Jag Street Journal
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
UPDATED 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR
ORDER A YEARBOOK
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Hansen (hansena@usd231.com or 913-856-7793)
MESSAGE FROM OUR COUNSELORS
Dear Parent/Guardians,
National Family Day is coming on Monday, September 28. Family Day celebrates simple, everyday things parents do to connect with their kids. Family time may look a little different right now, but it’s no less important for your children’s long-term health.
The simple, little things you do with your kids make a big difference. The earlier you start connecting with your kids, the better. Having intentional time together creates strong, healthy relationships that can prevent future drug use and provide protective factors for mental health.
We’ve pulled together a lot of creative ideas for how you can spend quality time together this year that you can find at https://jocogov.org/deptpage/mental-health/family-day-resources. Whether it’s an intentional meal together, an outing or an activity, it’s our hope that you will join us in celebrating Family Day on September 28 and every day.
Every family is unique. Show us how your family spends time together by posting a photo or video on social media using #MyFamilySelfie.
ABSENCE CALLS
CHROMEBOOK REPAIR REQUESTS
YEARBOOK PHOTOS REQUEST
The PRMS yearbook is looking for student pictures to use for the 2020-21 yearbook. Please send in any first week of school pictures to Mrs. Hansen hansena@usd231.com to possibly be included in the PRMS yearbook. In addition the yearbook will be doing a "Maskanista Fashion" section for the yearbook. Send in pictures of Jaguars wearing their favorite mask. Please place the students name and grade level in the subject line when emailing to Mrs.Hansen. Be sure to include the student's name and grade level on any pictures submitted.
Did you get a yearbook last year? If not, you are in luck! We have 10 yearbooks left from the 2019-2020 school year. Contact Mrs. Hansen if you would like to purchase one for $30. First come first served.
REMOTE LEARNING PARENT RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES
The Gardner Edgerton School District Technology Department will provide district tech support for our students who are working remotely. Non-emergency issues can be emailed anytime to
helpdesk@usd231.com. Time sensitive issues can be reported by phone from 8am-8pm on school days at 913-856-2020. Tech support will work with you to resolve technical challenges.
Should you have a broken Chromebook, please contact our school office at 856-3850, to schedule time for picking up a new one. Note - When returning your chromebook, please include charger as well.
USD 231 cannot provide internet services to families. A limited number of “hot
spots” are available for families, the application for a “hot spot” is available HERE.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding as we all continue to respond to the unexpected invasion of COVID-19. PRMS is looking forward to seeing your child/children back in the classroom whenever that occurs. I know you have a lot of questions and concerns about what the day might look like for your child once in-person learning begins. Want to reassure you that while we are in the business of education, our first priority is providing a healthy and safe environment for all students and staff.
Teachers and all staff have been provided with a Basic First Aid Protocol to follow. Providing Basic First Aid in the classroom and limiting interruptions to promote a successful learning environment has always been our practice. We want you to be aware that providing first aid in the classroom will very likely be more common during this time. Our goal is to limit exposure to COVID-19 not limit healthcare. Our school nurse will be in the building and available to assess and intervene at any time a teacher or staff member feels that the situation cannot be managed in the classroom or the concern has not been resolved.
I am also writing to share more details about face masks. What qualifies as a face mask? Your mask should:
· Cover your nose and mouth at all times
· Not fall down
· Fit snug to your face with no gaps
· Be comfortable so you are able to wear it all day
· Not hurt your ears
· Meet school dress code (no inappropriate images/words on the mask)
Please know that masks with valves will only be allowed if they contain a filter. A replacement mask will be given to those who arrive at school with a valved mask that does not contain a filter.
The purpose of the mask is to be a barrier to prevent droplets from being exhaled. The valves allow droplets to be exhaled when breathing which defeats the purpose of wearing a mask.
Thank you so much for your flexibility and understanding during this pandemic. We are all in this together! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Appointments Needed for Office Visits
Sports Physical 2020 - 2021
Please CLICK HERE to download the 2020-2021 KSHSSA sports physical forms.
ABOUT US
Principal - John McIntire
Assistant Principal - Dave Webb
5th/7th Grade Counselor - Jodi Warner
6th/8th Grade Counselor - Kevin Collins
Email: serriozs@usd231.com
Website: https://www.usd231.com/o/pioneer-ridge
Location: 16200 South Kill Creek Road, Gardner, KS, USA
Phone: 913-856-3850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRMSJaguars/
Twitter: @PRMSJaguars