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March 11, 2021-2022
Issue 14
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Daylight Savings Time Change
Q3 Final Exams: March 14 - 15
Q4 Begins: March 16
Digital Learning Day #6: March 22
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Q3 Final Exams
March 14
- 1st Block 7:10 - 9:10
- 2nd Block 9:20 - 11:20
March 15
- 3rd block 7:10 - 9:10
- 4th block 9:20 - 11:20
As we’re following our final exam schedule, students will be dismissed from school at 11:20 AM. Upon dismissal, school buses will be available to provide transportation home. As a reminder, non-emergency check outs are not permitted during final exam days.
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The quarter will end on March 15th and final exams will take place on March 14th and 15th.
Parents, please continue to check on your student's course progress as we finish Q3. Make sure you are checking grades on your parent portal account or your student's portal account as we close out this grading period.
Quarter 4 begins Wednesday, March 16th and end May 25th.
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PRHS PROM: Juniors and Seniors
This year's Prom will be held on April 16th, 2022 at Zoo Atlanta for Juniors and Seniors. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BRING ID.
Theme: Enchanted Forest
Location: Savanna Hall at Zoo Atlanta
Date: Saturday, April 16th, 2022
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm
Dress: Formal Wear (shorts and jeans/T-shirts will result in being denied entry)
Cost:
- $75 per person, now through Wednesday, March 16
- $95 per person, beginning March 17 through Saturday, April 9.
Tickets: Purchase only on GoFan (NO CASH). Student ID number is the promo code. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR, NO EXCEPTIONS.
DO NOT REDEEM YOUR TICKETS! THEY WILL BE REDEEMED AT PROM BY A FACULTY MEMBER DIGITALLY!*
Guests: Must be 20 and under. IDs are required for ALL attendees. When purchasing a ticket for a guest, please put the guest's name on the Prom Ticket information.
April 9th is the LAST DAY to purchase Prom Tickets.
*tickets can only be redeemed on a phone AT PROM; print-outs and screenshots WILL NOT be accepted. Failure to follow instructions may result in denied entrance to Prom. Ticketholders are held liable for any and all accidental ticket redemptions not completed by Prom staff and are subject to denied entrance to Prom.
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Science Fair Project goes to Internationals | |
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Please join us in congratulating Arjan Kohli who’s science fair project was one of six that was selected to go to the International Science Fair. He was also given a $1,000 scholarship. Arjan also is the Recipient of the UGA Foundation Fellowship Scholarship.
We would also like to recognize and congratulate Mr. Corey Wellmaker who does an amazing job supporting our students as they design and develop these amazing projects.
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Calling STEM Professionals
Our SPIRE Program wants to continue to collaborate with STEM Professions and we need your help! Please let us know if you would be willing to donate your time and share knowledge with our students. Examples can be engineers, physicians, environmentalists, or any STEM-related profession. Their involvement can be within a wide spectrum of doing a Q & A on Zoom to working with students on projects and research.
Complete this form, there is space for three individuals in case you know of other volunteers; however, you do not have to complete the entire form to submit it. We will need this by March 18th. Thank you all for your support in our SPIRE program!
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Gateway Assessment Review
Below are the review opportunities we have planned to prepare students for the Gateway assessment. The US History Gateway will be on March 28 and all juniors will participate. The Science Gateway will be on March 29 and all sophomores will participate.
Google Classroom Pages. These pages are full of study and practice resources to help students prepare. Please encourage your students to sign up for the appropriate pages.
- Science Gateway Review
- This page was designed for all 10th grade students taking the Science Gateway.
- Google Classroom Code: xt7hmwh
- US History Review
- This page was designed for all 11th grade students taking the US History Gateway.
- Google Classroom Code: 6j65nwo
- Gateway Guided (Skills) Review
- This page was specifically designed for students needing writing review and skills practice. All 10th and 11th grade students can join.
- Google Classroom Code: mbukmer
After School Review Sessions. The Gateway team is also hosting review sessions after school for students to review Gateway information and ask questions. The dates and times are listed below. These details will be communicated to the students through the Google Classroom pages.
- Science Review Sessions:
- 3/7: Virtual Review Session at 3:30 pm (Zoom link will be on Google Classroom)
- 3/8: In-Person Review Session at 2:30 (Room D220)
- 3/9: Virtual Review Session at 3:30 pm (Zoom link will be on Google Classroom)
- 3/10: In-Person Review Session at 2:30 (Room D220)
- US History Review Sessions:
- 3/16: Virtual Review Session at 3:00 pm (Zoom link will be on Google Classroom)
- 3/17: In-Person Review Session at 2:30 (Room B216)
- 3/23: Virtual Review Session at 3:00 pm (Zoom link will be on Google Classroom)
- 3/24: In-Person Review Session at 2:30 (Room B216)
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Foreign Language Association of Georgia | | |
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Mrs. Meredith White, PRHS Spanish teacher, was elected and named President-Elect of the Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG). She will be in that position for two years until promoted to President of FLAG in 2024 for an additional two years.
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Digital Citizenship Resources | |
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Students may not receive any fast food deliveries from a third party (parents, friends, outside vendors, restaurants, etc.) at any time during the school day, including breakfast & lunchtime. Students can only bring packed lunches (no fast food). The cafeteria offers breakfast and lunch for all students at no charge.
We do not interrupt classes for student messages or for the delivery of forgotten items such as lunches, money, keys, books, homework, book bags, etc. Students are encouraged to remember to bring needed items with them to school. In addition, we do not deliver flowers, gifts, or fast food to classrooms.
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Scholastic Images on Campus | |
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Scholastic Images will be on campus:
Tuesday, April 12 during all lunches for Cap & Gown Delivery and Letter Jacket orders
Monday, May 16 during all lunches for Senior Jersey Delivery
Their website is www.scholasticimages.com and is always available for students to place orders online!
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Work Permits are done electronically via the Georgia Department of Labor.
Directions on how to complete the permit can be found on this DOL document.
Please contact joann.baker@gcpsk12.org with any further questions.
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Driver's License and Learner's Permit Certificate | |
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Go to www.mypaymentsplus.com
- Events & Activities
- Look for school fees.
- Options include:
- Certificate of Enrollment (for Learners Permit)
- Certificate of Enrollment and ADAP (for Driver’s License) Can only print if you took the ADAPT test at Peachtree Ridge HS.
If you have recently moved and have not notified school with new documentation (i.e. lease/utility), you MUST contact martha.I.kuhn@gcpsk12.org to update your address before we can process the Certificate of Enrollment.
Ms. Baker will email the email address you enter to notify you when it is ready for collection.
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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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Pre-Participation Physicals
As of 3/1/2022, physicals and all appropriate documents for tryouts should be connected or linked to https://gwinnettcountyschools.rankonesport.com/
Please read the instructions below carefully and note that you should do ALL RANK ONE ACCOUNT INFORMATION FIRST, and then take the HISTORY FORM to the Doctor to get your Physical Examination Form complete.
Questions for Mrs. Postma, call 678-512-6044 or e-mail Karen.Postma@gcpsk12.org
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Junior, Sydney A was the latest meet champion in the girls 800m currently holding the fastest time in the state as well as being in the US Top 25! | |
Welcome new football Coach Matt Helmerich to Peachtree Ridge! Watch his interview with Larry Godwin and Joe Maimone for National HSFB. | |
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Soccer
Both Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer are ranked Top 5 in the State and in the top 30 in the country!
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Girls Basketball
Varsity Girls Basketball coach Vanessa White was named Region Coach of the Year for the 3rd year in a row!
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NJROTC Headed to Nationals | |
Our NJROTC program has been invited to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP for the first time in school history! The only team from Metro Atlanta who have been invited to compete! | |
An opportunity to get your writing and work published. Submit creative writing or art pieces to the PRHS Literary Magazine by March 31st. We welcome creative writing of any genre with a word limit of 3000 words. Our themes of focus for this year are the following: The World Within (who we are), Possibilities (hopes for the future), The Things We Lack (what the world needs), The Elements that Make Us (culture), and miscellaneous (any good writing that doesn't fit the other categories). All submissions should be sent to litmagprhs@gmail.com. Because this is not a school g-suite account, please use personal email addresses to submit. | |
South Asian Student Association
The South Asian Student Association (SASA) will have their next meeting on Wednesday, 3/30 @ 2:20 in I-110. All members should plan to attend.
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UNICEF
- UNICEF Club will have their next meeting on Wednesday, 3/16 @ 2:20 in I-E-110. Please plan to attend
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UNICEF is having a car wash! Bring your car to get cleaned at Piedmont Bank on Old Peachtree Road on Saturday, March 26 from 9am-3pm. All donations will go to raise money for the club and UNICEF USA (an organization that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more.
| Concert Band received a superior rating in all categories at their Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE) Tuesday March 1st. | Please congratulate Michael C., Ben C., Hope C., Christina K., Angel (Jian) K., Jay (Jihoon) K., sophomore Rebekah K., junior Rebekah H. K., Hyunbin M., Christia S., Katie S., and Grace Y. on representing Ridge at All-State this past weekend. She had to pass a rigorous and competitive audition and was a great representative for our school. | |
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Using the Remind App, join the Class of 2022 Remind for important updates and announcements for Seniors!
Join Class of 2022 Remind
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Peachtree Ridge Graduation is Monday, May 30th at 2:00 PM at Gas South Arena (formerly Infinite Energy Arena). More information will be provided closer to the event.
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Academic Honors Night
Date: Monday, May 2nd
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cross Pointe Church
1800 Satellite Blvd NW
Duluth, Ga 30097
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Senior Dues can be purchased through MyPaymentsPlus for $155.
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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Formal Cap and Gown Portraits | |
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We are excited to announce Cap and Gown portrait information! Portraits will be taken on Thursday, March 24th from 2:45-5pm in the HUB. You can sign up for an appointment using this link: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1elgkszc/
Make sure you choose: Cap and Gown (Seniors) for your Session and Peachtree Ridge High School for your school. You may not take Cap and Gown portraits at other schools because gowns are school specific.
You may preorder using this link: https://magicmoment.morephotos.net/Collections/578069
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Our PTSA is seeking volunteers! Are you interested in volunteering to support our local unit for the 2022-2023 school year? For more information please email peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com for more details | |
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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Peachtree Ridge High School
1555 Old Peachtree Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3100
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