Prairie Dell Elementary School

Check out this week's episode of PDNN. https://youtu.be/_CXOQ7fDYBc

**New substitute teacher and paraprofessional pay rates!** Have you heard!? 1). We increased our substitute teacher rate of pay from $115 per day to $135 per day. Retired teachers (from any district) who substitute teach will be paid $150 per day up from $135 per day. https://tinyurl.com/unionrxipay If you enjoy working with students and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of students, please consider applying. If you have any questions about becoming a substitute teacher, contact Mrs. Nickie Voss, Human Resources Specialist: 636.583.8626 (vossni@unionrxi.org) 2). We also increased our district paraprofessional hourly rate of pay. Our paraprofessionals fill a variety of roles throughout our district. If you have 60 college credit hours or you’ve passed the paraprofessional exam, please check out our current openings. If you have any questions about these positions, contact Dr. Justin Tarte, Executive Director of Human Resources: 636.583.8626 (tartej@unionrxi.org) https://tinyurl.com/unionrxipara Employment page: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx We look forward to working with you! #Uproud

This week we are excited to have Natalie Voss, paraprofessional at Prairie Dell Elementary, as our Wildcat of the Week. Natalie, thank you for taking the time to share a little information about yourself! #Uproud

We would like to thank Charlie Williams and the Local 513 for their generous donation of coats to Prairie Dell.

Cookie Dough Delivery is on November 20th from 3-7pm in the Prairie Dell gym. All orders must be picked at this time.

Thank you to all those who have served our great country. Today is your day, Veterans! #Uproud

Prairie Dell Elementary Absentee/Retake Day Picture Day is: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken. If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day. (Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like us to do differently.) FOR ABSENTEE STUDENTS- CLICK HERE TO ORDER https://tinyurl.com/yb7w4et8 www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com Online Pre-Order Password: 8B8W8W6W Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help! 314-567-5900

Please join us for a parade to honor all of the Veterans who served. November 11th at 10:00am in the Prairie Dell parking lot.

Please take a moment to vote for Mrs. Hilton's class cow Angelica. www.discoverdairy.com/vote

No school - Friday, Nov. 1 Have a wonderful and safe Halloween! #Uproud

Please take a look at the Prairie Dell October newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/wha06j

Title I Parent Informational Meeting Prairie Dell Elementary Dear Parents, We are excited to announce we are holding a Title 1 Parent meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7th from 5:30-6:30 P.M. at Prairie Dell. We are providing pizza and sharing with you what the Title 1 Program is all about! Please join us! We look forward to seeing your family and answering any questions you may have. We also have a special guest reader joining us after the Title Presentation. Please fill out the form on the link to RSVP. Thank you, The Title Team Mrs. Carico Ms. Soko https://5il.co/2zsfk

Halloween at PDE! We are having an outdoor costume parade that will begin at 1pm on October 31st. Parents must have their ID scanned at the office in order to attend parties. To avoid long lines we recommend you come in prior to the 31st to have your name put into the system. Students will not wear costumes to school. They will change into their costume before the parade. Please see attached flyer for additional costume information.

**New substitute teacher and paraprofessional pay rates!** Last night at our regularly scheduled BoE meeting, there were two agenda items approved that we’d like to bring to your attention. The changes below are not effective until Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. 1). We increased our substitute teacher rate of pay from $115 per day to $135 per day. Retired teachers (from any district) who substitute teach will be paid $150 per day up from $135 per day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fZb77qp86J3e3yKPXlumw9EuqFxH1e4U/view If you enjoy working with students and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of students, please consider applying. If you have any questions about becoming a substitute teacher, contact Mrs. Nickie Voss, Human Resources Specialist: 636.583.8626 (vossni@unionrxi.org) 2). We also increased our district paraprofessional hourly rate of pay. Our paraprofessionals fill a variety of roles throughout our district. If you have 60 college credit hours or you’ve passed the paraprofessional exam, please check out our current openings. If you have any questions about these positions, contact Dr. Justin Tarte, Executive Director of Human Resources: 636.583.8626 (tartej@unionrxi.org) https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DwU1L-glqS687XfwAQfpREggc5Bkvnx/view Employment page: https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx We look forward to working with you! #Uproud

Our Kops and Kids Canned Food Drive is starting November 4th through the 22nd. Please see the picture for more information.

Picture retake and club group pictures will be on November 14th.

Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Help us support making good choices and to stand against drugs by dressing up. Monday is wear your ORANGE dress up day. Tuesday is RED dress up day. Wednesday is NEON dress up day and Thursday is RED & BLACK dress up day.

Check out this week's episode of PDNN. https://youtu.be/223ziRLXmY8

Join us today as we celebrate Mr. Klein's 40th birthday.

Don't forget Parent/Teacher conferences are October 29th from 3:15 - 7:15. Please schedule a time with your teacher.