March 4, 2022   *   Edition 14

Dear PTE Families,

Happy March!  I have loved the shift in weather this week. The students arrived on March 1st smiling, happy, and ready to be here! I’m so proud of our students and all of the shifts they have endured this year. They are working so hard each and every day. Give them a hug when they get home tonight! 

This month we are working on Habit 6: Synergize!  Our students are recognizing that through daily conversations and lessons that “Together is Better”! I always tell our staff that we are all better working together, and this is our theme for the year. I’m so excited that these are messages we are teaching our students daily too. 

Starting next week, our walkers and bike riders will stay outside in the morning. They will come in when the bus riders come in at 7:33 a.m. I will remind them on Friday, but please let your child know as well, so they are dressed appropriately.  

We have many great learning opportunities coming up at Prairie Trace in the near future.  

• Our third grade students will be taking IREAD next week on Monday through Wednesday in the mornings. If you have a third grader who will need to have appointments scheduled, please try to plan them for the afternoon or after school.  

• Some of our 4th grade students will be presenting their Famous Hoosiers in a Wax Museum format for their parents on March 11th from 1:00 to 2:00pm. They have been working hard on their websites, and they will be excited to present their work!  

• During the week of the March 14th, our 5th grade students and Kindergarten students will have a quest author visit them throughout the week during their time in Media Center with Mrs. Dragash. Author Rob Harrell will speak to the 5th graders. He is the author of the YHBA book, Wink.  Author Rob Wiggz will speak to our kindergarten students. He is the author of Good Veggie, Bad Veggie, I Hate All Veggies. This is a children’s book promoting and encouraging reading, nutrition, and vegetable intake for children. It’s always awesome for our students to hear how authors transform their ideas into books. Thanks to the PTO for sponsoring this event for our students. The other grades will have their author visit later in the year. 

• Second grade students will be taking a field trip to the Fairgrounds on March 15th for Agricultural Day! I know they will love exploring the barns while there! 

• Our Prairie Trace Dance Marathon will be Friday, March 18th. We would love for each student to donate $1 to Riley, however, all students will participate in the fun!  We will announce spirit days for that week as well, so we can have a super fun week leading up to the Dance Marathon! 

We, as a community of learners, are better together. Please continue to read with your child (no matter what age) and work on those math facts!  This special time with your little ones goes fast! 

I’m honored to serve you and your family at Prairie Trace each and every day! 

Thank you, 

Mrs. Piper