From the Desk of Phoebe Lewis

Please hold these dates:

We will hold fall conferences in October. There are different ways that conferences occur. There are drop in conferences that are in person, there are zoom conferences and there are scheduled conferences set by the teachers.

Here are the dates:

Monday October 21st

• 5:30-9:00 - Zoom (zoom links coming soon)

Wednesday October 23rd

• 3:30 - 6:15pm - In person drop ins commons/gym

Thursday October 24th

• 8:00-9:30 - in person drop ins

Scheduled Conferences: Set by the teacher

NEEDED ITEMS: Collecting pants and shorts for the health room. If your student has any they no longer wear or need I would love to have them. Unused underwear is always great to have on hand as well!

EXCLUSION REMINDERS: If ill please remain home until fever free (<100 without use of medication), vomiting free and/or diarrhea (2 or more loose stools) for 24 hours. If your child has a fever (>100), vomiting, or diarrhea at school a parent will be called to pick up your student.

IMMUNIZATIONS: 7th grade immunization records are past due! Please contact the school nurse if you have any questions regarding your student's immunization status.

MEDICATION: Just a reminder that any prescription medication needs to be given at home prior to school. If a student is to take a prescription medication at school, then that medication needs to be kept in the health room with a doctor’s order. If you have a student that forgets to take their medication at home, then a few tablets of that medication can always be kept in the health room just in case.

Hello to all the PRMS Families!

My name is Jody Taylor, and I am the Children’s Mercy Social Worker at PRMS. I have been a part of the PRMS Family for 4 years and cannot wait for another fantastic year. We have some great resources that are available to all students, the weekend food pack program and giving the basics. Please reach out to me @ Jbtaylor@bluevalleyk12.org or 913-239-5727 for more information. These programs are voluntary, confidential and have no income requirements. A brief description is below. Thank you for your time and I hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Weekend Food Pack Program- A variety of food items are provided weekly for the student to take home.

Giving the Basics- Personal care items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, laundry soap, etc. are available in the school social worker’s office.

Renew KC Counseling Center is hosting a free parenting event for teens struggling with mental health on 10/2 in Leawood, Sponsored by The Church of the Resurrection (Foundry Bldg) from 6-7:45pm. Register today to learn skills to help navigate hard discussions with teens from the Director of Adolescent Services at The Anxiety Center at Renew Two Tents, Jason Bohn, LCPC.

Visit more than 15 community partners with additional mental health resources including...
KCPCIT, The Greenhouse Project, NAMI, Johnson County Mental Health, The Kansas City Dietitian, ADHDKC, ADHD Teen, Lilac Center, Dr. Caroline Danda, Embark Behavioral Health, Heartland Behavioral Health, Just a Mom Podcast, Becky Alfred, Well Wilderness Kids, Kansas Mental Health Medicine, Joshua Center and BV Well. Everyone struggles and needs support and this will be a great event!

Sign-up link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bold-parenting-adolescent-adhd-anxiety-depression-tickets-925932347577

Flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGPRdYCbx4/qrt2G8mDwL8o81z5bqDFrg/view?utm_content=DAGPRdYCbx4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

PRMS PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER: Monday, September 16, 10:00am-10:00pm

Panda Express

15890 Metcalf

Overland Park, KS

See flyer below or click on the following link:

https://www.community-fundraiser.com/fundraiser/events/promotions/e76f6dc3-34b4-ce64-03f9-a51df1d2386d/en/landing

We want to thank you for your support to our school, staff, and students means the world to us. Thank you Ann Wiedemann and Leela Parimisetty for volunteering your time in the building.

We would love your help! Please consider a slot to sign up and help a teacher. You are welcome to call the office if you would like to know if the job may be done at home. We are always happy to send "cutting" or "writing" jobs home with your student ;)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CA8AD2AA31-51384273-volunteers

We are so excited to have begun rehearsals for our fall play Treasure Island!

If you missed the parent meeting, we discussed several things that are important to know.

• The Detailed Rehearsal Schedule: This is where you can find what days and times your child is called to rehearsal.
• The final updated one will be sent out this weekend from Ms. Shute.
• If you aren’t getting emails from Ms. Shute, then please email her so you can be added to the list.
• This is our sign-up genius link for parent volunteers! Please sign-up today! It says costumes in the link, but it is for all committees! We need chairs for each committee too!
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948A9A82BAA8-44741695-costumes#/
• You will receive Director’s notes in Ms. Shute’s email with more details as well!
• This is our Theatre Website link where you can find all things Theatre! J
• https://sites.google.com/bluevalleyk12.org/prmstheatre/home

Thank you so much! Kay Beth Shute & Directing Staff

Students (14 years of age or older), do you have an interest in the criminal justice system? Have you ever thought of becoming a police officer? Do you love watching “On Patrol Live" or Live PD? The Overland Park Police Department has an Explorer program that will give you an insight into the world of law enforcement and criminal justice. Please join us at our open house, Thursday, September 19th at the Overland Park Police Department.

The open house will be located at 12400 Foster Street and will begin at 6:30 PM. Please see your School Resource Officer Zeller for more details.

Thank you,

Officer Gabby Zeller

School Resource Officer

Pleasant Ridge Middle School

913-239-5729

Some September Celebrations & Observances:

• National Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 to October 15 celebrates the history, diverse cultures, and contributions of those with Hispanic and Latinx heritage.

• Hunger Action Month - dedicated to taking action to end hunger. The BV Food Pantry, located at Hilltop Conference Center, is available to all Blue Valley community members.

• Suicide Prevention Month - recognized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Raises awareness of mental health and resources available to discuss suicide prevention and seek help. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately or chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.

• Labor Day - September 2 celebrates the achievements and contributions of workers to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.

• Constitution Day - The United States commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Monday 16 - PRMS Panda Express Fundraiser; Volleyball B2 & B1 vs ABMS @ PRMS 3:25; Volleyball Games A1 & A2 vs. PSMS @ ABMS 3:25; Football Game B1 vs. BVMS @ BVMS 3:40

Tuesday 17 - Bass Clef Choral Festival 9:30 @ Hilltop; Theatre Club/Jr. Thespian Meeting 3:15

Wednesday 18 - Cross Country Meet @ BVSW 3:15; Volleyball A1 & A2 vs. LKMS; Volleyball B2 & B1 vs LKMS @ BVW 3:25; Football PRMS vs. LKMS @ 3:40

Thursday 19 -

Friday 20

Monday 23 - Volleyball B2 & B1 vs HMS @ PRMS 3:25; Volleyball A2 & A1 vs. BVMS @ Harmony 3:25

Tuesday 24 - 7th Grade Social 3:00-4:00

Wednesday 25 - Sixth Grade Social 3:00-4:00; Cross Country Meet @ PRMS 3:15; Volleyball A2 & A1 vs. ABMS @ PRMS 3:25; Volleyball B1 & B2 vs BVMS @ BVMS 3:25; Football Game B1 vs. ABMS @ BVW 5:00-8:00

Thursday 26 -

Friday 27 - 8th Grade Night at BVW Football Game

www.pleasantridgepto.com

Facebook for PTO:

Pleasant Ridge Middle School PTO

Facebook for PRMS

facebook.com/prmsbulldogs

Twitter for PRMS

@PleasantRidgeMS

PRMS Website:

https://district.bluevalleyk12.org/schools/Middle/PRM/Pages/home.aspx

As a team, we will create a respectful, student-centered, and learning focused environment.

Vision:

Relentless pursuit of each student's success

Email: plewis@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: https://district.bluevalleyk12.org/schools/Middle/PRM/Pages/home.aspx
Location: 9000 West 165th Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-5700
Facebook: facebook.com/prmsbulldogs
Twitter: @PleasantRidgeMS