The Texan Star 11/22/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope everyone has a safe and restful break. Remember there is no school from Monday, November 25th to Friday, November 29th.

We will see everyone back on Monday, December 2nd.

Friday, December 6th is our LAST Penny Friday! Send in any loose change or bills that you’re willing to donate to help raise money for a Marcus Cross Country scholarship! For over 20 years, the Marcus Cross Country team has partnered with Prairie Trail for our Jingle Bell Jog. The grade that raises the most money wins a Choice Day in P.E. after the jog on Dec 13th!

Kindergarten will only be spectating during the jog, but they’re welcome to join the fun by cheering on the other grades and by participating in Penny Friday!

Here are the totals for Penny Friday. (This does not include 11/22 money.)

1st grade has passed Kinder and 5th grade holds on to the lead for another week. We have 1 more Friday to raise money for the Marcus Cross Country team scholarship.

Thanks to everyone that contributed so far!

Kinder - $41.04

1st grade - $43.01

2nd grade - $49.26

3rd grade - $91.93

4th grade - $137.89

5th grade - $198.89

PTE total - $562.02

Please consider donating to the Lewisville ISD Adopt an Angel Program. We need those that are able to please adopt or donate to help. We have 2 weeks left to adopt and we have 1840 Angels left to be taken care of. Adoptions are going slowly, so any help you can give to share or promote would be appreciated! If you do not want to shop for an angel, you can donate money and LISD high school students will do the shopping for you.

https://bit.ly/LISDADOPTANANGEL - Website with all information on adopting or ways to donate.

Recognize Someone submissions are open again! Would you like to recognize a staff member at Prairie Trail or LISD, click here to type a quick note. It will be printed on a nice post card and delivered to that staff member. It is free for you, but worth so much!! :)

https://www.lisd.net/recognize

Second Step lessons the week of Dec. 2nd with Unit 2, Emotional Management.

For lesson 9 topic for each grade level, please click here and for Spanish, please click here. Click on the grade level at the top of the page to see your child's lesson topic.

All lesson summaries are linked here for the entire year for you to see now.

• 25th-29th - Thanksgiving Break

• 4th - PTE Spelling Bee 8:15 am
• 6th - Last Penny Friday
• 9th - 2nd Grade Gingerbread Play
• 8:15-8:45 am - Benton's Class
• 8:45-9:15 am - Quezada's Class
• 10th - 2nd Grade Gingerbread Play
• 8:15-8:45 am - Pfeifer's Class
• 10th - Choir and Pulse Performances - 6:30-7:30 pm
• 11th - 2nd Grade Gingerbread Play
• 8:15-8:55 am - Hoodenpyle and Phillip's Dual classes
• 12th - Staff Luncheon Provided by PTA
• 12th - Lamar Band, Choir and Orchestra Performances
• K-2nd - 1:30-2:00 pm
• 3rd-5th - 2:10-2:40 pm
• 13th - Jingle Bell Jog
• 19th - Bring a Blanket and Stuffed Animal for $1 to support 5th Grade
• 19th - Holiday Parties and PJ Day
• 20th - 11:45 am Early Release Day
• 23rd-Jan. 6th - Winter Break

There are still library volunteer spots open in December! Whether it's one day or several, we’d love to have you. Flexible shifts make it easy to fit into your schedule. Click the link below to learn more and sign up!

Library Helpers - November/December 2024 - Voly.org

You can find all our current and ongoing volunteer opportunities on our website at https://prairietrailpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer.

The holiday season is almost here, and our incredible staff needs a caffeine boost to keep up with all the festive fun ahead! We’re down to our last box of coffee and tea pods, and they could really use a fresh stockpile to keep them energized. Any donations would be so appreciated—whether you’re dropping them off at the front office or having them shipped straight to us from our Amazon wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/PTEStaffLounge

Just sort by priority to find those much-needed k-cups and pods.

Thanks for keeping our teachers and staff fueled for the season!

Our Silent Auction is the biggest fundraiser of the year, and we’d love for you to join us! 🙋‍♀️

📅 When: December 10th, 10:30 a.m.
📍 Where: PTA Room (Room C304, 3rd Grade Hallway)

This is a no-pressure informational meeting—no commitment required! Come learn what goes into planning this exciting event and discover how you can help if it’s a good fit for you. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who want to contribute behind the scenes while making a big impact.

Have any questions or can’t make it to the meeting but still want to learn more? Contact Jennifer at silentauction@prairietrailpta.org.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Texas Roadhouse fundraiser! Ordering is closed but now it’s time to pick up your rolls! Pick up starts on November 18th from 3pm - 10pm at their To Go window. Last day to pick up is Friday, November 22nd.

Texas Roadhouse is located at 3811 Long Prairie Road.

The Jingle Bell Jog is coming up on Friday, December 13th, and we need a little help to keep our kiddos fueled and hydrated! If you’d like to bring Gatorade and/or 5 oz disposable cups, sign up here:https://tinyurl.com/PTEJBJ24 💧🍹

And don’t forget—order your Jingle Bell Jog shirts by November 18th to join in the festive spirit! 🎽✨

Thank you for helping us make this event merry and bright!

All who plan to attend Jingle Bell Jog need to pre-register using this LINK. Be sure to also bring your ID when you come to the event.

Our hardworking PTE staff deserve a little extra love ❤️, so on Thursday, December 12th, we’re treating them to a delicious catered lunch 🍝 from Salerno's Italian Restaurant in Highland Village.

But that’s not all—thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Gooey Butter Cake Company 🎂, proudly owned by our very own PTE family, the Cano family, each staff member will also enjoy a special dessert treat! 🍰

Dessert is covered, but we need your help to make this event even more special 💫. Please consider sponsoring a meal for your favorite staff members 💖. Let’s show them just how much they’re loved & appreciated! 👏💐 Follow this link to sponsor a meal: https://tinyurl.com/PTEHolidayLuncheon

Our class holiday parties are just a month away on December 19th, and we can’t wait to make this the most holly-jolly celebration yet! PTA has set up everything, so we’re just looking for some merry helpers to keep the festivities going by running stations and helping at the photo booth.

With 3 different shifts to choose from, you’re welcome to sign up for 1 or 2 shifts—and then stay to join the fun at your child’s party! 🌟 Remember, all volunteers must have an approved background check on Voly. You can check your status here:https://lewisvilleisd.voly.org/volunteer/login.html

🎁 Sign up to help spread some holiday magic at https://tinyurl.com/PTEHoliday24 This is always a joyful, super fun event to volunteer at!

All who plan to attend Holiday Parties need to pre-register using this LINK. Be sure to also bring your ID when you come to the event.

We’re so excited to partner with Petite Sweets Bakery again to bring you a holiday DIY cookie kit that’s sure to sweeten your season! For just $30, each kit includes a dozen delicious sugar cookies, festive frosting, and plenty of sprinkles—everything you need for a fun and memorable holiday activity with the family. Plus, 10% of each sale comes back to Prairie Trail, making this a sweet way to support our school! ❤️🎁

Online orders are open now at https://tinyurl.com/PTEPetiteSweets24 and will stay open until Friday, December 13th. Kits will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, December 19th, from 4–6 pm at the Prairie Trail main entrance. Don’t miss out on this delicious way to spread holiday cheer and give back to our school! 🍬❄️

For all the latest information, upcoming events, and more, join us in our Facebook group, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and check out our PTA website!

• Nov. 25th-29th - Thanksgiving Break
  
• Dec. 4th - Spelling Bee
• Dec. 10th - Choir and Pulse Performances - 6:30-7:30 pm
• Dec. 13th - Jingle Bell Jog
• Dec. 19th - Holiday Parties
• Dec. 20th - 11:45 am Early Release Day
• Dec. 23rd-Jan. 6th - Winter Break
• Jan. 7th - First Day back from Winter Break
• Jan. 20th - No School
• Jan. 23rd - STEAM Night 6:00-7:30 pm
• Feb. 13th - Friendship Parties
• Feb. 14th - No School for Students
• Feb. 17th - No School
• Feb. 27th - Talent Show
• Mar. 6th - Open House 6:00-7:00 pm
• Mar. 7th - 11:45 am Early Release Day
• Mar. 10th-14th - Spring Break
• Mar. 28th - Family Movie Night 6:00-8:00 (doors open at 5:45 pm)
• Apr. 8th-15th - Spring Fest Auction
• Apr. 9th - 3rd-5th Graders Reading/Writing STAAR - Campus Closed to visitors
• Apr. 11th - Spring Fest 5:30-8:30 pm
• Apr. 15th - PTA Meeting & 1st Grade Program
• Apr. 16th - 5th Graders Science STAAR - Campus Closed to visitors
• Apr. 18th - No School
• Apr. 21st - Bad Weather Day (possibly No School)
• Apr. 30th - 3rd-5th Graders Math STAAR - Campus Closed to visitors
• May 5th-9th - Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 9th - Field Day
• May 13th - Choir and Pulse Performance 6:30-7:30 pm
• May 15th - Rain Out Day for Field Day
• May 22nd - 5th Grade Celebration 6:00 (outdoor event - will move inside if raining)
• May 23rd - Last Day of School & 11:45 am Early Release

Here are the menus for November:

• Elementary Breakfast Menu
• Elementary Lunch Menu

We have several students with outstanding cafeteria accounts. Please check to make sure your child does not owe any money. RevTrack Link

If you would like to donate to the Angel account, please see the link below. This goes to help those who might need a little extra help.

https://lewisville.revtrak.net/r6#/v/ptes-angel-lunch-account-donation

Check out dates for the 2024-2025 school year at this LINK.

Yearbooks are now on sale for $35. Order yours today before the price goes up.

Email: prairietrail@lisd.net
Website: lisd.net/prairietrail
Location: 5555 Timber Creek Road, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Phone: (469)713-5980
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prairietrailes
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