Moran Prairie Elementary PTG

If you’re on the PDD planning committee (or want to be!) please join us on Tuesday, Feb 24 at 9am in the library to finalize fundraising plans, incentives, and marketing!

If you’re looking for a way to get involved, we’re still very much looking for volunteers!

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If you’re on the PDD planning committee (or want to be!) please join us on Tuesday, Feb 24 at 9am in the library to finalize fundraising plans, incentives, and marketing! If you’re looking for a way to get involved, we’re still very much looking for volunteers!

Cider & Cookies – Friday, November 14 3:30-4:30 �Come join us on the blacktop right after school for our annual Cider & Cookies event hosted by our amazing PTG! Enjoy a cup of warm cider or cocoa, a cookie (or two!), and time to connect with other families and staff. Please note that this is a family event—students must be accompanied by an adult.
�Stick around during Cider & Cookies for our first-ever Western Hootenanny, led by music teacher Mrs. Mindi Shaw! Each grade level has been learning a few fun western songs to share, and lyrics will be passed out so everyone can sing along. It’ll be a rootin’-tootin’ good time for all! Music starts at 4.

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Cider & Cookies – Friday, November 14 3:30-4:30 
Come join us on the blacktop right after school for our annual Cider & Cookies event hosted by our amazing PTG! Enjoy a cup of warm cider or cocoa, a cookie (or two!), and time to connect with other families and staff. Please note that this is a family event—students must be accompanied by an adult.   
Stick around during Cider & Cookies for our first-ever Western Hootenanny, led by music teacher Mrs. Mindi Shaw! Each grade level has been learning a few fun western songs to share, and lyrics will be passed out so everyone can sing along. It’ll be a rootin’-tootin’ good time for all! Music starts at 4.

Please join us for our first general PTG meeting on November 18 at 6:30 in the library for overview of upcoming events and programs, guest teacher highlight, principal update, and Prairie Dog Dash Planning Kick Off. We’re looking forward to seeing you and answering any questions you might have!

➡️ All MP PTG event and program chairs please join us for a meet and greet after the general meeting.

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Please join us for our first general PTG meeting on November 18 at 6:30 in the library for overview of upcoming events and programs, guest teacher highlight, principal update, and Prairie Dog Dash Planning Kick Off. we’re looking forward to seeing you and answering any questions you might have. ➡️ All MP PTG event and program chairs please join us for a meet and greet after the general meeting.

Order your spirit gear here before 11/9!

MoranPraireFall2025 Welcome to Moran Prairie online store. This online store has been developed to greatly simplify the school spirit wear ordering process for you. To get started, just select the appropriate sizes and quantities for the items below.

Spirit gear sale is now live!! Order online by November 9. Lots of styles available in youth and adult sizes. We’re your Moran Prairie gear every Monday! 💚💙 Shop online here ➡️ https://wildrosegraphics.tuosystems.com/stores/moranprairiefall2025

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Spirit gear sale is now live!! Order online by November 9. Lots of styles available in youth and adult sizes. We’re your Moran Prairie gear every Monday! 💚💙 Shop the link in our bio, scan the QR code, or order online here ➡️ https://wildrosegraphics.tuosystems.com/stores/moranprairiefall2025

One of our favorite fall traditions is back — the Moran Prairie Scholastic Book Fair! The library will be filled with books of all kinds — from exciting new releases and beloved classics to cookbooks, graphic novels, and even fun learning utensils and school supplies. Students love browsing the shelves, making wish lists, and discovering that perfect new read!

🗓 Dates & Times (in the Library):
Monday, Nov. 3: 3:00–4:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 4: 3:00–4:30 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 5: 3:00–7:00 PM (Late Night!)
Thursday, Nov. 6: 3:00–4:30 PM

💳 Payment Options:
Card or check accepted each day
Cash accepted only on Wednesday, Nov. 5 during our late night hours

⚠️Important Reminders:
All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian — students may not attend the fair alone.
If your child rides the bus home, they must go home first and return with a parent, unless you plan to meet them at school right at dismissal (3:00 PM). We’re unable to provide supervision for students after dismissal.

📖 The Book Fair is a wonderful way to spark a love of reading, support our library, and stock up on cozy fall reads. We can’t wait to see you there!

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One of our favorite fall traditions is back — the Moran Prairie Scholastic Book Fair! The library will be filled with books of all kinds — from exciting new releases and beloved classics to cookbooks, graphic novels, and even fun learning utensils and school supplies. Students love browsing the shelves, making wish lists, and discovering that perfect new read! 🗓 Dates & Times (in the Library): Monday, Nov. 3: 3:00–4:30 PM Tuesday, Nov. 4: 3:00–4:30 PM Wednesday, Nov. 5: 3:00–7:00 PM (Late Night!) Thursday, Nov. 6: 3:00–4:30 PM 💳 Payment Options: Card or check accepted each day Cash accepted only on Wednesday, Nov. 5 during our late night hours ⚠️Important Reminders: All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian — students may not attend the fair alone. If your child rides the bus home, they must go home first and return with a parent, unless you plan to meet them at school right at dismissal (3:00 PM). We’re unable to provide supervision for students after dismissal. 📖 The Book Fair is a wonderful way to spark a love of reading, support our library, and stock up on cozy fall reads. We can’t wait to see you there!

Moran Prairie PTG is asking for snacks to help support classrooms in need. If able, please choose from the list below of approved snacks and leave them in the office. Thank you to our families who continually show up for our Moran Prairie students & staff! We appreciate your generosity! 🫶

APPROVED SNACKS (must be these exact brands, not value brands): Nabisco Ritz, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Nabisco Wheat Thins, Rold Gold Pretzels, Pirate’s B***y, SkinnyPOP

Moran Prairie PTG is asking for snacks to help support classrooms in need. If able, please choose from the list below of approved snacks and leave them in the office. Thank you to our families who continually show up for our Moran Prairie students & staff! We appreciate your generosity! 🫶 APPROVED SNACKS (must be these exact brands, not value brands): Nabisco Ritz, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Nabisco Wheat Thins, Rold Gold Pretzels, Pirate’s B***y, SkinnyPOP Popcorn

Our Costume Drive is back!

Halloween is just around the corner, and we know how much time and money goes into finding the perfect costumes. Many of us hold on to gently used costumes, hoping to use them again. If you have any gently used or new costumes you'd like to donate, we invite you to contribute to our Costume Drive. You can send the costumes in with your student or drop them off in our designated donation box.

Our Service Community and Kindness Club will be teaming up to upcycle these costumes into a free Costume Shop here at Moran Prairie. Families are welcome to come "shop" Wednesdays in October, from 3-4 PM, at the front entrance of our school.

Thank you for helping us create a fun and sustainable Halloween for our community!

Our Costume Drive is back! Halloween is just around the corner, and we know how much time & money go into finding the perfect costumes. Many of us hold on to gently used costumes, hoping to use them again. If you have any gently used or new costumes you’d like to donate, we invite you to contribute to our Costume Drive. You can send the costumes in with your student or drop them off in our designated donation box. Our Service Community and Kindness Club will be teaming up to upcycle these costumes into a free Costume Shop here at Moran Prairie. Families are welcome to come “shop” for FREE Wednesdays in October, from 3-4 PM, at the front entrance of our school. Thank you for helping us create a fun and sustainable Halloween for our community!

Few days this coming Wednesday 6/11! If you’d like to come help and hang out with the kiddos, you can sign up at the link below! Session 1 (3-5) 9:30
Session 2 (K-2) 1:30 – 2:30 https://my.cheddarup.com/c/field-day-2025-3620

Cheddar Up - Collect Money for Groups Online Come help run different game stations for our annual field day. This is a great oppurtunity to see all the kids in a fun and exciting environment.

It’s teacher & staff apprciation week! This year's theme is: It's been a Wild Adventure! Below is the itinerary of weekly events with a suggestion of ways you can contribute in the fun of showering our teachers and staff with the appreciation they deserve!

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It’s teacher & staff Appreciation Week! This year’s theme is: It’s been a Wild Adventure! Below is the itinerary of weekly events with a suggestion of ways you can contribute in the fun of showering our teachers and staff with the appreciation they deserve!

We’re only $750 away from our goal! Please donate if you’re able! We’re hoping to get your all painted in the multipurpose room and the highest earning kids in each class we get to silly string Ms. Hellenthal and Mr. Heinen!  please donate here ➡️ https://moranprairieptg.org/donate

We are only $745 away from our goal for Prairie Dog Dash!! We are still accepting donations so we can have the a mural painted in the multipurpose room and the top fundraisers from each grade will be able to silly string, Ms. Hellenthal and Mr. Heinen! Link to donate is in stories!

Fundraiser update! We’re 75% to our goal. Tomorrow is the LAST collection day!! Fun run is on Friday! Go prairie dogs!

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Tomorrow is the last collection day! We’re 75% to our goal! You can swipe to see progress for each classroom as well.