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February 28, 2014 Dear Parent or Guardian: As we continue with the second half of the school year, it’s amazing to look back on all of the learning that has occurred. Conferences provided a great opportunity for students to communicate and share their learning with you. Thank you for taking time to meet with your child’s teacher. We are proud to acknowledge that while the students of Prairieview School continuing to learn, so do the teachers. We believe that in order for our students to continue to grow, the teachers need to continue their learning. Throughout the year staff members have participated in various professional development opportunities by attending staff development meetings and professional conferences. They have extended their own learning by participating in trainings and several staff members have also shared their learning with others by presenting at conferences and internal meetings. Many of the opportunities have been provided during our staff meetings and institute days. We have also been very fortunate to attend further professional development workshops sponsored by our Regional Office of Education. All of these workshops provide wonderful opportunities for our staff to share their expertise, enhance their instructional program and assist your children as they learn. During the mornings of March 4th through March 14th we will be giving students in 3rd and 4th grades the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). The results of this state-required assessment will be reported to you on the School Report Card in the fall. Our School Improvement Planning team will review these results along with information from our local assessments to help us improve our school program. In addition, you will receive information about your child’s performance on the state tests. You can help your child do his or her best on the test by:

1. Making sure, if possible, that your child attends school on the days of testing 2. Making sure you child gets a good night’s sleep the evening prior to testing 3. Providing breakfast on the mornings of testing 4. Reminding your child to ask the teacher questions if he or she does not understand the test

directions 5. Letting your child know that you have confidence in his or her ability to do his or her best 6. Advising your child not to worry about the test, but just to do his or her best

Please contact your child’s teacher or the school office if you want additional information or have further questions about these tests. We look forward to sharing the ISAT results with you this fall.

Sincerely, Vince Murray

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Viernes, Febrero 28, 2014 Estimados Padres y/o Tutores Legales, A medida que continuamos con la segunda mitad del año escolar, es increíble ver todo el aprendizaje que ha ocurrido. Las conferencias de la semana pasada fueron una gran oportunidad para que los estudiantes se comuniquen y compartan sus conocimientos con ustedes. Gracias por tomar el tiempo para reunirse con el maestro de su hijo. Estamos orgullosos de reconocer, que según los estudiantes de la Escuela Prairieview continúan aprendiendo, también lo hacen los maestros. Creemos que para que nuestros estudiantes continúen creciendo, los maestros tienen que continuar su aprendizaje. Durante todo el año los miembros del personal han participado en diversas oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, asistiendo a estas reuniones internas y conferencias. Muchas de las oportunidades, se han proporcionado durante nuestros días de institutos, otros entrenamientos han sido ofrecidos por universidades locales y otros por las asociaciones de educación. Todos estos talleres ofrecen maravillosas oportunidades para nuestro personal en la ellos comparten sus conocimientos, mejoran su programa de instrucción y ayudan a sus hijos a aprender. Durante las mañanas del 4 al 15 de marzo estaremos dando a los estudiantes en los grados tercero y cuarto la Prueba de Estándares de Illinois (ISAT). Los resultados de esta evaluación requerida por el estado se informará a usted en el Reporte Escolar en el otoño. Nuestro equipo Planificación de Mejora de la Escuela revisará estos resultados, junto con la información de nuestras evaluaciones locales para ayudarnos a mejorar nuestro programa escolar. Además, recibirá información sobre el desempeño de su hijo en los exámenes del estado. Usted puede ayudar a su hijo(a) a hacer su mayor esfuerzo en la prueba haciendo lo siguiente: 1. Asegúrese, de ser posible, que su niño asiste a la escuela durante los días de probar 2. Asegúrese que su hijo(a) disfrute de una Buena noche de descanso y que duerma lo suficiente 3. Asegúrese que su hijo(a) desayune durante las mañanas del examen 4. Recuérdele a su niño(a)que puede hacer preguntas a su maestro si él o ella no entienden las direcciones del examen 5. Déjele saber a su niño(a) que usted tiene mucha confianza en su capacidad de hacer su mejor esfuerzo 6. Aconseje a su niño(a) de no preocuparse por la prueba, pero que hagan su mejor esfuerzo Póngase en contacto con la maestra de su hijo o la oficina de la escuela si desea información adicional o tiene alguna duda acerca de estas pruebas. Esperamos compartir los resultados de ISAT con ustedes este otoño. Sinceramente, Vince Murray

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Fundraising Events The next fundraising opportunity is a fun one! Join us for a day of Bowling at Lakeside Lanes in Mundelein on Saturday, March 8. More info to follow soon!

Ongoing – Keep saving your Boxtops, Campbell's Soup Labels and Tyson Labels! Turn them into the front office. We are looking for someone to coordinate this fundraiser for next year. This is an easy way to get involved and help our school!

Ongoing - If you or your friends and family have a Target Redcard go to Target.com/tcoe for an easy sign up. Target will contribute 1% of your purchases to our school - EASY and FREE!!!

PTO Board Members President: Tina Coleman- 847.740.3253 or tinaxcoleman@yahoo.com

Vice President: Margaret Vergamini- 847.975.2715 or mvergamini@comcast.net

Ways and Means: Kelly Murphy- 847.752.8780 or kellymurphy814@yahoo.com

Secretary: Kathy Stanislawski- 847.445.7836 or kathys284@ymail.com

Treasurer: Kristi James- 913.549.8690 or kristijames@ymail.com

Volunteer Coordinator: Michelle Bernstein- 847.826.1386 or mommybear6707@yahoo.com

Volunteer Opportun it ies

Market Day is one of our biggest fundraisers. We are in need of 15 volunteers to meet at Meadowview from 7:45 am to 11:00. Sign up to help at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FABAC2EA75!market

P lann ing for the Future: *Discovery Day ! We are looking for 2 more parents to shadow our Discovery Day Chairpeople this year (May 9 event). We need parents who can learn the ropes and help plan Discovery Day next year. We also need a least 2 more team leaders for Rainbow Loom Class and A Duct Tape Design Workshop. We also need countless volunteers to assist the team leaders. Contact Tina Coleman at tinaxcoleman@yahoo.com or 847!641!0473 for information. Fal l Fest ival 2014! Volunteers are needed to help plan a Fall Festival for NEXT YEAR (2014!2015)! We would like to start planning soon! Contact Tina Coleman at tinaxcoleman@yahoo.com or 847!641!0473 if you are interested. Prair iev iew PTO 2014!2015 – It’s time to start looking for next year’s PTO Board. Please consider joining us in helping make our Prairieview Community the best it can be! Please contact Michelle Bernstein at mommybear6707@yahoo.com or Tina Coleman at tinaxcoleman@yahoo.com if you are interested in volunteering or need more information about Prairieview PTO.

Social Events

We are looking for chair people for some new social outings. We would like to set up a calendar for a monthly Mom’s Morning (coffee at Starbuck’s/Dunkin Donuts). Also,

we would like to plan a monthly Monday PV Dad’s Club that meets at places like Light The Lamp Brewery and Emil’s. We just need a few people to anchor these by

committing to host the event. All you need to do is show up and say Hello!

March 10th is our next open PTO Meeting in PV’s Media Center. We’d love to see you there!

**Don't forget to friend us on Facebook at Prairieview PTO!

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone involved with Bingo Night and the Teacher Raffle. A special thanks to Krista Miller for coordinating the teacher raffle and Kristi James for chairing Bingo

Night. You ladies are awesome!

A big shout out to the PTO board for the sorting of thousands of Boxtops! We will let everyone know how much money the Boxtops brought in this year as soon as we have the

final total.

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Prairieview School103 E Belvidere Road, Hainesville, IL 60030July 7 - 10, 2014 from 8:00AM to 3:30PM

PRAIRIEVIEW FAMILY

SCIENCE NIGHT

MARCH 13, 2014

6:30-8:30

(Registration from 6:00-6:25)

JOIN US!! -

Sign up online OR fill out

the registration on the back of this page.

-All families with children in grades K-4 are welcome to attend with an adult chaperone.

REGISTRATION

Questions? SIGN UP NOW! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W789RfHnw7ong2DFQXXYJU5ndy0SwKFpHGoPjYhNhUo/viewform

Please contact Nicole McRee at mcree.nicole@d46.org

Engaging Presentations..... -The Study of BUGS and Other Awesome Creepy Crawlies!

The science of entomology is alive (literally) and changing every day. Entomologists have the opportunity to work on solutions to protect human health whether it is fighting the battle against mosquitoes that transmit disease, protection of honey bee health or the crops that feed the billions of humans across the world. Entomology is an exciting, relevant and essential science. If you’ve never heard of it- now’s the time to learn! -Fibonacci Fun!!

Did you know that flowers, trees, hurricanes, and pine cones can do math?!?! Come learn about a simple sequence of numbers that show up all throughout nature, but more importantly, find out why!

-Water Wonders

Don't be afraid to get your feet wet, join us as we wade into the wonders of water in our world. This session includes a kid-friendly presentation and hands-on experiment. Quench your thirst for answers to questions like: What is one thing that all living things need? Or, How much water is on Earth today compared to dinosaur times? Or even, what is full of holes but can still hold water? What runs but never walks? Come find out at Water Wonders.

-Magnificent Magnets

Magnets can do much more than just hold your artwork to the refrigerator. Come test your strength against different magnets. Explore how electricity can make a magnet, and how a magnet can make electricity. See a magnet float in the air, and act like a spring. Try to guess the strange things the magnet will do next. You'll even learn how to make a working motor using a battery, a magnet, and a piece of wire -Crazy Cool Chemical Changes

Chemistry is happening all around us! Come learn the difference between physical and chemical changes in a hands-on, discovery based style where all children will be engaged in experimenting!

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Registration Form Family Last Name -Please write the last name for the adult that will be attending with the children.

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Family Email Address -Please provide an email address. This is for Family Science Night communications only.

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Grade and Name of Children Attending -Please write in the student's full name (first and last) and also their current grade. If multiple children in your family are attending, please list them all.

Example: Ashley Newman - 3rd Grade

Please return to the Prairieview School Office.

Thank you for your participation!!

YOU ARE NEEDED! Dear PV Parent, Does your child love Discovery Day? Bookfair? Movie Night? Field trips? Birthday Breakfast? These are just a few of the programs your Pairieview PTO provides. But we are in trouble. Because of a lack of volunteers (not a lack of funding!), we are considering dropping these programs for next year and scaling them down this year. Many hands make light work; so if we all give a little our children will gain A LOT! If you are interested in keeping these programs in place for your Pairieview students, we need YOUR help. Please contact Tina Coleman at tinaxcoleman@ yahoo.com or 847-641-0473 TODAY. SIGN UP NOW! Give this to your child’s teacher or leave it in the office. ______________ _______________ ________________ Your Name Your Phone Your Email

CCSD 46 is participating in the Illinois Instructional Technology Survey and is inviting you to share your experiences and opinions regarding the district and its technology program. In order to assess your satisfaction with the district we ask that you complete a short one-page anonymous survey. The survey is open to all community members and businesses in the CCSD 46 area. Your feedback is important to the district. It will be used to help shape how technology is used in every CCSD 46 student's learning, as well as with the community. We thank you for your time in completing the survey. Please click on the"Community Involvement Link" below. Community Involvement Survey If you are having difficulty reaching the survey through the link above, please click on the following link http://www.d46.k12.il.us and go to the paragraph labeled "Illinois Instructional Technology Survey".

Last Day of School !The last day of school has been adjusted to account for the cold weather days we have had this year. The new last day of school will be June 5, 2014. It will be a half-day of school with students dismissed at 11:00 A.M. Kindergarten students’ last day of school will be June 4, 2014.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayMarch 3, 2014

FROOT LOOPS REDUCED SUGAR Apple Breakfast Square Strawberry Kiwi

JuiceChoice of Milk

March 4, 2014RICE KRISPIES Cinnamon Breakfast

Square Blended Fruit JuiceChoice of Milk

March 5, 2014FROSTED FLAKES (LOW SUGAR) Chocolate Elf Grahams Apple Juice

Choice of Milk

March 6, 2014MINI WHEATS LITTLE BITES

Strawberry Waffle Crackers Apple Grape Juice

Choice of Milk

March 7, 2014TOASTY O'S Animal Grahams

Strawberry Kiwi JuiceChoice of Milk

March 10, 2014APPLE JACKS REDUCED SUGAR Spiced Grahams Blended Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

March 11, 2014OAT BLENDERS Cinnamon Elf

Grahams Apple JuiceChoice of Milk

March 12, 2014RAISIN BRAN Chocolate Elf Grahams

Apple JuiceChoice of Milk

March 13, 2014CINNAMON TOASTERS Strawberry Waffle Crackers Blended Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

March 14, 2014FROSTED MINI WHEATS Animal

Grahams Strawberry Kiwi JuiceChoice of Milk

March 17, 2014FROOT LOOPS REDUCED SUGAR

Apple Breakfast Square Strawberry Kiwi Juice

Choice of Milk

March 18, 2014RICE KRISPIES Cinnamon Breakfast

Square Blended Fruit JuiceChoice of Milk

March 19, 2014FROSTED FLAKES (LOW SUGAR) Chocolate Elf Grahams Apple Juice

Choice of Milk

March 20, 2014MINI WHEATS LITTLE BITES

Strawberry Waffle Crackers Apple Grape Juice

Choice of Milk

March 21, 2014TOASTY O'S Animal Grahams

Strawberry Kiwi JuiceChoice of Milk

March 24, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 25, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 26, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 27, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 28, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 31, 2014FROOT LOOPS REDUCED SUGAR

Apple Breakfast Square Strawberry Kiwi Juice

Choice of Milk

April 1, 2014 April 2, 2014 April 3, 2014 April 4, 2014

Prairieview

**** ALL MEALS SERVED WITH APPROPRIATE CONDIMENTS AND A CHOICE OF 1% AND FAT FREE MILK.*** MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free 866/632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through Federal Relay service at 800/877-8339; or 800/845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayMarch 3, 2014

BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETSGolden Potato Rounds

Diced PeachesBBQ Sauce

KetchupChoice of Milk

March 4, 2014HOT DOG W/ POTATO ROUNDS

Hot Dog BunMaple Baked Beans

Pineapple TidbitsMustard

Ketchup (2)Choice of Milk

March 5, 2014CHEESE PIZZA

Garden PeasOrange JuiceChoice of Milk

March 6, 2014PARMESAN POPCORN CHICKEN &

PASTAFresh Baby Carrots*

Ranch DressingFresh OrangeChoice of Milk

March 7, 20143 CHEESE PANINI

Romaine SaladCucumber CoinsFrench Dressing

Fresh PearKetchup

Choice of Milk

March 10, 2014PENNE PASTA W/MEAT SAUCE

Whole Kernel CornOrange Sorbet 100% Juice

Choice of Milk

March 11, 2014PEPPERONI PIZZA

Green BeansCinnamon Applesauce

Choice of Milk

March 12, 2014SALISBURY STEAK W/GRAVY &

MASHED POTATOESFresh Baby Carrots*

Ranch DressingWhole Wheat Bread

Mixed Fruit CupShortbread MiniChoice of Milk

March 13, 2014CHICKEN DRUMSTICK W/POTATO

ROUNDSKetchup

BreadstickMaple Baked Beans

Fresh PearBBQ Sauce

Choice of Milk

March 14, 2014BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO

Salsa CupFresh Broccoli Florets

Ranch DressingFresh Banana*Choice of Milk

March 17, 2014BAGEL DOG

Golden Potato RoundsMixed Fruit Cup

KetchupChoice of Milk

Mustard

March 18, 2014MEATBALLS W/ TOMATO SAUCE

Hot Dog BunGarden PeasDiced Pears

Choice of Milk

March 19, 2014CRISPY CHICKEN FILLET

Hamburger BunRefried Beans

Fresh Baby Carrots*Light Ranch Dressing

Fresh AppleBBQ Sauce

Choice of Milk

March 20, 2014SAUSAGE PIZZARomaine Salad

Light French DressingCinnamon Applesauce

Choice of Milk

March 21, 2014MINI RAVIOLI WITH SAUCE

Whole Kernel CornFresh Orange

Snickerdoodle CookieChoice of Milk

March 24, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 25, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 26, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 27, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 28, 2014NO SCHOOL

March 31, 2014CHICKEN DIPPERS W/TOMATO

PARMESAN SAUCEBreadstick

Whole Kernel CornOrange Sorbet 100% Juice

Choice of Milk

April 1, 2014 April 2, 2014 April 3, 2014 April 4, 2014

Prairieview

**** ALL MEALS SERVED WITH APPROPRIATE CONDIMENTS AND A CHOICE OF 1% AND FAT FREE MILK.*** MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free 866/632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through Federal Relay service at 800/877-8339; or 800/845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.