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Junior High Students will have a presentation about the dangers of vaping from the McHenry County Department of health during PE classes. For questions, please reach out to Janna Asp (jasp@dist46.org) or Jordan Master (jmaster@dist46.org).

Each classroom will have Halloween parties on Friday, October 31st organized by PTO. K-4 parties will be 2:30-3:15 and ECE will be AM- 10:45-11:30, PM- 2:15-3:00.

Costumes:

Children in ECE, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades may wear their costumes to school.
Children in 3rd and 4th grades may bring their costumes to change into at school.
Costumes should be tasteful, modest, and appropriate for a school setting. Costumes may not include any form of weapon, blood, gore, or masks.
Students whose costumes do not meet these standards may be asked to call home for a change of clothing.

Additional Reminders:

Please take and share photos of only your own child.
Snacks will be provided by the PTO.

For those opting out of Halloween activities, an alternative activity will be available. Please email your child’s teacher if you’d like them to participate in the alternative activity.

Junior High students are welcome to dress up this school year for Halloween as we include costumes into Red Ribbon week (see dress up days above). Please note, students who wear face paint, masks, fake blood, or have any costume that do not follow school rules will be asked to change.

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Upcoming Athletic Events

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Wednesday, October 29: 7th & 8th Home VS Fox River Grove

Thursday, Oct. 30: 6th Home VS Big Hollow

Left to Right:

Otto Bakk-Hansen, trumpet, Junior Jazz Band 1

Mackenzie Miller, flute, Junior Band

Korin Gradecki, euphonium & jazz bass, Junior Band & Junior Jazz Band 1

Regan Spizzirri - Kindergartner Teacher

Tell us about your family. I’ve been married to my husband Mike for 32 years. We have two Pekingese puppies, Mia and Milo.

What is something that makes you really proud? Having a teaching career that spans 36 years and spending 30 of those years teaching at PG.

What is your favorite hobby? I love to garden, work in my yard, and spend time outdoors in the summer.

What is your favorite food? Pizza

What is something you have learned lately? How to play the game Sequence!

If you were an animal, what would you be and why? If I were an animal I would love to be a bird. It would be great to have the freedom to fly around the world to see and explore new places.

What is your favorite thing about Prairie Grove? My favorite thing about PG is being part of a school that feels like family. I am grateful for all of the amazing relationships I have had with students, families, and colleagues over the past 30 years!

Janna Asp-PE/Health Team Leader

Tell us about your family.

My family consists of my mom, brother, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, and of course my Black lab, Onyx. My niece is playing basketball at NDSU and my family have officially become Bisons fans.

What is something that makes you really proud?

Something that makes me proud is when I see people going out of their way to help or be kind to others.

What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is doing agility or dock diving with Onyx.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is deep dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s

What is something you have learned lately?

I have learned that I am capable of fixing things around my house. For example, I fixed my lawn mow this summer.

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

I would be a Giant Panda. They are rare and beautiful creatures. Plus, they always seem to have fun.

What is your favorite thing about Prairie Grove?

My favorite thing about Prairie Grove is its home. The community, families, students, and staff are wonderful and supportive. I have been here for 20 years and I have enjoyed getting to know my co-workers, students, and PG families throughout the years.

What is the Spanish name for the Day of the Dead?

If you are a junior high student, email your answer to Mrs. Master (jmaster@dist46.org). If you are an elementary student, email your answer to Mrs. McKenzie (jmckenzie@dist46.org).

Turn in the following activity to Mrs. Master or Mrs. McKenzie to have your work displayed at Prairie Grove!

Want to know more about what PTO is up to? Interested in helping them achieve their mission of supporting ALL students? Visit their website for up to date information on events and initiatives!

Thank you to the PTO for hosting the Scholastic Book Fair!

Prairie Grove Red Ribbon Spirit Week - All Grades Prairie Grove Red Ribbon Spirit Week - All Grades

Prairie Grove Food Drive - All Grades Prairie Grove Food Drive - All Grades

Vape Presentation (PE Classes) Wednesday, October 29 Grades 5-8 Vape Presentation (PE Classes) Wednesday, October 29 Grades 5-8

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Junior High Halloween Information Junior High Halloween Information

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Upcoming Athletic Events

Congratulations to students who were accepted into ILMEA Honor Band! Congratulations to students who were accepted into ILMEA Honor Band!

Staff Member Spotlight Staff Member Spotlight

Regan Spizzirri - Kindergartner Teacher

Janna Asp-PE/Health Team Leader

Trivia of the Week Trivia of the Week

Weekly Activity Weekly Activity

Check out the PTO Website! Check out the PTO Website!