May 17, 2013 Dear Parent or Guardian: Throughout the school year, the Prairieview staff meets in multiple settings to review student data to celebrate successes and plan for improvement. The purpose of these meetings is to assess how we are doing and to set goals for the future. Schools throughout the State of Illinois use the school improvement process. It is an ongoing, continuous process that provides us an opportunity to collect and analyze data, to reflect on our teaching and learning experiences, and to develop and refine goals for our school. With the recent addition of the 5Essentials survey, parents, students, and staff have the ability to offer their opinions of the school and its environment. As this option becomes more popular we will be able to gather a much more comprehensive picture of how our school is servicing our students and community. Our current school improvement goals center around the following four areas:

• Improve student performance in the area of reading. • Improve student performance in the area of math. • Improve students’ ability to communicate in writing. • Promote and communicate a positive, optimal learning environment for students, parents,

and staff. While the focus is always on student improvement, the activities and professional development that support those goals change from year to year. For the past year the teachers of Prairieview, as well as the district, have been continuing to implement the new Common Core learning standards. They have worked in small groups to become subject experts the rest of us can rely on as we move forward. In addition to curriculum mapping, small groups have met and revamped the report cards to better represent the new standards. They continue to spend much of their professional development time making sure our transition to the new standards is a seamless one. In addition to the NWEA MAP data we collect three times a year, we also analyze data supplied by the state. The state data we use for our School Improvement Plan is available on our website under the Interactive School Report Card link. The current plan includes information through the 20011-2012 school year. One area of note for the ISAT data available on the Interactive School Report Card, is that they too are raising their expectations and attempting to better align the ISAT test our elementary students take with the PSAE tests the students take in high school. As a result, the cut scores for elementary students will be raised dramatically for next year. These higher expectations will cause the number of students who meet and exceed standards to drop significantly. Some students who previously met or exceeded standards will be classified as needing improvement. However, these new expectations do not mean that our students know less than they did before or are less capable than they were in previous years. We are expecting this change and will continue to use the information as a way to plan our curriculum and drive our instruction. As always, if you have any ideas, questions, or concerns, about the school improvement process, the new learning standards, or the change in the ISAT expectations please let us know. Sincerely, Vince Murray Principal  

Prairieview  School    

103  E.  Belvidere  Rd.,  Hainesville,  IL  60030  -­‐  Phone  (847)  543-­‐4230  -­‐  Fax  (847)  543-­‐4125 Vince  Murray,  Principal  

 

Est.  2002  

103 E. Belvidere Rd., Hainesville, IL 60030 ‐ Phone (847) 543‐4230 ‐ Fax (847) 543‐4125 Vince Murray, Principal 

 

  Viernes, 17 de mayo de 2013. Estimados Padres o Tutores Legales:

A lo largo del año escolar, el personal de Prairieview se reúne en varias configuraciones para revisar datos de los estudiantes, para celebrar los éxitos y establecer el plan de mejora. Varias de estas reuniones se llevan a cabo con nuestro Equipo de Mejoramiento Escolar (SIP). El propósito del equipo de SIP es evaluar lo que estamos haciendo y establecer metas para el futuro. El proceso de mejoramiento escolar es utilizado por todas las escuelas del Estado de Illinois. Es un proceso continuo, que nos brinda la oportunidad de recopilar y analizar datos, para reflexionar sobre nuestra enseñanza y experiencias de aprendizaje, a la misma vez desarrollamos y refinamos las metas de nuestra escuela. Nuestros cuatro objetivos utilizando todas las formas de datos coleccionados:

• Mejorar las habilidades de los estudiantes en el área de la lectura. • Mejorar las habilidades de los estudiantes en el área de la matemáticas. • Mejorar las habilidades de los estudiantes en el área de la comunicación escrita. • Promover y difundir un ambiente positivo y de aprendizaje óptimo para los estudiantes,

padres y personal.

Mientras nuestro objetivo siempre está enfocado a la mejora del estudiante, las actividades y desarrollo profesional apoyan a este cambio de objetivos de año a año. Por todo el año los maestros de Prairieview, así como el distrito, han estado familiarizándose con los nuevos estándares del estado llamado “Common Core” que nos guiaran en a avanzar en la instrucción. Los maestros han dedicado mucho tiempo para asegurase que nuestra transición a los nuevos estándares sea exitosa. Ellos han trabajado en pequeños grupos para hacerse expertos los cuales el resto de nosotros pueda depender de ellos según avanzamos. Además de la correlación de plan de estudios, los pequeños grupos han encontrado y han renovado las tarjetas de calificaciones para representar mejor los nuevos estándares. Ellos siguen dedicando la mayor parte de su tiempo de desarrollo profesional asegurándose que nuestra transición a los nuevos estándares sea sin problemas.

Además de los datos de MAP de NWEA que coleccionamos tres veces por año, también

analizamos datos suministrados por el estado. Los datos estatales que usamos para nuestro Plan de Mejora Escolar están disponibles en nuestra pagina de Internet bajo el eslabón de Tarjeta de Calificaciones Escolar Interactivo. El plan corriente incluye la información durante el 2011-2012 año escolar. Una área en la que hay que poner un poco de atención es en los datos ISAT disponibles en la Tarjeta de Calificaciones Escolar Interactiva, ya que estas expectativas aumentaran una vez se alineen los exámenes ISAT con los exámenes de PSAE que se toma en la escuela superior (high school). Como resultado, las puntuaciones para los estudiantes en los grados primarios se elevarán dramáticamente para el próximo año. Estas mayores expectativas harán que el número de estudiantes que cumplen y exceden los estándares disminuya significativamente. Algunos estudiantes que previamente cumplieron o excedieron las normas se clasificarán como que necesitan mejora. Sin embargo, estas nuevas expectativas no significa que nuestros estudiantes saben menos de lo que hacían antes o que son menos capaces de lo que eran en los años anteriores. Estamos esperando este cambio y seguiremos utilizando la información como una manera de planear nuestro plan de estudios y conducir nuestra instrucción. Como siempre, si usted tiene alguna idea, preguntas o inquietudes sobre el proceso de mejora de la escuela, los nuevos estándares de aprendizaje, o el cambio en las expectativas ISAT por favor háganoslo saber.

Atentamente, Vince Murray Principal  

Prairieview School   Est. 2002 

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Prairieview PTO Pride PTO Board Members

Kristi James – President

kristi.james@ymail.com

913-549-8690

Kathy Stanislowski – Vice President

kathy284@comcast.net

847-548-2511

Stephanie Arnopolin – Vice President

teachnem1@aol.com

847-543-8818

Staci Parmer – Treasurer

slparmer@sbcglobal.net

847-548-9137

Tina Coleman – Secretary

tinaxcoleman@gmail.com

847-740-3253

Kelly Murphy – Ways and Means

kellymurphy8980@yahoo.com

847-752-8780

Nikki Schmipff- Volunteer Coordinator

nsimple@gmail.com

847-366-9780

Margaret Vergamini-Volunteer Coordinator

mvergamini@comcast.net

847-975-2715

♦ 5/24 Half Day for

Students ♦ 5/27 No School

Market Day

PV PTO Updates!

Thank you to all who support Market Day! Please note that Market Day pick up is Saturday, June 1 at Meadowview. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Arnopolin at 847-543-8818!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation!

Discover Day was a HUGE success!!! Thank you to J Richards, Melanie Bruce and the rest of the wonderful DD Committee for all their hard work! The kids had a blast!!!! A HUGE THANK YOU to all the parents who volunteered their time at DD! It could not be done without our wonderful parent volunteers! The PV PTO would also like to thank the teachers who helped out at Discover Day too! We would also like to thank all the presenters who came! WOW, what a great DD 2013!!! We are so excited to see what next year has in store!!!

The PV PTO is pleased to say that the Teachers and Staff had a wonderful week! THANK YOU to all who helped make the Teachers and Staff feel extra special!

The PV PTO is need of your help. If you have a fund raising idea, a family event you would like to plan, or would like to join/help on a committee we would LOVE to have your help! If you would like to be involved with the PV PTO in any way, please contact Kristi James at 913-549-8690 or kristi.james@ymail.com.

Lunch change On Tuesday, May 21, 2013

There will be meatloaf with tomato sauce served in place of BBQ chicken. Sorry for any inconvenience.

 

Wednesday, 5/22: Prair iev iew Pride (Wear spir it wear or school colors!) Thursday, 5/23: Read Al l over Day (Wear al l red and bring a good book to read.) Friday, 5/24: Al ike Day: Decide as a whole class how to dress al ike. Tuesday, 5/28: I can pick where to sit today! Wednesday, 5/29: Guest Reader Day! Thursday, 5/30: Impromptu Activ ity Day! (The off ice wi l l announce quick activ it ies throughout the day) Friday, 5/31 : Extra recess day! Monday, 6/3: Victory Day (wear favorite team shirt or uniform) Tuesday, 6/4: I wi l l compl iment my classmates today! Wednesday, 6/5: Everyone get ready for FIELD DAY! Thursday, 6/6: Wear your sunglasses! The future is so bright & you’re on your way to _____ grade!

Have a GREAT summer!

¡CONTEO REGRESIVO DE LA ESCUELA DE PRAIRIEVIEW!

2012-13

 

5/22 ¡PRAIRIEVIEW, MUY ORGULLOSO DE MI ESCUELA! (Póngase ropa de PV, o los colores de la escuela) 5/23 ¡READ, LEER Y LEER TODO EL DIA! (Trae un libro a la escuela para leer) 5/24 ¡A VESTIRNOS TODOS IGUAL! (La clase decidirá como todos nos se pueden vestir igual) 5/28 ¡DIA DE SENTARME DONDE YO QUIERA! 5/29 ¡RESPETAREMOS A NUESTRO INVITADO DE LECTURA! 5/30 ¡IMPROVISAREMOS ACTIVIDADES! (Durante todo el día, la oficina anunciara actividades) 5/31 ¡EXTRA RECREO! 6/3 ¡VICTORIA, DIA DE CELEBRAR NUESTROS TRIUNFOS! (Viste con ropa de tu equipo favorito) 6/4 ¡DIA DE AGRADAR A NUESTROS COMPAÑEROS! 6/5 ¡EVENTOS DEL DIA DE “FIELD DAY”! 6/6 !WOW! ¡FELICIDADES, HAS PASADO AL PROXIMO GRADO!

  

7:00 PM   May 17, 2013  

Perfect Date Night for the Perfect Cause  

Join FOUNDATION 46 for an evening of enriching experiences in the showroom of Lake Forest Sportscars.  From Maseratis to Ferraris, this is a one of a kind 

experience!  

Event tickets and silent auction will help support our mission to enrich and enhance the educational experience offered to all students in D46. 

 Visit FOUNDATION46.ORG to reserve your tickets. 

   

 

Prepaid event only:                 $35/person  Prepaid event w/Transportation:  $45/person  Event only at the door:      $40/person  *Join us at the Event or meet us at the Whitney Street parking lot in downtown Grayslake for luxury transportation to and from the event.  6:30p.m. Departure/10:30 p.m. Return  

 

 

It’s May! Summer is right around the corner…

Don’t forget to sign up for…

CCSD #46’s 2013 Summer Academy!

There is still time to register! Classes are at Frederick School from Monday, June 10th – Tuesday, July 3rd (no Fridays!)    Classes offered for every interest! Space! Arts and crafts! Sports Cooking! Spanish! Math! Reading! Writing! Word Work! Theater! Activity Camp! And More!

Registration forms available online: http://www.d46.k12.il.us/ or at your child’s school! Send registration to: Prairieview School Julie Mayer mayer.julie@d46.org or Stephanie Possehl possehl.stephanie@d46.org  

We hope to see you there!  

Prairieview School 103 East Belvidere Road • Hainesville • Illinois • 60030 Phone 847.543.4230 Fax 847.543.4125

N o t i f i c a c i ó n d e C o n j u n t i v i t i s (Conjuntivitis puede ser una infección causada por bacteria 6 un virus)

Estimados Padres: Un caso de Conjuntivitis ha sido reportado en el salón de su hijo.

Periodo de Incubacion: (el tiempo de exposición de la enfermedad y la apariencia de síntomas). Puede ser de 13-72 horas si la infección es causada por un virus y si la infección es causada por una bacteria de 24-72 horas.

Periodo contagioso: (cuando la enfermedad puede ser transmitida a otras personas). Los niños son considerados contagiosos mientras tienen síntomas.

Síntomas: Los ojos hinchados y rojos, con mucha picazón y lagrimas.

Tratamiento: Antibióticos pueden ser recetados por su medico si la infección es causada por una bacteria. Es muy importante usar todo el medicamento que el medico le recete.

Propagacion: La enfermedad es transmitida por manos sucias y también puede ser transmitida por gotitas respiratorias transportadas por el aire durante el estornudo y/o la tos.

Control de la enfermedad: Si la infección de su nino es causada por una infección bacterial, su niño no puede regresar a su salón hasta que ya no tenga síntomas. Pero si puede regresar después de estar tomando antibióticos por 24 horas. Prevención: El primer paso es educar a su hijo sobre la importancia de el buen lavado de manos, antes de comer y después de usar el baño. Cuando se lavan las manos es muy importante usar jabón, usando mucha fricción por 15 segundos y enjuague las manos bajo agua corriente.

Community Consolidated School District 46 will provide an educational environment that maximizes the potential of ALL students to be prepared for life's opportunities while developing a lasting appreciation for learning.

Prairieview School 103 East Belvidere Road • Hainesville • Illinois • 60030 Phone 847.543.4230 Fax 847.543.4125 Vince Murray, Principal

N O T I F I C A T I O N O F C O N J U N C T I V I T I S (Pink-eye can be a bacterial or viral infection)

Dear Parents:

A case of "pink-eye” has been reported in your child's classroom.

Incubation period: (the time between exposure to the disease and the appearance of symptoms) 13-72 hours if a viral infection and 24-72 hours if a bacterial infection.

Contagious period: (when the disease can be transmitted to another person) Children are considered to be infectious until symptoms are gone.

Signs and symptoms: Include red eyes, watery or mucous discharge from eyes, itching and burning.

Treatment: If the infection is bacterial, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic. It is extremely important to use all medications as prescribed by your doctor.

How this disease is spread: This disease is usually spread by direct person-to-person contact by dirty hands, but may also be spread by respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.

Control of cases: If your child has a bacterial infection, he/she should be kept home until at least 24 hours after beginning an antibiotic or until the symptoms are gone.

General preventative measures: Teach the importance of proper hand washing. When washing hands, use soap, rubbing hands together for 15 seconds and rinse in running water. Children should be advised not to share clothing, towels make-up or eye medications.

WARM WEATHER BRINGS OUT PEOPLE…AND TICKS

Warm temperatures in spring bring people outside just in time for the annual tick season in Lake County. Often

during outdoor activities like hiking and picnicking, ticks can attach themselves to clothing or skin and ride

home with people or pets. By following a few simple guidelines, you can avoid unwelcome hitchhikers and still

enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

There are two species of ticks in Lake County, the American dog tick and the deer tick. Dog ticks are one-

quarter-inch long as adults, much smaller as juveniles, and are dark reddish-brown with irregular silvery

patterns on their back. Dog ticks do not carry Lyme disease, but may carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain

spotted fever. This species is the most common tick found throughout Illinois. Deer ticks are much smaller,

about one-eighth-inch as adults, they are dark brown to bright red and have black legs and are rare in Lake

County. Deer ticks can carry Lyme disease.

For identification photos see:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_transmission.htm

http://www.lymenet.org/pictures.shtml

Tips for reducing tick habitat include:

Clear leaf litter under trees, and keep the ground clean under bird feeders.

Keep grass near playground equipment short.

Install a wood chip or gravel barrier between lawns and wooded and tall grass areas.

Minimize wood piles as these are attractive to small mammals such as mice which also carry ticks.

For images and other tips see: http://www.wwhd.org/TLD_CD/anaprop2.htm

Tips for reducing exposure to ticks:

Stay on trails when in Forest Preserves and parks.

Wear light-colored, protective clothing—long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, boots or sturdy shoes, and a

head covering. Tuck trouser cuffs in socks, tuck in shirt tails.

Apply insect repellant containing DEET primarily to clothes. Apply sparingly to exposed skin (except

the face). Be sure to wash treated skin after coming indoors. Use repellents containing permethrin to

treat clothes (especially pants, socks and shoes), but not skin. Always follow label directions and

supervise children in the use of repellents.

Walk in the center of trails so plants do not brush against you.

Check yourself, children and other family members every two to three hours for ticks. Most ticks seldom

attach quickly and rarely transmit a tick-borne disease until they have been attached for 72 hours.

Transmission of the bacterium is extremely low if the tick is not engorged. If your pets spend time

outdoors, regularly check them for ticks, too.

Prompt removal of ticks helps to prevent infection. To find and remove ticks:

Check the skin and clothing of anyone that has been in grassy areas for an extended period. Pay extra

attention to the neck, behind the ears and the groin.

Use fine-tipped tweezers or shield your fingers with a tissue when removing a tick. Do not burn the tick

with a match or cover it with petroleum jelly.

Grasp the tick close to the skin surface and pull upward with slow, even pressure. Do not twist or pull

the tick quickly; this causes the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. Do not squeeze the tick’s

body.

Once the tick is removed, disinfect the bite site and wash your hands with soap and water.

Make a note of the date you removed the tick and save it for identification in case you become ill. Place

the tick in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer.

If you have any signs or symptoms of tick-borne disease 10 to 55 days following a tick bite, seek medical help.

Symptoms of Lyme disease include "bull's-eye" rash or lesion (generally seven to 14 days after the tick has

consumed a blood meal) accompanied by fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, and/or joint aches. Red itchy

skin around the tick bite lasting one to three days immediately after the bite is not a “bull’s-eye” rash and is an

allergic reaction to the tick bite. If you experience any of the signs or symptoms following a tick bite, you

should consult your physician and explain that you were bitten by a tick.

For questions, call the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center at (847) 377-8030. For more

information about ticks see the following websites:

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) tick fact sheets:

http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pccommonticks.htm

http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/tickkey.htm

http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pdf/Deer_Tick_Range.pdf

http://www.idph.state.il.us/forms/ohp/ArthropodSpecimenForm.pdf

GRAYSLAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 46

LN - Lunch K-8

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 5 6 7 POPCORN CHICKEN

Potato Wedges Diced Pear Cup

HOT DOG W/ POTATO ROUNDS Maple Baked Beans

Peach Cup WW Hot Dog Bun

WW CHEESE PIZZA Green Beans

Mixed Fruit Cup

10 11 12 13 14

17 18 19 20 21

24 25 26 27 28

**** 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.

GRAYSLAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 46

BTG - BRKFST K-12

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 5 6 7 GOLDEN GRAHAM

CEREAL Honey Grahams

Fruit Juice

MULTIGRAIN CHEERIOS Banana Muffin

Fruit Juice

CRISPIX CEREAL Honey Grahams

Fruit Juice

10 11 12 13 14

17 18 19 20 21

24 25 26 27 28

**** 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.

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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEAN AGENCY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

2013 CAMP INVENTION REGISTRATION FORM ! Promo Code: SPRING

Return registration form (one for each attending child) and payment in full to: Camp Invention, 3701 Highland Park NW, North Canton, OH 44720 Register online at www.campinvention.org or via telephone at 800.968.4332 or fax your registration form to 330.849.8528

Prairieview School (The GEO!QUEST Program)

July 8 - 11, 2013 from 8:00AM to 3:30PM Program Code: C!IL08!10619!13

Check # ___________________________________ (payable to Camp Invention; please do not send cash)

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Cost: $220, with discount $205 or register online for our lowest price of $200

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Inspire CREATIVITY and INVENTIVE thinking during a weeklong summer adventure of FUN and EXCITING real world challenges led by quali!ed educators!

GEO"QUEST is coming to:Prairieview School103 E Belvidere Road, Hainesville, IL 60030July 8 - 11, 2013 from 8:00AM to 3:30PMFor children entering grades One through Six.

Directed by:Julie Mayermayer.julie@d46.org847.543.5752

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DISCOVER.

EXPLORE.

ACHIEVE.

Camp Invention’s new program, GEO-QUEST™, features Ecoverse™ where you explore the Earthly realms of sky, sea, land and underground. Invent tools to reveal hidden messages and master the elements!