Week at a Glance
Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 18: D203 School Board Meeting
Thursday, February 20: Parent-Teacher Conference Signup Starts
Friday, February 21: Adult Social, 7 PM
Tuesday, February 25: REGULAR School Day (Not E-Learning)
Thursday, February 27: Parent-Teacher Signup Ends
Friday, February 28: NO SCHOOL - County Institute Day
Monday, March 3 - Friday. March 7: National Social Worker Week
Monday, March 3 - Wednesday, March 5: Book Fair
Thursday, March 6: NO SCHOOL - Institute Day; Conferences 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday, March 7: NO SCHOOL - Conferences 8 AM - NOON
Monday, March 10: D203 School Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 11: Home & School - MPR - 9 AM
Sunday, March 16: 4th and 5th Grade All-District Orchestra Festival at NCHS - 2PM
Monday, March 17: Kindergarten Preview (**non-attendance day for current kindergartners)
Monday, March 24: D203 School Board Meeting
Thursday, March 27: 2nd Grade Performance - 6 PM
Monday, March 31- Friday, April 4: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Ready to have a great time? Our Dueling Pianos Adult Social is happening on Friday, February 21, from 7pm-10pm at Cress Creek Country Club.
In addition to an online silent auction (look for teacher experiences here!), be sure to get your tickets so you can participate in the LIVE auction that night (that’s your chance to bid on Art From the Heart pieces)!
To buy your ticket, scan the QR code or follow this link. Last day to buy tickets is 2/18!
What should you wear? Let’s embrace our Dueling Pianos meets Gatsby Era theme with style and flair!
Ladies: Think fun and festive—maybe that sparkly dress you’ve been waiting to wear, a chic cocktail dress, or stylish pants with a statement top.
Gentlemen: Suits, dress pants with a sharp shirt, or anything cocktail-appropriate will fit the vibe perfectly.Whether you go full Gatsby or just want to dress up a little, the key is to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to dance the night away!
We hope you can join us for a fun night out to support our school!
The Prairie Edible Garden Committee is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us! You don’t need to be a gardening expert to lead or join the Prairie Edible Garden Committee! This committee is about coordination, teamwork, and having fun while creating a sustainable, educational, and enriching space for our students.
We’re looking for two Prairie parents to step into co-chair roles. These positions are more about organization and collaboration than digging in the dirt! We’re also fortunate to have Dennis Johnson, a Prairie grandparent and master gardener, as our expert advisor. Dennis plays a vital role in lesson planning, garden maintenance, and offering guidance on planting techniques and sustainability practices.
We also welcome additional committee members—the more, the merrier! A larger team means tasks can be divided, making everything manageable and enjoyable for everyone involved.
To learn more about the co-chair and committee member roles, you can read more here.
If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact Jenny Bouchier-Hayes and Sarah Sommers at prairieschoolgarden@gmail.com.
Prairie is excited to take part in the Naperville READS event for elementary school. On Monday, Feb. 10, our 3rd-5th grade classrooms will take part in a virtual event with presenter Lauren Tarshis. Lauren Tarshis is the author of the I Survived series along with many others.
Click the link if you would like to order any of the Lauren Tarshis books available through Anderson’s Bookshop.
The February Home & School meeting will be held Tuesday, February 11, at 9 a.m. in the MPR.
Lou Cammiso, director of safety and security for District 203, will start the meeting with an overview of the district's multilayered approach to safety and answer any questions parents may have. And don't miss this month's raffle! (Hint: It will come in handy during the Book Fair.)
We hope to see you there!
Our Spring Book Fair will be here soon! Students can shop during the school day from Monday, March 3 until Wednesday, March 5. Students are also welcome to shop on those days after school with an adult until 3PM. In-person Book Fair purchases are tax free. Also, 25% of book fair proceeds come back to our school! Online shopping is also available at www.abcfairs.com from March 3 until March 9th.
Teachers will be adding to the wish lists as they are able to visit the book fair. Books can be purchased online and delivered to the school, or you can purchase in person. Please sign up using the SignUpGenius if you intend to purchase a book so we can avoid duplicates!
Email Alyssa Connolly or Whitney White at prairiebookfair@gmail.com with any questions.
The district’s weekly newsletter has all the info you need to stay up-to-date on district-wide events, initiatives and more.
Check out this week’s newsletter and catch up on all the district news!
Welcome to the Committee Spotlight, a way to learn more about the different Home & School committees at Prairie and the awesome volunteers who chair them. This week we are featuring Adult Social. Adult Social is chaired by Ryan Doornbos and Elaine Wendorf.
Planning for the Adult Social has been on-going since September. Ryan and Elaine started with researching venues, doing site visits, discussing themes, and meeting with their committee volunteers. Once the decision was made to hold the event at Cress Creek Country Club on February 21st, they booked dueling pianos, designed and distributed the invitations, and developed the sponsorship levels. Now they are procuring the sponsors, gathering the teacher/staff experiences for the silent auction, and crossing their T’s and dotting their I’s to ensure a fun and successful Adult Social.
Thank you to Ryan and Elaine for their commitment to Prairie’s Adult Social!
Please contact Carolyn Buckingham (prairieschoolvp@gmail.com) with any questions, changes or submissions for the WAAG. Submissions for the following week's WAAG are due by noon on the prior Wednesday.
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