PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY
STAFF BLOG TALES FROM THE CHIEF Wii're Fit
A few weeks back — on one of those relentlessly cold winter mornings that make one want to stay in bed, snug and warm under the covers, all day long — we rented a Wii. Unsurprisingly, it p...
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Column: Targeted services being offered in summer by District 518
WORTHINGTON — Worthington 518 Targeted Services coordinates two summer programs from June 3-June 28 to help boost success for K – 12 students.
By Nathan Hanson, District 518 , May 06, 2013
Column: District 518 shares accreditation results
WORTHINGTON — District 518 recently hosted an external review of all aspects of the district to continue to hold its accreditation status.
By Katie Clarke, District 518 , April 06, 2013
Column: District 518 invests in future with iPads
WORTHINGTON — In a world of ever-changing technology, public education has historically struggled with keeping pace — but not for long!
By David Rezny, District 518 , March 30, 2013
Column: District's kindergarten roundup is Monday
WORTHINGTON — A time to experience what kindergarten at Prairie Elementary is like will be on Monday at Kindergarten Round-Up.
By Jeanette Varuska, District 518 , March 23, 2013
Pennies for Patients ... and pie for the principal
By Brian Korthals , March 08, 2013
Column: The school nurse's office - a popular place
WORTHINGTON — There is never a dull moment in the school nurse’s office at Prairie Elementary. We not only help sick kids, but also do what we can to promote keeping kids healthy.
By Wendy Donkersloot, District 518 , February 23, 2013
Column: District 518 looks at two clear facilities options
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington School District has completed the study regarding programming and facilities in order to make a quality decision about future needs of the district.
By John Landgaard, District 518 , February 16, 2013
District 518's enrollment keeps its counselors busy
National School Counseling Week is under wayWORTHINGTON — The role of a school counselor is often misunderstood, according to Jan Larson, who has counseled students at Worthington Senior High “to help them be successful as students” for the past 19 years.
By Julie Buntjer , February 04, 2013
Influenza spreading throughout Minnesota, Iowa
Two types of flu have been diagnosed in patients locallyWORTHINGTON — The flu season started earlier than usual and it’s packing quite a punch, with hundreds of Minnesotans hospitalized in recent weeks for symptoms ranging from a fever to a sore throat, body aches and extreme tiredness.
By Julie Buntjer , January 04, 2013
Column: 'Tis the season for music at Prairie Elementary
WORTHINGTON — The classic Christmas song states, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go” and that has never been truer than in the music department at Prairie Elementary
By Debra Moe, District 518 , December 08, 2012
Prairie Elementary fourth-graders learn square dancing is not just for squares
WORTHINGTON — “Join hands and circle left, then allemande right,” instructed Chuck Moore to an attentive and energetic group of square dancers as the tinkling instrumental tune “Lonely Goatherd” played in the background.
By Jane Turpin Moore , November 22, 2012
Column: District 518 plans Veterans Day events
WORTHINGTON — Worthington District 518 Schools plans on honoring our veterans in a number of ways. In past years, ISD schools have put together a very full and active schedule for those who have served this great country. We would like to continue to do so, but in a little different format.
By Paul Karelis, District 518 , November 03, 2012
Column: District 518 implements SIOP methods
WORTHINGTON — Minnesota was granted a waiver in 2012 to the No Child Left Behind federal legislation that changed the accountability system for schools. Districts were previously measured solely on student proficiency that was measured through Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) reports. The waiver now measures districts on student growth, closing the achievement gap and increasing graduation rate, in addition to student proficiency.
By Katie Clarke, District 518 , October 27, 2012
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