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Prairie Vista's Weekly Newsletter
March 28th - Welcome
Prairie Vista wins 1st Place in the PHM Spell Bowl
Nearly 200 third, fourth, and fifth grade students participated in P-H-M’s 31st annual Elementary Spell Bowl on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
Each of the 11 elementary schools fielded three six-person teams (plus one alternate) representing grades 3, 4, and 5.
This year’s winners were a mixture from the schools:
3rd Grade Winners:
- 1st place- Prairie Vista with 24 points, coached by Ms. Shannon Sherman
Adrian Cooray, Katie Kuzmic, Maddie Kuzmic, Kelsey Meyer, Joshua Oh, Anabelle Rebolloso, and Brooqlin Vargas
- 2nd place- tie Northpoint and Walt Disney with 21 points each
- 3rd place- Horizon with 20 points
4th Grade Winners:
- 1st place- Walt Disney with 28 points, coached by Ms. Christine Austin
- 2nd place- Northpoint with 27 points
- 3rd place- Mary Frank with 24 points
5th Grade Winners:
- 1st place- Northpoint with 29 points, coached by Mrs. Charity Ford and Mrs. Jen Payne
- 2nd place- tie Prairie Vista and Walt Disney with 28 points each
Bella BauerMatias DahlLibby EshowskyAnsar FitwiMichael GreenleeLorelei MurrayLia Pinckert
- 3rd place- Bittersweet with 27 points
The teams spend weeks preparing for Spell Bowl with their teacher coaches. They may study word lists, learn about derivations (e.g., Latin roots) and rules (e.g., capitalization, pluralization), and how to spell correctly under pressure.
The format of the Spell Bowl is more like a written test. The emcee reads a word and uses the word in a sentence, the students listen and then write it on paper within a 15-second time limit. The students’ written entries are reviewed by a panel of judges and then their score is posted in front of the audience. Each correct word spelling is worth one point.
The annual event is held in Penn High School’s Center for Performing Arts to not only accommodate all the student teams, but also their fans—family, friends and other staff from their home schools.
Mrs. Anne-Marie Reininga, P-H-M’s K-5 High Ability Coordinator, manages the Spell Bowl and works to assure that it is a positive and enriching experience for students. Academic competition can give students confidence, increase their motivation to sharpen their skills and abilities, and expand their opportunities to receive recognition.
The Prairie Vista PUMAS Club Proudly Presents:
Wednesday, March 29th & Thursday, March 30th @ 6:30 PM
Come join us as Peter Pan and the Darling family travel through Never Land with Captain Hook and his pirates,
Tinkerbell and the fairies, the Lost Boys, a group of mermaids, and a tribe of Indian Braves!
A tale the whole family will enjoy!
Pennies for PHM - 2 weeks until the Penny War Kick Off
**Prairie Vista gets 25% back of the money we raise through fundraisers such as this. Donate as many pennies as you can to your classroom container.
The Fourth Annual PV PENNY WAR FOR PHM!!!
WHEN: March 27th - March 31st, 2017
TEAMS: Each classroom has its own collection container
GOAL: To still have the most VALUE in your classroom container after the week-long PENNY WAR!!
1. From now until March 27th, bring in as many pennies as you can to put into your classroom penny container. Don't bring in any silver coins or paper money - only pennies!!
2. Beginning on March 27th, bring in as much silver coins and paper money as you wish. However, here's the catch - it's not going to go into your container; it's going to go into another classroom container! This will be done during a designated time each day so as not to be disruptive to our learning.
3. Each penny has a value of +1, but the silver coins and paper will cancel out the value of that coin/bill.
For example: if Mrs. Hlade's class has +100 in their container at the start of the week, but a child from Mrs. Wagley's class puts in a nickel, a dime, and a quarter, then the VALUE of Mrs. Hlade's container would be down to only +60.
Nickel = -5
Dime = -10
Quarter = -25
Paper money = -face value
REWARD: If we raise over $3000 the whole school will earn a dance party!!
MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAVE FUN!
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
TAKE HOME FOLDER
Hello parents & guardians! We here at Prairie Vista have a new way for you to get the information you need about your student(s). Whenever a form is sent home with your student(s), a copy is also put here in case you need an extra or it gets lost. The Take Home Folder tab is updated daily and has more than just permission slips. You can also find schedules for extra curricular activities, student newsletters and general school announcements.
The Take Home Folder is under the School Info tab on the front page of our website. Check back for updates and more!
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
- Penny Wars: March 27th - 31st
- PUMAS Club Musical: March 29th & 30th - 6:30 pm
- Spring Break: April 3rd - 7th
- No school: April 14th - Good Friday
- 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
SPRING BREAK APRIL 3rd- 7th
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