Welcome to Pray-Woodman Elementary School!

How Pray-Woodman Got Its Name How Pray-Woodman Got Its Name *For many years this land was used to grow crops. *The land belonged to K.T. and Mary Pray Woodman. They both graduated from Maize High School. *They donated the land to the school district to build a school. *

Assistant Principal Michael Dome PWS Opened in 1995 4th-6th Grade 2nd-4th Grade 2nd -5th Grade Kind-5th Grade Principal Nils Gabrielson Assistant Principal Michael Dome

Updates in 2009. Four New Rooms. New office. New floors Updates in 2009 *Four New Rooms *New office *New floors *New Music Rooms & FEMA Shelter *

*Great time to visit the Book Fair. Meet Your Teacher Night *Thursday, August 7 *4:30-6:00 p.m. *Meet teacher *Bring school supplies *Sign up for conference time. Conferences *Oct. 1-2 *Feb. 18-19 *Meet with your child’s teacher to discuss progress and strategies for success. *Great time to visit the Book Fair. *

Arrival *Students should arrive at 8:25. *The bell rings at 8:35. Early Release Wednesday *Dismiss at 3:05. *

Drop-Off/Pick Up 1. Arrive at 8:25. 2. Pick up at 3:45. 3 Drop-Off/Pick Up 1. Arrive at 8:25. 2. Pick up at 3:45. 3. Drop off/Pick Up is on the north side of the building. 4. Exit and enter from the passenger side. 5. Be prepared to exit or enter quickly. 6. One lane of traffic. 7. Pets are not allowed out of the vehicle. *

Breakfast. Can be purchased at school for $1 Breakfast *Can be purchased at school for $1.80 with money from lunch account. * Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria. *

Sack Lunch-Students can bring a lunch from home Sack Lunch-Students can bring a lunch from home. Hot Lunch-Can be provided for students. Students will have two choices each day. Lunch Money-Can be directly deposited into your child’s account by making payments on Family Access-Food Services. *Student Lunch-$2.35 Adult Lunch-$3.50 Menus-Monthly menus can be found online through the PWS website. www.usd266.com Extra Milk-Students can purchase an extra milk for 40 cents. *

*Sign your child in with the reason for being late. Attendance *Attendance is vital for every student to be successful. *If your child is ill, please call the office by 9:00 a.m. Late Arrivals *If your child is late, please bring him or her to the office. *Sign your child in with the reason for being late. *

Picking Up Your Child Early. Enter through office door on west side Picking Up Your Child Early *Enter through office door on west side. (secure entrance) * Buzz In *Tell secretary child’s name and she will call your child. *Student will come to office. *Sign out on clipboard. *

PWX Summer Reading & Math Program. Super Hero Gala PWX Summer Reading & Math Program *Super Hero Gala *Return form in August for chance to win prizes. *Additional forms available on website. *

Parent Involvement. PWS PTO-Meets quarterly. Volunteer Opportunities Parent Involvement *PWS PTO-Meets quarterly *Volunteer Opportunities *Fundraisers (Entertainment Books, Shirts) *Book Fair *Box Tops for Education *Mileage Club *Junior Achievement *Classroom Parties (Fall, Valentines, Spring) *Field Day *

Crunch-Munch & Read Family Night. Pizza Dinner Crunch-Munch & Read Family Night *Pizza Dinner *Math & Reading Activities for families *Popcorn *Will be in October or November. *

We are looking forward to a great year at Pray-Woodman Elementary!!! *