Hello Prairie Rose Families,

I am thrilled to share some exciting achievements with you! This fall, our students excelled on their MAP assessments and the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) last spring. Please see the Parent University below for more information. These outstanding results are a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support from you—our families. We’re incredibly proud of the growth we’re seeing across all grade levels, and we’re committed to continuing this momentum.

We’d also like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Parent-Teacher Club Haunted Carnival! The turnout was fantastic, and it was so rewarding to see our families enjoying the evening with us. Events like these strengthen our school community, and we’re grateful for your involvement and support.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to making this year a success!

Warm regards,
Dr. Tabby Rabenberg

Important Dates in November

4 - Elevate Canine Presentations

8 - Parent Teacher Conference day - No School

11 - Veterans Day - No School

12 - 4th Grade Music Program 6:30pm Families are welcome to attend.

12 - PTC meeting @5:30pm in room #106

14 - Kindergarten SIPS "See A Play"

15 - Trimester 1 Paw Tag Celebration

18 - Elevate Canine Presentations

19 - Chess Club

21 - Chess Club

21 - 1st Grade SIPS "Children's Choir"

22 - Hearing screening for grades K, 1st and 2nd

28 - Thanksgiving Day - No School 🦃

29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Important Dates in December

2 - 5 Chess Club @3:00-4:15 in the Library

3 - 5th Grade "Marketplace for Kids"

5 - 2nd and 3rd Grade Music Program 6:30pm Families are welcome!

10 - PTC meeting @6:00pm in room #106

16 - Dollar Store

17 - Dollar Store

18 - Wachter Show Choir Tour

20 - Last Day of School before Holiday Break 🎄

Important Dates in January

2 - First Day of School after Holidays

20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School

21 - Staff Development Day - No School

Important Dates in February

11 - Parent Teacher Conference 3:30-7:30pm

13 - Parent Teacher Conference 3:30-7:30pm

17 - Presidents' Day - No School

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At our school, prioritizing the hiring of high-quality teachers is essential. Federal law entitles you to information regarding the professional qualifications of our teachers and paraprofessionals. We believe in keeping our parents informed about the quality of education we provide, and sharing staff qualifications is a great way to demonstrate our commitment to our students.

Family Literacy Practice:

Building a family practice of gratitude can be a simple yet powerful way to strengthen connections and foster positivity at home. You can incorporate gratitude into daily routines by starting a gratitude journal, where family members jot down or draw things they're thankful for. Another idea is to create a "kindness jar" where acts of gratitude are shared. You can also model gratitude by talking about it regularly, such as during car rides or at the dinner table. Reading books that highlight gratitude and sharing your thoughts along the way is another wonderful way to cultivate this practice of talking about gratitude.

Digital Safety Tips:

In this month's newsletter, we’re sharing helpful tips for building news and media literacy with your children. With so much information coming from TV, phones, and social media, it's important for kids to develop critical thinking skills. Here are five simple ways to help: encourage healthy skepticism by questioning media messages, play "spot the ad" to understand advertising tactics, explore different perspectives on the same story, discuss the difference between facts and opinions, and choose news from a variety of trustworthy sources​.

November Newsletter from Nurse Shyla

Healthy brains and healthy bodies are vital to learning. If you ask most students who come into the nurse’s office for one reason or another, my advice is often the same, “Drink water, and lots of it!” Being well hydrated, along with eating well-balanced meals and being physically active, will help students feel better, think better, and learn better!

Here are 7 Habits of Healthy Kids:

1. Practice good hygiene by WASHING YOUR HANDS, especially before you eat!

2. Stay energized by eating nutritious meals and snacks. Eat a healthy breakfast every morning!

3. Get a good night’s rest. School aged children need at least 8-10 hours of sleep per night.

4. EXERCISE! Run, walk, stretch, and play!

5. Brush your teeth and floss every day!

6. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze to keep from spreading germs.

7. Make good choices for a happy, healthy, YOU!

The health and safety of your child will be the major consideration when making decisions about the appropriateness of going outside during extremely cold or wet conditions. Other considerations will be the need of children for fresh air, exercise, work breaks, and unstructured play time for social development. Students should come to school dressed appropriately to be outside during the weather expected that day. BPS Elementary Schools have jointly developed a guideline which states that outdoor recess will not normally occur when the wind chill drops below -10 degrees Fahrenheit (based on the National Weather Service website). Keep in mind that actual time outside during recess breaks is generally limited to about ten-fifteen minutes. Based on the relative openness or protection of a particular school site, variations in this guideline will exist.

We are excited to announce that family members have come together to support our school through generous donations! Their contributions will enhance our educational programs and provide valuable resources for our students. This spirit of collaboration strengthens our community and enriches the learning environment for everyone.

If you’d like to join in and make a donation, please visit https://bpsfoundation.com/project/prairierose/.

Thank you to all our families for your continued support and commitment to Prairie Rose School!

Box Tops

Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipts for participating products. Prairie Rose will automatically earn cash with every Box Tops product you buy.

Box Tops for Education Program Information: Box Tops

Prairie Rose Student Directory is available in the school office. Stop by the office if you would like a copy!

Prairie Rose Elementary

Email: prose_secretary@bismarckschools.org

Website: https://www.bismarckschools.org/prairierose

Location: 2200 Oahe Bend Bismarck, ND 58504

Phone: 701-323-4280

Fax: 701-323-4285

Facebook: Prairie Rose PTC