Prestwick STEM Academy
Prestwick Profile Community- Vol. 25
Making a Difference One Coin at a Time
During the week of February 1st to the 5th we will be holding a Pennies for Patients fundraiser in aid of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The goal is to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
To show support for this cause our students are invited to bring coins/ loose change to their classroom in the coin collection boxes that were sent home this week. The teachers will count the coins daily to track classroom standings.The students do not have to use the boxes, a baggie or handful of pennies are all welcome. At the end of the week the coins will be deposited into the bank and the total will be forwarded to the LLS.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn how their involvement can make a difference in helping to save the lives of blood cancer patients as it encourages compassion and becoming life long givers.
Thank you for your support
if you have any questions please contact our school nurse, Julie Buchanan @ jbuchanan@littleelmisd.net
Attendance Matters
We are tracking attendance to reach our goal of 98% average daily attendance.
Here are our monthly totals so far:
August
K-5: 99.4%
6-8: 99%
September
K-5: 97.8%
6-8: 97.9%
October
K-5: 97%
6-8: 96.9%
November
K-5: 97%
6-8: 97%
December
K-5: 96.9%
6-8: 97%
Help us reach your goal by making everyday of learning count!
Support PTA Fundraiser- Feb. 3rd 11:00 am -10:00 pm
Let's Dance
Valentine Masquerade!!!
Dance from 7-9:00pm
For students in grades 6-8
Friday, Feb. 5th
$5 at the door, $4 if pay ahead during school lunches.
Pizza slices, cokes and candy - $1
Parent Chaperones who have background checks on file are welcome. Contact our PTA prestwickacademypta@gmail.com
Making Words
Important Course Selection Dates in February
Course Selection Windows
2/8 Review Course Selection with incoming 6th graders- week to select
Thursday - 2/11 Selection Night for 6th families needing assistance @ PSA 5:30-6:30 pm
2/15 Forms to incoming 7th and 8th
Thursday - 2/18 Selection Night for incoming 7th and 8th @ PSA 5:30-6:30 pm
Incoming 9th graders- stay tuned for more information
Young Entrepeneurs Academy Opportunity
Our sessions are Tuesdays, 4:30PM – 7:30PM in Frisco. You can get additional details at the following link: http://www.friscochamber.com/chamber_information/yea!.aspx