October 22, 2021-2022
Issue 6
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PSAT: October 26
Digital Learning Day: November 9
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Due to the PSAT on Tuesday, there will be an amended bell schedule for Tuesday 10/26, and Wednesday 10/27. |
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Reflections Winners Advance |
The 2021-2022 Reflections contest is underway. Congratulations to five Peachtree Ridge High School students who have advanced to Area 2 council level.
- Vanessa Long 10th grade
- Skype Smith 10th grade
- Celine Park 11th grade
- Wanna Ahmed 11th grade
- Anusha Suddala Special Artist
We wish them success and continued advancements through the process. This year's theme "I Will Change the World By..." was illustrated on each visual arts and literature entry received. Thank you to all artists who submitted entries. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
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Dr. Edward GCPS TOTY Semi-Finalists |
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Dr. Andy Edwards has been named one of 25 semi-finalists for GCPS Teacher of the Year 2022. Congratulations Dr. Edwards. Read the announcement here. |
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Our world has never been more connected and it’s never been more important for children and young people to learn to navigate digital life as responsible digital citizens—learning how to stay safe online, find balance in their digital diet, maintain privacy, and understand the power of words and action…online, at school, and in the community. Learn more and start the conversation with the GCPS article Helping Students Navigate Our connected world.
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Parents of AP Students:
AP Exam Registration is now open on MyPaymentsPlus. Registering for one AP Exam will be $10 and subsequent Exams will be $96 (except for AP Seminar & AP Research which are $144). We encourage families to apply for Free/Reduced Lunch as soon as possible, if you think you may qualify. The deadline for AP Exam Registration is November 1, 2021.
If you have questions, please contact our AP Coordinator, Dr. Wylie.
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Student Council Outreach will be hosting our Trunk or Treat event on October 26, 2021! Bring your families and join us for food, books, games, candy, pictures, and fun! The event will be held in the PRHS bus lanes from 6 PM - 8 PM. Parking will be in the faculty and student parking lots. We ask for donations to our CARE Closet and local food bank as an entrance fee. We will have food for purchase via GoFan. For more information and details visit our Student Council Website!
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On Saturday, 9 October, Lions Battalion placed number # 1 out of 16 teams in an Area 12 drill competition bringing home ten trophies. These teams were composed of NJROTC units from all over GA and North Florida. For the 2nd straight year, we qualified and will be competing in the AREA 12 Championship in February. The winner of this championship will compete in Nationals in the spring.
1st place
- Overall
- Academics
- Physical Fitness
- Unarmed Basic Drill
- Sit-ups
- Personnel Inspection
2nd place
- 100 yard relay
- Armed Basic Drill
- Push-ups
- Overall Drill
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Grayson Tech is offering a Fall Open House on October 28, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. See their website below for more information.
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Scholastic Images on Campus |
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Scholastic Images will be on campus:
Monday, November 1 during all lunches for Letter Jacket orders
Monday, December 6 during all lunches for Letter Jacket orders
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Upcoming College Visits (see counseling for more information and times):
- 10/26 Miles College
- 10/27 Columbus State University
- 10/29 Oglethorpe University
- 11/12 Wesleyan College
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Georgia Apply to College Week |
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November 8th - November 12th
Georgia Apply to College is:
- Opportunity for seniors to apply to college using gafutures.org during the day at PRHS
- Week of activities to encourage senior college exploration
Georgia Apply to College Week events include:
- College Trivia Announcements Each Morning Excluding Tuesday Beginning Monday, 11/8/21 with a chance to win a gift card
- Seniors Apply to College on Wednesday, 11/10/21
- Junior Night on Wednesday, 11/10/21 at 6:00 pm in the Theater
- Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, 11/10/21 at 700 pm in the Theater
- First-Generation College Students Meeting during Pride on Thursday, 11/11/21
- Finale: Final College Trivia Announcement on Friday, 11/12/21
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GOFAN.COM for Event Tickets |
Sports tickets can only be purchased via gofan.com with a credit or debit card to home sporting events. To purchase a home ticket for games please click here. Many other schools are also going touch-less for tickets as well. If they are using GoFan, those tickets will also be available under Peachtree Ridge.
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Nunez All-American Wrestler |
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Congratulate Monserrat Nunez (Mo)! This past weekend she participated in War of the Roses National Girls Preseason Wrestling Tournament placing 2nd place which gained her All-American status.
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Tuesday, Oct. 26th against Forsyth AA 8:40 PM
Sunday, Nov. 7 against Columbus 2:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 14 against Columbus 5:00 PM
all games at Atlanta Ice Forum, Duluth GA
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Wayback Burger Spirit Day & Night is on Wednesday, November 3rd. Wayback Burger is located at 1030 Old Peachtree Road NW #208, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. You can dine-in or carry-out, but please tell the cashier you are supporting Peachtree Ridge boys basketball so that we get credit for your order!! Thanks for your support. |
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PRHS UNICEF will have its next meeting on Wednesday, November 17th after school in room I-110. Please plan to attend if you have paid dues and are a member. |
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South Asian Student Association |
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The South Asian Student Association will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday, October 27th after school in I-110. Please remember to pay dues ($10) on MyPaymentsPlus as well.
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Using the Remind App, join the Class of 2022 Remind for important updates and announcements for Seniors!
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Selecting a Senior Picture/Senior Proofs |
Selecting a Senior Picture
Students can turn in their choices 3 ways:
1) Email it to magicmomentprhs@yahoo.com (include image number and name)
Choose 2020 Yearbook Choices and go from there
3) Enter it when placing an order online
If a student does not select a photo, Magic Moments will choose the yearbook portrait.
Viewing Senior Proofs
Click "Order Online" in the top right corner
Choose "2021-2022 Senior Proofs"
Enter your keyword: Last Name + Last four digits of student ID + p
Example: Opore1234p
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Senior Ads are available to purchase on MyPaymentsPlus until Sunday, October 31. Content for the Senior Ads is due Monday, November 1. Download the Senior Add Contract for the contract and photo upload information.
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Senior Dues can be purchased through MyPaymentsPlus for $135.
Senior dues pay for:
- Cap & Gown
- Diploma
- Printing Fees for Diploma
- Diploma Cover
- Printing of Graduation Tickets
- Rental of Arena for Graduation
- Printing Programs for Graduation
- Honor Graduate Stoles
- Class Lanyards
- 1 - Senior Yard Sign from Ridge Prints
- Senior Picnic in May
- Senior Gifts
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Please join our PTSA for the October meeting. The next meeting will be held in person (media center) and via Zoom on Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 PM.
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Your Donations and Membership Help PRHS PTSA |
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Do you have a Question about:
Driver's Education?
SAT/ACT Prep Classes?
Defensive Driving?
ESOL?
Summer PE/Health?
Credit Recovery?
End Zone after-school tutoring?
Facility Rental?
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Check out the homepage of the Peachtree Ridge Website for more information from the front office at www.PeachtreeRidge.org about certificates of enrollment, drivers license documents, and transcript requests.
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- ParentVUE (using your parent portal account) to view schedules, grades, transcripts, and more
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- StudentVUE (where you find your grades, barcode, and other information)
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Sign up today to receive GCPS Online eNews |
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Peachtree Ridge High School
1555 Old Peachtree Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3100
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