The PHS Post
October 19 - October 23
Hello Prairie High!
We are approaching the end of the first 9 weeks for Semester 1 - students, this is now an excellent time to focus in on what you are doing well and areas that you may need to tighten up.
Parents, Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner - Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 29. Conferences this year will be virtual - please watch for additional information to be shared this week regarding signing up through PT Connect with individual teachers and times.
COHORT DAYS for this week:
Monday - COHORT A
Tuesday - COHORT A
Wednesday - COHORT B
Thursday - COHORT B
Friday - COHORT B
As always, if you have questions, concerns, comments, and/or ideas please do not hesitate to reach out, 319.848.5340 or kthies@crprairie.org - I would love to hear from you!
Have A Great Week - Make It Memorable!
Ms. Thies
PHS COVID-19 Reminders...
- Masks ON - Covering Nose and Mouth (COVID is airborne)
- Social Distance - 6 feet apart
- Social Distance - Restrict Time Together
- Follow hallway directional arrows
Student Commons and Media Center...
- Masks ON and remember to social distance
- No more than 2 students at booths and circle tables
- No more than 3 students at high top tables
- Do not share cushions or wide-base chairs
- Social Distance - 6 feet apart
- Social Distance - Restrict Time Together
Cafe...
- Masks ON unless eating or drinking - replace immediately after finishing
- Wash or sanitize hands upon entering and leaving the cafe - Hand Sanitizer on each side of entrance/exit
- Enter the serving line only once - Need something more - ask for assistance
- Social Distance: 2 students per booth - 2 students per circle table - 4 students per oval table - 4 students per long high top table
Students Services...
From your Counselor...
PHS Counselors are on Twitter! Follow @PHawkCounseling
Dates and Events...
- Check our Calendar/Website for zoom links, ways to sign up for events, & more information.
Virtual College Visits and Events...
- Oct 19th, 21st, 23rd @ 12:00 Iowa State University
- Oct 20th @ 6:00, Northwestern University
- Oct 21st @ 2:30 Graceland University
- Oct 21st @ 6:00 Mt. Mercy University
- Oct 21st @ 6:00 Drake University
- Oct 22nd @ 7:00 University of Northern Iowa
- Oct 22nd @ 1:00 and Oct 25th @ 4:00 Virtual College Fair - 86 colleges and programs available to talk with you! SIGN UP if you want to attend at PHS on the 22nd. SIGN IN from Home on the 25th.
- Oct 19th-23th 1 to 2 Year Diploma Programs/AA Degree Week Click Here for information (Why College?, FAFSA, Kirkwood, Last Dollar Scholarship)
Watch for more information - Oct 27-30th, 4-Year Colleges and Universities Week
Fall Testing Dates...
- ACT Dates and Deadlines Linked
FAFSA Opened Oct 1 for the 2021-2022 School Year
FAFSA Priority Deadlines
10/27 ICAN will work with YOU individually to fill out the FAFSA. Click Here
All Scholarships are in Naviance Student - Fall Scholarships
**New** Volunteer Cord process **New**
See Student Service Website for all updates and activities
Registration for Kirkwood Spring 2021 begins on Monday, November 9.
Kirkwood will not have a Spring Break scheduled in Spring 2021
GT Corner...
Hello GT Parents and Students,
Here is a list of different ways that I can help support you/your student. Students, I would love to meet with you and see how I can help you this year. Don’t be afraid to drop in Student Services to see me!
HS Speech starts soon! Check out HERE for more information!
Thank you,
Erin Hoffman
Gifted and Talented Specialist 10-12
Career Services...
Juniors and Seniors, want to explore a career in-depth?
Think about an internship!
SENIORS … LAST CHANCE to intern
It is a class (you earn credit) where students gain hands-on career experience, and develop important skills through career development meetings.
Internships are available year-round, beginning with the summer before Junior year and ending the spring of Senior year.
Online applications are due Friday, October 30th. Visit www.workplace-learning.org to learn more and apply.
Get Involved - This week at PHS...
New Twitter handle for Athletics @CRP_Activities
- Girls JV/Varsity Swimming and Diving @ Coralville 6pm
Tuesday, October 20
- NO EVENTS
Wednesday, October 21
NO EVENTS
Thursday, October 22
- Cross Country Varsity Girls Regional - TBA
- Cross Country Varsity Boys District - TBA
- Volleyball Regional vs. Waterloo West 7pm
Friday, October 23
- Football Playoffs vs. Davenport North at 7pm
Saturday, October 24
NO EVENTS
Need Assistance? We are here to help...
PHS Main Office: 319.848.5340
Ms. Karla Thies, Principal - kthies@crprairie.org
Mr. Rocky Bennett, Athletic Director - rbennett@crprairie.org
Mr. Chuckie Geilenfeld, Associate Principal (Last Names A-L) - cgeilenfield@crprairie.org
Mr. Ian Kleman, Associate Principal (Last Names M-Z) - iankleman@crprairie.org
Mr. Kane Thompson, Building Facilitator - kthompson@crprairie.org
PHS Main Office:
Mrs. Brenda Haendler, Main Office 319.848.5340
Mrs. Lori Pleiness, Athletic Office 319.848.5350
Mrs. Debie Towe, Attendance Office 319.848.5360
Mrs. Angie Wagner, Discipline Office 319.848.5340 x2052
Mrs. Jennifer Siech, Nurse 319.848.5340 x2011
Officer Obbink, Student Resource Officer - jobbink@crprairie.org
Student Services: 319-848-5344
Laura Fisher, Counseling Secretary
Angela Amunson, Counselor (Students with Last Names A-G)
Mike Reshetar, Counselor (Students with Last Names H-O)
Clay Stoffer, Counselor (Students with Last Names P-Z)
Erin Hoffman, Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Josh Bentley, Transition Specialist
Mary Gudenkauf, Career Services: Internships and Job Shadows
Molly Rathe, Counselor - Tanager Services
Jess Fitzpatrick, Social Worker