May 1, 2026

Hello Prairie Trail Families,

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we encourage all of our students to finish strong! This is an important time for learning, growth, and celebration. While we have many fun activities and special events planned, meaningful instruction continues each day, and every moment counts.

We ask for your support in maintaining consistent routines at home, including regular bedtimes and school-day expectations. Daily attendance remains a top priority, as each day builds on the last and helps students stay connected and successful.

Just as important, we encourage our students to finish the year strong behaviorally—showing respect, responsibility, and kindness in all they do. Together, we can ensure a positive, productive, and memorable end to a wonderful school year!

Warm regards,

Wendi Vaughn

Proud Prairie Trail Principal

Hi Families,

Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here!
We are ready to celebrate because the Prairie Trail teachers and staff are just PLANE awesome!

From May 4–8, we’ll be celebrating our amazing PTE teachers and staff with a fun travel-themed week to show them how much they mean to us.

Please check out the flyer for simple and fun ways your student can participate each day!

Here are a few easy ways to celebrate our teachers and staff:

• Recognize a staff member or teacher: Send a special note of appreciation here:
  https://www.lisd.net/resources/staff/thank-you
• Teacher Favorite Lists: Find the perfect surprise for your teacher or staff member here:
  https://prairietrailpta.membershiptoolkit.com/teacherfavorites
• GiftCrowd: Contribute to a group gift card for your favorite teacher or staff member here:
  https://tinyurl.com/PTETAW26
• GiftCrowd reminder: Contributions will be automatically delivered by email on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 PM, just in time to wrap up the week with something special.

Let’s make this week extra special for the incredible teachers and staff who help our students soar every day!

🎉 Hello PTE Parents! 🎉

Don’t forget to check out the Newsletter 📰 and Counseling Corner 💭 – they’re updated weekly with fun and helpful info, including our Guidance Lessons 🎓 and tips to support your child’s confidence, friendships, and emotional well-being 😊💖

Find lots of resources for McKinney Vento in the link below:

LISD Counseling Connection McKinney Vento Newsletter

As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership! 🙌 We’re better together! 💫

Warmly,

Tori Cook, M. Ed.

Professional School Counselor

Prairie Trail Elementary

972.350.4067

Mrs. Cook’s Counseling Corner

May 4th-8th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7th - PT Padres Cookout - 6:00 -7:30 pm

May 8th - Bike & Scooter Parade with PT Padres - see flyer for more info - meet at 7:15 am SHARP at Chaucer Estates Pool parking lot - don't be late or you will miss it!

May 8th - Senior Breakfast - 7:15-9:00 am

May 12th - Pulse & Choir Performance after the PTA Meeting - 6:30 pm

May 15th - Field Day

May 18th - Handel's Spirit Night - 5:00-9:00 pm

May 21st - 5th Grade Celebration of Learning - 6:00-7:30 pm (outside)

May 22nd - Last Day of School (early release at 11:45 am)

Our annual Prairie Trail Elementary Field Day is coming up on Friday, May 15—and we need amazing volunteers to help bring the day to life!

From running games to cheering on students, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Don’t miss out on the fun!

💛Sign up HERE to volunteer today!

🍦🎉 Spirit Night at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream!

Mark your calendars and treat yourself! Join us on Monday, May 18th from 5–9 PM for a sweet night out at Handel’s.

📍 2200 Justin Road, Highland Village

Bring your family, invite your friends, and don’t forget to mention Prairie Trail when you order—our school will receive a percentage of the proceeds! 🙌

It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy some delicious ice cream while supporting our school community. We hope to see you there! 🍒✨

School Supply Wrap Packs are now available to order for next year! Save yourself both time and money by ordering now through June 16th.

This program is meant to be a service to our Prairie Trail families, and everything will be delivered directly to the school!

https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

School code: PRA 013 (three letters, three numbers)

***Note- in most grades the dual language class kits differ slightly from the monolingual class kits. Make sure you are ordering the right one.***

Join the Prairie Trail Padres for our very first Bike & Scooter Parade to Prairie Trail Elementary on Friday, May 8th!

We’ll meet at the Chaucer Estates Pool House (2101 Stevenson Lane) and get ready to roll — wheels up at 7:15 AM sharp!

We’re excited to share that the Flower Mound Police Department will be providing a safe escort to Prairie Trail Elementary!

✨ Important Details:
• Helmets are mandatory for all riders
• Bikes and scooters welcome
• Arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time

Let’s kick off the morning with some fresh air, fun, and Texan spirit as we ride to school together! ❤️🖤🤠

We love supporting all that Marcus High School offers for summer camps. Check out a few of the flyers below, but there is also a MHS website with ALL of the summer camp info. Check back to it periodically as the information gets updated often.

• Marcus High School Summer Camp Website

Check below for other summer camp info.

These programs are not endorsed by PTE, but I know I was always looking for fun things for my children to do over the summer when they were in elementary school.

Families receive $25 off registration, and your PTO/PTA earns a $25 gift card for every camper who signs up!

Register here: https://flourpower.duckdojo.com/locations/denton/events/2/CMP

Code: PRAIRIETRAIL25PTA

The Deadline to register using the promotion is May 1st.

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!

Need to add money to your child's lunch account? RevTrack Link

Menus for May are not posted to LISD website yet, but keep a lookout at this WEBSITE. Those should be posted Monday, May 4th.

Do you have some special visitors who want to have lunch at PTE with a student and the parent/guardian won't be coming with them?

We can help you make that happen. You just need to fill out THIS FORM using an email that is listed for a parent/guardian of the student in Skyward. If you could fill out the form before 9:00 am the day they plan to come to lunch, we can make that happen.

The visitor will still need to bring their ID and check in through the office.

If the parent/guardian will be coming to lunch with the special visitors, there is no need to fill out the form. You being with them is sufficient.
Let us know if you have questions.

Thanks,

PTE Office Staff

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
X (Twitter): @PrairieTrailES