WILDCAT WISDOM:
Small acts of kindness can help someone feel like they belong.
WATCH TOGETHER!
Watch the story “All Are Welcome” with your student! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwS3FOn4-Ow
All Are Welcome — Brightly Storytime, this is a story about children coming together at school and learning that everyone has a place where they belong.
TALK ABOUT IT:
Ask your child: “What is one small thing you can do this week to help someone at school or in our community to help them feel like they belong?”
FAMILY CHALLENGE:
Look for one opportunity this week to include, encourage, or welcome someone.
1 day ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
WILDCAT WISDOM:  Small acts of kindness can help someone feel like they belong.  WATCH TOGETHER! Watch the story “All Are Welcome” with your student! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwS3FOn4-Ow   All Are Welcome — Brightly Storytime, this is a story about children coming together at school and learning that everyone has a place where they belong. TALK ABOUT IT:  Ask your child:  “What is one small thing you can do this week to help someone at school or in our community to help them feel like they belong?”  FAMILY CHALLENGE:  Look for one opportunity this week to include, encourage, or welcome someone.
School pictures are September 16th. You can pre order using the link below.

School: Prairie Dell Elementary
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Pre-Order Password: 5A3T4Q7Q
Direct link to embed: https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=5A3T4Q7Q
1 day ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
School pictures are September 16th. You can pre order using the link below.  School: Prairie Dell Elementary Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com Pre-Order Password: 5A3T4Q7Q Direct link to embed: https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=5A3T4Q7Q
Check out the September menus!
6 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Check out the September menus!
Check out the September menus!
Yesterday Mrs. Gildehaus took her class to the library to interview Mrs. Sachs to find out why books are important.
6 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Yesterday Mrs. Gildehaus took her class to the library to interview Mrs. Sachs to find out why books are important.
Prairie Dell Elementary is excited to introduce a new weekly resource for our families, The Weekly Wildcat Wisdom!

Each week, families will receive a quick, practical Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tip that connects to skills our students are learning at school.

Our first topic is Growth Mindset — “Our Brains Can Grow!”

The goal is to give families an easy way to continue these conversations at home. Each week’s post might include:
- A simple activity to try at home
- A question you can ask your student
- An at-home challenge

Take a few minutes this week to talk with your student about something they couldn’t do before that they can do now!

Small conversations can make a BIG difference.

Check out this quick video that helps explain Growth Mindset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTbV6OvNiX8

Be sure to check back each week for some new Wildcat Wisdom!
8 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Prairie Dell Elementary is excited to introduce a new weekly resource for our families, The Weekly Wildcat Wisdom!  Each week, families will receive a quick, practical Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tip that connects to skills our students are learning at school.  Our first topic is Growth Mindset — “Our Brains Can Grow!”   The goal is to give families an easy way to continue these conversations at home. Each week’s post might include: - A simple activity to try at home - A question you can ask your student - An at-home challenge  Take a few minutes this week to talk with your student about something they couldn’t do before that they can do now!  Small conversations can make a BIG difference.   Check out this quick video that helps explain Growth Mindset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTbV6OvNiX8  Be sure to check back each week for some new Wildcat Wisdom!
Help us celebrate our kindergarten students' first days of school and independence by wearing red, white, and blue. Wednesday August 26th. All grades are welcome to join in the celebration. We are asking parents to allow students to walk independently into school. Thank you parents for all of your support!
9 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Help us celebrate our kindergarten students' first days of school and independence by wearing red, white, and blue. Wednesday August 26th. All grades are welcome to join in the celebration. We are asking parents to allow students to walk independently into school. Thank you parents for all of your support!
Monday is the first day of school!
12 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Monday is the first day of school!
Monday is the first day of school!
Do you want to order a t-shirt and forgot the order form? Here is a copy and a QR Code for ordering. Please turn in the paper copy to the office even if you pay online.
12 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Do you want to order a t-shirt and forgot the order form? Here is a copy and a QR Code for ordering. Please turn in the paper copy to the office even if you pay online.
Would you like to be first in line during drop off and pick up for the entire quarter? Enter our raffle for a chance to win!
12 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Would you like to be first in line during drop off and pick up for the entire quarter? Enter our raffle for a chance to win!
Thursday is open house from 5-7pm. Come meet your teacher and check out your new classroom!
15 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Thursday is open house from 5-7pm. Come meet your teacher and check out your new classroom!
*Bus routes for 26/27 have been posted*

https://www.unionrxi.org/page/bus-routes

Please note, there may be minor adjustments to our bus routes prior to school starting, so be sure to check back before the first day of school.

Any questions can be directed to First Student: 636-239-1429

Thank you and #Uproud!
15 days ago, Union R-XI School District
bus routes
Here are the August menus.
15 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Here are the August menus.
Here are the August menus.
Please welcome Megan Goss 5th grade teacher.
19 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Please welcome Megan Goss 5th grade teacher.

Meet Lyndsay Douglas one of our new Special Education Teachers.

19 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Meet Lyndsay Douglas one of our new Special Education Teachers transferring from Central.
Please welcome another outstanding addition to the 5th grade team Christina Ortiz!
20 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Please welcome another outstanding addition to the 5th grade team Christina Ortiz!
Meet one of our new fifth grade teachers Mrs. Gehlauf.
20 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Meet one of our new fifth grade teachers Mrs. Gehlauf.

Meet our new preschool teacher Sarah Kliethermes!

21 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Meet are new preschool teacher Sarah Kliethermes!
Welcome Casey Brendel to the PDE 5th grade team.
22 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Welcome Casey Brendel to the PDE 5th grade team.
School is almost here and we have you covered with the information in the Prairie Dell Post newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/47u0s
23 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
School is almost here and we have you covered with the information in the Prairie Dell Post newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/47u0s
Meet one of our new third grade teachers Mikayla Earl.
23 days ago, Prairie Dell Elementary
Mikayla Earl is a passionate first year 3rd grade teacher who is ambitious to get in the classroom and make a difference for every child. She believes that every child deserves to feel known, valued, encouraged, and capable of making growth. She wants her students to feel safe to ask questions and know that it's okay to make mistakes as that is part of learning in and outside of the classroom. Mikayla’s love for teaching began with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children. She earned her bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Central Methodist University. She is prepared to celebrate each student's strengths while helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Outside of the classroom Mikayla enjoys making memories with her son who is starting school this year as well. Her experience as a mother has also deepened her appreciation for the trust families place in teachers every day. Mikayla is grateful for the opportunity to teach, learn alongside her students, and become a part of the community she serves.