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Prairie Grove Picture Day: September 3rd

Please use the link below to pre-order your portraits:

http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/PrairieGroveEleandJHFall2025

Picture Ordering will close at 8am on picture day.

If you are having issues with the link copy and paste this into your browser:

https://AccessMyEvent.com/KP2ZT4

We look forward to seeing you!

Per Illinois State Law, school's run a variety of safety drills each year. Please talk to your children prior to these dates to prepare them that these drills will be happening. If you would like to opt out, please email your child's building principal.

Bus Evacuation Drills - August 29th

Fire Drill - September 10th

Shelter-in-Place - September 10th

Lockdown Drill - September 10th

8/21/25 5-8th Grade Cross Country Practice Starts 2:40-4:30

8/25/25 7th Grade & 8th Grade Volleyball Tryouts 2:40-4:30
8/25/25 7th & 8th Grade Co-Ed Soccer Tryouts 2:40-4:30

2025-2026 form only needs to be filled out one (1) time a year and it is to be completed before Athletics or clubs begin!

COMPLETE THIS FORM Complete the above form to provide electronic signature for the following:
Agreement to Participate
Code of Conduct
Parent Meeting

Jazz Band auditions will take place next week during school hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Any interested band student can sign up for a 15-minute time slot on the sign-up sheets just outside of the band room. If you're not in band, but play piano or guitar and can read music, you may audition as well.

Please make sure to call the correct number as the previous number is disconnected and will just continue to ring if called!

If you need to change your child’s after school transportation plan, please notify the office before 2:00 p.m. This includes transportation via parent pick-up, daycare bus or our school bus. The office will notify the teacher and the student. No changes can be made after 2:00 p.m. unless there is an emergency. Calling as soon as you are aware of the change would be greatly appreciated.

If you need to change your child’s after care plans at the YMCA, you must communicate with the YMCA and the school office. PG EL Office Phone Number: 815-459-3023. Thank you for your cooperation!

1. Tell us about your family.
My husband, Joe and I have been together for 37 years. We started dating at the age of 15, dated 11 years, got engaged, and will be married for 26 years in November. We have two girls Allison (23) and Kelly (19), both of which attended PG from kindergarten through 8th grade.

2. What is something that makes you really proud?
Seeing my girls grow up and become the individuals they are. Allison graduated with
honors in May from UWM - with a Bachelors of Architecture degree. She is currently
working at an architectural firm in Milwaukee. Kelly is starting her sophomore year at
NIU in the honors program, on a pre-med track. Kelly would like to be a pediatrician.

3. What is your favorite hobby?
My favorite hobby is going camping with my family and friends. We travel with our
camper and like to visit the national parks. I like hiking and kayaking. I also like to do
crafts.

4. What is your favorite food?
Pasta - some favorites are shrimp linguine and beef stroganoff.

5. What is something you have learned lately?
Life will always throw you challenges. But with the support of friends or a good work
team, and being open minded, anything can be accomplished.
Fun fact - the average cloud weighs over one million pounds. :)

6. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
A moose or black bear. They both are known for their strength, resilience, ability to
adapt and a protector.

7. What is your favorite thing about Prairie Grove?
This will be my 11th year working at PG and the sense of being part of a family is what
makes PG special. Everyone supports each other, and does whatever it takes to give the
students the best educational experience possible.

1. Tell us about your family.

My husband Charlie and I have been married for 26 years. We have three wonderful kids. Abby (24), recently married to her high school sweetheart Ethan, so really four kids:), Lucy (22) and Eddy (19). We also have two dogs, Rumi and Sugar and two cats Arya and Mickey.

2. What is something that makes you really proud?

My kids!! I’m very blessed that they are growing into some really cool adults! Abby is a HS Microbiology Teacher at Barrington HS, Lucy is learning to become an XRay Technician, and Eddy begins his Sophomore year at the University of TN, Knoxville and is studying Business Finance.

3. What is your favorite hobby?

Used to be watching my kids play sports for many years (Soccer and Cross Country) but I like thrifting/finding a good bargain, planting flowers and walking our dogs.

4. What is your favorite food?

Italian (stuffed shells or manicotti) and for dessert Tiramisu!

5. What is something you have learned lately?

How to get an Uber.

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

A horse. Always loved them. Parents bought one for me when I was growing up. They are majestic and I love all the different colors and types.

7. What are you most excited about as you join Prairie Grove?

The continued family-like bonding this place brings. This truly is a special school w people who love working together to make sure our students are growing academically and emotionally, happy and safe!

What is the fastest animal that flies?

For this week, 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!

As you may be aware, there are certain Illinois Health requirements for certain age levels. Please see the information below and make careful note if it pertains to your child.

Proof of a complete physical examination in preschool, kindergarten and 6th grade must be submitted to the health office by October 15, 2025 or, per Illinois State School Code, your student will be excluded from school.

Preschool

Complete Preschool Physical Examination. No additional immunization requirement if up-to-date.

Kindergarten

Complete Physical Examination and all required immunizations including:

• Two doses of MMR Vaccine

• Four doses of Polio Vaccine

• Four doses of DPT/DPTaP Vaccine

• Two doses of Varicella Vaccine (chicken pox)

Complete Kindergarten Dental Examination- Must be turned in prior to May 15, 2026.

Complete Kindergarten Vision Examination- Must be turned in prior to October 15, 2025.

2nd Grade

No additional physical/immunization requirements if up-to-date.

Complete 2nd grade Dental Examination - Must be turned in prior to May 15, 2026.

6th Grade

Complete Physical Examination and all required immunizations

• Tdap
• Meningococcal vaccinations

Complete Dental Examination- Must be turned in prior to May 15, 2026.

Complete Vision Examination- Must be turned in prior to October 15, 2025.

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