August 11, 2026

Good Evening PTE Families!

We are so excited for our first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year! We can’t wait to see everyone bright and early tomorrow morning.

I have just a few things to go over before tomorrow morning.

Arrival and Dismissal has not changed from previous years. However, please review the links below so everyone is on the same page about expectations and procedures.

1st Day of School Drop-off

• Due to safety and security protocols, only Kinder parents will be allowed into the building on the first day of school. Kinder parents signed up for a time with your child’s teacher.

• We will have lots of photo opportunities for you to take of your child’s picture outside the building. You will need to get here early to take advantage of the photo opportunities.

• We will also have lots of staff ready to escort any students to their class who may need assistance once in the building.

• Doors will open at 7:15 am.

NOTE: Dismissal First Few Days of School

***During the first few days of school, dismissal will take longer than normal. We are all learning the new routines and making sure everyone is in the correct spot. Safety will be our #1 priority. Expect Car Riders to take at least 45 minutes, maybe longer. This will get faster. We are usually able to get car riders dismissed within 15 minutes. However, this will not be the case especially on the first day of school. Please be patient with us and plan accordingly.

We really need everyone to throw away last year's Car Tags and begin using the new car tags. If you have not been able to pick up the new car tags, we will allow you to use old car tags tomorrow only. After Tuesday, we will require everyone to without a new tag to park at the front and come inside with your ID to pick up your child.

There is so much information in this newsletter, please take some time to read it as soon as you can.

Set the Stage for Success!

Sincerely,

Wendi Vaughn

Proud Principal

Prairie Trail ES

Our first Spirit Night of the year is happening at FroYo Joe’s on Thursday, August 14th from 12:00–9:00 PM — and you won’t want to miss it!

Mention Prairie Trail Elementary at checkout and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our school! 🙌

FroYo Joe’s isn’t just frozen yogurt — they’ve got something for everyone:
🍨 Frozen Yogurt
🍮 Custard
🍧 Shaved Ice
🍋 Soft Italian Ice
🍈 Sorbet
🍦 Gelato
PLUS over 50 delicious toppings to make your treat totally unique!

📍 FroYo Joe’s
2540 Justin Road, Suite 195
Highland Village, TX

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help support PTE while cooling down with a custom dessert creation! ❤️🖤🤠

Lewisville ISD is now controlling the transportation operations for the district. Check out the video below for details on what to expect from LISD's transportation services this school year.

Visit LISD.net/transportation for details, including downloading the StopFinder Bus app, bus stop locator and other helpful information.

If you have any question or issues regarding buses, please remember to call 469-713-5983. If you have a child that rides the bus, I highly recommend that you put this number in your contacts.

Watch the bus rider safety video for rules and expectations for all bus riders. HERE is the link for the video.

If students ride the bus home and are undeliverable due to not having an updated address in Skyward, the driver will return the student to the elementary campus as to not delay their middle & high school routes. If you have not already updated your information in Skyward, please do so ASAP! Check that you address is updated in Skyward so that your children can be assigned to the correct bus. 🚌

• You can drop off a lunch for your child any day.
• If you are dropping off a lunch in the front office, please label and let your child’s teacher know.
• Parents/guardians may begin eating lunch with their child on September 8, 2026.
• Bring a photo ID and ensure you are listed in Skyward.
• If a friend/family member is coming instead, please give prior permission to the front office.
• Students enjoy an occasional lunch visitor, but it is also important for them to have routine opportunities to have lunch with their friends. We ask that lunch visits are limited to once per week.

Back to School Forms are now available for returning families to fill out!

You will fill these out in Skyward Q. If you missed it or can't find it, I have linked the website with more information for you below.

Each year, families must complete back to school forms that include permissions for district technology use, updated health information, acknowledgement of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, and updates to other important information so the district is able to stay in contact with families and support student needs.

These forms are available in the Skyward Q Family Access account. If a student has multiple families attached to their account, only the Family 1 parent or guardian can access the forms.

This RESOURCE may help with getting to the forms.

As always, please don't hesitate to email prairietrailattendance@lisd.net, call our office, 469-713-5980, or stop by. We have people ready to help you.

In accordance with HB 1481, all students must keep personal communications devices, including cellphones and smartwatches, turned off and in their backpacks during the school day.

Visit HERE for parent FAQs and for full policy details and expectations.

Teacher Wish Lists

Thank you for supporting your child's teachers. Here are the updated links for Amazon wish lists.

If you are still needing to get school supplies, here is the 2026-2027 list.

If you order a wrap pack from PTA, those will be delivered to your child's classroom before Meet the Teacher.

We have several students with outstanding cafeteria accounts. Please check to make sure your child does not owe any money. RevTrack Link

August Menus:

• Breakfast
• Lunch

If you would like to donate to the Angel account, please see the link below. This goes to help those who might need a little extra help.

https://lewisville.revtrak.net/r6#/v/ptes-angel-lunch-account-donation

These grade-level sessions are a great opportunity for parents to get a glimpse into what their child’s daily life looks like at school—from classroom routines to curriculum highlights.

We invite you to attend the session for your child’s grade level:

2nd Grade – Tuesday, August 19th | 5:00–6:00 PM
3rd Grade – Tuesday, August 19th | 6:00–7:00 PM
4th Grade – Thursday, August 21st | 5:00–6:00 PM
5th Grade – Thursday, August 21st | 6:00–7:00 PM

Kindergarten – already held - teacher can email slides
1st Grade –already held - teacher can email slides

🧩 BIC Parent University Sessions:
Mr. Collie’s Class – already held - teacher can email slides
Mrs. Tertzakian’s Class – Tuesday, August 19th | 5:00–6:00 PM
Ms. Stewart’s Class – Thursday, August 21st | 5:00–6:00 PM

We hope to see you there as we partner together for a successful year!

• 12th - First Day of School - 1st-5th walk to class independently. We will have lots of people ready to help them get to the correct place.
• 12th - Kinder families sign-up for a time with their child's teacher to walk child to his/her classroom starting at 7:20 am
• 12th - PTA hosts Tears and Cheers for all families 7:15-8:15 am outside cafe doors
• 13th - All students will walk independently into school. We will have lots of people ready to help them get to the correct place.
• 13th - 1st Grade - Parent University - 5:00-6:00 pm (if you do not have someone to watch your school age children, they can go to the gym at PTE get here by 4:45 pm)
• 18th - 2nd Grade - Parent University - 5:00-6:00(if you do not have someone to watch your school age children, they can go to the gym at PTE get here by 4:45 pm)
• 18th - 3rd Grade - Parent University - 6:00-7:00 (if you do not have someone to watch your school age children, they can go to the gym at PTE get here by 4:45 pm)
• 20th - 4th Grade - Parent University - 5:00-6:00 (if you do not have someone to watch your school age children, they can go to the gym at PTE get here by 4:45 pm)
• 20th - 5th Grade - Parent University - 6:00-7:00 (if you do not have someone to watch your school age children, they can go to the gym at PTE get here by 4:45 pm)

Join us on the first day of school for a special gathering just for you!

Whether you're shedding a few tears or cheering with joy as the new school year begins, come grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a pastry, and connect with other Prairie Trail families.

📅 Tuesday, August 12
⏰ 7:15 AM
📍 Under the awning outside the cafeteria doors

This is a great chance to take a breath, snap a few photos, and kick off the school year together. Everyone is welcome—hope to see you there!

We are so proud that Prairie Trail PTA achieved the 2024-2026 National PTA School of Excellence designation for our work in the 2024-2026 school year to create an environment where families feel welcomed, included and empowered to support their children’s success. And it’s all thanks to our amazing community of supporters — like YOU!

Joining the Prairie Trail PTA is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support our school. Every $14 membership helps fund:
🍎 School programs & field trips
📝 Teacher grants
🎉 Family events
🎨 And SO much more!

Parents, students, grandparents, neighbors — anyone and everyone is welcome to join!
✅ No volunteering required (unless you want to!)
✅ Multiple people can sign up in one transaction
✅ Sign up online at www.joinpta.org by selecting Lewisville ISD and Prairie Trail Elementary PTA — it’s quick, easy, and lets you skip the line!

Prefer in person? You can also sign up at any of our Back to School events on campus.

Let’s make this another incredible year at Prairie Trail!

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!

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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prairietrailes/