Indian Prairie Family Newsletter

School Vision: Our vision here at Indian Prairie is to provide an academically rigorous, structured, literacy-focused learning environment where all students strive to meet high expectations while acting peaceful, attentive, cooperative and kind.

I hope this newsletter reaches you in excellent health and high spirits. Despite the shortness of this week, our dedication to teaching and learning at Indian Prairie remains unwavering. We encourage you to allocate additional time to read with your child during their days off. Engaging in this activity will not only strengthen their literacy skills but also foster a love for reading. Your involvement plays a crucial role in their educational journey, and we appreciate your continued support.

Warm regards,

Ms. Nelson

Are you a patient and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children? We are seeking an activity helper to supervise students during lunch and recess for two hours each day. The time frame is from 11:30 to 1:30. If you or someone you know is interested, please email me at nelsontm@kalamazoopublicschools.net.

Thank you.

By joining Kids Heart Challenge, your student will learn how to keep their heart, body and brain healthy—while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives. It’s a fun and meaningful way to teach lifelong habits of health and helping others. To join, use the QR code below or visit heart.org/schools. Please be sure to ask your chikd about the Kids Heart Challenge Newsletter that went home to learn more about joining.

Thank you

This week will be the last week of the Growlers Reading Program. Prizes will begin to come on on Monday through Thursday. Please help your child track their reading progress to win prizes after they have finished each base.

To learn more about the Growlers Reading Program please click on the link below.

March 24th- Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8

March 25th-Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8

March 26th-Parent Teacher Conferences 12-4

March 27th- No School

March 30th- April 3rd-Spring Break

April 7th- Spring Concert- Kalamazoo Central Auditorium 6pm

April 9th-PTO meeting 4:30-5:30

April 14th- 1st grade filed trip to KPL 9:30-10:30

April 14th- 3rd grade ELA M-STep

April 15th-School Wide Field Trip Tortoise and the Hare (Comstock Auditorium) 11:15-1:45

April 16th- 3rd grade ELA M-STep

April 21st- 3rd Grade Math M-Step

May 2nd- School Carnival 2-4:30

May 15th-PEEP no school

May 22nd- Last day of school for PEEP

May 25th- Memorial Day No school

May 27th- Kindergarten Field Trip to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids 9:15-3:00

June 4th- Half day of School Dismissal at 12:00

June 5th- Half Day of School Dismissal at 12:00

June 5th- Last Day of SChool