The Rise Up Family Newsletter
January 18, 2024
Letter from the Principal
Greetings PPA students, families, and community,
Well, we have truly witnessed some interesting weather!! I appreciate all that you are doing in making sure your scholars make it to school regularly.
I want to share some upcoming dates so that you can begin to prepare for these events.
Jan 22, 2024 - No school
Feb 15, 2024- 4pm- 8pm
Caregiver Teacher Conference
Feb 16, 2024- 7:30am-11:30am
Caregiver Teacher Conference
ACT- Mar 12, 2024 (11th graders only in the building)
Lastly, any seniors that have been approved for early graduation need to return Chromebooks or speak 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.
Economic Disasters, Hard Times & Power to the People
In this workshop students are beginning to learn economic principles and foundations. We will move forward from that and start investigating how different economic disasters in the United States started and how they affected the people. For each disaster, we spend time researching how the people respond, including the art associated with the response) and the power that involved citizens have.
Film Studies
Students dove into the history of film this first week! We learned about how the medium of film was created and looked into different eras of film history. We will continue to look at the art and science of movie making in hopes of having great discussions about movies both new and old.
Nuclear Energy
In our Nuclear Energy class, students are learning about the periodic table of elements and atomic structure. One project option is to create an atomic model of one element from the periodic table.Next we’ll learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources before focusing on historic nuclear disasters from around the world.
Student Services Updates
We have LOTS of gently used winter gear available for teen and adult sizes in the district. As it gets colder, please reach out if you need cold-weather clothing! 🧥 🧤 🏂
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
Get That Scholarship
Do you know where to find scholarship information? The Senior Scene and Your one-stop shop for scholarships
Seniors, complete your survey - Seniors
FAFSA NIGHT AT PPA - Mark Your Calendars
Parents/Caregiver and Students
January 25, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
February 13, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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
Literacy Network begins January 22nd-April 30th. If you are interested in expanding your communication skills, a free English class will be held on ZOOM every Monday 6pm-8pm. To register for Literacy Network please call (608)268-6425 or Email: bex@litnetwork.org If you do not have access to a device contact Ms.Ayanna (ashale@sunprairieschools.org) and we can set up a space for you at PPA.
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