Prestwick STEM Academy
Prestwick Profile - Community Vol. 38 May 13th
Partnerships Matter
A special thanks to our PTA board for working to make this a reality. We appreciate you - Paula Schneyer, Tina Mounts, Jessica Morris, Annie Derickson, Ashley Lohiya and Natalie Kennemer. These ladies are supported by so many more.
- Heather & James Tognazzini The Salt Retreat The Salt Retreat-3 Group Sessions
- Paula Schneyer TLC Mortgage Starbucks Gift Cards
- Tina Mounts, Realtor Coldwell Banker iTunes and Domino’s
- Marisa Johnson Marisa’s Wreaths & Décor Magnolia Wreath
- Jennifer Merritt, Realtor Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Moonstone Spa Gift Card
- John Johnson Uncle Julio’s Gift Card
- Paula Schneyer TLC Mortgage Norwex Gift Card
- The Hanks Family Pappas Restaurants
- Shannon Poulston Starbucks Gift Card
- Alyssa Fereday R&C Farmstead Basket of Treats
- Adam Khaldi, Operating Partner Blue Goose Gift Card
- Francine Bustamante Di Bella Diamond Built Construction Flix Brewhouse Coupons
- Gina Price Rodan & Fields Gift basket
- North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center Family Day Passes to Climb
- The Patel Family Target Gift Cards
- Precision Smiles Complimentary services for new patients
- Mr. G.'s Mobile Detailing Gift card for services
- Romas Italian Restaurant Gift cards
- RCJ Machado Jiu Jitsu Gift certificates
- Margarita Hut R. Konieczny Gift cards
- Lindsey Harmon Cane's Chicken Box Gift cards for every teacher!
TEACHER LUNCHEON
New View Roofing, Florence Designs, Coldwell Banker Frisco
Middle School Finals Schedule
Monday 5/06: Reading (Formative Grade)
Tuesday 5/07: Tech Apps
Thursday 5/09: SS (project)/Inv. Careers/Vex
Friday 5/10: Spanish I (Castanon) and Science Finals
Monday 5/13: 6th Compacted Math Final
Thursday 5/16: GTT Finals
Friday 5/17: 8th grade Math and Art project
Monday 5/20: 6th/7th Math Final
Tuesday 5/21: Band Final
Wednesday 5/22: Spanish II Final (Wilkinson)
STAAR Testing Information
Our Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth will be taking STAAR test next week. Students who travel for 7th grade athletics should report to Prestwick on the mornings listed below. Your learner(s) will take the tests as follows:
Monday, May 13th
3rd, 4th Math
6th (not Compacted Math), 7th Math (students in on level 7th Math courses only- athletes do not travel if in this course)
Tuesday, May 14th
3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th Reading (no am athletic travel)
Wednesday, May 15th
5th Science
8th Science (all 8th graders in on level Science and Advanced Science 7th graders - no am travel if in this course)
Thursday, May 16th
8th History
Students have worked hard this year and have many skills to demonstrate on these four days. We are confident your students are well prepared and ready to give it 100%. A few tips to maximize your son and/or daughter(s) success are…
Students should arrive on time. Please do your best to make sure there are not any conflicts with out of school appointments on these days for your student.
Get a good night’s rest in order to feel alert and ready to focus.
Eat a healthy breakfast either at home or at school.
Have a positive send off for your student in the am. Students should feel supported by you as well as confident that they are prepared. We know some nerves are typical and healthy. Again we will assure students that all the hard work until this point of the year is their preparation.
We want to remind parents and students that on testing day all cell phones and/or electronics including smart watches must be turned in to teachers during the test for test security reasons. Cell phones will be taken care of and returned as soon as testing has concluded. We understand students have phones for various reasons and just want to encourage them to follow procedure and turn them in. Thanks in advance for reminding your student to do so.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or our office at 972-947-9450.
Dress Code Reminders
If you have items that no longer fit we will happily take them in our WorldWear receptacle in the back of the building.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Don't forget to pick up your meds!!
If your child has a prescribed medicine that they take on a daily basis, an emergency medication, a non-prescribed medicine, or nebulizer equipment at the school, these medications and/or items will need to be picked up by May 22nd, the last day of school. Please keep in mind that they cannot be released to the children to bring home.
Thank you!
Nurse Julie
Mrs. Graves' Class received letters from their pen-pals in Houston!
Lobo Loot Store Needs Volunteers - Every Week - We can't do it without your help!!
Congrats to our VEX teams!!
Mr. Wester wanted to add that he is proud of each group's performance in the tournament. He was impressed by the robots each team presented for competition!
Please join us for our annual Hawaiian Falls Night!
Important Dates
May 13 - 17 STAAR State Testing @ Prestwick
May 20 6:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting @ Zellars
May 21 Early Release Grades 6-12, K-5 release @ 3:40
May 22 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Early Release K-12
May 22 Report Cards go home (grades K-5)
May 22 Hawaiian Falls Night for Prestwick 4:00 - 8:00pm
Beginner Band receives Superior Rating & Grand Champion Trophy!!
Please congratulate Beginner Band students when you see them.
They did a GREAT job at NRH20 contest Saturday!
They received a superior division rating plus the grand champion trophy.
I am proud of them for all of their hard work this year!
Mrs. Hernandez
Interested in Playing Volleyball in 9th Grade??
Please click on the link below for Summer Athletic Camps
AlphaBest Summer Programs
Community Events
8th Grade End of the Year Activities
Parents and Important People,
This is Mrs. Gibson, Your Proud Prestwick Principal. We wanted to share some exciting end of the year events that will impact your 8th grader. Please mark these on your calendar and let us know if you have any questions. It has been a true pleasure to serve your students and your family. It is hard to let them go on to Little Elm High School but we do so with anticipation of the great things they will accomplish. Don’t forget we look forward to graduation invitations coming our way! #PrestwickProud
The first event will be Award Ceremonies on May 21st at the following times. We will stagger by grade level this year to allow for seating and speed of ceremony. We hope you appreciate this adaptation.
6th grade and Electives @ 5:30pm - 6:15pm
7th grade and Electives @ 6:30pm - 7:15pm
8th grade and Electives @ 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Students and families receiving awards for academic excellence and high character will be notified that they will get awards by staff. Please join us!
Our final farewell to our 8th graders will take place on May 22nd at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. This will include a procession through the campus and closing ceremony in our cafe. Please bring signs, posters and any other fun events as we celebrate them and bid them much success. Feel free to dress wacky and embarrass them if you so wish. Students are free to leave with families after this event. We can’t wait to see you!
Lastly, please note final exam schedule attached and published in this upcoming weeks smore and on our webpage. It is very important students are present for final exams as their final grades are calculated based upon these tests. Let’s finish strong!
Your proud Prestwick principal,
Christine Gibson
Principal