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Parent Teacher Conferences will be November 24 from 11 AM to 7 PM and November 25 from 8 AM to 12 PM. Parents will be able sign up through skyward starting Nov 10th at 6am until it will close on Nov 19th at 11:59 pm.

Follow these directions to sign-up for a parent-teacher conference.

Step 1: If you have more than one child at Prairie Grove in ECE to 8th grade, select view all in family access to schedule conferences.

Step 2: Select the Conference tile to schedule your child’s conference.

Step 3: ECE - 4th: Select homeroom teacher (or listed accelerated instructor) 5th - 8th Grade: Select a class listed to schedule a conference.

Step 4:Select a Time Slot, click on the plus sign to choose your time. Once you have selected your time, under the My Conference Schedule, there is an option to add a message, this is not required.

Step 5:If you have more than one child, repeat steps 2 through 4 for each child. Once finished, move on to the bullet point below.

Click done scheduling when you are finished. This will show the conference you have scheduled.

Parents must sign-up for a time to meet with their child’s teacher(s) via Skyward.

If you’d like to conference with a teacher who is not available for a sign-up via Skyward, please email them directly to arrange a time.

There is no student attendance on 11/24 & 11/25.

Upcoming Athletic Events

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

"All students joining clubs, activities, or athletics are required to complete the Extracurricular Code of Conduct once per year."

I believe it says just athletics right now, can you update that slide.

Monday, November 3rd

6th and 8th Home VS Harvard (A & B)

7th Grade @ Harvard (A & B)

Tuesday, November 4th

6th Grade @ Big Hollow (B & A)

Wednesday, November 5th

Winter Team Photos

7th (4:15) & 8th (5:15) Grade @ Riley (A only)

Thursday, November 6th

8th Grade Home VS Carpentersville 4:30 start (A & B)

7th Grade @ Carpentersville 4:30 start (A & B)

6th Grade @ Antioch Upper (A & B)

Kathleen Janke - Reading Interventionist

Tell us about your family.

My husband, Jason, and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last November. We have three wonderful boys together. James is our oldest at 22. He is away studying engineering at Iowa State University. Our twins, Michael and Alex are 19. Michael is at MCC studying to be a firefighter and Alex is at Illinois State University studying to be an English teacher.

What is something that makes you really proud?

My boys make me so proud every day! It has been so fun to watch them grow into young men and start to make their own lives.

What is your favorite hobby?

I love reading and jigsaw puzzles. My happy place is listening to an audiobook AND working on a puzzle at the same time! I also love to travel. We have a farm in Kansas where we spend most of each summer. We’ve also been to Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Canada, and all over the United States. Experiencing new places with all my boys is the best!! Plus it is one of the few ways I can get them all together!

What is your favorite food?

Peanuts, in any form, are my absolute favorite snack!

What is something you have learned lately?

I have learned how to be an empty nester. I am still adjusting to having a quiet house without three rowdy boys running around. I don’t always know what to do with all the extra time.

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

I think I would be narwhal. It is the closest real animal to a unicorn and who doesn’t want to be a unicorn!

What is your favorite thing about Prairie Grove?

PG is a family! Staff, students, and families all working together to grow and learn every day.

Jill Elliott-Student Services Administrative Assistant

1. Tell us about your family.

Hello! My name is Jill Elliott and I am the new Student Services Administrative Assistant here at Prairie Grove. I have lived in Johnsburg with my husband, Jeff, for about 17 years. We have 3 kids who keep us very busy after work hours with sporting events, music lessons, and friends. Our oldest daughter is 14 and she is a freshman at Johnsburg High. She is an amazing artist and has recently been learning to play guitar! My middle daughter is 12 and a 7th grader at Montini Catholic School in Mchenry. She is a super fan of any stuffed animal, Taylor Swift and Benson Boone. She loves volleyball and plays on her school team and club. Our youngest is Brecken, and he is 11, a 6th grader at Montini. He plays basketball for his school and a travel team. He will out run and out Lego anyone given the chance. We also have 2 pug puppies! Pearl and Pepper are 1 year old sisters. We really don’t know what entertained us before they came along. They are an absolute trip and we all love them dearly.

2. What is something that makes you really proud?

My kids make me so proud! They amaze me every day with their curiosity, kindness and the way they see the world. Somehow, they end up teaching me just as much as I try to teach them - about patience, perspective, and finding joy in the little things. They push me outside of my own comfort zone daily! Watching them grow into such wonderful humans fills my heart with gratitude and love.

3. What is your favorite hobby?

My favorite way to fill my time is reading! I am an avid reader and use my time reading to decompress and fill my bucket. My favorite genre is historical fiction, but my book taste overall is very eclectic. I am always looking for recommendations! I love plants and gardening. Spending time outside with my kids while they still want to shoot hoops or play volleyball in the front yard trumps anything else on a nice day.

4. What is your favorite food?

My favorite food in general is pizza or mexican; however, I will always overindulge on my husband's carbonara! That is my absolute favorite!

5. What is something you have learned lately?

Lately, I have been learning all sorts of things with my new role here at PG! The SPED world in education is new to me. Luckily, the administrative assistant role in a school is not new to me. I spend a lot of time watching training videos and trying not to bug Barb Bailey in her new found retirement with questions!

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

If I were an animal I would be a bird! Birds are so wild and free. When you get a chance to see them up close their colors and characteristics can be outstanding. I would love to be able to just fly anywhere I wanted to travel to.

7. What is your favorite thing about Prairie Grove?

My favorite thing about Prairie Grove so far has been the people. From my initial interview, to the paperwork process and then onboarding and training, everyone has been kind, helpful and down to earth. The kids are great too! They keep the day enjoyable and entertaining! I love learning little things about them as they stop in the office for help, or have questions.

What is the only mammal who has the ability to fly?

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!

Want to know more about what PTO is up to? Interested in helping them achieve their mission of supporting ALL students? Visit their website for up to date information on events and initiatives!

Thank you to the PTO for hosting the Scholastic Book Fair!

Supporting Mental Health: A Parent & Student Event

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Join local experts, parents, and peers to gain practical strategies and access resources that support your family’s mental health and prevent substance use. Sessions will focus on coping skills, youth perspectives, building connections, and navigating support and crisis resources.

Who: Parents & middle/high school students
When: November 5, 2025, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Prairie Ridge High School, 6000 Dvorak Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Parking & Entrance: Park in the lot near the soccer fields, located off Dvorak Drive before the main entrance, and enter through Door 13.

Attend any or all of the sessions listed below:

6:00 - 6:20 PM – Introduction: Local trends & data
6:25 - 6:55 PM – Session 1: Learn coping skills, how relationships affect mental health, and what hidden risks parents should know about
7:05 - 7:35 PM – Session 2: Youth perspectives - what youth wish adults understood, personal story of recovery, connection & belonging is a key prevention
7:45 - 8:30 PM – Session 3: Parent focus - long-term consequences, crisis/intervention resources

Keynote Speaker: Marissa Rybinski, McHenry County Health Department
Meet local experts from: Ascension, NAMI, Rosecrance, Warp Corps, Northern Illinois Recovery Center, and more!

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Rise Above Mental Health Event.pdf

Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences

Prairie Grove Food Drive - All Grades Prairie Grove Food Drive - All Grades

Athletic Information Athletic Information

Upcoming Athletic Events

Staff Member Spotlight Staff Member Spotlight

Kathleen Janke - Reading Interventionist

Jill Elliott-Student Services Administrative Assistant

Trivia of the Week Trivia of the Week

Weekly Activity Weekly Activity

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