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Prairie Vista's Weekly Newsletter
March 9th - Welcome
IREAD - March 13th through 17th
IREAD starts this coming Monday the 13th for all of 3rd Grade.
Non-Resident Enrollment
Penn-Harris-Madison is pleased to be able to offer enrollment to non-resident students on a limited basis.
Families who live in neighboring school districts are excited about the opportunity for their children to attend a P-H-M school and get an excellent education! Once admitted, they have access to every program and benefit resident students enjoy, except bus transportation from their home. The option to attend a P-H-M school remains in place as long as the student remains in attendance and in good standing. It is our intention that every non-resident student we serve will graduate as a Penn Kingsman!
The state law that supports non-resident enrollment requires that a district list the grade levels where openings exist and establish dates when applications will be accepted for those openings. For example, in advance of the 2015-2016 school year, P-H-M listed openings at Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 and accepted applications for those openings during a 3-week window early in the year. Through this process, more than 160 new non-resident students were welcomed to the district in 2016!
The window to apply for 2017-18 non-resident enrollment is now OPEN from February 21 through March 10, 2017.
For the coming 2017-18 school year, P-H-M will ONLY be accepting applications for children who will be entering kindergarten (must be age 5 before September 1, 2017) or second grade in the 2017- 2018 school year.
To apply, if your student meets the grade criteria, please click here to fill out the online Non-resident Application.
*Please note that an offer to enroll a non-resident student may be withdrawn if the parent fails to complete the student registration process before June 7, 2017.
2017 Penn-Harris-Madison Young Author's Conference
Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 8:45 am - 11:30 am - Schmucker Middle School
Sponsored by Corporations for Education, a division of the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Author's Conference is an opportunity for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and their parents to meet and hear from a well-known children's author, Judith L. Roth, about her experiences as a writer.
Participants and parents will enjoy a presentation and questions/answer session with drama students from Penn High School! As part of the morning activities, students will share their own writing piece in small, adult-led group sessions with students from other P-H-M elementary schools While students are meeting with their peers, parents will attend a special presentation by Penn High School English teacher and Writing Coordinator, Mrs. Mary Nicolini. She is also a recent recipient of the University of Chicago's Outstanding Educator Award.
Guest Author Judith L. Roth
Judith L. Roth has wanted to be an author since she was ten years old. Books are her favorite thing! She studied English and music at college and feels that her music experience has helped her write poetry. She has also been an editor. Judith L. Roth lives right here in Indiana!
Cost: The registration fee is $5.00 per child is used for conference expenses.
Registration: Please fill out the front of the attached blue envelope completely, insert your payment, and return it to your home school. checks should be made payable to: YAC. Cash is also accepted. The deadline for registration is Friday, February 24, 2017.
One parent must accompany students! However, keep in mind that students and parents will separate for a portion of the day.
Confirmation: Participating students will receive additional information prior to the conference through their home school the first week of March.
Questions: If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Duerksen at lduerksen@phm.k12.in.us
IT'S THANK-A-TEACHER TIME AGAIN!
SILVER MILE RUN FOR EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR
Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Silver Mile Run for Education & Health and Fitness Fair, hosted by the P-H-M Education Foundation. This popular fun-filled family event will take place on Saturday, May 6th from 8:30am – noon at Penn High School.
The Silver Mile Run for Education includes a 5K Run/Walk, festive Fun Walk around Penn HS campus and a Timed Mile Run on TCU Freed Field Track. All events start and finish on the Penn HS track with finisher medals to all student-age participants. Cost to participate range from $12-$45 depending on event. Register online at www.phmef.org.
Join us for inside Penn HS for more family friendly fun at the Health and Fitness Fair presented by Saint Joseph Health System Health Fair.
· Visit the Saint Joseph Health System Health Fair and participate in the numerous free health screenings and educational booths.
· Linger at the high-energy, interactive Summer Family Fitness Expo featuring businesses and organizations presenting family summer and year-round fitness fun and education.
· The Silver Mile Silent Auction will again be bursting with items, including a full set of braces from Dr. Shawn Long, Penn High School parking passes and Zoom Teeth Whitening by Dr. Jeffrey Mader – and many more items and gift certificates from area businesses, restaurants and recreational favorites.
· P-H-M’s Got Talent! Stop by the Main Arena for performances from our talented P-H-M groups, Grissom Drum Brigade, Elm Road Jumping Eagles, Meadow’s Edge Dance Club and Penn Dance.
· The Silver Mile also features tours of the Pen Art Gallery and Robotics Lab, Penn Summer Camp registration and much more.
What a great way to kick off Spring and connect with our amazing community! Visit www.phmef.org and the P-H-M Silver Mile Run for Education Facebook page for more information and updates.
Questions?? Contact Amber Kennedy, at amber@phmef.org
Kindergarten Registration - In full swing!
1. Birth Certificate
2. Two Current Proofs of Residency
- Current utility bill
- Mortgage closing papers/Rental lease
More information can be found on our website. Thank you and Welcome to Prairie Vista!
Announcements & Upcoming Events
- Young Author's Conference: March 11th
- Daylight Savings time starts Sunday, March 12th
- IREAD 3rd grade: March 13th-15th
- Spell Bowl: March 21st
- School is in Session: March 24th
- Penny Wars: March 27th - 31st
- PUMAS Club Musical: March 29th & 30th - 6:30 pm
- Spring Break: April 3rd - 7th
- Thank -A- Teacher: April 10th - 28th
- ISTEP 3rd-5th Grade Part 2: April 17th-May 5th
- Silver Mile Run: May 6th - 8:30 am - 12: 00 pm
About Prairie Vista
Email: ssage@phm.k12.in.us
Website: www.prairevista.phmschools.org
Location: 15400 Brick Road, Granger, IN, United States
Phone: 574-271-0055
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ktwibellprairievista/
Twitter: @PVPumaPride