Parent Conferences

The turnout this year for conferences has been great! It is wonderful to see so many involved parents who care about their children. If you will be attending your conference tonight, here is some advice. Ask the teacher about your child's lowest grade first; this way if there is someway you can help at home, they will be able to give you some ideas. Ask if you could e-mail the teacher later if you think of another question. It's a great time just to talk about your child and their progress here at Prairieview. Remember we are a team and team-work will help your child be the best that they can be!

Have a nice long weekend, Principal Schultz

Happy Thanksgiving

Last Friday was very exciting; we made lap blankets for Edward Hospital Pediatric ER and for Westmont Nursing Home. It was a great turnout and we made over 60 blankets. This was a very simple project which made a positive and heartwarming difference. Thank you to Mrs. Raskovich-Kling for organizing it and Al's Pizza for providing wonderful cookies. Our teachers also showed support on this truly wonderful night.

We also had an assembly to prevent bullying which was also a success. Our teachers and students had a great time. I wonder if you can tell who this was ? Mr. McBrain did a wonderful job letting us know how bullying hurts.........this is something which is on every ones mind and here at Prairieview we take it seriously !

Have a safe and restful Thanksgiving, Principal Schultz

Study Smarts

Now that we are in full swing everyone will be experiencing testing. Studying is a skill all ourstudents will need throughout their years of school. Perhaps you can help your child with these small tips.

Start a habit

Encourage your child to treat studying as a daily assignment, not just something their do the night before a test. For example, they might practice their spelling words every night for a short period instead of the night before. After they finish their homework assignments they can review what they were exposed to during the day. This way they can keep on top of all their subject and what is expected of them.

Use the Textbook or Notes

To increase their understanding have them preview the chapter again looking at the graphics and going to the glossary to look up all the boldfaced words. Review the heading and have your student in their own words tell you what the text or their notes represent.

Have a safe and warm long weekend, Principal Schultz

Veterans' Day Project

On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, the third, fourth and fifth grade students happily took an indoor recess day to each make a card of thanks and appreciation to our veterans. Approximately three hundred cards showcasing their beautiful artwork and kind messages will be delivered to Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital before Veterans' Day on November 11th.

What a better way to say thank you to our military!

Have a wonderful weekend, Principal Schultz