![page background](https://cdn.smore.com/u/backgrounds/custom_bg-64ae5203dceff7fd87dfb63d-6126bb02df52.jpg)
![Logo](https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/3c14/thumb-b32fe3623e753b6c170f61a181084741.png)
Principal Weekly Update to Families
February 9, 2024
Open Resource Forum
The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee hosts a monthly open forum for all families.
Report Cards Are Available
Posted in Family Access
Student second quarter report cards were posted in "Q" on Friday, February 2. Check out the video below if you need assistance accessing your student's report card.
Handbook Highlight
Invitation and Birthday Policies
Students may bring party invitations to school. We ask invitations to be given to the teacher for discreet distribution. This will keep hurt feelings for students who do not receive an invitation and disruptions in the classroom environment to a minimum.
At Prairie Elementary, we enjoy honoring students on their birthdays. We will announce student birthdays during the morning announcements and each student will receive a birthday ribbon and birthday pencil from the school. Our school takes great pride in making each child feel special on their birthday. If you would like to send something special, please follow these guidelines.
Distribution of sugary treats is prohibited. If you would like to bring a birthday snack to share, healthy snacks that are commercially wrapped, such as pretzels, baked crackers, or granola bars will be accepted; however, we ask that you consider gifting the classroom a book, or small school supplies such as pencils, erasers, or stickers instead of any food item.
**Important** Do not send cupcakes, doughnuts, or sugary treats for your child’s birthday.
Transfer Students
Time to Renew Out of School Attendance Area Requests
Families living outside of the your school attendance area, it is time to renew your out of area request for the 2024–25 school year. The applicaton window will open Feburary 15. Requests must be received by March 15, 2023. There will be only one opportunity to submit in a request. Questions? Contact our district office.
Yelm Dollars for Scholars 2024 Auction
March 1-9, 2024 – Register Now!
www.yelmdollarsforscholars.org
Follow their Facebook page for further information on auction items that will be up for bidding!
Countdown to Kindergarten
Yelm High School Drama Club Presents
Seussical: The Musical
Yelm High School’s Drama Club presents "Seussical: The Musical." Performances are scheduled on February 23 & 24, and March 1 & 2, 2024. Check the website for times of evening and matinee performances. Tickets are available online. Prairie students will be treated to a brief portion of the program at Prairie on February 28!
Prairie PTO News
- Wednesday, February 28: PTO will be surprising students with a Magic Show! Jeff Evans presents reading magic! All students will be provided popcorn while they enjoy the show!
- Thursday, February 29: No Popcorn today. PTO moved Popcorn Day to February 28 for students to enjoy during the Magic Show!
Thanks to PTO and a team of volunteers who commit to making this happen each week. PTO is looking for more volunteers! Click this link to sign up. You can follow them on their Facebook page for the latest Prairie news and district reminders. Thanks PTO for your continued support!
Announcements and Reminders
- Wednesday, February 14:
- 100s Day! It is our 100th day of school.
- Happy Valentine's Day!
- Thursday, February 15: Popcorn Day
- Friday, February 16: Second Annual Art Show featuring Prairie Artists, 5–7 p.m. inGenius! Art Gallery & Boutique, 207 1st St S, Yelm.
- Monday, February 19: Presidents Day—No School
- Thursday, February 22: Popcorn Day
- Friday, February 23: Assembly, 8:40 a.m. Kindergarten classes performing, staff showcase, and monthly awards.
- Wednesday, February 28:
- Two presentations of Yelm High School's Drama Clubs "Seussical: The Musical."
- 9:30 –10:10 a.m., Grades 3–5
- 10:30–11:10 a.m., Grades K–2
- 1:30–2:30 p.m., PTO Magic Show, featuring Jeff Evans
- Thursday, February 29: No popcorn today