Prairie Rose Post
February 2024
Message from our Principal
Hello Prairie Rose families,
I am happy to report that our family movie night was a HUGE success! Thank you to our amazing PTC for organizing this event, and thank you to our teachers who attended to assist with movie night. I am also excited about our raffle fundraiser that began last week. I appreciate your support with the raffle event!
We raise money for things like:
- Playground equipment
- Water bottle fillers
- Screen and projector for the gym
- Audiovisual equipment
- Classroom instructional items.
And… you have an opportunity to win big money!
Please reach out to the PTC if you are interested in helping with any of our events.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Warm regards,
Dr. Tabby Rabenberg
Upcoming Events
Important Dates in February
5 - 3rd-5th grade Bismarck Bobcats "Be Kind Tour"
8 - Parent Teacher Conferences
12 - Parent Teacher Conferences
12 - Last day of PTC Raffle ticket sales
19 - Presidents' Day - No School
20 - Staff Development Day - No School
26 - Raffle ticket drawings start
Important Dates in March
1 - PAW TAG Assembly & Up Awards
5 - PTC meeting (Pizza will be provided)
8 - Raffle ticket drawings end
14 - 4th grade "Hear the Symphony"
15 - Storm make-up day - No School
21 - Tom Gibson Presentation for all grades
21 - Bingo for Books - Families are welcome to attend!
29 - Good Friday - No School
Important Dates in April
1 - Parent Teacher Conference Day - No School
23 - Kindergarten and 1st grade Music Program - Families are welcome to attend!
25 - Parfait for Parents - Families are welcome to attend!
29 - Storm make-up day - No School
Important Dates in May
2 - Art and Ice Cream Social - Families are welcome to attend!
7 - All City 4th/5th Orchestra Concert - Families are welcome to attend!
9 - 2024-2025 Kindergarten Open House
10 - Paw Tag Assembly
16 - Kindergarten Graduation
23 - Last Day of School
27 - Memorial Day
29 - First Day of Camp Ed
Important Dates in June
28 - Last Day of Camp Ed
Parent University
Camp Edventure 2024
Camp Edventure is a free 4.5 week elementary summer school program that focuses on reading and math. Classes will be in session each day from 7:45am - 1:00pm starting May 29 through June 28 at each Bismarck Public School District elementary school. Children entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2024, whose parents live in the Bismarck Public School District, and who are committed to attending the entire 4.5 week session are eligible to attend Camp Edventure. The goal is that children who enroll in Camp Edventure will maintain or improve their academic skills in reading and math. Click on the link below to register online!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 3:30-7:30pm and on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 3:30-7:30pm. Parent-Teacher Conference NO SCHOOL DAY is Monday, April 1, 2024.
Nurse's Note
It is that time of year when many illnesses appear. BPS follows the state's recommendations for excluding ill students from school which are listed below:
1. The staff determines the child is unwilling or unable to participate in activities due to illness.
2. The staff determines that they cannot care for the sick child without compromising their ability to care for the health and safety of the other children in the group.
3. The child has an illness suggested by a fever (temperature at or above 100.4 F at any location), difficulty breathing, changes in behavior, lethargy, irritability, persistent crying, or progressive rash fever.
4. The child experiences vomiting two or more times in the preceding 16 hours unless determined to be caused by a non-communicable condition and can remain hydrated and participate in activities.
5. The individual has diarrhea and cannot self-contain stool.
These guidelines may be found on the BPS website under DEPARTMENTS-SCHOOL HEALTH-ND CHILDCARE AND SCHOOL EXCLUSION GUIDELINES, PAGE 2.
Paula Ayers~Prairie Rose School Nurse
Student Council
Weather
It is important for our students to be dressed for the weather. Remember that students will go outside for recess as long as the temperature/wind chill is above -10°F. Please be sure your child wears the appropriate clothing to school each day. If you need assistance with this, please call the office at 323-4280.
Lost and Found
We have a number of hats, gloves, jackets, and other clothing items in our Lost and Found. If your child is missing an item or two, please remind your child to check the Lost and Found located next to the office.
Email: prose_secretary@bismarckschools.org
Website: https://www.bismarckschools.org/prairierose
Location: 2200 Oahe Bend Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone: 701-323-4280
Fax: 701-323-4285
Facebook: Prairie Rose PTC