issue 2

August 26, 2022-2023

Issue #2

August 31st & September 1st - i-Ready Math Universal Screener (Modified Schedule)

September 7th & 8th - i-Ready Language Arts Universal Screener (Modified Schedule)

September 5: Labor Day (School Holiday)

September 6: Quarter 1 Midway Point

September 16: Digital Day

October 3rd & 4th: Q1 Final Exams

Join us in congratulating our three teacher of the year finalists, Caitlin Delvasto (Language Arts), Irene Donahue (Math), and Dr. Arthurene Brown (Language Arts). We are proud of all the hard work and dedication you put in for our students.

The halfway mark for Q1 is on September 6th, please check on your student's course progress. Please make sure you are checking grades in your parent portal account or your student's portal account.

Directions on Parent Portal's ParentVUE

General Parent Portal information and setting up a Parent Portal Account

The quarter will end on October 5th.

Q1 Final Exam Dates will change to 10/3 and 10/4 in respect to Yom Kippur.

Peachtree Ridge High School will be using a Mathematics and Reading program called i-Ready with all ninth and tenth grade students. To start we will be giving the Diagnostic screeners using the schedule below. We will run a alternative Bell Schedule August 31, September 1, 7, and 8th for all students.

What is i-Ready? i-Ready is an online program that will help us determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows us to meet your child where they are and provides us with data to inform instruction. The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions based on student responses. i-Ready Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual strengths and areas for growth. These lessons are interactive and provide strategic supports to keep your child engaged as they learn.

Support PRHS Bands and enjoy local restaurants. Learn more on this Taste of the Ridge Flyer.

PRHS COMMUNITY!!

It’s not too late to join the PRHS PTSA!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We want to register 400 members by August 30 to qualify for state recognition.

We are at 261!

Members who register by August 30 will be entered into a drawing!

Please register at MemberHub or our PTSA website.

We appreciate YOU and YOUR SUPPORT!

MemberHub

https://peachtreeridgehs.memberhub.com/store

The End Zone is open starting this week, Mondays-Thursdays from 2:30-5:30 pm. Students must have a pass to enter the End Zone after 2:30 pm. Learn more about End Zone.

Underclass Portraits Next Week

Underclass Pictures are August 30-31 during first block. First block teachers will share their time slot with students. Makeup day September 19 during lunch. These portraits are used for the yearbook, student IDs and administrative purpose

You may preorder your Fall Portrait here: https://magicmoment.morephotos.net/Collections/635294
Then click "Order Prints/Products" to choose your package! Pictures will be sent back through your students 1st period teacher approximately two weeks after ordering.

Senior Information

Seniors must take a formal portrait with Magic Moments to appear in the portraits section of the yearbook. Third party photos are not accepted.

Senior Portrait Makeups:

September 12 and 19 2:30-6:00 in The Hub (e110)

Sign up here: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1elgkszc/

Use: Session: Senior Individual

School: Peachtree Ridge High School

You may walk in between 2:45 and 4 pm but WILL NOT get in until all appointments have been checked in.

Prepay your sitting fee here: https://magicmoment.morephotos.net/Collections/507020

The PTSA Reflections committee kicks off the Reflections Arts Program, a nationally recognized contest of the arts. Schools from the local, state and national level participate in this long-standing commitment to arts education and recognize students for their creative interpretations of the yearly theme. For more details email peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

This year the theme is "Show Your Voice!"

Deadline for Entries is September 23

1. View and sign required orientation documents on mypaymentsplus (MPP). Save time by completing these documents online. After signing in to your MPP account, the required documents will populate first. Do not "skip" this important step. If you accidentally click "Skip Now", you can also find these important links under "Documents" on MPP. Click the blue links to acknowledge all of your back-to-school documents including GCPS and Peachtree Ridge Handbooks, Conduct and Behavior Code Agreements, Media Release and Extracurricular Activities acknowledgment forms. Free and Reduced Meal applications, Attendance Protocol, PTSA Membership options can also be found on MPP.
   
   
2. Clubs, Donations ,and Contributions in support of Peachtree Ridge - After completing the required school documents, you will see Peachtree Ridge's "Suggested Events and Activities". Thanks in advance for any support you may be able to provide in support of teaching and learning here at the Ridge. Clubs that are accepting members can also be found under "Events and Activities".
   

Due to the expiration of USDA waivers, student meals will now be charged based on individual student eligibility. Breakfast cost $1.50; lunch cost $2.50. Therefore, families need to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application in order to qualify for Free or Reduced-Prices meal benefits as soon as possible. Confirmed eligibility for free & reduced-price meals ensures access to many benefits beyond school meals such as free SAT/ACTs, free college application, and additional technology for schools.We encourage every family to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application as your eligibility does not automatically transfer each year. Check the status of your application here. The reduced costs are $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch.

All yearbooks, Senior Ads, and accessories can be purchased at Balfour.com. Order by February 1 to secure a copy. The yearbook quantity order is placed based on February 1 sales and very few extra books are ordered.

Herff Jones will be on campus Tuesday, September 6 during all lunches for class ring order. Graduation invitation orders can be placed at https://www.3rdascent.com/

PRHS Student Council would like to welcome everyone back to school! As celebration to kick off the new school year, we invite you to take advantage of Early Bird Tickets for the Homecoming dance this year!

The Homecoming Dance is going to be Saturday, September 17 from 8pm to 11pm.

$20 Early Bird Tickets are currently available for purchase through GoFan from now until August 20!

After August 20, the price will increase to $30 per ticket.

Follow the link or scan the QR code to buy your tickets now!

Purchase Early Bird Tickets Here

We encourage all students (and teachers) to participate in Spirit Week, September 12th-16th.

• 9/12 - Onesie Monday: wear a onesie
• 9/13 - Twin Tuesday: wear twin outfits with someone
• 9/14 - Wednesday Decades: wear clothes from any decade
• 9/15 - Thursday Color by Grade: wear according to grade:

freshmen WHITE, sophomores BLACK, juniors RED, seniors BLUE

• 9/16 - Friday Digital Prep: digital day - get pumped for the Homecoming Game!

Attendance Office Website

Attendance Office Email: PRHS.Attendance@gcpsk12.org

Check outs: No check outs after 1:30 p.m. or during administered final exams/state assessments

Students must bring a signed note to the Attendance Clerk, Shirin Lalani (Front Lobby) BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS:

• The note must have a full student name, student ID number, parent signature, reason, time of check out and a phone number where the parent can be reached for verification.
• The student will be responsible for making up any work missed during this time.

If the student is not a driver (parked in the student lot) a parent or authorized person will need to bring I.D to the front lobby Attendance desk to check out the student.

Students are only allowed to check out with individuals listed on the student's profile. If you need to add or delete individuals please do so through your parent portal account.

Be sure to check out the PRHS Counseling Office eCLASS page. It is students' 24/7/365 resource for all things academic, career, and social/emotional related!

The PRHS College Fair 2022 is on Thursday, August 25th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Commons. Currently, there are over 55 colleges who have confirmed to participate in the college fair. All are welcome. See who is coming here.

Senior Parent Night on September 8 will be followed by a Chat & Chew on September 9 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in room E110 for an opportunity to ask any follow-up questions.

Sports tickets can only be purchased via GoFan with a credit or debit card to home sporting events. To purchase a home ticket for games please click on PRHS GOFAN. Many other schools are also going touch-less for tickets as well. If they are using GoFan, those tickets will also be available under Peachtree Ridge.

2022 Peachtree Ridge Lions Football Preview

First-year Peachtree Ridge coach gets resounding win

By matching skilled high school upperclassmen with up-and-coming athletes, Jang hopes GameChanger+ App will be of great benefit to all parties involved. Read more in the article Albert Jang Creates App to Connect Youth with Mentors, Trainers

PRHS Soccer Informational Meeting for prospected athletes/parents - Tuesday, September 20th - 7pm PRHS Theater: go to prhssoccer.com for soccer program information.

PRHS Swim and Dive Informational Meeting for prospected athletes/parents - Wednesday, September 24th - 6-6:45 PM. Team Registration & Suit Fitting is Sept. 7th from 5-7 PM.

Peachtree Ridge Youth Wrestling registration for boys and girls will open September 1st!

This values-based program runs from October 24th through the end of February and is a great chance to keep your kids busy during the winter months. Beginners will practice twice a week while advanced kids will have the opportunity to practice up to three times. Parents who want to learn more or would like to register their kids can visit www.pryaawrestling.com.

Any questions can be directed to Wrestling Director Tre Horton via email at tre.horton@pryaasports.com

PRHS UNICEF will have their first informational meeting on Wednesday, 9/7 at 2:20. All interested should plan to attend. This is a date change. The room will be held in E-110. All are welcome!

Students interested in creative writing can come to room A111 each Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 (beginning on August 11th) to participate in writing exercises and the eventual creation of this year's version of the school's literary magazine, Paradox.

Senior Portrait Makeups

September 12 and 19 2:30-6:00 in The Hub (e110)

Sign up here: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1elgkszc/

Use: Session: Senior Individual

School: Peachtree Ridge High School

You may walk in between 2:45 and 4 pm but WILL NOT get in until all appointments have been checked in.

Prepay your sitting fee here: https://magicmoment.morephotos.net/Collections/507020

Viewing Senior Proofs for the Yearbook

www.magicmomentphotography.com
Click "Order Online" in the top right corner
Choose "2022-2023 Senior Proofs"
Enter your keyword: Last Name + Last four digits of student ID + p
Example: Opore1234p

Selecting a Senior Picture for the Yearbook

Students can turn in their choices 3 ways:

1) Email it in to magicmomentprhs@yahoo.com (include image number and name)
2) Go online to www.magicmomentphotography.com Click "order online" in the top right corner
Choose 2023 Yearbook Choices and go from there
3) Enter it when placing an order online

Purchase and Build Deadline is November 30 (See attached handout for building specifics).

• Policy Change: Senior Ads can be purchased at Balfour.com. Parents are responsible for using the Ad Builder program to build and create their Senior Ad
• The Yearbook Staff will proof the ads and adjust fonts and colors to match the look and feel of the book.
• Incomplete ads will default to a 1/8 page ad with a senior portrait and generic message to the student.
• Refunds will not be given for Senior Ads for any reason.
• Size Options: Full page ($400), Half Page ($250), Quarter Page ($200), Eight Page ($100), NEW Option!! All Text Shout Out: 500 Characters, no Pictures ($30)

What is malware?

Malware, short for malicious software, is a software program that is installed on a victim's computer or mobile device without his or her knowledge or consent. Malware is a catch-all term covering several types of computer security threats such as spyware, ransomware, adware, and scareware.

How is malware delivered?

Malware is commonly delivered through website links in phishing emails, social media posts, browser pop-up messages, and internet banner advertisements.

How can I tell if my computer is infected with malware?

Your computer may be infected with malware if it:

• slows down, crashes, or displays repeated error messages

• won't shut down or restart

• displays a barrage of pop-ups

• shows inappropriate ads or ads that interfere with page content

• won't let you remove unwanted software

• displays web pages you didn't intend to visit, or sends emails you didn't write.

What can I do to prevent a malware infection?

When you receive a suspicious email, text, or social media post

• Do not reply, reply to all, or forward the message to any other person.

• Do not open any attachments.

• Do not click any website links provided in the message or post.

Learn more at https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/tips/ST18-271

Go to PTSA Store to purchase a membership for $10.

Learn more about being a PTSA Sponsor Here

Driver's Education?

SAT/ACT Prep Classes?

Defensive Driving?

ESOL?

Summer PE/Health?

Credit Recovery?

End Zone after-school tutoring?

Facility Rental?

Contact the Community School

Check out the homepage of the Peachtree Ridge Website for more information from the front office at www.PeachtreeRidge.org about certificates of enrollment, drivers license documents, and transcript requests.

Stay in touch with the GCPS online magazine Communique.