Hello, Blackland Prairie Families,

We are so thankful for our incredible Wildcat DADS (Dads of Awesome Daughters and Sons) who came to campus today to teach a lesson to our 1st graders! Our students absolutely loved the experience. The time, preparation, and heart that our DADS pour into these lessons make such a difference. Partnerships like this strengthen our community and show our students that leadership comes in many forms.

This week, we also focused on Habit #1: Be Proactive. Students learned that being proactive means taking responsibility for their choices and actions. On the leadership continuum, this is where students move from needing reminders and direction toward taking initiative and ownership. At home, families can support this habit by encouraging children to complete responsibilities without being asked, use positive language, and focus on what they can control rather than what they cannot. Simple questions like, “What was in your control today?” can spark powerful conversations.

On Tuesday, our teachers spent the day in professional development, learning, collaborating, and planning together. They used this valuable time to reflect on student progress and prepare strong instruction as we approach the final quarter of the school year. Our team is committed to finishing strong and ensuring every student continues to grow.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to build leaders at Blackland Prairie!

As always, stay safe and take care out on the Prairie!

Did you know in Teacher Believed in Me by David K. Hatch and Muriel T. Summers, students reflect on how teachers brought people together, building classrooms where collaboration, encouragement, and shared strengths led to growth. When teachers believed in their students, they also helped students believe in one another. That collective belief created environments where everyone could contribute and succeed.

At Blackland Prairie, we support Habit 6 by:

-Encouraging teamwork and collaborative learning

-Valuing diverse strengths and perspectives

-Teaching students that everyone has something important to contribute

When students learn to synergize, they discover that working together produces stronger ideas, deeper understanding, and greater confidence. Habit 6 helps students grow not only as learners but as leaders who know the power of collaboration.

Whiskers Fun is this Friday, February 27th. BPE students participate during Specials in this high-energy, 100% FUN event!  Students will run, jump, crawl, and bounce their way through an action-packed obstacle course. Closed-toe shoes are recommended so everyone can move safely and confidently. 

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/blacklandprairieelemsch. #ScholasticBookFairs

Our STEAM FEST is quickly approaching and we are looking for more participants.  All students are invited to participate in our annual STEAM Fest and Art Expo! (No grade levels are required to do a project.)  Projects will be presented on March 5th during the STEAM Fest. Please see the flyer attached below or the  STEAM FEST 2026 Guide for more information. If your child will be completing a project, please sign up on this form: 2026 STEAM Fest  Registration. All students and families are invited to this event. Students do not need to complete a project in order to attend STEAM Fest. We can't wait to see you there!

Interested in Site-Based Committee?  Click the link and fill out the form to join us.  https://forms.gle/RbVYi13Ctgf1wBXy5

Help the Lil' Farm Grow! We’re looking for volunteers and donations to get our campus farm flourishing. Whether you have a green thumb or just don't mind getting your hands dirty, we’d love to have you!  Click Here to Sign Up or Donate. 

When: March 7th | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

What: Weeding, building, planting, and more

Where: Blackland Prairie Elementary (The Blacktop in the back). Thank you for helping us grow a GREAT campus!

In the video below gives a brief description of our upcoming roofing project outlined here from our district website from the 2024 Bond election.  Projected start time end of March.  

February 27th - Whiskers Fun Run

February 27th- 4th Grade Field trip 

March 2nd to 6th - Spring Book Fair 

March 5th STEAM Fest & Art Expo 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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