Welcome to Pray-Woodman Elementary School!

How Pray-Woodman Got Its Name How Pray-Woodman Got Its Name *For many years this land was part of the Pray family farm. *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. *

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

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 *

Meet Your Teacher Night. Thursday, August 4. 5:00-6:30 p. m Meet Your Teacher Night *Thursday, August 4 *5:00-6:30 p.m. *Meet teacher *Bring school supplies *Sign up for conference time. Conferences *Sept. 28 & 29 *Feb. 15 & 16 *Meet with your child’s teacher to discuss progress and strategies for success. *Half day students-no class on Wednesday. *Great time to visit the Book Fair. *

First Day of School For Kindergarten. Wednesday, August 10—A-M First Day of School For Kindergarten *Wednesday, August 10—A-M *Thursday, August 11—N-Z *Friday, August 12-Everyone *

Afternoon *Students may arrive at 12:35. Arrival- ADK & AM *Students should arrive at 8:25. *The bell rings at 8:35. Afternoon *Students may arrive at 12:35. *School starts at 12:40. Early Release Wednesday *AM Kind will dismiss at 11:25. *ADK & PM Kind dismiss at 3:05. *

Drop-Off/Pick Up 1. Arrive at 8:25 or 12:35. 2 Drop-Off/Pick Up 1. Arrive at 8:25 or 12:35. 2. Pick up at 11:35 or 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. Milk *Half day students will have white or chocolate milk during their time at school. *

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-$2.45 Adult & Non PWS Sibling Lunch-$3.60 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. *

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

*2-3 times per week. *30 minutes *Program in the spring *2-3 times per week. *30 minutes *Students change shoes for P.E, *Don’t have to be new shoes, but must be kept at school and used only for P.E. *

Library. One hour per week for ADK Library *One hour per week for ADK *30 minutes for Half Day Kindergarten *Check out books each week. *Box Tops for Education *

*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. *

PWS Nurse’s Office. Full Time School Nurse and Full Time Para PWS Nurse’s Office *Full Time School Nurse and Full Time Para *Immunization Records *Medication Policy *Screenings *When to keep your child at home. *Extra clothing needed. *

PWX Summer Reading & Math Program PWX Summer Reading & Math Program *Return form in August for chance to participate in a special event. *Additional forms available on website. *

Breakfast With Mom Thursday, Sept. 22 7:30-8:15 Dad Thursday, Jan. 19 7:30-8:15 *

Family Night *Math & Reading Activities for families

Pray-Woodman Pride. Triple S. Behavior Rotations in August & January Pray-Woodman Pride *Triple S *Behavior Rotations in August & January *Name Tags *

Maize Way: Commit to Character Program Monthly activity that focuses on the trait of the month. Monthly Traits August-Friendship September-Compassion October-Respect November-Responsibility December-Generosity January-Self-Discipline February-Honesty March-Cooperation April-Acceptance May-Perseverance *

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