The first quarter is over and it is time to draw for a new VIP parking spot family. Scan the QR code for your chance to win front row parking for release and dismissal. Parking starts next Monday.

The Weekly Wildcat Wisdom
This week our focus is on REPORTING BULLYING.
BE KIND, BE BRAVE, BE A WILDCAT!
This week our focus is on REPORTING BULLYING.
BE KIND, BE BRAVE, BE A WILDCAT!

Picture Retake Day will be Wednesday, October 28th. Wagner will be photographing any student or staff member who were absent on the original picture day (Sept 16th). Also, if a student wishes to retake, they must return the entire portrait package (including the insert sheet) to the photographer.
The following information will be emailed to parents today. Feel free to share on your platform as well.
FOR ABSENTEE STUDENTS WHO NEED TO ORDER:
Prairie Dell Elementary ABSENTEE Absentee & Retake Picture Day
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Pre-Order Password: 5A3T4Q7Q
Direct Order Link:
https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=5A3T4Q7Q
The following information will be emailed to parents today. Feel free to share on your platform as well.
FOR ABSENTEE STUDENTS WHO NEED TO ORDER:
Prairie Dell Elementary ABSENTEE Absentee & Retake Picture Day
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Pre-Order Password: 5A3T4Q7Q
Direct Order Link:
https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=5A3T4Q7Q

Next Wednesday, Oct 21st, we will be having a Hat Day fundraiser!

The Weekly Wildcat Wisdom
How to Be a Good Bystander!
Talk with your student about safe ways to help someone if they need help.
Encourage your student to practice being an UPSTANDER!
Watch with your child - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzpnitSjZA4
How to Be a Good Bystander!
Talk with your student about safe ways to help someone if they need help.
Encourage your student to practice being an UPSTANDER!
Watch with your child - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzpnitSjZA4

Today we are celebrating our three amazing instructional coaches! This small but mighty team makes so much possible in our schools. Jamie Aholt, Danielle Sachs and Dana Brinker... thank you for all you do! You are fantastic and we are lucky to have you!
#Uproud

Happy Friday, #unionrxi!
This week we are excited to have Shannon Haynes, 3rd grade teacher at Prairie Dell Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week.
Shannon, thank you so much for taking the time to share a little information about yourself.
Have a great Friday and weekend!
#Uproud
This week we are excited to have Shannon Haynes, 3rd grade teacher at Prairie Dell Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week.
Shannon, thank you so much for taking the time to share a little information about yourself.
Have a great Friday and weekend!
#Uproud

Please take a look at the PDE October news letter for information regarding all of the things going on this month. https://app.smore.com/n/5u93k

THE WILDCAT WISDOM!
October is Bully Prevention Month, and this week we are focused on identifying bullying.
Talk to your students about Bullying versus Unkind Behavior, and remind your student that we should ALWAYS treat others with respect!
Watch this video with your child - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeqQCyQOCPg
October is Bully Prevention Month, and this week we are focused on identifying bullying.
Talk to your students about Bullying versus Unkind Behavior, and remind your student that we should ALWAYS treat others with respect!
Watch this video with your child - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeqQCyQOCPg

Friendly reminder... there's no school this Friday, 10/9/26. Friday is a district-wide staff professional development day.
Have a great extended weekend!
#Uproud

Today we recognize our amazing custodial team members who go above and beyond each and every day ensuring our schools are safe and clean! Thank you!
#Uproud
#Uproud

Happy custodial appreciation day! We can't thank our custodians enough for keeping our school clean.

Here are October's menus.


Homecoming bracelets will be sold before school on Wednesday and Thursday.

Tomorrow is the last Coop coupon day.

Homecoming Early Dismissal this Friday, 10/2
All elementary schools will dismiss at 12:00 pm
Middle and high school will dismiss at 12:35 pm
The parade starts at 2:00 pm
#Uproud!

Wildcat Wisdom!
Keep Going!
Sometimes reaching a goal means changing our plan—not giving up.
💬 Ask:
“What could you try if your first plan doesn't work?”
🏠 Try this: Tell your child about a time you had to keep trying or change your strategy.
Keep Going!
Sometimes reaching a goal means changing our plan—not giving up.
💬 Ask:
“What could you try if your first plan doesn't work?”
🏠 Try this: Tell your child about a time you had to keep trying or change your strategy.




