PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

Week of Dec 8th

Dec 13th

To our paraprofessionals. This time of year

(holidays) is always tough on our students that
struggle with interpersonal skills. Our paras do an
awesome job of advocating, supporting, caring, and
assisting Our Kids. Your efforts do not go unnoticed
and are vital to our school culture. Thank you!!

District Commitments
Focus 1: We believe all children can learn at high levels
Focus 2: We believe educators matter
Focus 3: We believe all students will be prepared for post high school success.
Focus 4: We believe in developing community partnerships.

District Goals
5 Years: CCSD is committed to establishing a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students
with a comprehensive, multi-tiered system of supports.
10 Years: CCSD is committed to providing all students with a competency-based education.

Building Improvement Goals for 2014-2015:

Through implementing research-based instructional strategies, we will
Goal 1: By the end of the year, 85% of all students final grades will be C or higher.
Goal 2: By the end of the year, our graduation rate will be at least 92%.

 Please read through the district and building goals above.

are helping our kids attain these goals.

Consider how you

BE GREAT!!
Essential Standards charts should be completed before the unit takes place. These
will be used to guide our Dept PLC work.
Everyone should fill out the Enrichment form on our staff site,
http://prairiehsstaff.weebly.com/
Under RTI/MTSS click on ER Plans Form. This
needs to be completed by everyone by the end of the day Monday.
Focus on offering more extension opportunities for Our Kids that are already
proficient in their standards.
Be sure to check the list of when your dept is working with Heather. You will meet in
the SH Rooms on these meeting days. Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WwB9GxYQgxpYSVCHHBnC6M_veEOvQXlKJQZ0IVBDJY/edit
Dec 8th is our next PL day. We will be meeting in the afternoon as a building.
Mr.Speer will share the facilities 10-yr plan with us that afternoon. Also, Diane
Potter will be discussing with us about the Foundation.
o Morning schedule has been shared with you by Noreen
o PM Schedule:
1 1:20
Great Things Happening, Golden Apple, etc.
1:20 2:45 PLC framework learning and discussions
2:45 3:15 Mr. Speer
3:15 3:45 PLC implementation and PL Feedback
Dec 10th is the next Science Council. Please plan subs accordingly in SEMS.
On Dec 11th, our tech team of Amy, Deanne, Anna, and Kim will be doing IPI tech walkthroughs. Please welcome them into your class.
Dec 15th 18th are 8 pd days. Dec 19th is odd semester tests, Dec 22nd is even
semester tests. Dec 23rd is test make-up. No student should be changing test days
unless you hear from his or her counselor that I have approved it.
Dec 16th and 18th we have set up some massages similar to last year. The 16th will have
15-minute time slots available from 8 10. The 18th will be from 10 12. There
will be a sign up in the office for those interested in getting a free 15 min massage.

LEARNERS CORNER

As we build a Culture of Greatness, our time between the desks benefits all
learners. Attached is an article to consider.

To staff with birthdays this week:

o None at Prairie but some of interest (at least to me)
Dec 9 Kirk Douglas (91)
Dec 11 Rita Moreno (82)
Dec 12 Frank Sinatra
Dec 12 Sheila E (56)
Dec 13 Jamie Foxx (46)
Dec 14 Nostradamus
To our Bus Supervision Crew for this week. Enjoy the vest and the fall weather
o Justin Sands
o Kim Hynek
o Mike Dankert

ITIES THIS

Monday December 8:
7 pm Ambassadors and Focal Point Debut vs nerves @ Concert Hall

Tuesday December 9:
6 pm Girls JV Basketball vs CRJ @ CRJ
6 pm Boys Soph Basketball vs Mt Pl @ HOME
7:30 pm - Girls Varsity Basketball vs CRJ @ CRJ
7:30 pm - Boys Varsity Basketball vs Mt Pl @ HOME

Wednesday December 10:

Thursday December 11:
5:30 pm JV and Varsity W restling vs ICH @ICH
6 pm Boys Swimming vs CRW @CRW
7 pm Boys JV Basketball vs ICW @HOME
7 pm Winter Holiday Band Concert vs the holidays @Concert Hall
Friday December 12:
4 pm Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling vs CRJ @Lancer Lanes
6 pm Girls JV Basketball vs DS @ HOME
6 pm Boys Soph Basketball vs DS @ DS
7:30 pm - Boys Varsity Basketball vs DS @ DS
7:30 pm - Girls Varsity Basketball vs DS @ HOME
Saturday December 13:
9 am JV Wrestling Invite vs personal goals @Marion
9:30 am Varsity Wrestling Invite vs personal goals @CRK
11:30 am - Boys Varsity Swimming vs CF @Holmes JH
1 pm Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling Invite vs the oiled lanes @Lancer Lanes

Enjoy the week Prairie Hawks! As always, if you

have any questions or concerns stop in and see me.

Take care of yourself, take care of each

other, and take care of Prairie.