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Thank you so much to all the families who donated gift cards for our most economically challenged families!! The state of Idaho has released or will release partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP payments for November. Through the generous donations of grocery gift cards from our families, we have been able to reduce stress and financial challenge for a number of families. We'll continue to provide gift cards to families while we have them, assisting those with the greatest need and hopefully providing assistance through the holidays.

If you would like to assist a PPCS family experiencing financial hardship, consider donating a grocery store gift card. You can request 'Family Friendly' gift cards at WinCo which can't be used for the purchase of tobacco or alcohol. Gift cards can be dropped off at the office to be given to families anonymously. These donations are made to a family, not to the school. We don't track the card donors, so are unable to send thank you's, and they are not eligible for a tax receipt. Please know that families express abundant gratitude for the kindness of their fellow PPCS families, when they receive a grocery gift card. Thank you for being CREW!

A Migrant Education form was sent home last week with each student. Please complete and return the form. It is required by the state of Idaho in order to identify schools or families who may be eligible for additional services. Thank you to all who have already returned it.

We’re so close! We still need to raise $200 to reach our goal of providing enough native plants for every PPCS student to plant this fall.

Each $2 plug helps our students bring native habitat to life on the school grounds — just 100 more plants will get us there!

How to Help:

• Donate or Sponsor: We’re seeking donations and sponsors to help us fill the flat! Every contribution—large or small—makes a difference.

• Give Online: Donate through PPCS paypal. Be sure to select “School Building / Landscaping.”

• Prefer to pledge directly or join the Landscape Committee? Drop off a check at the office or contact Laura Heinse at lheinse@palouseprairieschool.org

Let’s fill this flat and give every student a native plant to call their own!

We're planning fun, educational activities for our students and families — and we want your input!

The Wellness Committee is planning educational activities for our students and families throughout the year. To help guide our planning, we kindly ask you to take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and appreciated, and we welcome any additional ideas you’d like to share. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at tsnodgrass@palouseprairieschool.org

Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJr7v-YAbz9oJhfNnFHIsnHWZ4V1G7MvLZC8iAt0uaO85Jgg/viewform?usp=header

The next book study for Raising Mentally Strong Kids will be on Friday November 14th afterschool (2:20-3:20). Snacks and childcare will be provided! We will be discussing Chapters 6 and 7. Please RSVP here.

PDF of Book Chapters:

Chapter 6 PDF

Chapter 7 PDF

Thanksgiving Break is November 24-28 and there is no school.

We are so thankful for the PPCS community and hope you enjoy your time off.

Attendance/Dismissal

Please remember that all communication regarding student attendance and dismissal plan changes need to come to the front office. We ask that parents please email office@palouseprairieschool.org or call the office at (208) 882-3684 and we will relay information to teachers. In addition to the front office, if you would like to include your child's teacher when emailing, you are welcome to do so. Please refrain from texting teachers about attendance and dismissal issues. For a quick and easy way to report absences and late arrivals you can use Safe Arrival in the School Messenger App. To opt in to School Messenger, text "Y" or "YES" to 67587, or scan the QR code.

Snacks

Please send your child to school with a snack daily. We can provide snacks to students with a genuine need, but our supplies are limited.

Lunch

PPCS gets lunch from Moscow School District. Students make a lunch choice every morning when attendance is taken. Orders are called in from the office to MSD daily at 9AM. If your student will be late and will need a school lunch, please contact the front office by email or phone, (208) 882-3684, before 9AM so we can include it with our daily order.

If your student will be off campus for fieldwork or celebration of learning, their classroom teacher will email families asking for sack lunch orders. If your student needs a lunch for an Adventure Friday trip, you can sign them up through the link in the Adventure information document sent out by Adventure co-lead David Herbold.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

You can fill out our free and reduced lunch applications at any point in the year. If your income has changed, or if you aren't sure if you qualify, please fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Application on our website. You can also contact the office for an application.

Parents are welcome to attend community circles with kindergarten through 5th grade. They are held on Fridays beginning at 8:30. Each community circle celebrates an EL Design Principle.

Diversity and Inclusion, November 14

Service and Compassion, December 12

Solitude and Reflection, January 16

The Having of Wonderful Ideas, February 13

Collaboration and Competition, March 13

The Natural World, April 17

The Primacy of Self Discovery, May 1

Music Performance, May 22

Greetings! The application and instructions for Christmas for Kids are now available at www.ChristmasForKidsMoscow.org. Applications can be printed or filled out online. If you would like an application sent home in your student's backpack, please call or email the office. Be sure to read the instructions for more details. Applications will be accepted up until Thanksgiving, but please get them turned in as soon as possible.

Check out this link and the flyer below.

Palouse Prairie Charter School

Email: office@palouseprairieschool.org
Website: https://palouseprairieschool.org/
Location: 406 Powers Avenue, Moscow, ID, USA
Phone: 208-882-3684
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCS.org/