Prairie Winds Middle School
NEWS FROM THE PRAIRIE
Bond Referendum Information
Good afternoon Prairie Winds Families. I just want to pass on some Bond Referendum Information to you. Please take some time to review this information and stay informed on how the Bond Referendum can help our students.
A Vote to Strengthen Safety and Security Across MAPS
Schools need to be safe and welcoming places where students come to learn, grow and develop into happy and successful citizens.
Addressing the need for secured entrance improvements in ten of our school buildings is a significant part of the November 7th referendum. View this 60 second video explaining the safety and security needs across the district.
Schools handle a vast amount of sensitive data, including student records, financial information, and personal details. If approved, bond funding will also strengthen cybersecurity protections across the district.
Referendum funding will directly impact the well-being and security of students, staff, and the entire school community. Learn more about the referendum at www.isd77.org/vote2023 and make your plan to vote on or before November 7, 2023.
We continue to teach our students about the Cougar Code. Collaborative, Open Mindedness, Determined, and Excellence. We are stressing with our students that we are striving to be a Community of Champions in everything we do. We also are making sure our students understand the importance of being unselfish and empathetic. We want our students to try to make our school better for others around them. The students are rising up to the challenge. They are doing fantastic!
CAR LOOP INSTRUCTIONS
MONITOR YOUR STUDENT'S CHROMEBOOK USE
If you have not already signed up for the Securly Home App to monitor your student's use of their Chromebook at home, please do so. Securly allows you to see your child's browser history, turn off or pause at-home wifi access at specific times, and will notify you of any activity related to self-harm or bullying. Directions on how to sign up for the Securly Home App are linked here.
UP COMING EVENTS
October 9th - No School Indigenous Peoples Day
October 11th - 2 Hour Early Out
October 19th - 20th MEA Break
October 24th - Picture Retakes
