May 11, 2026

Hello Prairie Trail Families,

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we encourage all of our students to finish strong! This is an important time for learning, growth, and celebration. While we have many fun activities and special events planned, meaningful instruction continues each day, and every moment counts.

We ask for your support in maintaining consistent routines at home, including regular bedtimes and school-day expectations. Daily attendance remains a top priority, as each day builds on the last and helps students stay connected and successful.

Just as important, we encourage our students to finish the year strong behaviorally—showing respect, responsibility, and kindness in all they do. Together, we can ensure a positive, productive, and memorable end to a wonderful school year!

Warm regards,

Wendi Vaughn

Proud Prairie Trail Principal

Field Day is Friday, May 15th. Please see below for reminders about field day for parents and students.

• Pre-register to be a visitor here so you don't miss a minute of the fun.
• Please dress in school appropriate attire. Boys may wear swim trunks that are like shorts with a t-shirt. Girls may wear their swimsuit under their t-shirt and shorts. We will not have kids wearing just a swimsuit during field day.
• Students may wear the rash guard shirts with shorts to prevent sunburns or give more coverage.
• Sunscreen is encouraged! Hats may be worn, but they will get wet!!!
• Ponytails and braids are encouraged to keep long hair out of their faces for a wet and very active day!
• Bring a towel, and a change of clothes including underwear and shoes for after field day. A plastic bag for wet clothes is recommended as well. Save those Crocs and flip flops for after field day, but please wear tennis shoes to field day! We don’t want anyone to slip and fall or get stepped on and have to miss any part of the fun!
• Parents, if you are attending, you must sign-in. If you pre-registered, you can pick up your sticker badge from the tables under the porch at the front entrance. If you did not pre-register, you will need to go inside to check in and get a visitor's sticker. All visitors at field day must have a sticker to verify they are cleared to be on campus. All volunteers will have a volunteer sticker as well. All stickers will be available for pick up at the tables under the porch at the front entrance.
• At the end of session 3, Kinder and 1st grade parents may check their child out early by signing out with the student’s teacher. Only Kinder and 1st grades will have sign out sheets available for early sign out. All others will go through the front office for normal early check out procedures.

Times for Field Day:

• Session 1 - 2nd and 3rd grades 8:15-9:50 am
• Session 2 - 4th and 5th grades 10:10-11:55 am
• Session 3 – Kinder and 1st grade 12:45-2:20 pm

Be ready for some fun!!

Thank you for all of your support! We couldn't do it without you.

See you on Friday!

Vicki Massa

PE Teacher

Our annual Prairie Trail Elementary Field Day is coming up on Friday, May 15—and we need amazing volunteers to help bring the day to life!

From running games to cheering on students, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Don’t miss out on the fun!

💛Sign up HERE to volunteer today!

All volunteers must also Pre-register to be a visitor here.

Join us for the last PTA meeting of this school year and immediately after enjoy a fantastic musical performance by both of PTE's music groups, Pulse and Choir.

The PTA meeting will begin at 6:30 with doors opening at 6:15 pm.

See you on Tuesday, May 12th!

YEARBOOKS are here and the extras are going on sale for $40, cash only.

Today (Monday), sales were open to all PTE Staff and 5th grade students.

Tuesday, May 12th sales will open to everyone.

Quantities are limited and are on a first come, first served basis. Any questions can be sent to yearbook advisor, Mrs. McKeon at mckeonb@lisd.net.

Don't miss Kindergarten Round-up for all PTE students going to Kinder next school year, 2026-2027. Parents and incoming Kinder students encouraged to attend.

Get more information about Kindergarten at Prairie Trail.

Tuesday, May 12th, 5:00-6:00 pm

Can't wait to meet all of our new Texans!

🎉 Hello PTE Parents! 🎉

Don’t forget to check out the Newsletter 📰 and Counseling Corner 💭 – they’re updated weekly with fun and helpful info, including our Guidance Lessons 🎓 and tips to support your child’s confidence, friendships, and emotional well-being 😊💖

Find lots of resources for McKinney Vento in the link below:

LISD Counseling Connection McKinney Vento Newsletter

As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership! 🙌 We’re better together! 💫

Warmly,

Tori Cook, M. Ed.

Professional School Counselor

Prairie Trail Elementary

972.350.4067

Mrs. Cook’s Counseling Corner

May 12th - Pulse & Choir Performance after the PTA Meeting - 6:30 pm

May 12th - Kindergarten Round-up 5:00-6:00 pm

May 15th - Field Day

May 18th - Handel's Spirit Night - 5:00-9:00 pm

May 21st - 5th Grade Celebration of Learning - 6:00-7:30 pm (outside)

May 22nd - Last Day of School (early release at 11:45 am)

🍦🎉 Spirit Night at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream!

Mark your calendars and treat yourself! Join us on Monday, May 18th from 5–9 PM for a sweet night out at Handel’s.

📍 2200 Justin Road, Highland Village

Bring your family, invite your friends, and don’t forget to mention Prairie Trail when you order—our school will receive a percentage of the proceeds! 🙌

It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy some delicious ice cream while supporting our school community. We hope to see you there! 🍒✨

School Supply Wrap Packs are now available to order for next year! Save yourself both time and money by ordering now through June 16th.

This program is meant to be a service to our Prairie Trail families, and everything will be delivered directly to the school!

https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

School code: PRA 013 (three letters, three numbers)

***Note- in most grades the dual language class kits differ slightly from the monolingual class kits. Make sure you are ordering the right one.***

We love supporting all that Marcus High School offers for summer camps. Check out a few of the flyers below, but there is also a MHS website with ALL of the summer camp info. Check back to it periodically as the information gets updated often.

• Marcus High School Summer Camp Website

Check below for other summer camp info.

These programs are not endorsed by PTE, but I know I was always looking for fun things for my children to do over the summer when they were in elementary school.

Families receive $25 off registration, and your PTO/PTA earns a $25 gift card for every camper who signs up!

Register here: https://flourpower.duckdojo.com/locations/denton/events/2/CMP

Code: PRAIRIETRAIL25PTA

The Deadline to register using the promotion is May 1st.

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!

Need to add money to your child's lunch account? RevTrack Link

Menus for May are not posted to LISD website yet, but keep a lookout at this WEBSITE. Those should be posted Monday, May 4th.

Do you have some special visitors who want to have lunch at PTE with a student and the parent/guardian won't be coming with them?

We can help you make that happen. You just need to fill out THIS FORM using an email that is listed for a parent/guardian of the student in Skyward. If you could fill out the form before 9:00 am the day they plan to come to lunch, we can make that happen.

The visitor will still need to bring their ID and check in through the office.

If the parent/guardian will be coming to lunch with the special visitors, there is no need to fill out the form. You being with them is sufficient.
Let us know if you have questions.

Thanks,

PTE Office Staff

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
X (Twitter): @PrairieTrailES