From the Desk of Phoebe Lewis
May 17, 2024
School Supplies for 2024-25 – KIT ORDER DEADLINE IS MAY 31, 2024
Save time and money (and support our PTO!) by ordering pre-assembled kits for next school year! Ordering is easy – just log in at www.pleasantridgepto.com and click the “School Supplies” tab on the left. Or use this QR code attached.
Do this by May 31
Each grade level kit comes packaged with quality supplies recommended by our teachers.
End of Semester Information
The end of the second semester is nearly here. Our students have had a great semester of learning and we continue to see the positive impacts of our learning management system, Canvas, in our classrooms. As we gear up for the end of the semester, please take note of the important information below regarding grades and courses in Canvas.
End of Semester Information
All assignments and work should be completed by the end of the day on May 23rd. To view Past Enrollment Canvas courses open Canvas website in a web browser, log in, and click on the Courses tab. Click View All Courses and scroll down to find the past enrollments (directions linked here).
Second semester Report Cards will be published in ParentVUE on June 6th.
Need some help?
Blue Valley has a variety of resources available for parent support on the district’s Canvas web page, www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.
Summer Device Information
💻 Those utilizing Blue Valley School District technology devices over the summer should take note of and adhere to the following:
- Fully restart your device at least once a week to keep it updated
- Need tech support or to schedule a device swap? Submit a BV CARE ticket by clicking HERE or call 913-239-4080
Onsite BV CARE Summer Support or Device Swap (by appointment only):
Location:
District Office - Logistics Center, 7650 W 149th Terr Overland Park, KS 66223
June Dates:
Tuesdays 9-11 AM: June 4, 11, 18, and 25th
Thursdays 12:30-2:30 PM: June 6, 13, 20, and 27th
July Dates:
Tuesdays 9-11 AM: July 9, 16, 23, and 30th
Thursdays 1-3 PM: July 11, 18, and 25th
August 1, 12:30-2:30 PM
Link to the full district office map Click here
✈️ Traveling Abroad?
Important Out of the Country Reminders: BV Devices should not be taken out of the country. Please review the recommendations and essential access details.
Nurse Notes
- If you have any medications in the health room, they need to be picked up by May 24! This includes inhalers, epi-pens, and prescription medications. Any medications left in the health room will be sent to the district office to be disposed of per policy.
- Meningococcal (Serogroup ACWY) and TDaP vaccinations are required at entry to 7th grade. Please contact the school nurse for questions regarding your child's immunization status.
- New forms are needed each school year for various health conditions, including care plans for asthma, food allergies, diabetes, and seizures. Please contact the school nurse if you need a blank copy of this paperwork.
Karen Ostmeyer, RN, BSN
Pleasant Ridge Middle School Nurse
Phone: 913-239-5713
Fax: 913-239-5748
Register for the 2024-25 school year today
Middle school registration for the 2024-25 school year is open and online now for current students and families. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information (phone, email, emergency contacts, health information, etc.). At this time, you have access to pay all required fees except for course fees. Course fees will be assigned in September.
Completing registration now confirms that your child will attend school in August and helps the district appropriately staff classrooms. Thank you for providing important information as part of the registration process. For more registration information, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.
Attendance Line - 913-239-5701
If your child will not be in school all day, OR at the start of 1st hour, you can also use the "all day" option on ParentVue to submit absences.
Reminders:
Absent notifications (phone call, email, text) are automated through district office, not by school.
Attendance submitted before 8:00 AM will not receive notifications
Attendance submitted after 8:00 AM my receive up to 2-4 notifications
You can check your students attendance in ParentVue
Unexcused absences are marked as PEU/OOU. If you would like to update your child's unexcused absences please contact Tori Shalberg x5709.
All day and morning absences may be submitted via ParentVue.
To report an absence please call the attendance line 913-239-5701
Reporting Safety Concerns
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 out available ways to report safety concerns.
PRMS WEBSITE & CALENDAR
To stay up-to-date on all events at PRMS, please go to the PRMS website. You can view the school calendar and find other useful information (bell schedule, phone numbers, etc.).
Communication
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
Pleasant Ridge Middle School
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