The Texan Star 3/24/2025

Grab the family and join us for a fun-filled Family Movie Night on Friday, March 28th! Our students voted, and the winning movie is… The Super Mario Bros. Movie! 🎮⭐

Please note: This movie is rated PG, and per school policy, a parent or guardian will need to accompany, and sign in to acknowledge the rating upon arrival. By signing in, you are giving permission for your child to watch the movie during the event. Check out the Common Sense Media review for the movie as well as parent and children reviews for more information: Super Mario Bros. Movie Review

📍 Prairie Trail Cafeteria
⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie starts promptly at 6:00 PM
🍿 FREE popcorn & water!
🍕 Pizza slices available for $2 each

Planning to grab some pizza? Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 25th at https://tinyurl.com/PTEMovie25 so we can plan accordingly.

Come in your comfy clothes, bring a blanket and/or chairs, and get ready for a SUPER fun night with family and friends! 🎥✨

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Prairie Trail families for showing up and supporting our In-N-Out Burger spirit night during Open House! Because of your generosity, we raised an incredible $1,942.50 and were able to provide meals for ALL PTE teachers & staff! 🍔❤️

Mark your calendars—our next spirit night is at Handel’s Ice Cream on May 1st! 🍦 Let’s keep the fun (and the fundraising) going! 🎉

We're planning for the upcoming school year and would love your help in shaping the future of our PTA! With board and chair positions opening as families come and go, it's a great chance to bring fresh ideas and make an impact at Prairie Trail. Plus with so many roles to fill, there’s something for everyone!

Please think about leading or even just participating in a committee next year, and help us build our school community by filling out this short survey. 🌟This is just an interest survey and your responses in no way obligate you to participate. 🌟

⭐English: Click here

⭐En español: clic aquí

Please fill out the survey by Tuesday, March 25th.

Want to learn more about these positions? Check out our PTA website for more information.

We'd love to have you on the team—let's make a difference together!

• 28th - Family Movie Night 6:00-8:00 pm - Doors Open at 5:45 pm
• 31st - STAAR Pep Rally Assembly - Mavs Man!

• 4th -5th Grade Fundraiser Day - $1 wear Hats and Sunglasses
• 7th - Spring Picture Day
• 8th - Spring Fest Auction Opens
• 9th - 3rd-5th Grades - Reading and Writing STAAR (Campus Closed to Visitors)
• 11th - Spring Fest 5:30-8:30 pm
• 12th - Service Saturday - 8:00-10:00 am (Clean up after Spring Fest)
• 15th - PTA Meeting and 1st Grade Program 6:30 pm
• 16th - 5th Grade - Science STAAR (Campus Closed to Visitors)
• 16th - Kindergarten Field Trip to Crayola Experience
• 17th - Careers on Wheels (Kinder-2nd Grades)
• 18th - No School (Good Friday)
• 21st - School Day (Make-up Day for Snow Day)
• 22nd & 23rd - 5th Grade Field Trip to Outdoor School
• 24th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Dallas Aquarium
• 25th - Spring Fest (Rain Out Date)
• 30th - 3rd-5th Grades - Math STAAR (Campus Closed to Visitors)

• 2nd - Thinkapalooza
• 5th-9th - Teacher Appreciation Week
• 9th - Field Day
• 13th - PTA Meeting Featuring Choir and Pulse Performances - 6:30 pm
• 15th - (Rain out date) Field Day
• 16th - Senior Breakfast - 7:15-8:30 am
• 22nd - 5th Grade Celebration of Learning - Rain or Shine 6:00-7:30 pm
• 23rd - 5th Grade Final Walk - 9:05 am
• 23rd - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 11:45 am

Volunteer spots for both the copy room and library are now open through April! Whether it's one day or several, we’d love to have you. Flexible shifts make it easy to fit into your schedule. Click the links below to learn more and sign up!

Copy Room: March/April Sign-Ups

Library: March/April Sign-Ups

You can find all our current and ongoing volunteer opportunities on our website at https://prairietrailpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer.

Mark your calendars for April 11th—we can’t wait to show you all the fun we have planned!

🔥 Early Bird Wristbands Are on Sale Now! 🔥
Wristbands are just $20 for a limited time but will increase on March 25th—grab yours now! While entry to Spring Fest is free, wristbands are required for rides, inflatables, and games. Get yours here: https://tinyurl.com/PTESpringFest25

🥧 The Pie-Throwing Booth is BACK! 🥧
You asked, and we delivered—one of the most beloved student activities is returning! Stay tuned to find out which teachers will be brave enough to take a pie to the face! 🎯 Each pie thrower gets 3 tries for $5 or 1 throw for $2 (cash only).

🛍 Sneak Peek: Online Silent Auction 🛍
Check out the amazing items up for grabs and start saving your favorites now! Bidding opens April 8th: https://32auctions.com/PTE2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun at Spring Fest! 🎡🎟🎶

🎉 Spring Fest is just over a month away on April 11th, and we can’t wait for all the fun we have in store! 🎡🎟️

✨ Wristbands are on sale NOW! ✨ Grab yours at our early bird price of $20 before the price goes up on March 25th ⏳. Entry to Spring Fest is FREE, but wristbands are required for rides, inflatables, and games 🎠🎈.

🎟️ Get yours now ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/PTESpringFest25

🔎 Sneak peek alert! Our online silent auction 🏆—the biggest fundraiser of the year—is live for browsing! Start adding your favorites now at https://32auctions.com/PTE2025. Bidding opens April 8th! 🛍️💰

Don’t miss out on all the fun! 🎉🐴

For all the latest information, upcoming events, and more, join us in our Facebook group, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and check out our PTA website!

• Mar. 28th - Family Movie Night 6:00-8:00 (doors open at 5:45 pm)
• Apr. 8th-15th - Spring Fest Auction
• Apr. 9th - 3rd-5th Graders Reading/Writing STAAR - Campus Closed to visitors
• Apr. 11th - Spring Fest 5:30-8:30 pm
• Apr. 15th - PTA Meeting & 1st Grade Program
• Apr. 16th - 5th Graders Science STAAR - Campus Closed to visitors
• Apr. 30th - 3rd-5th Graders Math STAAR - Campus Closed to visitors
• May 5th-9th - Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 9th - Field Day
• May 13th - Choir and Pulse Performance 6:30-7:30 pm
• May 15th - Rain Out Day for Field Day
• May 22nd - 5th Grade Celebration 6:00 (outdoor event - will move inside if raining)
• May 23rd - Last Day of School & 11:45 am Early Release

Second Step Tuesday lesson for this week is in Unit 4, Problem Solving.

For lesson 18 topic for each grade level, please click here and for Spanish, please click here. Click on the grade level at the top of the page to see your child's lesson topic.

All lesson summaries are linked here for the entire year for you to see now.

Here are the menus for March:

• Elementary Breakfast Menu
• Elementary Lunch Menu

We have several students with outstanding cafeteria accounts. Please check to make sure your child does not owe any money. RevTrack Link

If you would like to donate to the Angel account, please see the link below. This goes to help those who might need a little extra help.

https://lewisville.revtrak.net/r6#/v/ptes-angel-lunch-account-donation

For all the latest information about Marcus High School Summer Camps, check out this LINK. Not all camps have been added yet, so check back periodically for new information.

Check out dates for the 2024-2025 school year at this LINK.

April 21st is now a School Day!

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

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
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