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Prestwick Profile - Community Vol. 37 May 6th
Thank you!!
Congratulate the Prestwick Concert Band for doing a great job at Peak Contest!!
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
Thank you to our WATCH D.O.G. for visiting!
Counselor's Corner
This is our 5th year having Career/College Lunch N Learn. The students are able to see speakers from universities, and businesses. Today, our 6, 7, 8 grade students got an opportunity to go upstairs during lunch and see TCU-our very own Mrs. Pimentel, Cybersecurity- Mr. Jon Tidwell, Sergeant Nicks from the US Army, and BGE Civil Engineering Firm. The students had a great learning time and I offered incentives for attendance. Big shout-out to Mr. Tidwell, Prestwick parent, and Mrs. Pimentel- 7th Grade Math teacher!
Students in grades 4/5 have been learning more skills from Mrs. Burrell in a special time during Maker's Space. This week's topic was Conflict Resolution. The students had some great conversations and discussions on the topic.
Our last week of Guidance is next week- week of May 6. We will talk about our Core Value - Service-and we will have a review of the Positive Actions to Feel Good about Yourself- LIINK Unit 7-in grades K through 5.
I am very excited to be able to attend the LEHS graduation this year and I will get to see our 1st group from Prestwick graduate from LEHS. I am also very proud to say that many of our Alumni students have received academic recognition and scholarships! Way to go Prestwick Lobos!
Your Proud Prestwick Counselor,
Mrs. Sandy Burrell
Lobo Loot Store Needs Volunteers - Every Week - We can't do it without your help!!
Staff Spotlight
Mrs. Lucas has been a CTE teacher at Prestwick for the last four years. She has taught Lego Robotics, Vex Robotics, Investigating Careers, Tech Apps, and Real Solutions.
She is approaching the close of her 10th year as a teacher. Before joining the classroom she worked as a commercial real estate accountant. In 2009, she transition into education.
She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University (Axe em’ Jacks) with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree in Finance. She is currently completing her graduate studies at SFA obtaining a Masters in Education Leadership.
She loves all things creative, crafty, and unique. Her passion is to inspire others to reach their dreams and do the impossible.
Her joy each day is watching students thrive in the real-world courses she teaches and seeing her 8th graders discover their passions and career interests.
In her spare time she loves spending time with her family Amery, Cameron, and Christopher and speaking at different events!
Please join us for our annual Hawaiian Falls Night!
Important Dates
May 8 State Testing- Algebra EOC @ Prestwick
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)
Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who donated coins and bills for our fundraiser in aid of Juvenile Diabetes Awareness. We collected a total of $549.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!!
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