Good evening, Prairie Trail families,

As a reminder, LISD has seven propositions on the ballot this election season. Early voting starts on Monday, October 23rd and runs through Nov. 3, and election day is Nov. 7. To learn more about what is on the ballot for LISD residents, visit LISDbond.com.

Denton County Early voting times and dates:

Monday, Oct. 23 - Saturday, Oct. 28 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 30 - Friday, Nov. 3 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

During early voting you can vote at any polling location within your county. For more information and a list of polling locations, visit LISDbond.com.

Make a plan to vote!

That's it for this week's from the principal's desk.

Have a great weekend,

Wendi Vaughn

Principal

We had our first pep rally for this school year today! It was a blast. Be sure to ask your children about it.

Head over to PTE Facebook to see all the pictures.

What do we do best? We support our students, schools, and teachers. Let's take that same energy and show LISD our support as Dr. Lori Rapp comes to the Marcus High School Library on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6:00 pm and describes her vision for LISD.

You could stop by there first then, head over to PTE for Trunk or Treat.

Wear your school's spirit shirt and bring a small poster of support for our hard-working Superintendent, the Texas PTA Superintendent of the Year in 2023!

Get ready for a week of awareness, unity, and commitment as we gear up for Red Ribbon Week! 🚀 From October 23rd to October 27th, we'll be coming together to raise our voices against substance abuse and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

🔴 Red Ribbon Week Schedule 🔴

📅 Monday, 10/23: Be Kind to Your Mind! - Wear a Kindness shirt or RED shirt

📅 Tuesday, 10/24: "Lei" Off Drugs! - Wear a Hawaiian/floral shirt and a lei

📅 Wednesday, 10/25: Peace Out, Drugs! - Wear a tie-dye shirt

📅 Thursday, 10/26: Turn Your Back On Drugs! - Wear your clothes backwards

📅 Friday, 10/27: Celebrate Your Dreams! - Wear pajamas

Let's make a pledge to stay drug-free and encourage those around us to do the same. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟

Red Ribbon Week is here. In addition to wearing Hawaiian shirts and our clothes backwards, we also cover topics that will help our students be better equipped to live drug, alcohol, and tobacco free lives.

During LISD Red Ribbon Campaign, these topics will be covered:

• Goal Setting
• Respect for Self
• Problem Solving Skills
• Refusal Skills
• Coping Skills

Check out the resources below for how to keep the conversations going:

• Flyers in Spanish and English
• Conversation Starter cards
• Ask the Experts videos/Parent Preview
• Link to www.redribbon.org
• Info about Medication Disposal Day - October 28, 2023 10-2 @FMHS, Carrollton PD, LHS, MHS, TCHS

The CANDY MONSTER is hanging out just inside the front doors waiting for your CANDY DONATIONS! Send in a bag (or more!) of candy or fun non-candy items and help us feed this hungry beast!

Did you know that it takes about 21,000 pieces of candy or items to have a successful Trunk or Treat?!? Last year we had over 700 children come to the event. With 30 trunks, giving one piece of candy at each trunk, that is at least 21,000 pieces of candy needed. WOW!

We currently have about 10,000 pieces of candy.

So get those candy donations sent in. The Candy Monster is still hungry for your donations.

Trunk or Treat - Thursday, Oct. 26th 6:00-7:30 pm.

We are in need of both edible and non-edible donations, such as:

• candy
• rice crispy treats
• fruit snacks
• pretzels/cheez its
• stickers
• pencils/pens
• erasers
• slap bracelets
• slime

Want to donate non-candy & nut-free items so we can make Trunk or Treat a FUN & SAFE event for all of our friends? You can send items directly to Prairie Trail through by browsing the items marked “Trunk-orTreat” on our Amazon list here!

One of our FAVORITE family events is coming and it’s completely FREE!!! We’re hosting our annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 26th from 6pm - 7:30pm and we can’t WAIT to see you there! We’ll have candy and treats at every trunk, sno-cones, contests for the best trunks, and more! Come dressed in your favorite costume & bring the whole family!

Trunk or Treat takes a village to be a success, and you can help! We need TRUNKS, and of course, we need CANDY! :)

Sign up HERE to host a trunk and enter the best trunk competition.

A heartfelt thank you and huge high-five to all those who pitched in with their items and time, making our Fall Teacher Luncheon a scrumptious success. Thanks to your generosity, PTA treated our teachers to a delicious Dickey's BBQ lunch alongside a delightful pie selection. Plus, the lounge will be restocked to keep our teachers fueled through the fall months. Your generosity truly made this event special, and we're thrilled to have such a fantastic community backing us up.

October 30th the Cookie Dough will be delivered at PTE.

Pickup from be from 3:30-6:00 pm.

Be sure to go to the outside gym door to pick-up the Cookie Dough you sold for our fundraiser!

Families should have received last year's STAAR and TELPAS results in your child's backpack last week. These notices were in white envelopes.

1st-5th grades will have TELPAS for ESL and EB students.

4th-5th grades will have STAAR results IF they were in LISD last year.

Reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.

🚌 Check out this job fair flyer from Texas Central School Bus. 🚌

💡Did you know Mrs. Vaughn used to drive a bus? She was the cheerleading sponsor when she first became a teacher in a small rural school district in Savanna, OK. She drove the girls to the football games on Friday nights.

As we prepare to host our 28th Annual Jingle Bell Jog, we will have our first Penny Friday on October 27th. 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

Tip for 4th and 5th Grade Parents,

We encourage you to check things on your child's school iPads. It is not an invasion of privacy or lack of trust, but rather a way for you to stay aware of projects they are working on, apps they are using, and topics for discussion. It is also a great way for you to make sure they are making good choices when they are using technology. Monitoring their technology is an important part of parenting. Although we have systems in place to monitor activities while students are at school, we also welcome your help in keeping them safe when using technology everywhere.

For more information visit: commonsensemedia.org

LISD residents are invited to join us for an information session to learn more about the seven propositions for Lewisville ISD that will be on the ballot this November. Join us to find out what this election means for our schools and the community.

Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Flower Mound HS Library at 6 p.m. (bit.ly/46bOZBr)

Thursday, Oct. 26 - Marcus HS Library at 6 p.m. (bit.ly/3REqc4R)

#OneLISD #BeTheOneWhoVOTEs

Lewisville ISD will have 7 propositions on the November 7 ballot for voters to consider. If all 7 propositions are approved, the tax rate will decrease by 10.6 cents providing over $1,000 savings to the average homeowner in LISD. Proposition A will provide $37.5 million dollars to sustain competitive pay for staff and maintain our student instructional and program opportunities. Propositions B-G are bond projects providing funds to conduct maintenance and repairs on campuses, upgrade safety and security, provide technology and address athletic and fine arts projects.

Early Voting begins Oct 23. You can visit LISDBOND.com to learn about the bond, find the dates of information sessions the district has planned, and where you can vote. Please educate yourself about what is on the ballot and make a plan to vote.

LISD is challenging each campus to collect food and keep score, and Prairie Trail has a reputation to uphold! For the past few years, PTE has been one of the TOP contributors to this important community event.

This year LISD will be honoring the campus and classroom with the most points during a campus event and the winning class will receive a special prize. Additionally, PTE PTA will be offering “Popcorn on the Playground” to each class that reaches their goal. The “most needed items” (listed in the graphic) are worth 2 points, all other non-perishable food items are worth 1 point.

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.

🥖 Delicious Dozen Frozen Rolls for $8: 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.

Exciting news for all book lovers! Our annual book fair is just around the corner, scheduled for the week of November 6-10. 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.

Plus, here's an extra incentive for all our wonderful volunteers: Sign up to work at the book fair, and you'll receive a fantastic 20% discount on your purchases. Keep an eye out for the volunteer sign-up link!

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 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! :)

📚📚October LIBRARY HELPERS📚📚

🔖🔖October COPY ROOM HELPERS🔖🔖

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

🚙🎃Sign up to host a TRUNK for Trunk or Treat HERE👻🚗

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

• October Elementary Breakfast Menu

• October Lunch Menu

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.

• 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
• 30th - Cookie Dough pickup from 3:30-6:00 pm - Go to the outside gym door

• 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

• October 23rd-27th - Red Ribbon Week & LISD Stuff the Pantry
• October 26th - 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 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