Prairie Creek Panther Post

We had a wonderful time at Family Skate Night—thank you to all the families who joined us! Also Congratulations to Ms. White's class for winning the pizza party and amazon card for her class. Be on the lookout for more family engagement nights this year—we have several fun events planned.

You may have also received a Positive Office Referral phone call this year. We’ve implemented a new incentive program to recognize students who go above and beyond in the classroom and demonstrate our monthly character trait—especially when no one is watching. This is our way of celebrating students who choose to do the right thing simply because it’s the right thing.

Here’s how it works:

• After 10 referrals, students will visit our “concession stand” for a special treat or prize.

• When our school hits 100 referrals, we’ll celebrate together as a school!

• After each 100-referral milestone, we’ll reset the count and keep going.

• Our goal is to reach this milestone four times this year! 🎉

👉 Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, September 1st.
👉 September 2nd is the deadline for online registration. If you haven’t paid fees, please make arrangements with Mrs. Archibald at archibas@usd385.org—payment plan options are available.

School Hours: 8:45-3:45 (All Day Kindergarten – Fifth Grade)

Doors Open at 8:35. Dismissal begins at 3:45.

8:35 - 11:50 (A.M. Pre-K and Early Childhood)

12:30 - 3:45 (P.M. Pre-K and Early Childhood)

Arrival - The doors will remain locked until our first bell at 8:35 A.M. If you are in the Car Rider Line, children may NOT exit your vehicle, until the doors open. If you need to walk your child to class, or visit the office, you must enter the North Side of the building, and check-in through the Office. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. This is a District Wide Mandate, and it will be followed, as it ensures the safety of our staff and our students.

Late Arrivals after 8:45 A.M. - The school day starts at 8:45 A.M. Promptly at 8:45 A.M. Bell, the East and West Exterior Doors will be locked. If your child arrives late, please drop your child off at the front of the building which faces the YMCA. Students will be checked in, lunch order taken, and students will be given a tardy slip to enter their classroom.

Dismissal - All Prairie Creek KG - 5th Grade families will be given a Car Rider Number. This number MUST be displayed in order for your child to be released to you in the Car Rider Line. Please have your Card Rider Sign clear and visible in your windshield. If there is no Car Rider Sign, the parent/guardian will be asked to go to the Office to pick up their student(s). This is for the safety and well-being of our staff and students, and there will be no exceptions. While in the Car Rider Line, it is important that you pull up as far as possible to allow us to dismiss students smoothly and quickly. Parents are NOT allowed to park and walk up to get their students. This creates an unsafe situation and will not be allowed. Please watch your speed and attention while in the Car Rider area, as there are many students exiting their cars and/or walking home.

Car Rider Pickup and Dropoff for PreK & Early Childhood is on the East Side of the Building, next to the YMCA Turf Fields. Parents will enter from YMCA Drive.