PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

Fall Parent/Teacher Conference scheduling is open. Visit Family Access in Skyward/Qmlativ to schedule your students' conferences before the scheduling window closes on Friday, November 22, at midnight. Below is a quick video showing the process. If you need assistance, please reach out to the office for help.

Are you military or civilian personnel living or working on federal property? These funds are provided to school districts to compensate for local tax dollars that are lost as a result of non-taxable federal payrolls or properties. It takes just a minute to mark your status and set in the form electronically. Last year, YCS collected $358,508 to support student learning. This form must be updated yearly, even if you have already submitted the form. Thank you for taking a moment to update your student's information.

📚 November 21–27: Book Fair times vary by date. Please note the Book Fair will only be open before and after school. Parents must accompany their students during the times below:

• November 21: Book Fair OPENS! 8:00–8:30 a.m.
• November 22: Book Fair is available from 8:00–8:30 a.m., and 3:05–7 p.m. during Book Bingo!
• November 25: Book Fair is available from 8:00–8:30 a.m., and 11:35 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. during conferences.
• November 26: Book Fair is available from 8:00–8:30 a.m., and 11:35 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. during conferences
• November 27: Last Day! Book Fair will be open from 8:00–8:30 a.m.

Volunteers are still needed for shifts throughout the afternoon/evenings to assist students, run registers, and keep things running smoothly.

📚 November 22: Book Bingo, a FREE Family Event, parents must accompany their students to this event.

• Two sessions available: 4:30–5:30 p.m. & 6:00–7:00 p.m.
• Volunteers are still needed to help with setup, bingo calling, and prize distribution.
• Space is limited you must RSVP in advance

☕ November 25: Caffeine & Kindness, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bean Water Coffee is open to everyone to purchase coffee or hot beverage drinks —20 percent of proceeds benefit the PTO. Volunteer help is still needed to make coffee deliveries to teachers.

🥧 November 25: Conference Potluck for Teachers: Help is needed with setting up food donated or by contributing a dish for teachers. We want them to feel appreciated during conferences.

Sign-up details are below in the links provided for these volunteer spots.

• November Volunteer Opportunities: includes the Book Fair and Book Bingo
• Conference Potluck

The annual Santa Shop is scheduled to run from December 9 through 13! Our amazing PTO sponsors this special event which allows students the opportunity to shop for gifts for family and friends before the holidays and learn some budgeting skills too.

There will be lots of opportunities to help volunteer—from helping students shop to setting up and wrapping gifts. Keep an eye out for sign-up details coming later this month, and let us know if you’re interested in lending a hand. PTO would love to make this event magical for our students!

Thank you for all that you do to support our school community. Here’s to a wonderful November full of fun and learning!

Watch for changes beginning January 6, 2025.

Need instructions on how to submit your student's absence in Skyward? Click here.

Yelm Community Schools students are invited to submit an entry online for the SGT Justin Norton Memorial Fund 2024 Essay Contest. Entries are by 5 p.m. on November 22. The topic is "100 Year Old Christmas." Imagine you are celebrating Christmas 100 years ago. What is it like?

Click the picture below to access the essay link.

Prizes are sponsored by the Sgt Justin Norton Memorial Fund.

• Wednesday, November 20:
• Late Start Day
• 9:50 a.m.– Assembly. Teachers will be reaching out to families of students receiving monthly awards.
• November 21: 8—8:30 a.m.—Scholastic Book Fair open.
• Friday, November 22:
• 8:00–8:30 a.m.—Book Fair in the Library
• 3:05–7:00 p.m.–Book Fair in the Library
• 4:30—5:30 p.m. & 6—7 p.m.— PTO Book Bingo! Must register to attend this FREE event!
• Monday, November 25: PTO Caffeine & Kindness Day
• 11:35 a.m.—Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 11:35 a.m.–7:00 p.m.–Book Fair in the Library
• Tuesday, November 26
• 8:00–8:30 a.m.—Book Fair in the Library
• 11:35 a.m.–Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 11:35 a.m.–3:30 p.m.–Book Fair in the Library
• Wednesday, November 27: NO LATE START
• 8:00–8:30 a.m.—Book Fair in the Library—last chance until Spring!
• 11:35 a.m.–Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Thursday, November 28 & 29 — No School. Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!