Important Online Safety Events This Week!
Parents, we have TWO valuable opportunities to learn about keeping our kids safe online:
Wednesday, Nov 19 - Snapchat & Instagram Teen Risks
Discover why disappearing messages and secret accounts appeal to teens and learn simple ways to guide and protect your child online. (Teens are welcome to join too!)
Thursday, Nov 20 - Understanding Social Media's Impact on Teens
Learn about social media's impact and get practical steps to help your child navigate online spaces safely.
https://www.smartsocial.com/event/snapchat-instagram-teen-risks-live-session-3?org=brookingsschooldistrict&ref=tanna.stadler@k12.sd.us
Both sessions are FREE and LIVE! Click the links below to register:
https://www.smartsocial.com/event/understanding-social-medias-impact-on-teens-bonus-event-2?org=brookingsschooldistrict&ref=tanna.stadler@k12.sd.us
Don't miss these important conversations! 💙
Dakota Prairie will host Fill That Bus this Thursday from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
Convenient Drive-Through Drop-Off Available:
Morning: 7:45–8:15 AM
Afternoon: 3:45–5:00 PM
During these times, high school student volunteers will be outside ready to collect your donations directly from your vehicle. Simply pull up to the drive-through lane, wave to a volunteer, and they'll take care of the rest!
Let's show our DP spirit and FILL THAT BUS!
This week is an opportunity to celebrate the work our staff does each day. From teachers and specialists to support staff and everyone in between, it takes a team to make our school such a special place.
We invite you to take a moment to recognize someone who has made a positive impact on your child. Please fill out the short form below to share a note of appreciation for a staff member.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexCGmJsP724VqJ7GUqxDkmsW2BlXVVwRlWzPhGoFINw7phFg/viewform?usp=header
Thank you for helping us celebrate the dedication and hard work of our amazing staff! Your kind words go a long way and mean so much to our team!
Today, we conducted safety drills to ensure our preparedness in emergency situations. These routine drills are part of our commitment to maintaining a secure environment for all. The students and staff did a wonderful job with the practice today.
Thank you,
Mrs. Bolstad
Show Your Gratitude This November!
November is the perfect time to pause and show appreciation for the wonderful staff who make a difference every day at Dakota Prairie.
If you’d like to say thank you to your child’s teacher or another staff member who has had a positive impact, please take a moment to fill out our Thankful Notes Google Form. Your kind words mean so much and help brighten our staff’s days!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexCGmJsP724VqJ7GUqxDkmsW2BlXVVwRlWzPhGoFINw7phFg/viewform?usp=header
**It works best if these items are labeled, so staff can return lost items to their owners.
Please continue to watch those morning temps. It will warm up this week, but the morning temps remain very cold.
If you need assistance providing these winter items for your child, please reach out to our counselor, Mrs. Holm at Carleen.Holm@k12.sd.us
Thank you to Dakotaland FCU for their delivery of 250 Kleenex boxes to Medary, Hillcrest, and Dakota Prairie Elementaries!
This week, we’re celebrating National School Psychology Week and recognizing the vital role our school psychologists play in supporting the success and well-being of all learners. Thank you to Nicole Anderson (Hillcrest & Camelot), Kelli Olson (Dakota Prairie & BHS), and Lauren Gruenhagen (Medary & MMS) for their dedication and impact across our district.
Jan from Sanderson Gardens is bringing pumpkins for families to take if they would like starting at 2:45pm. She will park in the smaller West lot and families can pick up pumpkins before or after dismissal. If you want pumpkins, please get them before 3:10 or after 3:30 to avoid congestion during a busy dismissal time.
Thanks and Happy Fall!
Our Veterans Day program will be on Tuesday, November 11th. Your learner will bring home this paper that has details of ways to participate as well as activities to do at home.
*If you have a veteran in your family, please return the completed squares by Friday, Oct 31st.
*You can also email a picture of your veteran to alex.sogn@k12.sd.us. We will include this picture in our video presentation.
