Principal's Newsletter

Dear Prairie Families,
I recently saw a meme online that said, “Summer should get a speeding ticket.” While it gave
me a quick chuckle, it certainly echoed a truth that I am sure many of you are feeling. Where
did summer go? Here I sit in my office less than a month away from welcoming back students,
staff, and families to the start of the 2022-2023 school year asking myself that very question.
While it seems like we just headed out for summer vacation, there is something exciting about
the start of a new school year and all that it brings with it!

A new year brings some new faces. I am pleased to welcome the following individuals to the
Prairie staff:
● Mrs. Erin MacDonald - 5th Grade
● Ms. Margaret Latona- Occupational Therapist
● Mr. Johnny Ramos - Custodian

Below are some key pieces of information to assist you in planning for the start of the school
year:

● The 2022-2023 Summer Update Information can be found on our website by hovering
your cursor over the “Our School” tab in the upper left hand corner and then click on the
“2022-23 Summer Update” tab in the drop down menu. You can also click on the
website’s Summer Update banner.
● Classroom and teacher assignments for kindergarten through fifth grade will be posted
through Infinite Campus on Wednesday, August 10 at 3:00 p.m. Parents will access their
child’s classroom assignment via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Visit the District 203
website (http://www.Naperville203.org) and click on the Campus Portal link on the left
side. Follow the prompts to create your parent account. If you have difficulty with your
account, contact the help desk by email at parentsupport@naperville203.org.
● Transportation information can be accessed in the Campus Portal
(http://www.Naperville203.org) starting on August 9 at 3:00 p.m., please check back
frequently, including the day before school starts, as changes can occur in routes, pick-up
times, and/or drop-off times. If you need assistance regarding transportation
information, call the Transportation Department at 630-420-6464
● The first day of school for all students will be Wednesday, August 17th. As we move
closer to that date, information will be shared related to lining up and entering the
building on the first day of school.
● Tours for families that are new to Prairie School will be provided by the Home & School
Association on Thursday, August 11th. Students with last names A-M are scheduled
from 9:00-9:30. Students with last names N-Z are scheduled from 9:45-10:15. Please
plan on meeting in the Multi Purpose Room (MPR) where representatives from Home &
School will conduct the tours.
● Students in Grades K-5 are invited to meet their teacher and visit their classroom on
Monday, August 15th from 2:00-3:00. More information about this event will be
forthcoming.

Have a wonderful final few weeks of summer vacation.

Mr. Zallis – Principal