The Rise Up Family Newsletter
February 1, 2024
Letter from the Principal
Greetings PPA students, families, and community,
As we enter the second month of the 2024 year, I must say I am very fortunate to be the Principal of PPA. I am seeing success, joy, hard work, and dedication in these wonderful scholars. I have enjoyed conversing with caregivers and creating plans for scholars and their academic journey. Staff is working extremely hard to keep students engaged and focused on their next steps. There has been positive energy throughout the PPA Community!
Caregivers please remind scholars that they need to have their Chromebooks everyday and can leave them in the main office.
For scholars that drive, please be mindful of parking lot etiquettes. Speeding is dangerous and students should not drive past the Central Heights playground area during the school times. Students should only come in through the side street off of Commercial Ave. This is extremely important when it comes to safety for all!!!
I want to share some upcoming dates so that you can begin to prepare for these events.
Feb 15, 2024- 4 PM- 8 PM
Caregiver Teacher Conference
FAFSA (6 PM - 8 PM)
- 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.
Town Hall
Last Friday, students spent time in the kitchen cooking a wonderful breakfast for the PPA community. Students and staff enjoyed eating together and sharing shout outs to uplift each other.
Book Club
Students in the Book Club workshop have been reading and discussing several titles in class. We have worked on analyzing characters, plot, and themes in works of literature. We will be wrapping up this round with a final discussion and presentation next week!
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
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ADDED!!!!
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
- PLEASE NOTE CHANGE: February 15, 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
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