Prairie Elementary School Page

10/20/2026

In Gifted last week, our 2nd & 5th graders took up the Stack 'Em Up! STEM challenge!

In this activity, teams are challenged to think fast on their feet, collaborate, and build innovative solutions when there's no obvious answer. Using only their designated tools, they had to build a towering pyramid out of cups to hold ping pong balls at the top without touching any of the cups or balls directly with your hands!

10/19/2026

Short week, BIG Panda pride! 🐼💙

Fall Break may make this week a little shorter, but there's always time to celebrate our amazing Pandas of the Week for October 19–23!

We're so proud of these students for making great choices and showing what it means to be a Prairie Panda!

Enjoy your extra days off, Pandas! We can't wait to see you Wednesday! 💙

10/17/2026

We've got some outstanding Pandas to celebrate! 🐼💙

Congratulations to all of our Student of the Year nominees and finalists! These students have demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, and academic excellence, and we are so proud to recognize their accomplishments!

Our ten finalists will move on to the next round, where they will interview with a panel to determine our Prairie Student of the Year!

Congratulations to all of these amazing students! No matter the outcome, you've already made Prairie proud! 💙

10/16/2026

Donuts, DIBELS, and a whole lot of fun! 🍩💙

A HUGE thank you to all of our Prairie families who joined us for Family Literacy Night! We loved spending the evening with you, sharing some sweet treats, and exploring fun ways to build literacy skills at home!

Our families left with hands-on activities and games to help their Pandas practice important DIBELS skills while having fun together!

Thanks for making it such a sweet night of learning! 🐼💙

10/15/2026

🦃💙 Our Turkey Trot T-Shirt Fundraiser is officially underway! Grab your Turkey Trot shirt and help us celebrate positive behavior at Prairie!

All proceeds support our MTSS/PBIS program, helping us provide fun incentives and rewards for our Pandas who make positive choices!

🛍️ Shop now through October 30!
👉 PrairiePandaSpirit.com

Show your Panda pride while supporting a great cause! 🐼💙

10/15/2026

What a COLORFUL day to be a Panda! 🌈💙

A HUGE thank you to our Prairie families for making this year's Color Run such a success! Whether you donated, volunteered, cheered from the sidelines, or simply shared your amazing kiddos with us, we are so grateful for your support!

It takes a village to make days like this happen, and we're lucky to have the BEST one! 🐼💙

📸 We want to see your pictures! Drop your favorite Color Run memories in the comments below! 🌈

10/13/2026

We know our Prairie family is full of ALL STARS! ⭐💙

Help us recognize the amazing teachers and support staff who make Prairie such a special place to learn and grow! If someone at Prairie has made a difference in your child's life, now's your chance to show them some love!

Nominate a deserving Panda for the Love Our Schools Education All Stars recognition!

📣 Nominations close October 30!

Let's show everyone just how PAWsome our Prairie family is! 🐼💙

⭐️ NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ⭐️

It’s time to shine a light on the incredible teachers and school support staff who show up every day for students across Lafayette Parish School System

Do you know an educator or support staff member who goes above and beyond? Someone who makes students feel seen, supported and encouraged? Nominate them for Love Our Schools Education All Stars, powered by Techneaux Technology Services

Your nomination is a chance to say, “We see you. We appreciate you. You matter.”

📣 Nominations are open through October 30.

👉 Nominate an Education All Star today: loveourschoolsfoundation.org/education-all-stars/

10/12/2026

Sound the alarm! 🚒🔥

Our Pandas were fired up for Fire Safety Week! Last week, Mrs. Soprano's students put their skills to the test with a firefighter obstacle course in PE!

They crawled and raced through challenges inspired by the brave firefighters who keep our communities safe. What a fun way to combine physical fitness with fire safety awareness!

Way to go, Pandas! 💙🐼

10/12/2026

It's a great week to be a Panda! 🐼💙

We're celebrating another amazing group of Pandas of the Week! These students have been shining examples of what it means to show kindness, make good choices, and follow our C.U.B.S. expectations!

Keep up the PAWsome work, Pandas! We're proud of you! 💙

10/09/2026

🌈 COLOR RUN IS ALMOST HERE - OCTOBER 14! 🌈

Get ready, Pandas! We're gearing up for a day full of color, fun, and school spirit! 💙🐼

DONATIONS ARE CLOSING SOON!
There’s still time to get those last-minute donations in!

💙 MoneyDolly
Code: QCYV-KW8H
Deadline: Sunday, October 11

💙 SchoolCash Online
https://lafayettela.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/39831/483/False/True
Deadline: Monday, October 12

🌈 COLOR RUN SCHEDULE

PreK & Kindergarten: 8:45 AM
1st Grade: 9:45 AM
2nd Grade: 10:45 AM
3rd Grade: 11:45 AM
4th Grade: 1:15 PM
5th Grade: 2:10 PM

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
🚗 All guests must enter through the car rider entrance.
🚶 All visitors will exit the playground through the back gate.
🎒 Clear bag policy is in effect. Please plan accordingly!

We can't wait to see our Panda families cheering on their students and making colorful memories with us! 💙🌈