The Rise Up Family Newsletter

Greetings PPA Caregivers, Families, and Friends,

I hope you are doing well and finding joy in your scholar’s academic growth. I hope we can continue to build a partnership with you in support of your child’s academic journey. Reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or celebrations and we will continue to do the same. Besides calling or emailing you can also use this google form for questions, concerns, or celebrations.

This month we will continue to uplift and celebrate Native Americans and Indigenous People’s Heritage. Caregivers, we would like to hear from you to share any experiences, activities, or stories that we can share to the PPA community.

November is also Military Family Appreciation Month! Caregivers, we would like to hear from you to share any experiences, activities, or stories that we can share to the PPA community.

As a reminder, attendance plays a significant role in your scholars’ academic success. Caregivers please continue to express the importance of timely and regular attendance.

Students that drive must park in the designated parking areas for students. Cars can be ticketed and possibly towed if students continue to park in spaces that are not designated parking spaces.

Be well,

Ms. Sconiers

Attendance line: 608-834-6900 Line 1

Please use this number when calling in a student for an absence, illness or an appointment.

You can call the office at 608-834-6900 ext. 5507 for any reason that your student will be absent. Please call the attendance line or the office at 608-834-6931 if your student needs to leave early. Calls will be made when students leave grounds without a guardian's permission.

School day is from 9:00am - 3:20pm.

PPA Specific information to keep in mind:

As a reminder, students that are driving should review this information. It is important for our student drivers to continue to be safe for themselves and others in our parking lots and on the roads. Please note that students that do not park in the designated student parking session:

First offense- a verbal warning and ask to move their vehicle to the proper area

Second offense- parent communication

Ongoing offenses will be discussed with families and hopes of a resolution

Scholars should be prepared to learn everyday! Chromebooks should be with students daily. To reduce students transporting their wonderful Chromebooks they have the opportunity to leave the CB’s at PPA to be charged. Those that turned in Chromebooks will be able to pick them up from the main office. We will not issue a Chromebook to students if they have one or more already checked out to them. Please have your scholar return any damaged Chromebooks to the main office. We have a limited number of Chromebooks that students may use as loaners but that is on a first come basis.

Holiday Gift & Meal Programs

All information about November break baskets and Holiday Gift Programs were sent to all families via email - please check your email for this information!

Thanksgiving Baskets

Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed during regular pantry hours starting Wednesday, November 13th through Wednesday, November 27th at Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry.

Families can pick up their Thanksgiving Basket during their normal pantry visit. A pantry visit is not required to pick up a Thanksgiving Basket. No sign up is required for Thanksgiving Baskets this year! This year, Baskets will be choice-based and with more options.

Sunshine Place address:

18 Rickel Rd.

Sun Prairie, WI

• Hours of operation:

• Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00pm - 3:30pm

• Tues/Thurs 5:00pm-7:00pm

• Saturday 9:00am-11:00am

• Individuals can use the pantry every 2 weeks, personal care items also available

• For more info, call 608-478-0510 or visit their website

Please visit the SPASD Local and Support Resources website for more information about community resources. https://www.sunprairieschools.org/district/reopeningtogether/support-resources?post_category_id=

Spirit of Giving

The Spirit of Giving program matches families in need of gifts for their children during the December holiday season with community members who want to help. The program is available to families in Sun Prairie with children ages birth to 18. A link to sign up for Spirit of Giving will be sent out to all families enrolled in free and reduced lunch ON November 1st.

Dates:

November 1: Applications open

November 15: Applications close

December 14: Gift pick up-NEW LOCATION (Heartland Church)

With any questions or concerns about these programs please reach out to Social Worker Ellie Donaldson. Email: ehdonal@sunprairieschools.org, Call/Text: 608-501-1506. All PPA families should have received information. If you did not, please reach out. If you miss the deadline, please reach out. Limited gifts may still be available.

It’s getting cold! If you need winter gear, we have some in our free closet at school! Please reach out to Ellie, Ms. Ayanna, or other school personnel. Additionally, you can request to shop at CARDS closet for the winter season through Ellie, please reach out and STAY WARM!

2024 - 2025 Senior Planning Presentation

• Seniors who plan to continue their education after high school, please create your FAFSA Account (and help your parents also create their account).

• The FAFSA Application meeting will be held on Dec 11, 2024, starting at 5:30 at PPA.

• PPA Students, are you interested in taking a second-semester course at your boundary school or taking an online course through JEDI? Please contact Ms. Annetta Wright. Parent, and Principal approval is required.

Ladies, are you interested in coming together with other young women of various ethnicities and cultures to foster a sisterhood that encourages unity, and wellness, while addressing issues and problems concerning young girls of color? Join us in the Dry Lab on Tuesdays at 1:25 pm. See Mz. Annetta for more information.

• • Holiday Break Basketball Open Gym Dates:

  • November 27th at 11AM-3PM

  • January 2nd & 3rd at 11AM-3PM

  • February 28th at 11AM-3PM

  • March 25th & 26th at 11AM-3PM

  SPASD ONLY, NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. (Located at PPA, Door 10 by ramp)

  
  

  • If you are interested in helping plan PPA’s 3rd annual Health and Wellness Bazaar, PLEASE reach out to Ms.Ayanna or Ms.Sconiers for more info on how you can be an impactful piece to this amazing work!

  
  

• Email- ashale@sunprairieschools.org if you would like to have access to the Pantry/Clothing closet!

Bus Delays and Emergencies

Please remember that buses may be slightly delayed when we are experiencing snow and icy conditions. Anything within 5 minutes of the scheduled arrival time is considered “on time.”

If your child’s bus is delayed and/or evacuated for any reason (bus breakdown, emergency, etc.) students must stay with the driver and wait for further instructions. If another bus is dispatched, students are to ride that bus and only get off at their assigned stop.

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Recuerde que los autobuses pueden retrasarse un poco cuando estamos experimentando condiciones de nieve y hielo. Cualquier cosa dentro de los 5 minutos de la hora de llegada programada se considera "a tiempo".

Si el autobús de su hijo se retrasa y/o es evacuado por cualquier motivo (avería del autobús, emergencia, etc.), los estudiantes deben quedarse con el conductor y esperar más instrucciones. Si se despacha otro autobús, los estudiantes deben viajar en ese autobús y solo bajarse en la parada asignada.

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