No School:
Monday, January 16th
in observance of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 23rd
for Staff Development
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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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Join us for the next PTO meeting
Tuesday, January 10th
2:45 PM
Commons
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Winter weather is here.
Are you getting district text messages?
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Hooked on Books...
and the Arts, too!
Saturday, February 11, 2017
9am to Noon
Chanhassen High School
Save the date for a morning of free family fun...
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Donate to Innovate the Ridge to help PRMS reach its $15,000 goal.
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Order the Yearbook Online by March 17, 2017
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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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Si necesita una traducción en español de este documento, por favor llame a Nayely Becerra al
(612) 930-6376.
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Learners of the Month
Our students are doing great things and showing growth in many areas! To recognize their achievements, students are acknowledged at the Learners-of-the-Month Awards Breakfast. Teachers from each team and/or department nominate students each month to be honored at the breakfast. In December, we hosted two events for students nominated in November and for those previously nominated in September and October.
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November Learners of the Month
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Learners of the Month for November include:
Sakariya Abdilahi, Ella Cagle, Zach Curtis, Anna Gilardi, Truman Hutson, Ahmed Abdi, Sydney Botz, Megan Garrison, Luke Hilgendorf, Lily Muench, Lena Zubina, Will Becker, Joey Dahl, Dani Dorion, Jordan Lind, Olivia Mack, Manny Marston, Lauren Stoa, Evan Stuewe, Henna Long, Ben Loosbrock, J. T. Montang, Ryan Nicholson, Kassidy Soto, Lanika Stewart, Deka Abdi, Jeffrey Chen, Camille Crawford, Emma Gibson, Clement Mathieu, Annabelle Nordmeyer, Landon Oldenkamp, April Phakhongkham, Jennie Situ.
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Learners of the Month for September & October
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Learners of the Month for September include:
Talitha Anderson, Davion Butler, Shayne Dockter, Nick Eckstrum, Simon George, Grant Hallman, Madi Hamilton, Adam Hanson, Daniyah Hughes, Sarah Knight, Gabe Lindsay-Wartnick, Shalynn Mahady, Kendal Maher, Ryan Mercer, Kendall Mindt, Skyler Paige, Lucas Pautz, Jayne Ramirez, Grace Rydeen, Owen Siegel, Haylie Smith, Long Sreyneth, Mason Tangen, Marcus Walton, Maddie Wegge, Emily White, Dominic Williams.
Learners of the Month for October include:
Nancy Aleman Almarez, Chirs Andino, Maddie Behrens, Alec Bell, MacKenzie Brady, Trevor Collins, Derner Delia, Henderson Dylan, Lauren Dybvik, Payton Fogerty, Hana King, Ben Larsen, Connor Lenzen, Josh Litsey, Brady Marsh, Ethan Messmer, Alex Miller, Kourtney Miller, Lily Moat, Celeste Moe, Molly Montang, Atzin Montes Sosa, Axel Montes Sosa, Samantha Morrison, Reese Norbie, Maggie Sanders, Amani Sawyer, Zach Seltun, Elma Siljkovic, Jayden Talamantes, Juliet Traver-Kazemba, Hannah Vandergon, Sam Wilmot, Wendy Yanez.
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Grandfather Requests Due January 17th
If you recently received communication from the district regarding your student's school assignment for the 2017-2018 school year (next fall), please respond at your earliest convenience. If you choose to grandfather your student at his/her current school, your request must be received by January 17, 2017. Read more...
Find the school boundary for your home for the 2017-2018 school year
here.
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Halfway Day is January 19th
Halfway Day is the half-way point in a 6th grade student's educational career. On January 19th there will be a special celebration to honor this occasion for 6th grade students. More information to follow.
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Registration for Next Year Beginning Soon
The registration process for students attending Pioneer Ridge next year, and for those 8th grade students moving on to high school next year, will begin this month. Read more
here.
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PRMS Counselors' Corner
We hope that all of you had a wonderful holiday and New Year's. As students transition back into school after a break, we want to make sure all is well with them. If you would like to talk to either of us about any concerns you have about your child, please call us or send us an email. We are here to help!
One important note: the Backpack Food Program begins Friday, January 20th. All families are eligible and all information is kept confidential. Please contact your child's counselor to be a part of this program.
Read more about additional counseling services...
If you would like to talk to either one of us throughout the year, please call us or send us an email.
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Ellis Island Simulation Volunteers Needed
Hello 6th grade PRMS parents! We are excited about our annual Ellis Island Day here at Pioneer Ridge Middle School. This school year our event will take place on Friday morning, January 27, 2017. We usually need our great volunteers here by 8am that morning and our event is finished by 11am. If you are able to volunteer for those few hours that morning we would appreciate your generous support!
It is a unique and exciting way for all our 6th graders to learn about the history of immigration here in the United States and the role that Ellis Island played in this period of our history. Forms were sent home via our 6th grade social studies classes in early December and you can contact your child's social studies teacher to sign up.
Best Regards and THANKS SO MUCH!!
Mr. Lazzari and Mr. Moran
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Showcase is Thursday, March 9th
The 2017 Showcase will be held on Thursday, March 9th, and traditionally, the PTO has hosted a silent auction and raffle. This is the major fundraiser for the Pioneer Ridge PTO, raising an average of $6,000 per year. For those of you who are new to PRMS, the Showcase is an evening where students showcase their successes in all areas of academics and the arts for their families. Band and choir concerts are also featured. All the money raised from the event goes towards the needs of our students.
The PTO is looking for individuals to form a Showcase PTO Fundraising Committee. We need parent volunteers for these key positions to make the evening a success:
1. Showcase Fundraiser Chairperson
2. Showcase Planning and Donation Gathering Volunteers
3. Showcase Volunteers the night of the event
All information for implementing the fundraiser (donation letter to businesses and parents, business contact list with detailed notes, silent auction spreadsheet and raffle spreadsheet) are on Google Docs to be shared with everyone on the committee, and is updated in real time.
Please respond to
[email protected] if you would like to be part of 2017 Showcase Fundraiser Committee. The Showcase fundraiser will also be discussed at the
next PTO meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 10th at 2:45pm in the commons area.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please e-mail
[email protected]. Your suggestions or fundraising ideas are welcomed.
Thank you for your time!
PRMS PTO
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PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention System
We, at Pioneer Ridge Middle School, are committed to helping students be successful. All staff work to create a safe, nurturing and dynamic atmosphere by utilizing a data-driven, school-wide positive behavior intervention system which is proactive and utilizes common terms and expectations. Click
here to read more about PBIS at Pioneer Ridge.
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Parent Ed Night "United for Independence"
The Special Education Department in collaboration with the Special Education Advisory Council is excited to offer Parent Education Night, "United for Independence." This will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. We look forward to partnering with our parents and guardians to support student success!
There will be a variety of educational sessions offered for parents to choose from. Additionally, there will be opportunities for all ages of children including: childcare, a Sibling Social Fun Opportunity, and Student Activities for grades 6-12+, where students will be able to experience career hands-on activities. Read this flyer about the event and registration information.
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Run the Ridge is Saturday, May 6th
Pioneer Ridge Middle School is excited to be hosting our annual Run the Ridge 5K on May 6th, 2017! We would love to see all of you at this community event supporting Pioneer Ridge. We are now opening up registration. If you, or someone you know, would like to sign up for this year's event, stop by our office, or have your child stop by, to pick up a paper copy of our registration form. Cost for the event is $25, which will include a 2017 Run the Ridge t-shirt.
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Free Dental Care Available
Give Kids a Smile is a charitable program coordinated by the Minnesota Dental Association to provide free dental care to low-income children who face barriers to accessing dental care. The two-day, statewide event is Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4, 2017. If you would like more information about free clinics available in our area, you can read more here in English, Somali or
Spanish
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Surviving Flu Season
Getting the flu feels miserable, and can sometimes make you dangerously sick. Find out
here how to protect yourself and those around you, as well as how to identify the flu, and what you should do if you get sick.
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Want More Information?
Check out the PRMS daily school announcements at
goo.gl/DBapd4. Find the links to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
here to stay current with everything happening at Pioneer Ridge.
Dan Thompson
Teacher - Flexible Learning Coordinator
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