FEBRUARY LARK STAFF PRIDE (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dreams to Achieve, Empathy) NOMINATIONS

At Prairie Hills we believe in the importance of feedback and recognition and would like to invite you in recognizing staff within our community that exemplify the vision of Prairie Hills. Thank you to families that have already reached out- it means so much. Please help us nominate exceptional staff who support us in building a Thriving, Innovating and Nurturing Community. To nominate Lark Staff, please click on the link below. We will be recognizing two staff members per month based on nominations during our PRIDE celebrations.

The school health office is in need of gently used jeggings or sweatpants to support students who may require a change of clothing during the school day. if you have any old jeggings or sweatpants that are clean and in good condition, we would be incredibly grateful for your donation. These items will be kept in the health office for students who may need them unexpectedly. Donations can be sent with your child or dropped off directly at the office. Thank you very much for your support.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing a coordinated Whole Child approach to wellness that promotes proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and the development of social emotional and mental health skills as part of the total learning environment. To support a healthy day, teachers do allow for a short time for students to eat a healthy snack. This time is a short 10-15 minute break, so snacks should be small enough to eat in that time period. Most snacks should consist of nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, and nuts/ seeds (with consideration for classroom allergies). Snacks should be something that provides sustained energy and helps your child concentrate better in school. With this goal in mind, the following is a list of snack ideas: Fruit/vegetables, Gogurt, Granola bars, protein bars, cereal, popcorn, rice cakes, string cheese, mini muffins, raisins, bagels, pretzels, applesauce pouches, crackers.

Please note that cookies, cakes, candy, or other sugary items are not permitted as snacks. Please also be sure students have only water in their water bottles. Thank you for your understanding and support

Please slow down and be mindful as you enter and exit our school area when driving. During these winter months we have more vehicles that may be unfamiliar with our traffic flow. Please be patient and look for the multiple crosswalks that surround our community to ensure safety.

Please be sure students are dressed for the weather. They should have boots, coats, hats and gloves that have their names in them. They also need tennis shoes for P.E on the days when they wear boots- they very unsafe in the gym.