LP Press 2.24.12

Good evening,

 Although the surprise of snow this morning threw my morning off a bit, I must admit the ride in was beautiful. The students enjoyed playing in the mounds of snow during recess this afternoon, so in the words of one of our second graders, “School is super fun when there is pretty snow to play in!”

 In last week’s email I asked for families to send feedback on what health and well-being mean to them as a family. If you have not shared and would like to, please email me or send in your feedback this week.

 Please read through the attached LP Press.

 Have a great weekend!

LP Press Feb 24th

Announcements for 2/21/12

LP Press 2.17.12

I hope everyone is thoroughly enjoying the beautiful weather and the anticipated day off tomorrow! I have attached both the LP Press and this year’s Yearbook Order Form to this email. Please take some time to review both of these attachments. Schaumburg School District has made an enormous commitment to the children of the communities it serves. In partnership with other local agencies, the organization Schaumburg CAN ( children * activity * nutrition) has been established. You can check out more information at www.schaumburgcan.org The LP staff has begun serious conversations regarding the health and wellbeing of our students as well. We would like to hear from YOU! Please take some time to talk as a family about what health and wellbeing mean to your family. What does activity and nutrition look like in your lives? How do you provide balance? We would appreciate any feedback that can be provided to us. Please send any written feedback to me via email or feel free to send it in an envelope marked OFFICE before Monday, Feb 27th. Our committee would like to compile information and discuss what we can do to support our families efforts and values.

2012 Yearbook Order

LP Press Feb 17th

Announcements for 2/13/12

LP Press 2.10.12

Good afternoon,

This post contains A LOT of information, so please take the time to look through everything carefully. Not only is the LP Press attached, but a WITWILP parent volunteer request form is as well.

·        Although WITWILP (our newest Big Event) does not take place until the end of May, we have already started planning and are looking forward to a strong parent partnership. The attached volunteer form will provide you the opportunity to select how you can participate. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.

·        ISAT’s begin the week of March 5^th. Please make every effort to ensure children are at school and on time every day. Absences due to vacations and doctor appointments make it difficult for our 3^rd -8^th grade students to take their tests in a consistent test friendly environment.

·        As a reminder, we do allow students to bring water bottles to school to drink throughout the day. Please make sure you are only sending water.  Juices, flavored waters, etc. are not allowed. The damage these drinks cause to materials and carpets are far worse than water.

·        Notice from DISTRICT 54 STC of PTA:  PTA is partnering with the Illinois State Board of Education to host several public meetings about the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) flexibility waiver. Illinois is applying for a waiver and wants to provide information and gather feedback from parents, general community members and school personnel. One of these meetings will be held in School District 54. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at Addams Junior High School. Attached is the meeting announcement that contains more information. Individuals planning to attend are asked to RSVP by completing the registration form available on the PTA website at www.illinoispta.org.

Our PTA is encouraging parents to attend and to RSVP by Monday, Feb. 13. The direct link to the registration form is:    http://www.illinoispta.org/Legislation/WaiverRegistration.pdf .If you determine at the last minute that you will be able to attend but have not registered, you are still welcome to attend the meeting.

Have a great weekend! Enjoy the snow.. . . .

WITWILP Parent Volunteer Flyer

LP Press Feb 10th

LP Press 2.3.12

I hope this finds everyone enjoying the beautiful weather. We are just about to head outside for a day of unseasonably nice weather. My son started screaming when I told him we could go for a bike ride!!

This week’s edition of the LP Press is filled with important information. Please take some time to read through it before next week.

LP Press February 3rd

Academic Achievement Award

Good morning,

This morning Lincoln Prairie School was recognized for receiving the Academic Achievement Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. The Illinois Honor Roll celebrates the accomplishments of Illinois public schools that are providing high quality education for all their students.

State Superintendent, Chris Koch presented the awards to our school. Students Maddie B. and Nicholas G., along with staff and building administration were on hand to accept this award on our behalf.

This is the third consecutive year we have received this year. Twelve other District 54 schools were recognized as well. On behalf of Schaumburg School District 54 and the entire Lincoln Prairie community, thank you to everyone ( students, staff and families) for supporting our students. It is through commitment and hard work that we receive these acknowledgements.

Have a great week!

Announcements for 2/6/12