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Prairie Ridge Parent Post

SPECIAL EDITION 2025

Prairie RidgeParent PostSPECIAL EDITION 2025

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families,


As we wrap up this school year and anticipate the start of a new school year, I want to assure you that we will continue to prioritize the well-being and success of our students. We are dedicated to providing them with a safe and supportive learning environment where they can learn and grow at high levels and SOAR as they focus on their goals.


We are fortunate to have most of our teachers and staff returning next year. We look forward to welcoming students, families and volunteers in August and forming partnerships that continue to grow stronger.


This Special Edition of our newsletter has pertinent information to ensure families are prepared when it is time for school to start. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Have a wonderful summer!


Sincerely,

Carole Oliphant

Principal

ATTENDANCE

STRIVE FOR FIVE!

Our goal for 2025-2026 is that every student will attend school regularly, meaning five or fewer absences. We realize that some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other concerns. By planning ahead to minimize avoidable absences, students are more likely to have regular attendance in spite of occasional illness.

A whole year has 365 days.

A school year has only 174 days.

That leaves 191 days to spend on family time, holidays, vacations, and appointments.

TEACHER ASSIGNMENT

1st-5th Grades: Families will receive an email after 4:00 pm on August 8th to let them know who their child’s teacher is.


Kindergarten: Families will receive an email on August 14th to let them know who their child’s teacher is.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

1st-5th Grades: Tuesday, August 12

Kindergarten: Thursday, August 14

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

1st-5th Grades: Wednesday, August 13

Kindergarten: Friday, August 15

TRANSPORTATON INFORMATION

Reminder: Register for 2025-2026 School Year Transportation Services

The transportation application window for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2025-2026 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. The Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible.


Apply for transportation services online.

Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.

2025-2026 Academic Calendars

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

CLICK ON THE ATTACHMENT BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

KINDERGARTEN

Families of kindergarten students will be contacted in August to set up a time for beginning of the year assessments. These will take place on August 12th and 13th and will help us learn more about your child.

Boohoo Woohoo Social for Kindergarten Families

Join your fellow Prairie Ridge families for a Boohoo Woohoo Social to get to know each other and provide support for this journey you are embarking on. The PTO will be providing refreshments.


Date: First Day of Kindergarten, August 15

Time: 9:15, after dropping your kiddo off

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday

May 27- May 29 9:00-3:00

June 2- June 26 8:30- 3:30

The office will reopen on August 1st.

PTO

Thank You to the Prairie Ridge Families:


On behalf of the PTO we would like to thank all of the families for all of your generosity. Through your contributions and valued time, we were able to provide updates to our school, host community events, and give back to the staff and students. As we look forward to the 2025-2026 school year, we invite any family members that would like to volunteer their time, ask questions, or bring new ideas to contact the Prairie Ridge PTO at prel.pto@gmail.com.


2025-2026 Volunteers Needed!

Back To School Events

Late Start/Conference Meals setup

Fall Carnival


Have a great summer!

Victoria Arriaga
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