Prairie City Elementary

Parents and Guardians,

This will be the last newsletter of the year as well as for me as the Prairie City Elementary principal. In case you missed my last newsletter, I will be full time in the fall as the Special Education Director for PCM with days shared at Colfax-Mingo. I will truly miss the students and staff at PCE. Your partnership and support these past 5 years has been greatly treasured. I have not told the students officially yet. Some already know and have offered many hugs. I just want to finish the year very positive and be able to give them an official good-bye and explanation that I will still be around at the end of the year.

I can not believe it is May already. This year has flown by. It is true that time flies when you are having fun! It has been a terrific year at Prairie City Elementary. Many goals have been met, new instructional methods have been tried and new skills learned. I am so proud of the students and staff here at PCE.

There are many activities, trips, events and great things happening this month, so please stay tuned to the News & Views, PCE Facebook page, Infinite Campus notices, classroom teacher newsletters and emails on updates on events, times, what to prepare your child for and when to bring special items to school. Thank you!

Mrs. Ver Helst

Monday May 10-L, Letter Day, Classes will write a letter to staff members for helping them grow.

Tuesday May 11-M, Movie Day, Students will watch a movie as a class

Wednesday May 12-N, Night clothes day-wear your pjs to school.

Thursday May 13-O, Outdoor day, classes will plan outdoor activities with their students

Friday May 14-P, Popcorn day, Students will enjoy tasty popcorn treats!

Monday May 17-Q, Quiz day, Teachers will have fun Kahoot quizzes for their students

Tuesday May 18-R, Reading Rainbow day, Bring a pillow from home and get comfy with a good book. Wear a rainbow of colors and write in different colors for the day.

Wednesday May 19-S, School Spirit Day-Wear your favorite PCM gear

Thursday May 20-T, Tye dye day-wear tie-dye clothes and gear

Friday May 21-U, USA day-Wear red, white and/or blue

Monday May 24-V, Video day-students will watch an educational video with their class

Tuesday May 25-W, Walk day-students will take a nature walk as a class

Wednesday May 26, X-Xtra recess day for students

Thursday May 27-Y, Yummy treat day-enjoy a popsicle as a special treat (provided by school)

Friday May 28-Z, Zip Up day! Zip up our backpacks and Zoom into summer!! Last day of school!

Starting on Monday, we are taking our final K-5 reading assessments of the year. Please make sure your children are well-rested and encourage them to do their best. K-1 does a different set of tests than 2-5. These are all skills and assessments that are very familiar to your children. We have made a lot of progress and have seen a ton of growth in all of the children, thanks to your support and practice at home. Cheer them on, remind them to give us their best and we will have lots to celebrate!

May 12-5th grade field trip to Thomas Mitchell

May 13 2nd grade field trip to Science Center

May 14-2:00 5th grade DARE graduation ceremony

May 14-PTO hosted family fun night! This includes staff in the dunk tank all night, many games and $1 raffle tickets for amazing prizes. 5:30-8:00 at the Middle School track and field and south parking lot behind Prairie City Elementary. Activities are free and there will be 2 food trucks with supper available for purchase.

May 18 6:30 3rd-5th grade music concert in auditorium-no vouchers, bring family and wear masks

May 19 5th grade orientation and mixer at Middle school, 3rd grade field trip to Capitol and possibly Historical Center, 4th grade working on confirming trip to Living History Farms

May 20 1st grade field trip to Blank Park Zoo

May 21 10:15 Morning preschool graduation, 11:30 Spelling bee, 12:15 Afternoon preschool graduation, PBIS school-wide celebration event

May 25 8:30 PCE student talent show 1:00 5th grade students vs. teachers kickball game

Ma6 26 Special Education department-trip to Goldies

May 28 Students' last day of school!

May 14 ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE

All student medications will be sent home on May 28 unless you call and make arrangements to pick them up directly from the office. Thank you!

Be watching the school website and Prairie City Elementary Facebook page for updates on the registration process for next year.

Prairie City Elementary Principal,

PK-12 PCM Special Education Director

Email: sverhelst@pcmschools.org
Website: www.pcmschools.org
Location: 309 East Plainsman Road, Prairie City, IA, USA
Phone: 515-994-2377