Amazing Light Farms Families,

I hope everyone is having the opportunity to enjoy the extra long weekend for Fall break! This time of year is especially important to me, as it is the "sweet spot" for getting outside into nature and enjoying time outdoors with friends and family. Barbecues, football, and fire pits are the stuff fall is made of - We've got to enjoy it while it lasts!

Looking ahead to next week, it'll be super short with only three school days (No school Monday and Tuesday). Be on the lookout for report cards as we wrap up our first grading period of the year, and make sure you take the opportunity to connect with your child's teacher for our fall round of conferences, if you haven't already done so. It is important to our team to maintain close partnership with our families to make sure that all of our students are learning at high levels.

A few things:

• Reminder that anyone without a badge must enter through the main office on campus. Please do not open the doors for anyone.

That's all for now. Have a fantastic weekend, and we'll see you soon!

Warmly,

Principal Turner

Together We Champion: Refine existing systems and processes to provide responsive instruction to ensure that every student learns at high levels.

Together We Cultivate: Arrange frequent, diverse opportunities for students, staff, and families to develop a strong sense of connection to the campus.

Together We Empower: Build capacity to gather diagnostic data on student achievement and provide responsive instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

Together We Prosper: Partner with families and provide insights and resources to equip them to extend student learning and support into the home.

Monday, October 12th - Student Holiday (no school)

Tuesday, October 13th - Student Holiday (no school)

Wednesday, October 14th - Prosper Fire Clowns presentation for grades K-3

Thursday, October 15th - 2nd grade field trip to the Dallas Arboretum

Monday, October 19th - Author visit - Josh Funk, classroom spelling bee (participants only)

Tuesday, October 20th - District wide Pink Out Day (wear pink)

Friday, October 23rd - House Rallies (parents by invite), PTO Boo Bash 5:00-6:30

H-E-B is now accepting applications for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools in 2027.

All state-certified public school educators currently teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers/schools, are eligible to apply before November 1, 2026 at heblovesteachers.com/apply/.

Happy October! We are excited to share the Family Resource Center October Newsletter with our Prosper ISD community.

We have a variety of wonderful events and resources lined up this month to support our special education families. Click the link below to check out the Newsletter:

October FRC Newsletter

We are excited to roll out our school clubs for the 25-26 school year very soon. Be on the lookout here for more information about our club offerings.

In order for a student to participate in clubs, parents must fill out a permission form using the button below. Additionally, you may find information about our offerings below. The list of clubs will grow as applications from sponsors are approved, so stay tuned for those meeting dates and communication soon!

Prosper Basketball wants you to be part of the Swish Crew.

Register ASAP!
Cost - $100

The Light Farms Library will be hosting a visit from author Josh Funk on October 19th. Josh Funk writes the much loved "It's Not" Fractured Fairy Tale books as well as the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast picture book series. He's going to talk about writing stories and creating characters with all grade levels. Prosper ISD is partnering with Neighbor Books in McKinney to allow families to purchase a book to be autographed by Josh Funk. Click the QR code below to be taken to the special site. Books will be delivered straight to Light Farms. Please be sure to follow the instructions on the second page of the flyer so that your book will be autographed and delivered to Light Farms. The deadline for ordering through Neighbor Books is September 30th! After September 30th, you are still welcome to buy a book from Amazon or another store and send it to the library by October 15th. Please be sure to include a note with your student's name and teacher.

Josh Funk Author Visit Book Order Form

Get involved by joining the Light Farms PTO! You'll receive access to the PTO newsletter, social media site, directory, and PTO sponsored volunteer opportunities. The Light Farms PTO supports our staff and students in so many wonderful ways, and we would love for all of our families to join. Below are just some of the ways that PTO has supported our school in previous years:

• Gaga Pit
• Grade Level Learning Experiences
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Ice Cream Social
• Family Pizza Night
• STEM Night (on-site Perot Museum)
• Winter Parties
• End of Year Parties
• 5th Grade Party
• Small Playground Shade Sail
• Vitro Turf for Playground Surface
• Recess Equipment
• Spirit Wear
• Student Shirts
• Teacher Grants

We appreciate your support and participation!