Upcoming Events
February
- February 13th--Math Family Night at Prairie Wind 5:00-7:00PM
- February 14th--No School (Curriculum Day for Staff)
- February 17th--No School (President's Day)
- February 26th--Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00PM
- February 27th--No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-7:30PM
- February 28th--No School
March
- March 13th--Spring Music Program 3rd-5th grade, band and strings
- March 17-21st--No School Spring Recess
- March 27th--STEM Night at Prairie Wind 5:30-7:00PM
- March 28th--No School (Staff Professional Development Day)
Family Math Night!!!
You're Invited to Family Math Night!
When: Thursday, February 13th, 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Prairie Wind Elementary
Join us for an evening of math, fun, and family engagement at Prairie Wind Elementary! We’re partnering with Mathnasium to bring math to life for students and families. Whether your child:
- Loves math and craves a challenge,
- Feels comfortable but could use a little help, or
- Is frustrated or unengaged,
Mathnasium’s expert team paired with our teachers will provide engaging activities tailored to meet their needs!
Highlights of the evening:
🍕 Free pizza and drinks for everyone!
🎲 Take-home math games to make learning math fun and exciting.
👨👩👧👦 Family engagement – connect with other families and build community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support your child’s learning, enjoy quality family time, and take home resources to keep the math excitement going. We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Tamika Walker
Principal, Prairie Wind Elementary
A Message from the Principal
Dear Prairie Wind Families,
At Prairie Wind Elementary, we’re charging ahead with purpose every day toward our vision: ensuring that every student is on grade level and growing at least one grade level each year. This mission isn’t just a statement—it’s a shared commitment by our staff and students.
Every week, our students and teachers set ambitious goals and monitor their progress, working together to move the academic needle. It’s inspiring to see the determination in our Stallions as they strive for excellence, one step at a time.
Your partnership plays a huge role in this journey. By supporting your child’s learning at home, encouraging them to reach their goals, and staying engaged with their progress, you help us make our vision a reality. Together, we’re making growth happen—one goal, one achievement, and one day at a time.
Thank you for being part of our team!
Sincerely,
Ms. Tamika Walker
Principal, Prairie Wind Elementary
From the Asst. Principal, Mr. Richardson
Attendance Matters at Prairie Wind!
Being on time and staying for the entire school day sets students up for success! Arriving by 8:30 AM ensures they don’t miss key lessons and activities that build a strong foundation for learning. Staying until dismissal at 4:05 PM allows them to fully participate in group work, enrichment, and other valuable experiences. Consistent attendance fosters responsibility, respect, and lifelong habits that lead to success. Let’s work together to make every school day count!
Christopher J. Richardson
Assistant Principal
PTO
PTO is having their next meeting on February 4th at 5:30 in the library. We will be dispersing the treats for Valentine's Day parties as well as discussing Parent/Teacher Conference dinner ideas. February 5th will be out next Don and Millies Night; fliers will be sent home on Monday. Thursday night February 6th will be our next Chuck-e-Cheese night, fliers will be sent home next week.
From the School Nurse
Dental Health Month:
February is Dental Health month, and our first graders will be learning about how to properly take care of their teeth. We will be discussing how often we are to brush, what foods are friendly towards are teeth, and when to see the dentist. Younger children should get some assistance from their parents with flossing and sometimes brushing. Be sure to keep your child's 6-month dentist appointments and let us know if you need help finding a dentist.
Illness Guidelines:
Please continue to be vigilant with keeping kids home if their fever has been 100.4 or higher or have experienced vomiting or repeated episodes of diarrhea for the last 24 hours. Your student should be fever free and vomiting/diarrhea free for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school. Attendance is important; however, kids do need time to recover from being ill.
Marilyn Hansen MSML, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Prairie Wind Elementary
Phone (531) 299-1982
Fax (531) 299-1998
From the Counselors
Happy February!
In the counseling department, February is our favorite month!
February features lessons focused on teamwork, kindness, cooperation, respect, and family. Families can support our lessons by:
· Talking with kiddos about the importance of working together in groups or on teams,
· Talking about ways to be helpful to others
· Encouraging your child to ask questions like, How can I help with that? or Do you need anything? when they are working with others.
The counseling department is excited to put the “I” in Kindness by celebrating Kindness Week . Prairie Wind Kindness Week will be the week of February 18-21. Each day will feature a dress up day as well as a kindness challenge. The kindness challenge will hopefully inspire other acts of kindness which will create a kindness wave! Feel free to join in the challenge at home by encouraging your student to try some of these easy kindness acts: greet peers/adults, give compliments, hold the door open, and/or share some encouraging words.
Please reach out to your student’s teacher or counselor if your student needs winter gear (coat, hat, mittens).
Thanks so much, and please reach out if you need anything!
Jamie Quandt
Grades 1,3,5
Tiffany Haynes Reed
Grades K, 2, 4
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
What is the Campus Portal for Parents?
The Campus Portal for Parents, part of the Omaha Public Schools student information system, allows parents and guardians to monitor their children's academic progress online. Using the internet, parents will be able to log in and view district and school announcements, schedules, current and final grades, missing assignments, attendance, immunization records, account statements and class newsletters. Additionally, parents will be able to email teachers and print a variety of reports including IEPs, current progress reports, current report cards (secondary only) and unofficial transcripts.
Campus Portal for Parent Documents
Get the ZUM APP for Transportation
Get the Zum App for Transportation
Zūm Parent App
With Zum app, you can better protect your student's safety by:
- Tracking your student’s ride in real-time and receiving ride updates
- Knowing the driver profile and vehicle assigned to transport your student
- Viewing pick-up and drop-off time estimates
- Starting real-time chat with our support team if needed
- Canceling rides when necessary
Download the Zūm App (iOS) (Android) from your carrier’s App Store
