Prairieview(School!
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Est.!2002!
103!E.!Belvidere!Rd.,!Hainesville,!IL!60030!7!Phone!(847)!54374230!7!Fax!(847)!54374125
Vince!Murray,!Principal!
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December 6, 2013
Dear Parents or Guardians,
Now that we have completed the first trimester of the 2013/2014 school year, it’s a perfect time
to reflect on your child’s homework habits and make changes as needed. I hope the following
homework guidelines and suggestions will provide more success in school and less stress at
home!
Homework is assigned to reinforce concepts learned at school and to provide additional
practice of skills. In addition, it encourages responsibility, organization, and time management.
The following time frames serve as guidelines for the amount of time your child(ren) should
spend on homework each night:
Kindergarten and First Grade-approximately 10 minutes
Second Grade-approximately 20 minutes
Third and Fourth Grade-approximately 30 minutes
To help homework time be productive it’s important to establish good homework habits. Start
by helping your child get organized:
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Use a calendar and write in due dates and test dates together.
Use assignment notebooks provided to 3rd and 4th graders and check them off when
they are finished.
Provide a consistent place and time to do homework.
Discuss homework assignments with your child before they get started. For example,
when will you study for your spelling test? What supplies will you need for your project?
Check on your child's progress by asking to look over math problems or offering to test
him/her on spelling words.
If your child is having difficulties completing their homework, make sure he/she understands
the homework instructions by reviewing them together. Suggest ways to make the work easier
to finish. Think of yourself as a coach, guiding and cheering them on from the sidelines.
Encourage them to do their best. If they continue to have trouble with instructions and are
spending too much time on homework, contact their teacher.
Let’s work together to make the time spent on homework a success!
Sincerely,
Vince Murray!
Prairieview(School!
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!
Est.!2002!
103!E.!Belvidere!Rd.,!Hainesville,!IL!60030!a!Phone!(847)!543a4230!a!Fax!(847)!543a4125
Vince!Murray,!Principal!
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Viernes,!6!de!diciembre!de!2013!
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Estimados!Padres!o!Tutores!legales,!
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Ahora!que!hemos!completado!el!primer!trimestre!del!año!escolar!2013/2014,!es!un!buen!
momento!para!reflexionar!en!los!hábitos!de!tarea!de!su!niño!y!hacer!cambios!como!sea!necesario.!
¡Espero!las!pautas!de!tarea!siguientes!y!las!sugerencias!proporcionen!más!éxito!en!la!escuela!y!
menos!tensión!en!casa!!
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La!tarea!se!le!asigna!a!los!estudiantes!para!que!refuerce!conceptos!aprendidos!en!la!escuela!y!
proporcione!la!práctica!adicional!de!habilidades.!Además,!esto!anima!la!responsabilidad,!la!
organización,!y!la!dirección!de!tiempo.!Las!siguientes!pautas!sirven!como!modelos!para!guiar!la!
cantidad!de!tiempo!que!su!niño(ña)!debería!dedicar!para!completar!la!tarea!cada!noche:!
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Kindergarten*y*Primer*Grado0aproximadamente*10*minutos*
Segundo*Grado0aproximadamente*20*minutos*
Tercero*y*Cuarto*Grado0aproximadamente*30*minutos*
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Para!ayudar!a!que!el!tiempo!de!tarea!sea!productivo!es!importante!establecer!hábitos!de!tarea!
buenos.!Comiencen!ayudando!a!sus!niños!a!ser!organizados:!
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•!Utilicé!un!calendario!para!escribir!fechas!de!vencimientos!y!prueban!juntos.!
•!Utilicé!cuadernos!de!asignaciones!proporcionados!en!el!Tercer!y!Cuarto!grado!y!marquen!
según!van!terminado!los!trabajos.!
•!Provea!un!espacio!consistente!para!hacer!la!tarea.!
•!Discuta!las!asignaciones!de!tarea!con!su!niño!antes!de!que!sean!comenzados.!¿Por!
ejemplo,!cuándo!estudiará!usted!para!su!prueba!de!ortografía?!¿Qué!provisiones!necesitará!
usted!para!su!proyecto?!
•!Verifique!el!progreso!de!su!niño!pidiendo!revisar!problemas!de!matemáticas!u!ofreciendo!
hacer!un!examen!en!casa!de!las!palabras!de!deletreo.!
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Si!su!niño!tiene!dificultades!completando!su!tarea,!asegúrese!que!él/ella!entiende!las!instrucciones!
de!tarea!y!examínelos!juntos.!Sugiera!modos!de!hacer!el!trabajo!más!fácil!para!terminar.!Piense!en!
usted!como!un!guía,!dirigiendo!y!alentándolos!en!un!juego!de!futbol.!Anímelos!a!hacer!todo!lo!
mejor!posible.!Si!ellos!siguen!teniendo!problema!con!las!instrucciones!y!dedican!mas!del!tiempo!
indicado!para!la!tarea,!póngase!en!contacto!con!la!maestra!de!su!niño.!
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¡Vamos!a!trabajar!juntos!para!hacer!el!tiempo!dedicado!en!la!tarea!un!tiempo!exitoso!!
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Sinceramente,!
!
Vince!Murray!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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December 12 from 5!7 and December 13 from 3:30!
5:30. We need 3!5 parents each night for 1 hour each
shift to help kids shop the Holiday Shoppe and wrap their
gifts. Check out Prarieview PTO on facebook for our
signup Genius link or contact Michelle Bernstein at
[email protected].
Don’t forget to friend us on Facebook to find out more
about upcoming volunteer opportunities, or contact Michelle
Bernstein at [email protected] or 847!826!
1386.
Planning for the Future:
! Discovery Day ! we are looking for 2 parents to
shadow our Discovery Day Chairpeople this year (May
event). We need at least 2 parents to learn the ropes and
help plan Discovery Day next year. Contact Tina Coleman
at [email protected] or 847!641!0473 for
information.
! Fall Festival 2014! Volunteers are needed to help plan
a Fall Festival for NEXT YEAR (2014!2015)! We would like
to start planning soon!
Contact Tina Coleman at [email protected] or 847!
641!0473 if you are interested.
Fundraising Events
Holiday Shoppe – December 12th from 5-7 pm and December 13th
from 3:30-5:30. Bring your kids in for some independent holiday
shopping. Kids can purchase gifts for family, relatives and friends
at budget friendly price levels…all while helping our school!
Ongoing: Please remember to save your Boxtops, Campbell's Soup
Labels and Tyson Labels! You can turn them into the front office
or save them for an upcoming voting event to be announced soon!
Ongoing: If you or your friends and family have a Target Redcard
go to Target.com/tcoe for an easy sign up. Target
will contribute 1% of your purchases to our school - EASY
and FREE!!!
PTO Board Members
President: Tina Coleman- 847.740.3253 or
[email protected]
Vice President: Margaret Vergamini- 847.975.2715 or
[email protected]
Ways and Means: Kelly Murphy- 847.752.8780 or
[email protected]
Secretary: Kathy Stanislawski- 847.445.7836 or
[email protected]
Treasurer: Kristi James- 913.549.8690 or [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator: Michelle Bernstein- 847.826.1386 or
[email protected]
Social Events
Take the time to enjoy
your family and
neighbors this holiday
season. We wish you the
happiest of holidays!
**Don't forget to friend us on
Facebook at Praireview PTO!
Thank You!
- Thank you parents for bringing your kids to MOVIE NIGHT! We really enjoy seeing everyone have a
good time. A special thanks to those parents who helped with concessions. We appreciate you!
- Another BIG THANKS for everyone who attended Family Reading Night. It was fun to watch the kids
get so excited about reading!
- Mucho Gracias to PV parents who joined us at our Open PTO Meeting. This is a great way to keep up
to date on school happenings.
EARN MONEY FOR D46 SCHOOLS
AND MAKE EVERY DAY
EARTH DAY!
By running a district-wide recycling program, we collect a
high enough volume of recyclables to receive
$$ MONEY $$
from TerraCycle!
This translates to classroom grants, individual student enrichment grants,
and much more!
RECYCLABLES
Juice Pouches
Lunch Kits
Elmer’s Glue
Writing Utensils
Gogo Squeeze
all aluminum and plastic drink pouches
trays, lids, wrapping from Lunchables and other similar products
empty sticks, bottles & tops
anything but crayons and wooden pencils
empty fruit packets
Please encourage your children to recycle at school and send in used items from home with your
children to be recycled!
Students can recycle in the following locations:
Juice Pouches
labeled bin in the lunchroom
Lunch Kits
labeled bin in the lunchroom
Elmer’s Glue
many schools keep this bin near the art room
Gogo Squeeze
can be collected in the classrooms by teachers who choose to participate,
bagged, and sent to the District Office for recycling
Thank you for participating!
www.foundation46.org
po box 7261 grayslake, il 60030
Prairieview
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
December 30, 2013
December 31, 2013
January 1, 2014
January 2, 2014
January 3, 2014
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
January 6, 2014
January 7, 2014
January 8, 2014
January 9, 2014
January 10, 2014
FROOT LOOPS REDUCED SUGAR
Apple Breakfast Square Strawberry Kiwi
Juice
Milk
RICE KRISPIES Cinnamon Breakfast
Square Blended Fruit Juice
Milk
FROSTED FLAKES (LOW SUGAR)
Chocolate Elf Grahams Apple Juice
Milk
MINI WHEATS LITTLE BITES
Strawberry Waffle Crackers Apple
Grape Juice
Milk
TOASTY O'S Animal Grahams
Strawberry Kiwi Juice
Milk
January 13, 2014
January 14, 2014
January 15, 2014
January 16, 2014
January 17, 2014
APPLE JACKS REDUCED SUGAR
Spiced Grahams Blended Fruit Juice
Milk
OAT BLENDERS Cinnamon Elf
Grahams Apple Juice
Milk
RAISIN BRAN Chocolate Elf Grahams
Apple Juice
Milk
CINNAMON TOASTERS Strawberry
Waffle Crackers Blended Fruit Juice
Milk
FROSTED MINI WHEATS Animal
Grahams Strawberry Kiwi Juice
Milk
January 20, 2014
January 21, 2014
January 22, 2014
January 23, 2014
January 24, 2014
NO SCHOOL
RICE KRISPIES Cinnamon Breakfast
Square Blended Fruit Juice
Milk
FROSTED FLAKES (LOW SUGAR)
Chocolate Elf Grahams Apple Juice
Milk
MINI WHEATS LITTLE BITES
Strawberry Waffle Crackers Apple
Grape Juice
Milk
TOASTY O'S Animal Grahams
Strawberry Kiwi Juice
Milk
January 27, 2014
January 28, 2014
January 29, 2014
January 30, 2014
January 31, 2014
APPLE JACKS REDUCED SUGAR
Spiced Grahams Blended Fruit Juice
Milk
OAT BLENDERS Cinnamon Elf
Grahams Apple Juice
Milk
RAISIN BRAN Chocolate Elf Grahams
Apple Juice
Milk
CINNAMON TOASTERS Strawberry
Waffle Crackers Blended Fruit Juice
Milk
FROSTED MINI WHEATS Animal
Grahams Strawberry Kiwi Juice
Milk
**** 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.
Prairieview
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
December 30, 2013
December 31, 2013
January 1, 2014
January 2, 2014
January 3, 2014
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
January 6, 2014
January 7, 2014
January 8, 2014
January 9, 2014
January 10, 2014
CHICKEN DIPPERS W/TOMATO
PARMESAN SAUCE
Breadstick
Whole Kernel Corn
Orange Sorbet 100% Juice
Milk
HAMBURGER W/POTATO ROUNDS
Hamburger Bun
Green Beans
Cinnamon Applesauce
Mustard
Ketchup
Milk
CHEESY CHICKEN POTATO
BROCCOLI BAKE
Diced Peaches
Snickerdoodle Cookie
Milk
CHICKEN TENDERS WITH POTATO
WEDGES
Taco Beans
Mixed Fruit Cup
BBQ Sauce
Ketchup
Milk
PIZZA DIPPERS
Marinara Dipping Sauce
Broccoli
Pineapple Tidbits
Milk
January 13, 2014
January 14, 2014
January 15, 2014
January 16, 2014
January 17, 2014
3 CHEESE PANINI
Golden Potato Rounds
Mixed Fruit Cup
Ketchup
Milk
HOMESTYLE CHILI W/TURKEY &
BEANS
Garden Peas
Diced Pears
Fritos
Milk
SAUSAGE PIZZA
Fresh Broccoli Florets
Fat Free Ranch Dressing
Fresh Orange
Milk
MEATBALLS W/ TOMATO SAUCE
Mashed Potatoes
Hot Dog Bun
Diced Peaches
Milk
HALF DAY NO LUNCH
January 20, 2014
January 21, 2014
January 22, 2014
January 23, 2014
January 24, 2014
NO SCHOOL
CHICKEN NUGGETS W/SWEET
POTATO DELIGHT
Garden Peas
Strawberry Applesauce
BBQ Sauce
Milk
TURKEY TACO MEAT
Romaine Salad
FF French Dressing
Pineapple Tidbits
Baked Doritos
Taco Sauce
Milk
PIZZA DIPPERS
Marinara Dipping Sauce
Fresh Baby Carrots*
FF Ranch Dressing
Fresh Banana*
Milk
HOT DOG
Hot Dog Bun
Maple Baked Beans
Fresh Baby Carrots
Ranch Dressing
Fresh Pear
Mustard
Ketchup
Milk
January 27, 2014
January 28, 2014
January 29, 2014
January 30, 2014
January 31, 2014
BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO
Salsa Cup
Whole Kernel Corn
Orange Juice
Milk
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Green Beans
Cinnamon Applesauce
Milk
MEATLOAF W/TOMATO SAUCE &
MASHED POTATOES
Whole Wheat Bread
Diced Peaches
Fritos
Milk
CHICKEN DRUMSTICK W/POTATO
ROUNDS
Breadstick
Maple Baked Beans
Fresh Orange
BBQ Sauce
Ketchup
Milk
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Fresh Broccoli Florets
Fat Free Ranch Dressing
Fresh Banana*
Snickerdoodle Cookie
Milk
**** 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.