Helpful Links
- Link to Parent Resources
- CCS School Calendar
- Corporate Partners
- Commonly Used Terms
- Teacher & Staff Favorite Things
- PTE Family Owned Small Businesses
- Stay in Touch
Link to Parent Resources
CCS School Calendar
Get information on important dates here:
Printable Prairie Trace calendar with all district events and QR codes to important websites
Corporate Partners
These partnerships with retailers and manufacturers bring in money at no additional cost to you. Simply link your card or account, and our PTO earns cash!
https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
Follow the prompts to link your Kroger Plus Card to Prairie Trace Elementary PTO (TG172) and select "enroll"
https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/
https://www.mabelslabels.com
Select "Support a Fundraiser," and search for "Prairie Trace Elementary (Carmel)"
Commonly Used Terms
Pod - classrooms that are found “in a pod” or grouped together by grade level
ESE- Extended School Enrichment- the before/after school care that is directed by the Carmel Parks Department
Hawks Herald - newsletter from PTE administration and PTO distributed by email every other Friday
Teacher & Staff Favorite Things
Want to show your teacher or our staff your appreciation? Take a look at some of their Favorite Things. Click on the name for their list!
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Amanda Dillon | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Christie Lemon | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Emily Addleman | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Lauren Alexander | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Emily Doss | Kindergarten Teacher |
| Claire Black | 1st Grade Teacher |
| Lindsey Porter | 1st Grade Teacher |
| Lyle Loogman | 1st Grade Teacher |
| MacKenzie Clark | 1st Grade Teacher |
| Heather Drolzek | 1st Grade Teacher |
| Alyssa Swart | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Kathy Scholer | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Areli Ford | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Lauren Tobin |
2nd Grade Teacher |
| Carol Sundheimer | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Susan Johnson | 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Stevie Cupp | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Tracy Henry | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Rhonda Cruz | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Taylor Brune | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Rachel Green | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Lydia Henschel | 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Claire Theaker | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Kevin Gray | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Stephanie Jobs | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Teresa Kim | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Mary Newton | 4th Grade Teacher |
| Beth Peasley | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Carly Davis | 5th Grade Teacher |
| McKae Hutchinson | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Rachel Knuttel Thompson | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Shelbie Leatherman | 5th Grade Teacher |
| Katie Weitz | Admin Assistant |
| Jenny Gant | Admin Assistant |
| Pam Greene | Admin Assistant |
| Jason Lumadue | Art Teacher |
| Zoe Nelson | Kindy & 1st Grade IA |
| Michelle Soucie |
Clinic RN |
| Kathy Guevara | Clinic RN |
| Brandi Lehikoinen | ED IA |
| Nicole Helms Creech | Head Custodian |
| Amanda (Mandy) Spurgeon | Instructional Coach |
| Kimberly Leirer | Intensive Behavior Teacher |
| Tony Williams | Intensive Behavior Teacher |
| Cathy Brinkman | Kindergarten IA |
| Liz Riley | Kindergarten IA |
| Denise Dragash | Media Specialist |
| Sara Harding | MLL Interventionist |
| Cathy Hardwick | PE/Wellness Teacher |
| Sierra Reed | Music Teacher |
| Kim Piper | Principal |
| Jen Browne | Assistant Principal |
| Laura Chen | Reading Interventionist |
| Joan Rhyner | Social Worker |
| Trista Sommers | Special Ed Resource Teacher |
| Amber Fuhrman | Special Education Teacher |
| Jenna Wold | Resource IA |
| Sheri Leum | IA SPED |
| Ana Woods | Speech Therapist |
| Matt Harris | SRO |
| Holly VanTreese |
STEM Teacher |
PTE Family Owned Small Businesses
We've compiled a list of all the small businesses owned and operated by PTE Families. If you have something to add to this list, email us at ptoprairietrace@gmail.com.
Gretchen Haist Mindfulness Collective -
Mindfulness Training for Organizations and Individuals
I help clients cultivate resilience, improve focus, and foster a healthier work-life balance, making my programs ideal for corporate settings, workplace wellness initiatives, and personal development.
Gretchen Haist -
hello@gretchenhaist.com
347-374-0420
Thai Season Restaurant
Our restaurant serves pad Thai, Thai curry, Thai salads, Thai noodles, tom yum soup, drunken noodles, and more. Our menu is considerate of many palates, and you will surely find something to enjoy on our menu. You'll be able to taste our chefs' passion for cooking in every bite! We can't wait to serve you and show you why we have a reputation for serving the best food in town. Visit Thai Season today to try our delicious food!
Abby Pearson -
Piyanan2210@gmail.com
317-966-4544
Ruff-N-Roll Fur Studio
Dog grooming salon
furstudio@ruffnroll.net
7261 Fishers Landing Dr., Fishers, IN 46038
(463) 867-7070
Homesense Heating and Cooling
Homesense provides HVAC services in addition to duct cleaning services.
Brian Schutt -
Bschutt@gmail.com
317-366-6309
Duke and Duchess Sweets
Custom royal icing cookies
Amanda Duke -
Amlduke@yahoo.com
317-289-6116
Allergy Innovations
We are a full-service allergy and immunology clinic treating all ages, from infancy through adulthood. Dr. Yakhmi is board-certified in allergy/immunology, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She takes care of all types of allergies, asthma, eczema, eosinophilic disorders, and immune deficiencies. We have offices in both Westfield and Kokomo. At this time, we require a referral from your primary care physician.
Neha Yakhmi -
manager@allergyinnovations.com
17600 Shamrock Blvd. Suite 1403, Westfield, IN 46074
765-802-1433
Stephanie with The Curated Travel Collection
Personalized assistance with planning and booking travel! Specialties include all Disney related travel, Universal Studios, and cruises!
Stephanie Miskowiec -
smiskowiec@curatedtravelcollection.com
317-502-1996
Joy in the Kitchen with Jenn
I'm an Independent Consultant with Pampered Chef.
If you need quality kitchen tools and pantry products, I can help you with that! Want to host a fun online party with your friends and earn stuff for free? I can help you with that too! Pampered Chef has something for everyone! I'd love to help you find the perfect kitchen helpers to make your life easier and maybe even a little more fun in the kitchen 👩🍳
Jenn Jones -
Joyinthekitchenwithjenn@gmail.com
317-406-5020 (text)
Monument City Properties
Property management: Short Term Vacation Rentals.
We specialize in corporate and midterm housing and have several properties right here in central Indiana. Recently, we’ve started expanding into vacation destinations, and we’re really excited about it! Our first property in Florida is perfect for spring, summer, or fall break—it’s right on the coast, fully equipped, and designed to make family trips super relaxing.
Irina Brodskaya -
irina@monumentcityproperties.com
312-402-2090
Indy Phone Doctor
Fast and convenient cell phone repair service. All makes and models of phones are repaired as well as iPads and laptop screens.
$10 OFF repair service for any PTE Family.
indyphonedoctors@gmail.com
4614 N Franklin Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46226
317-492-9594
Hoosier Mobility Solutions
Hoosier Mobility Solutions is a family-owned durable medical supply company dedicated to helping people access their independence through mobility solutions. We proudly serve the aging-in-place and rehabilitation markets with dignity and exceptional service. We sell & rent power lift chairs, wheelchairs, scooters, ramps, knee scooters, and more.
sales@hoosiermobility.com
162 W. Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032
317-660-5132
Noblesville Truck Service
We specialize in parts and service, especially suspension, brakes, and steering for class 3-8 vehicles such as semi’s, fire trucks, dump trucks, box trucks, refuse trucks and buses, as well as recreational vehicles (RVs), trailers, pick-up trucks, and vans.
contactnoblesville@truckserviceinc.com
14700 Herriman Blvd, Noblesville, IN 46060
317-776-6464
Lori and Lindsay Homes
Real Estate in Hamilton County and surrounding areas
Lindsay Ohmer -
lohmer@c21scheetz.com
317-490-7223
Stay in Touch
Get Plugged in to the PTO
Hawks Herald: The Hawks Herald is the Prairie Trace newsletter which is distributed every other Friday. It includes very important information from the school and PTO. HERE is a link to the past newsletters.
Social Media: To keep up with the PTO through social media
Facebook: Prairie Trace Elementary PTO
Instagram: @prairietracepto
Need more details? Email us at ptoprairietrace@gmail.com.