PRHS Ridge News Issue 13

February 23, 2023-2024

Issue #13

March 6 & 7: Elementary/Middle School Early Release

March 8 &11: Q3 Final Exams (Early Release for PRHS)

March 10: Daylight Savings Time

March 15: Digital Learning Day

GCPS Calendar

March 8 and 11

PRHS final exams are half days due to the importance of the assessments and to provide students with ample studying time. Students will arrive at school during regular hours, but they will leave at 11:20. The busses will take them home at this time. Also, we do not serve lunch on these days. Final Exams cannot be given early. Please remind your students that they need to bring their Chromebook fully charged for final exams.

Friday, March 8th

1st Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10

2nd Block Exams: 9:20 - 11:20

Monday, March 11th

3rd Block Exams: 7:10 - 9:10

4th Block Exams: 9:20 - 11:20

SESSION 3: March 12-March 28

Register on MyPaymentsPlus today!

Register now! - cost $345

Turn in required forms to the Front Office to complete registration.

Visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555 to access forms or for more information.

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PRHS Literary Magazine is accepting original student writing and art submissions through the end of February. Please submit creative work through our Google Classroom-- Join code is v55zwrc. Students must your GCPS Google Account to join.

Superintendent Dr. Watts visited with our State Champion E-Sports team, as they have their first game of the new season. He wants to see how it all works and will feature them on and upcoming spot on “Coffee with Calvin” on GCPS TV.

Each year, to help improve our schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools collects feedback from our families about their school experience. The district will give the Educational Effectiveness Surveys (EES) to get feedback on nine characteristics of high-performing schools.

Families may find a link to the survey in the Parent Portal, or use this link to access the 2023-24 Educational Effectiveness Family Survey: https://gcpsk12ga.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d3TiP2tbbnwRo58

We have a variety of shelf-stable pantry items and some hygiene products available for families in need.

Families are welcome to come shop our CARE closet, or we can prepare bags for them. Our office is happy to have these ready for pick-up or drop-off at a family's residence or a discrete location.

Click here to request food or hygiene items.

If you would like to learn more about the CARE Closet that was started by a former PRHS family, please visit their website: https://carecloset.org/

ONLINE summer course taught by PRHS instructors.

Space is limited!

Cost: $500

Dates: June 3-26

No class on June 19

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Summer Health and PE Flyer

Junior and Senior Parents!

You should keep your child at home if he/she might spread an illness to other children. Children

who are sick have a difficult time participating in class and learning. Please use the document below to learn more.

www.scholasticimages.com as the website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders!

Scholastic Images will be on campus during all lunches on the dates below. The next date is Thursday, March 14th.

Be sure to check out the PRHS Counseling Office eCLASS page. It is students' 24/7/365 resource for all things academic, career, and social/emotional related!

Sports tickets can only be purchased via GoFan with a credit or debit card to home sporting events. To purchase a home ticket for games please click on PRHS GOFAN. 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.

January Lions of the Month
Jaelyn Cardenas- Basketball

Jude Pruitt- Wrestling

Coach Griffin- Basketball

Please congratulate the Ridge Dance Team for coming in 2nd place in Hip Hop at the state level competition this weekend.

The Dance team had the 3rd Overall highest score at GHSA Dance Team Competition 7A.

Overall girls placed 13th in state

Overall boys placed 24th in state

Individual Performances include:

• Hannah Sakaris 26th in 200 free
• Hannah Sakaris 8th in 500 free
• Rakel Becraft 7th in 200 IM
• Rakel Becraft 11th in 100 breast
• Natalia Amescua broke the 200 IM record and placed 2nd at state
• Natalia Amescua 6th in 100 back
• Matt Adams 41st in 100 fly
• Matt Townsend 31st in 50 free
• Matt Townsend 31st in 100 free
• Hayden Shelton placed 4th in diving
  

Girls - Roe Lunceford placed 5th in the Sectional Tournament last weekend and is headed to the 2024 State tournament.

Boys - Jude Pruitt and Devonte Aviles (126) are State alternates after their Sectional performance.

Hispanic Organization Promoting Education

Do you have outgrown shoes or shoes you nolonger wear? If yes...

Then, donate your GENTLY-USED shoes to us to be sent to third world countries!

Through MARCH 8TH

Drop off in E102

before school or during lunch

Make sure that there isn't noticeable damage such as holes!

Here is a list of senior events leading to Graduation.

The PRHS PTSA is thrilled to announce that we will be sponsoring one scholarship for a PRHS senior this year! The value of the scholarship is $500 to be paid directly to your college/university.

In keeping with our policy of providing quality education for young people, PRHS PTSA goes one step further by assisting a qualified senior student who wishes to continue their education beyond high school. See attached scholarship application for details.

ELIGIBILITY

A student is eligible to apply for the Peachtree Ridge High School PTSA Scholarship if he/she:

• Is a graduating senior at Peachtree Ridge High School
• The student and at least 1 adult from their household must be a PRHS PTSA member
• If you are not sure if you are a member, please contact the PTSA as soon as possible (peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com). If you need to become a member, you must join no later than March 1, 2024. Go to https://jointotem.com/ga/suwanee/peachtree-ridge-hs-ptsa to join. Memberships are $10.
• Has been accepted or has applied and is awaiting acceptance* to a two year or four year college / university or career ready program.
• Has a satisfactory scholastic record.
• Incomplete forms may be disqualified.

Senior families, it is strongly recommended that every senior joins the Google Classroom. Each senior was sent an invitation to their School Gmail. This is where information about graduation, events, and other important opportunities will be posted! This is your chance to stay updated and participate in your senior year! Seniors, make sure you share the information on the Google classroom with your families.

Senior Yard Signs are not part of senior dues and can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus for $25.

Definition: ParentSquare is a unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools. ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information. StudentSquare is the student version of ParentSquare.

More about ParentSquare can be found at: https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/parentsquare

Student watch this video to learn how to set up your StudentSquare Account.

Did you know that you can send messages to teachers directly through ParentSquare/StudentSquare? Messages will automatically be translated into English for teachers if written in a supported language.

Follow the GCPS Student Tech Tips Playlist for Tech Tips for more information about student Chromebooks. We will highlighted different videos below.

The video below is about rehearsing presentation in PowerPoint.

Go to PTSA Store to purchase a membership for $10. This is a new PTSA webstore.

The PRHS PTSA is thrilled to announce that we will be sponsoring one scholarship for a PRHS senior this year! The value of the scholarship is $500 to be paid directly to your college/university.

See the Class of 2024 Section above for more information.

Driver's Education?

SAT/ACT Prep Classes?

Defensive Driving?

ESOL?

Summer PE/Health?

Credit Recovery?

End Zone after-school tutoring?

Facility Rental?

Contact the Community School

SPRING DRIVER'S EDUCATION

SESSION 3: March 12-March 28

Register on MyPaymentsPlus today!

Register now! - cost $345

Turn in required forms to the Front Office to complete registration.

Visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555 to access forms or for more information.

Questions? Contact Ms. Her at sunshine.her@gcpsk12.org.

PRHS Driver's Ed FAQs

What are the class meeting dates?

Session 3: 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28

When and where does class meet?

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm in Room B206

Do I need to attend every class to earn credit for Driver's Ed?

YES! You must be present at ALL classes to earn credit.

What should I bring to class?

You will need to bring a pencil, water bottle, and dinner or a snack.

What is the deadline to register?

The deadline to register for Session 3 is 3/11 at 11:59 pm.

When do I get to practice driving?

Students will be scheduled for 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction after completing the class and passing the final exam. Times are scheduled based on student and instructor availability.

What does the class cost?

The cost is $345 for the in-person class and 6 hours driving time.

The cost is $280 for just the 6 hours driving time.

What if I have additional questions?

Contact Ms. Her at sunshine.her@gcpsk12.org or visit www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26555.

The End Zone offers after school study space and peer tutoring. You can learn more about the End Zone on the PRHS website.

Need tutoring? Use this link to sign up for tutoring in the End Zone.

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.

Gwinnett County Government is seeking applications for their Empower Gwinnett Internship Program. The application deadline is March 18. This is a four-week paid internship opportunity for ages 15-21.

For more information visit GCGA.us/EmpowerGwinnett.

The City of Suwanee is accepting applications for the Suwanee Youth Leaders Leadership program for current freshman and sophomores.. Applications open February 15 and close March 31 at Suwanee Youth Leadership