare to host our 28th Annual Jingle Bell Jog, we will have Penny Fridays every Friday now through December 1st. Penny Friday is our annual community service project to raise money for a Marcus Cross Country scholarship. The Marcus Cross Country team has celebrated our Jingle Bell Jog with us for more than 20 years.

Last year we raised over $2,000 and we would like to meet that goal again this year! Every Friday from now until December 1st we will be collecting change or dollar bills to support this community service project. The grade level that raises the most money by December 1st, will receive a choice day in P.E. after the Jingle Bell Jog on December 8th.

Kindergarten will not participate in the actual jog, but usually attend as spectators. We look forward to them joining us in the jog when they become 1st graders. They are welcome to participate in our Penny Friday community service event.

Thanks for your support!

Ms. Massa

Prairie Trail PE Teacher

massav@lisd.net

When kids start to go online, whether they're playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or just following their curiosity on Google, it's important that they understand the basics of online privacy and safety. With some general guidelines around what information is and isn't OK to share, and some help from parents when they're unsure, kids can have fun and learn a lot in the digital world.

Check out these 5 tips: English or Español

For more information visit: commonsensemedia.org

As a reminder, LISD has seven propositions on the ballot this election season. Early voting ended today, Friday Nov. 7. The polls are closed this weekend.

However, you have one more day to make your vote count!

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7th and polls are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

To learn more about what is on the ballot for LISD residents, visit LISDbond.com.

Make a plan to vote!

🌟 Get Ready to Support Our School! 🌟

Indulge your taste buds and show your school spirit at our upcoming Texas Roadhouse fundraiser! We're excited to announce an irresistible opportunity to support our school's initiatives, all while treating yourself to delicious goodies.

BEGINNING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, click this link to place your orders!

🥖 Delicious Dozen Frozen Rolls for $6: Start your order with a dozen mouthwatering frozen rolls. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or just satisfying your bread cravings.

🍯 Irresistible Honey Cinnamon Butter for $2: Elevate your rolls with their delightful honey cinnamon butter, adding an extra layer of flavor to your meals.

💳 Gift Cards Galore: Need a gift or simply want to treat yourself? You can buy gift cards starting at $10, with a maximum value of $100 per card. It's the perfect gift for any occasion.

🤝 Supporting Our School: 50% of the sales from the frozen rolls and honey cinnamon butter, as well as 10% of the sales from the gift cards, will be donated back to Prairie Trail! Your purchase directly contributes to our school's success.

📆 Important Dates:

● Order Period: November 3rd, 2023 - November 10th, 2023

● Pick Up Dates: The week of November 13th, 2023, from 4 PM to 10 PM

Mark your calendars, and get ready to participate in this delectable fundraiser. Your support goes a long way in helping our school achieve its goals. Don't miss out on this chance to enjoy fantastic treats while giving back to your community.

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

Did you miss the kickoff event? No worries! You can still be a part of the Watch D.O.G.S.

How do you get started?

• Make sure you have an updated Background Check Volunteer / Home
• Background Checks have to be done every year.
• Read through the slide deck from last night's event: Linked HERE!
• Don't forget the Safety and Security slides: Linked HERE!
• Optional - Order a shirt https://shop.dadsofgreatstudents.com/shop-all/

***Need more info? Please email Matthew Kulik watchdogs@prairietrailpta.org or Amber Bearden, VP of Volunteers volunteers@prairietrailpta.org.

✋🙋🏽‍♀️🙋‍♀️HELP WANTED🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️✋: We have a LOT of volunteer opportunities in the month of November 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! 😃

📚📚November/December LIBRARY HELPERS📚📚

🔖🔖November/December COPY ROOM HELPERS🔖🔖

📕11/6 - 11/10; Fall BOOK FAIR HELPERS 📘

🐶 WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Fall 2023 🐾

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

• November Elementary Breakfast Menu

• November Lunch Menu

To get to your child's meal account: RevTrack link

Click to read October’s issue of The Feed, Child Nutrition’s monthly newsletter for the 2023-2024 school year for updates, contact information and more! https://bit.ly/TheFeedOct23

Check out dates for the school year.

• 3rd - Penny Friday
• 4th - Service Saturday 8:00-10:00 am
• 6th-20th - Book Fair
• 7th - No School - Be sure to VOTE!
• 9th - Family Fitness Night 6:00-7:30 pm
• 10th - Veterans Day Program 8:00 and 8:45 am
• 10th - Penny Friday
• 13th-17th - College and Career Week
• 16th - PTA Meeting and 3rd Grade Program - 6:30 pm
• 17th - Picture Book Character Dress-up Day for Parade
• 17th - Penny Friday
• 20th-24th - Thanksgiving Holiday Break - No School

• 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 10th - Field Day (May 16th is rain out day)
• May 22nd - 5th Grade Celebration
• May 23rd - Last Day of School

Need some ideas to keep the kind acts going? Check out the Random Acts of Kindness Calendar below. One kind act can change someone's day!

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