ACADEMIC CALENDAR: 2019-2020

Saturday, Aug. 24 – Sunday, Aug. 25 — Prairie Flower move-in to Camp Canwita

Thursday, Aug. 29 — Parent orientation, 5:30-7 p.m. Parent-only informational meeting and discussion. A light snack will be provided. New parents should stay after for a woods walk and orientation.

Sept. 3-5: First Week of Prairie Flower — Abbreviated Schedule:
  • Tuesday, Sept. 3 — First day of Prairie Flower. *All children and teachers attend. A parent must attend as well.*
           – Half-day, from 9-10:45 a.m.
           – Rainbow bridge welcome ceremony
           – No extended care afternoon program today 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4 -- Second day of Prairie Flower: Half day, from 8:45-11:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 5 -- Third day of Prairie Flower: Abbreviated day from 8:45-11:30 a.m. No River Song Afternoon Program

Monday, Sept. 10: Regular Prairie Flower Children's Center Schedule Begins:
  • Monday – Thursday: Morning Song Preschool (8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
  • Tuesday & Thursday: River Song Extended Afternoon Program (12-3 p.m.)
  • Wednesdays: PoemTree Nature Club for 5- to 12-year-olds (2:30-5:30 p.m.)
  • Fridays: Little Song Parent-Child Playgroup (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
  • Fridays: PoemTree Nature Club for 11- to 18-year-olds (4-6 p.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 7 — NO SCHOOL; teacher work day.

Week of Nov. 10 — Parent-teacher fall conferences scheduled

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 28-29 — Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, Dec. 19 — Last day of Prairie Flower fall semester. Parents return early for a holiday party at 10:30 a.m. (No extended care afternoon program today)

Dec. 23-Jan. 2 — Winter Break

Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 — Prairie Flower resumes

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, Sept. 21 — Harvest Potluck: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Open to current preschool families.

Thursday, Sept. 26 — Parent Night: Discussion & Crafts (time TBD)

Monday, Oct. 7 — Annual field trip to The Berry Patch during school hours (all enrolled preschool children may attend, event those who do not attend Mondays; parents, siblings and PFCC alumni are welcome too)

Saturday, Oct. 26 — Halloween Festival at Prairie Flower in the event (details TBA). Alumni welcome

Thursday, Nov. 21 — Parent Night: Discussion & Crafts (time TBD)

Saturday, Nov. 23 — Lantern Walk (time TBD) ALUMNI WELCOME

Saturday, Dec. 7 — Winter Faire 10:30-1:00. Fundraiser for PFCC with handmade gifts, children's activities and a bake sale. (Details TBA). *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*

*NOTE DATE CHANGE* Sunday, December 15th— Winter Spiral of Lights: 5 p.m.  For current preschool families.