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We officially wrapped up quarter 3 on Friday with pajama day and an all-school pep rally. The pep rally brought us together to celebrate our students, teachers, teams, and accomplishments while having fun! We were treated to amazing performances by our cheerleading team and the cast of Shrek Jr., as well as some fun games and competitions.
Pre-K Fitness Day this week included our EPS pre-k parents and siblings joining together for a morning of fitness fun! Students wrapped up their exercise study on fitness by showing their families everything they learned.
Congrats to our Cheer Team for competing in the cheer competition last week at Niles West High School. We are proud of our team's commitment to teamwork and perseverance throughout the cheer season. Thank you to our amazing coach, Ms. Spedale, for everything you do for our students and a great season.
SAVE THE DATE: Shrek Jr. performs in the EPS Auditorium on Tuesday, March 18th! Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the show starts at 6:30 pm. Admission is free!
The Board of Education’s October meeting will be held tonight and will occur in the Plotkin Boardroom. Please enter through the district office door on main circle drive - the regular meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 pm for Family ART Night part 2- We can't wait to complete the family and community projects we began together last month. #ARTnight
Mrs. Foti’s fourth graders playing Quiz Quiz Trade to determine the theme of stories.
First-graders received materials to become engineers. Students collaborated with peers to construct cities, houses, and buildings using everyday recyclables.
TODAY join the fun at the circus! Come today to EPS for our PTA sponsored circus fundraiser event from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, East Prairie will be transformed into a circus complete with a dunk booth, “tattoo parlor,” games, face painting, fortune telling and more!
Calling all Middle Schoolers!!! Join us TONIGHT -6:00 pm-8:00 pm for Rec Night at EPS.
Join the fun at the circus! This Saturday, March 8th, from 11:00AM - 2:00PM, East Prairie will be transformed into a circus complete with a dunk booth, “tattoo parlor,” games, face painting, fortune telling and more!
oin us tonight at 6:30 pm at EPS as we celebrate our Middle School Band with an extraordinary showcase featuring our Symphonic Band and the Concert Band (students in grades 6-8 only). All are invited to this event! Thank you to Mr Berlinghoff for your incredible leadership!
Last week, our staff had the opportunity to welcome and learn from educators like Tina Boogren and Jen Leimberer on Institute Day. Staff also learned to use the new Community Connection makerspace at EPS thanks to Ms Sarantakis.
Thank you to our EPS PTA for sponsoring this amazing Cultural Arts performance today. Students enjoyed stories and songs, along with the ability to act out scenes and songs for their peers. Our PTA sponsored events are made possible due to help from our families and community in fundraisers like this Saturday's PTA carnival.
EPS YOUTUBE: Check out how we spend time ensuring our student's social and emotional well-being, which is essential to our shared work of helping them grow into the fullest and best version of themselves. Click on our SEL video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HPRlez7xOQ
TOMORROW- Come to enroll your PreK or Kindergarten student at our EPS enrollment event. Families can fill out forms to ensure their child a spot for the 2025-2026 school year. This event will occur Saturday, March 1st, from 10:00-1:00 in our school atrium.
Staff Spotlight! This week, we spotlight our very own Mrs Byron. Mrs Byron has been part of the East Prairie Staff for many years and is an integral member of our PTA. Mrs Byron works with students in all grade levels and runs several of our after-school clubs. Mrs. Byron is kind, loving, and patient with everyone. We are so lucky to have her on our staff. #staffSPOTLIGHT
REMINDER: No School Tomorrow! Teacher Institute Day
Community of Care Night- Join us tonight at 6:00 PM as we come together as a community to support the social-emotional well-being of our friends, families, and students throughout Skokie.
