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If your child is absent, late or needs to be picked up early, please email our new Attendance Line at:
Or call: 952-556-7899
See our Attendance Procedures here:
PRMS Attendance Procedures
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Ryder Cup week is
September 26-30
School is not in session during this week.
There will be no Education MN (MEA) break in October this year.
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Donate to Innovate the Ridge to help PRMS reach its $15,000 goal.
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Read the changes to attendance areas, school start times and transition plans for 2017-2018 school year.
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Important Phone Numbers
Counselors:
Kris Moe (A-L): 952-556-7833
Ryan Newell (M-Z): 952-556-7832
Nurses:
Terri Tompkins &
Mary Alice Mayerle:
952-556-7819
Positive Connections Bus Company:
952-361-0899
Transportation Dept:
952-556-6160
Food Service:
952-556-6152
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Pioneer Ridge MS
1085 Pioneer Trail
Chaska, MN 55318
Main Office: 952-556-7800
Fax: 952-556-7809
Office Hours:
7:00am - 3:30pm
School Hours:
7:30am - 2:20pm
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Welcome to Another School Year at PRMS!
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Orientation and Curriculum Open House
Tuesday, August 23rd (2-7pm)*
Open House is a drop-in, come-and-go format. To ease congestion, we are asking families to attend according to their last name:
- A-K attend 2-4:30pm
- L-Z attend 4:30-7pm
However, students and parents are welcome at the time that best fits your schedule.
During the August 23rd open house, parents and students need to:
- * Bring a paper or electronic copy of the student's schedule *
- Hand in student documents in the designated location - see Forms to Bring to Orientation
- Drop off supplies in the Commons - School Supply List
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Walk student schedule, meet teachers and learn about courses
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Find the student's locker
- Practice locker combination
- Organize for first day of school
- Store any class-specific school supplies
- Have the student's picture taken in the gym. See below for picture order information.
- Put money in your lunch account
- Visit the commons with the One-Stop Shop to:
- Purchase a PRMS Chromebook Sleeve
- Pay the music book fee (Band students only)
- Purchase Personal Wellness Uniform
- Make a donation to Innovate the Ridge
- Visit the Community Education table for after school options/activities
- Stop at the PTO table to learn more about parent involvement
- Drop off donations for the Pioneer Pantry - See Donate to the Pioneer Pantry
- Visit the Epilepsy Foundation's Resource table for information about seizure first aid
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Forms to Bring to Orientation
Please print and fill out the following forms before arriving at the Open House.
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Student Schedules and Campus Portal
We will make student schedules available electronically in Infinite Campus on Wednesday, August 17th.
You will need to bring a paper or electronic copy of the student's schedule to Open House and the first day of school. If parent(s)/guardian(s) do not have a Campus Portal account, please plan to visit the office during the open house to set one up or see
below for more information.
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Set up Your Campus Portal Account Today
As your child progresses to secondary school, it becomes very important that the district have at least one email address on file per household, as the majority of our teacher, school and district communications are sent using this method.
It is also recommended that each parent/guardian have a Parent Portal account, allowing you access to your child's schedule and other information, to track your child's progress and to update your contact information. To set up an account, please contact Neva Crocker at [email protected] or call her at 952-556-7801.
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6th Grade Chromebook Distribution
Sixth grade parents/students must attend an informational session at either 2:30pm or 5:30pm in the Gym during Open House. Chromebooks will be issued to students after the meeting in the Band Room.
Families can purchase a Chromebook sleeve through the One-Stop Shop. If you are not able to attend these meetings, students will receive their Chromebook on the 2nd day of school.
For more information regarding the district's technology program, please visit the
Connexion webpage.
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Student Pictures Taken at Orientation
All students must have a picture taken for the school yearbook and ID. See your picture package options on the
Lifetouch Flyer. You may then order your pictures directly on the Lifetouch
website
. You will have up to 48 hours after picture day to complete your online order.
Make-up pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, September 7th if you are unable to attend the open house.
A note about Student IDs:
A student ID with picture is required by most athletic leagues for tournaments, sometimes on cruises and certain travel outside the US, for discounted entry fees and many other purposes. When your student receives their picture package with the ID, please keep the ID in a safe place. Should you lose the ID, you may print your child's Campus Portal page with their picture and black-out the Student ID number. The office will not generate student verification letters for outside activities.
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Busing Information Available in Campus Portal
Your child's bus schedule is now posted on Campus/Parent Portal (look under the "Reports" tab) -
Go to Campus Portal HERE.
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Student Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
Thanks to all of you for your cooperation in following our student drop off and pick up procedures. See
diagram. It is for your child's safety that we insist all pick-up and drop-off traffic must pull completely around into the circle
before the car door is opened.
Our staff works to move traffic as efficiently as possible. Cars pulling out of the line before reaching the end of the circle, not only endanger other students, but also send the wrong message to students and other parents who are complying with this safety measure. If you have an emergency that requires you to leave more quickly than the five to ten minutes it takes to move all cars through our circle, we ask that you park and walk to the circle or office to pick up your child.
Please do not allow your child to walk down the line and enter your car before reaching the end of the circle. We also ask that you do not stop wherever your child is standing, but pull as far forward in the circle as possible before stopping.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our students safe!
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News from the Nurse
Greetings--My name is Terri Tompkins, and I am one of the school nurses at Pioneer Ridge Middle School. Working with me, is Nurse Mary Alice Mayerle. In planning for next school year, please feel free to contact us to discuss any significant health condition information you feel will help us get acquainted with your child before the start of next school year.
Here are a few guidelines.
Please use this
link for information from the nurse regarding 7th grade immunizations, medications at school and individual health plans.
Carver County Public Health offers low-cost immunizations for children without insurance coverage. Learn more
here.
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forms and more information can be found on the district website. If you have any questions or need assistance with a form, please contact Terri Tompkins or Mary Alice Mayerle at 952-556-7819.
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Parent/Student Communication
Is your phone number and email accurate in Infinite Campus?
To allow us to partner with you and to communicate effectively and efficiently, it is critical that your phone and email address is accurate in Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Be sure to set up your Contact Preferences and the new Notifications feature, as well.
Direct Communication: We will utilize direct communication (pushed to all parents/guardians) through phone calls, texts, and emails using the Campus Messenger system when deemed necessary. You will also receive an electronic Parent Newsletter at the beginning of each month, emailed to the address listed in Campus Portal.
General Communication: General school and student information is available through our monthly newsletters, website and Campus Portal. You can also follow us through
social media. We encourage you to check the district and PRMS websites at
prm.district112.org and
Campus Portal weekly for building and teacher updates, and to monitor your child's academic progress.
Communication with School Staff:
If you need to reach a staff member, you are encouraged to send an email or call the main office to be directed to the teacher's voicemail. Please remember that teachers are busy during the school day and may not be free until the end of the day or the start of the next day. It is our goal to respond to all parent inquiries within one school day if possible. Our staff list can be found
here.
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Attendance Notification
Please contact our Attendance Line at
952-556-7899 or email
[email protected] for all absences, late arrivals or early departures.
Absences:
Include your name, your child's first and last name (with spelling), grade and the reason for his/her absence in your message. If your child is ill, please list his/her symptoms.
You must inform the school each day your child is ill.
Late Arrivals:
Any student arriving after 7:30am
MUST HAVE contact with the office staff. Please remember to bring your license to enter the building to sign your child in. A note from the doctor or a phone call from the parent to
952-556-7899 are also acceptable.
Leaving the building during school hours:
All students needing to be released early due to appointments, vacation, sick, etc.
MUST HAVE a parent come into the office to sign the student out. Please remember to bring your driver's license to enter the building.
To make this process more convenient for you and your child:
- Send a note with your child stating the date, time and reason for early release. Your child will need to bring the note to the office in the morning. He/she will be issued a pass to be released from class. Students may not leave class early without a pass or direct contact from the office staff.
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- You can call 952-556-7899 to leave a message with the time your child will need picked up and the reason. Please allow time for the office staff to get the pass to your child during the school day. At least a 2-hour time frame is recommended.
If your child is returning to school, you do not need to accompany them into the office if they have a note from the doctor.
*Please note: If you come to the office without sending a note or calling, allow extra time for us to locate the student, contact the teacher and have the student come to the office.
Thank you for your cooperation in following these attendance guidelines.
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Parent Teacher Organization
At Pioneer Ridge, we want all students to have a great middle school experience while they go through some of the biggest changes in their lives--physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. In order to help students through these transitions, we all must work together. Our parent teacher organization (PTO) is planning for another successful year and will have many opportunities for you to become involved regardless of your schedule.
If you are interested in joining PTO, please watch for our meeting schedule in future newsletters. If you have specific questions, feel free to call or email Ryan Meulemans, Administrative Dean, at 952-556-7812 or [email protected].
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Family Breaks
These are times when students and families are able to relax and enjoy one another because there will be no assignments due after a school break. The first break will be at the end of September for the Ryder Cup. Our hope is that by clearly setting aside these times, families can make plans accordingly and students can enjoy time away from the stressors of schoolwork.
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Website Revision
Eastern Carver County Schools launched a new website on July 1. During July, and until teachers return in August, content on school and district websites will be limited as staff complete setup of the websites. If you have questions or cannot find something online, contact the school's main office at [email protected].
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Upcoming Important Dates
WEB Training for 8th Grade WEB Leaders:
August 16-17, 8:00am-1:00pm
Orientation/Curriculum Night:
August 23, 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
1st Day of School: August 29
Labor Day: September 5
Picture Make-up Day: September 7
Ryder Cup (no school): September 26-30
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Girl Scout Project Creates New Entrance Garden at PRMS
Lauren Dybvik, who is in 8th grade at PRMS, is working on her Girl Scout Silver Award Project. This particular award project must address a community issue and be sustainable into the future, and requires the Girl Scout to put in at least 50 hours of active leadership. Lauren has partnered with the PTO to design and plant a beautiful garden at the entrance of Pioneer Ridge. When you join us at the open house, take a moment to enjoy the lovely garden!
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Donate to the Pioneer Pantry
Within Pioneer Ridge there are many students who may need access to supplemental food and supplies.
In response, two 8th grade Girl Scout students, Karis Plath and Jenna Williams, also working on their Silver Award, have created the Pioneer Pantry. Students can take home food, personal care items and other supplies so that they may continue to strive for their best.
The Pioneer Pantry will be located in a counselor's office and donation boxes will remain available in the main office all year.
During our open house, the girls will be be taking donations of nonperishable food, wrapped snacks, personal care items and extra school supplies to help those in need.
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