Wrapping up a successful year at PrairieWood!

We are coming to you for the last time for the 2011-2012 School Year.  We were VERY busy this week, out in our community trying out trails at parks, playing kick ball, visiting new places.  We also had a picnic party today to celebrate our school year, all our hard work and accomplishments!  We just couldn't decide who to have our feature blogger this week...so we are featuring all seven students.  Enjoy our blog entry and pictures!

Chelsey - "This week at PrairieWood I learned to pick out my own freezer meal at the grocery store.  I was challenged by walking the Cherokee Trail.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about the plants that we saw at the Noelridge Greenhouse."

Kaitlyn - "This week at PrairieWood I learned to play the Next Dollar Shopping game.  I enjoyed playing kickball at Jones Park.  I was challenged by remembering where the bases were when running for kickball.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about doing some running."  I really liked looking at the flowers in the greenhouse at Noelridge Park."

Brandon - "This week at Prairiewood I learned about all the flowers at the greenhouse.  I enjoyed washing dishes in the kitchen.  I was challenged by sorting.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about being the calendar helper."

Ahsia - "This week at PrairieWood I learned how to play kickball at Jones Park.  I enjoyed walking on the trail outside.  I was challenged by kicking the kick ball in my sparkly shoes.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about packing and organizing cabinets.  I really like cleaning the table outside for lunch."

Kendra - "This week at PrairieWood I learned to go to Hy-Vee and by Apples, Watermelon, and my own freezer meal.  I enjoyed making Thank You cards for working at Pet's Playhouse.  I was challenged by going to get the kick ball at Jones Park.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about cooking for a party."

Cassie - "This week at PrairieWood I learned about trees in my News2You for morning group.  I enjoyed walking the Cherokee Trail.  I was challenged by leaving Pet's Playhouse.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about fancy drawings and designs.  We had our end of the year picnic at the center and ate hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch.

 Sarah - "This week at PrairieWood I learned to find onions at Hy-Vee.  I was challenged by running for kickball.  I enjoyed looking at flowers.  I would like to learn about going for walks at the Park.  I am excited about my Discovery Living house."

We are also sending three young ladies into the working adult world.  Kendra, Sarah, and Cassie have all successfully completed their PrairieWood programming.  All three will be starting work at OPTIONS in June.  We will miss their laughter, smiles, and bubbly personalities, but are so proud of the work they have done and can't wait to hear about the great things they will do as adults!  Congratulations Kendra, Sarah, and Cassie!!!