From the Desk of Phoebe Lewis

At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app. However, a concluded course remains visible through the Canvas website by selecting ALL COURSES and then PAST ENROLLMENTS.

Important dates for families:

Please note: The dates are subject to change based upon calendar updates or technology needs.

How do I view my child’s report card?

• Log in on ParentVue.
• Select the student’s name
• In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card

Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish the next quarter’s Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

Quarter 3 report cards will be available on ParentVue at 4 pm today, March 28th

MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club, and competition program designed to ignite a passion for mathematics in middle school students. It complements and enhances classroom learning, offering challenging problems that deepen mathematical understanding. Through MATHCOUNTS, students develop crucial skills like sharp critical thinking, effective problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork.

From 2016 to 2025, our PRMS MATHCOUNTS Club has proudly sent 10 exceptional students to the national competitions, showcasing our school's strong commitment to student success. If you're excited to explore the world of MATHCOUNTS and join a group of friendly mathletes, please complete the short online interest form to help us plan for the upcoming year.

Student Interest Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctRKUhVBtFV_ugSBNMb5pKhMVWNT9mba6KEa668-zuLYHZhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

An information session will be scheduled for late August or early September, after the school year begins.

Coming up next in Theatre we have several fun opportunities!

THIS IS COPIED FROM THE THEATRE CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025

May 1 TBA Debate Tournament with LKMS PRMS

Mar. 31 3:10-4:30 PM Jr. Thespian Officer Meeting Shute’s room

April 1 3:10-4:10 PM Theatre Club/Jr. Thespian Meeting Commons

April 15 3:10-4:10 PM Theatre Club/Jr. Thespian Meeting Commons

May 1 3:10-6:00 PM Debate Tournament with LKM PRMS Library

May 5 3:10-4:30 PM Jr. Thespian Officer Meeting Shute’s room

May 6 3:10-4:10 PM Theatre Club/Jr. Thespian Mtg. Commons

May 7 3:10-4:10 PM Auditions for Improv & Variety Show Commons

May 8-9 & 3:10-5:10 PM Rehearsals for Improv & Variety Show Commons

May 12-15

May 16 6:00-9:00 PM Picnic, Improv, and Variety Show Commons/Stage

You can find the permission slip for the Jr. Thespian Festival that is for The Little Mermaid cast only.

And the Debate Flier that is for all students!

Blue Valley's Drug and Alcohol Prevention Team, in collaboration with BV Well and BVEF, will host a community event for all district parents and staff. The keynote speaker, Libby Davis, from Keepin' It Clean for Coop Foundation, will be offering information to parents on Fentanyl Awareness "Know is the New No". The New Drug Talk is a short informative film about present dangers related to teen substance abuse. And, our own BV DAPT committee will serve as panelist, along with Libby Davis to engage with participants following the program.

Charlie's Car Wash

There is still time to get your car wash vouchers purchased with 50% of the proceeds going back to Pleasant Ridge until March 31st. Scan the QR code or visit the following URL: https://crwsh.co/6wvq5o

Raise the Ridge

Thanks to this wonderful community, $5,195 was raised to get outside tables for our students and staff to be able to utilize the outdoor courtyard. Mrs. Lewis will be announcing the student fundraising winners soon. We appreciate everyone's generous donations to make this possible!

8th Grade Graduation

Please make sure to pay the fee for the 8th Grade Celebration on May 20th and upload your student's picture for the collage by March 31st!

Click here to pay fee and upload picture for 8th Grade Celebration

Grade Level Shirts for 2025-2026 School Year

Grade level shirts for the 2025-2026 School Year are now available for purchase through BVW's The Spot. Orders received by April 15th will be delivered to students by the last day of school in May.

Order Class Shirts Here for 2025-2026

Coming soon

• Pre-order School Supplies, Join the PTO and Power Up the Ridge for 2025-2026!!
• Chipotle Restaurant Night - April 22nd 5-9pm at 151st & Antioch

Is your child ready to spark their creativity, explore new hobbies or discover the joy of science this summer? Sign your child up for Blue Valley’s Summer Explorations program. With hands-on experiences, these one-week sessions are designed to keep kids engaged and excited about learning. Enrollment opens 8 a.m. March 25 and closes 4 p.m. April 7. For more information about the Summer Explorations program, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/summerprograms.

Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. Through the convergence of physical and intellectual security measures, we are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. Please check outavailable ways to report safety concerns.

Let's enhance school life together! Together we can succeed and encourage participation through volunteering, donating, and attending events!

Connect with us at: http://www.pleasantridgepto.com

The attendance line is 913-239-5701. You may report a full day or partial day absence on this line. You can also report full day absences via ParenVue

It is essential that students arrive on time to school so they can be present for all instruction. The following policy will be implemented for students who arrive tardy to 1st hour:

· Teachers begin their classes at 7:51am and every late arrival creates an interruption that takes away from the learning environment - and students often miss key instructional elements when they arrive late.

· We will closely track tardies.

· Each quarter, students can be tardy to 1st hour three times before they must serve time in the morning.

· The tally for tardies resets each quarter. Quarter ends December 20th.

Students must check in with the office before exiting the building. Parents will need to call the office to speak to an office staff member and NOT leave a message on our attendance line, 913-239-5700, when picking up their students. Parents should call 5 minutes prior to pick up to ensure your student arrives at the office for prompt pickup. You do not need to get out of your car. We will send your child out to you once we have confirmed your vehicle.

Please make sure that you have ordered your student's 2024-25 yearbook. If you have not paid for a yearbook, you should have already received an email. You can go to ParentVUE under "Fees" to check "Fees Paid". You can pay for a yearbook on ParentVUE or by sending a check or cash for $25 to the PRMS office by February 28.

Do you have any photographs of students from Pleasant Ridge school events (sports, clubs, band, orchestra, vocal music, etc.)? If you have some that you would like to share for use in the PRMS 2024-25 school, please sent them to mslalonde@bluevalleyk12.org. All photos must be png or jpg format. Thank you!

Do you have photos of students at Pleasant Ridge school events? If you do and would like to share them for consideration to be used in the PRMS 2024-25, send them to mslalonde@bluevalleyk12.org. The photos must be png or jpeg/jpg format. Thank you!

Some April Celebrations & Observances:

• National Arab American Heritage Month - recognizes the achievements and contributions of Arab Americans to society, culture, and American history.
• Deaf History Month - celebrates the history, culture, and accomplishments of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
• Day of Silence - April 11 - a national, student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the silencing and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.
• Passover - evening of April 12-20 - a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Some families will observe the holiday with a special meal, called a Seder, eating foods of symbolic significance and reciting traditional prayers.
• Holy Week and Easter Sunday - April 13-20 - includes the Christian holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Some families will attend church services to commemorate the week leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

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