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East Troy Community School District

Committed to the Growth and Success of Each Student, Each Year

February Newsletter

Posted Date: 01/30/26 (11:38 AM)


Heart hot air balloon and heart banner:
Little Prairie Primary School,
February 2026 Newsletter
 
Lindsey Harris

A note from Mrs. Harris

It is hard to believe, but we are well into our second trimester, and we are approaching the celebration our 100th day of school! As we enter into February, we ask that you please keep a few things in mind regarding drop off and pick up:

** If you drop your child off at school, please make every effort to get them here on time. Students should be in the building and to their classrooms by 7:50. We are noticing an increase in the number of students arriving late. Please know if students arrive after 7:50, they have to come through the office and are marked tardy.

** Please drive slowly and be attentive to what is going on around you. With having a crosswalk at the start of both our drop off and pick up lines, it is imperative that drivers are extra cautious of pedestrians crossing.

** On occasion, the weather may require us to dismiss our car-riders from inside the building (such can be the case with extreme cold or also when it rains). We ask that you either remain in your vehicle, as usual, or wait on the sidewalk, and we will dismiss them to you. We ask that you please be patient with us in these situations, as it takes a little more time.

** Although we have a long stretch of curb between Little Prairie and Prairie View, please avoid pulling up/parking there during arrival and dismissal. This is the space utilized by the PV pick-up line, as well cars that advance on to pick up at Prairie View. Thank you for your help with this.

Additionally, the East Troy Community School District Board of Education recently voted to place an operational referendum question on the April 7th ballot. The current operational referendum will expire at the end of this school year. Please see the visual below for more information.

This is an exciting time at school, as it is the time of year where we often see the most academic growth in students. We look forward to the exciting months ahead!

Focused on growth for all students,
Lindsey Harris, Principal
Operational referendum information
Referendum Information
 
Photo of lion costume

PBIS - February is HONESTY month

** We are very close to earning our next school-wide reward of "Winter Bingo.”

** We recently reviewed our school-wide PBIS expectations (with specific emphasis on: following directions, being respectful, showing kindness, and being responsible).

** A big thanks to Marcus Theatres: Student Motivation Program for donating two-for-one movie passes (with complimentary soft drinks). When students return “bucket filling drops” for demonstrating bucket-filling behavior at home and in the community, they will receive a movie pass. Additional copies of the “bucket filling drops” can be found here.
 
Winter is here! Students should be prepared with snowpants, boots, hats, gloves & coats to play at recess.
Students will go outside daily unless the temperature falls below 0 with windchill
Accidents Happen! Please make sure your child has a complete change of clothes in their backpack/cubby!
Students should wear tennis shoes on gym days
Please encourage your child to check the lost and found for missing sweatshirts, water bottles, gloves, hats, etc
No School: Thursday, February 19 and Friday February 20
 

2026-27 New Student Enrollment

Enrollment for new 4K students will open mid-February! Families new to the district should enroll on the website. Currently enrolled families can enroll additional students through their Skyward Family Access account.
 
East Troy Elementary PTO

PTO

Get Involved!
The PTO relies on the community to fund, organize & operate activities. Here's how you can help!
  • Follow PTO Facebook page
  • Attend a PTO meeting - next meeting February 18th from 3:30-4:30
  • Participate in fundraisers
  • Volunteer at PTO events
  • Join the Teacher & Staff Appreciation Network
  • Sign up for a committee
  • Chair a PTO event
  • Sponsor a PTO activity
  • Run for a PTO officer position

If you are interested in more information, please contact ete.pto.pres@gmail.com or check out their website!
 
Child with book: You're never alone when you're reading a book. All Family Read 2026

#EastTroyReads is sponsored by our PTO!

We hope you've been joining us on our adventure as we read Henry and the Chalk Dragon! Our students truly look forward to coming into school all having read the same thing the night before.

A few fun facts about #EastTroyReads:

  1. Our principals hold a trivia game on the morning announcements! They ask a question regarding the chapter from the previous night.  It’s like having our own radio show. The students enjoy the fun of a traveling trophy!
  2. Check out our website where you can find staff reading chapters by the week! 
  3. There are also optional activities & family discussion questions on the website, if you’d like to take your reading further. Talking together is a great way to expand thinking and increase vocabulary!


Show the spirit of literacy in your home! Send your pictures to ledjen@easttroy.k12.wi.us, and Mrs. Ledin will post them to our website, listed above. 
February Reading Calendar
 

A Note from the Nurse:

If your student is absent from school due to a medical appointment, please provide a note from the medical provider to have the absence medically excused. Please refer to the chart below to determine when your child is able to come back to school after an illness.
stay home when sick
 
2nd grade choir meets after school on Tuesdays
Feb 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17 & 24
April 21 & 28 and May 5
 
The 100th day of school will be Friday, February 13th!

Please watch for grade-level communication regarding special celebrations.

In the event school is cancelled due to snow/cold, the 100th day will be moved to Monday, February 16th.
 
Feb. Wellness: Spread the Love
February Breakfast Menu
February Lunch Menu
 
Outside image of Little Prairie building

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Lindsey Harris, Principal
262-642-6730 x2222
harlin@easttroy.k12.wi.us

Monica Henthorn, Administrative Assistant
262-642-6730 x2221
henmon@easttroy.k12.wi.us