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The Rise Up Family Newsletter
March 14, 2024
Letter from the Principal
Greetings PPA students, families, and community,
Happy Pi Day!!
(I hope you were able to enjoy 3.14 pieces of pi.)
As well this Wisconsin weather is really showing us what it’s like to live in a four season state.
This week is the final week of the fifth round of workshops and next week will begin the sixth round and have one more round left. Scholars should be able to share information in reference to their growth in artifact attainment and tell about the unique change to the schedule.
I want to share some upcoming dates so that you can begin to prepare for these events.
ACT makeup day- March 19, 2024
Spring Break- March 25 - 29th, 2024
If you are interested in your scholar attending summer school fill out the interest form below.
PPA Summer School Interest Form
Seniors and senior families please check your emails on a regular basis. Ongoing information is coming out in reference to activities, updates, and more.
We are asking for families to check for missing and damaged Chromebooks AND return them to PPA’s main office. If you need to know how many Chromebooks your scholar has signed out to them, reach out to Ms. Kathy at 608-834-5503.
Take care,
Ms. Sconiers
Office updates
Cap and gown order information for SPEHS and SPWHS are available in the office.
Attendance line: 608-834-6900 Line 1
Please use this number when calling in a student for an absence, illness or an appointment. We have been seeing a lot of students leave school early without a guardian/caregivers permission. School is excused at 3:20pm.
Communication and more:
College Access Program in Education (CAPE)
CAPE is a FREE two-week summer collegiate experience for rising high school seniors interested in education, the arts, or health professions. As enrolled students, CAPE students take a two-credit course in Art, Health Professions, or Education while living on the UW–Madison campus. By participating in CAPE, students not only gain valuable college prep skills but also earn college credits. It's also completely FREE! There are no costs associated with this program. Students can visit go.wisc.edu/cape to learn more and apply.
This summer, CAPE will offer the following Courses:
Rehab Psych & Special Ed 405: Disability and Society
Art 448: Special Topics in Art
Kinesiology 508: Health Promotion & Health Equity
For more information you can contact:
Maame Adomako, Ph.D. (she/her)
Undergraduate Program Manager
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education
Office| 1000 Bascom Mall Room 145C- Education Bldg
Phone| 608-263-2912
ACT Test Prep and Test!
Juniors have been preparing for the last 3 weeks all about the ACT. They focused on test taking skills, reviewing academic skills and getting mentally ready for a standardized test. On Tuesday we had a great turn out for the ACT test and everything went smoothly. The sense of pride and accomplishment in the building at the end was remarkable! These scholars have a lot to be proud of. On Wednesday in class, we celebrated by making and eating pancakes and waffles. Way to go juniors!
Hugga Mugga Cafe
Students in the cafe have been busy making logos for our NEW prepackaged products including popsicles!
We’ve been pricing, taking inventory, and marketing for our new products which will launch after spring break (or sooner!).
Mass Extinctions and You
Wrapped up with a discussion reflecting on the information we have learned and how we will use it as responsible members of the world. We looked at the previous geological eras and extinctions, worked on our Biology skills, and built out or vocabulary while reading the Pulitzer-Prize winning book The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert.
Student Services Updates
Attendance is so important for school success. Please check your email to see if you received an email regarding your student’s attendance. If you’d like to talk about how to solve attendance concerns, please email or call Sheri McLean, student services admin assoc, semclea@sunprairieschools.org, 608-834-6900 ext 5522 to set up a time to talk to the school counselor, Annetta or school social worker, Ellie.
Let’s Talk: Juniors, you got next! Please schedule a meeting with Ms. Annetta, your friendly school counselor to talk about your dreams! The first step - complete the Junior Survey and receive an artifact: Juniors
Shades of Unity (SOU)
Seeks to bring together young women of various ethnicities and cultures to foster a sisterhood that encourages unity, wellness, economic education, and academic and career development while addressing issues and problems concerning young girls of color.
We meet every Tuesday from 12:40 pm - 1:20 pm
The Local Scholarship Is Open!!!! Get That Scholarship:
Do you know where to find scholarship information? The Senior Scene and Your one-stop shop for scholarships
FAFSA NIGHT AT PPA - Mark Your Calendars
Parents/Caregiver and Students
- March 14, 2024; 5:30 - 7:30 pm (New)
April 10, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
June 3, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA )
Video about completing the FAFSA
Please note the following information:
1. Go to the NEW FAFSA website
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Do you work in the food industry? Interested in taking a ServSafe Course to increase your knowledge of handling food? Please see Ms. Annetta.
Community Schools
Women’s History Seminar- Next Friday there will be a panel for discussion from women in ALL career paths or business ventures. Our goal for this event is to open up our scholar’s mind’s to all different perspectives within their skills, how did they get to their success, and also what are the rewarding parts about the path you took? We want our scholar’s to know no matter what you put your mind to, there will always be challenges but you will overcome them with the hardwork and dedication you put forth!
Sun Prairie Area School District Updates
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Email: nsconi@sunprairieschools.org
Website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/prairie-phoenix-academy-home
Location: 220 Kroncke Drive, Suite 13 Sun Prairie, WI 53590, USA
Phone: 6088346901