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From the Principal
Please be aware that Prairie View now has a virtual backpack on our website. This is a link were letters that are to be sent home and selected forms are posted as a PDF file which allows you to view information sent home with students or download a form. Items in the backpack are time sensitive and will be removed once the information is no longer pertinent. This link is located at the bottom of the Prairie View home page. We ask that you take a minute to visit the PTO section of the newsletter and view news, updates, and the new Market Day order forms. We greatly appreciate the support and work of our PTO, they do a fantastic job!
We want to remind our eighth grade parents that on Tuesday, January 6th at 7 p.m., we will meet for our annual eighth grade parent graduation meeting in the gym. At that time, we will discuss pictures, cap and gown measurements, the class trip, the dance, and requirements and eligibility to participate in these events. There will also be opportunities to sign-up as volunteers to assist with the eighth grade dance. During the evening, we will be accepting payment for both graduation and the eighth grade trip. We are looking forward to a memorable eighth grade graduation experience!
In addition, there are several important dates in January and February for eighth grade students and parents concerning Andrew High School. Andrew High School will host an open house on January 26th for next year’s incoming freshman. There will be an Honors Information Night on February 2nd at 7 p.m. at Andrew in which they will review what is involved in taking honors classes as a freshman. At that time test results and placement recommendations will be distributed to families.
February 7th, 2009 is EIGHTH GRADE REGISTRATION! Students and parents will meet with a counselor or administrator to select classes and their I.D. pictures are taken. Parents must provide school board approved proof of residency and copy of their child’s birth certificate, according to district policies and state laws. If you have any questions, please call the guidance office at Andrew High School.
Unfortunately, we have already begun to see a dramatic change in the weather. As more parents give their children rides to school, we request that you please follow the parking lot procedures and directions from our staff members on duty out side in the morning. In addition, we ask that you do not drop students off at the front door after 8:00 a.m. in the morning. We have designated that area for the buses to drop off students. Please circle through the parking lot and drop students on the sidewalk; it works for the safety of all of our students!
Our winter sports will begin on January 15th, as Prairie View opens up the boys’ basketball and girls’ volleyball season against Orland Junior High School. We would like to remind parents that all students attending the games must show their student I.D. card at the door to gain entrance into the games. If a student has lost their I.D. card they can stop by the front office and have it replaced for $2; however, all requests must be made prior to the start of 8th period that school day.
Just a final reminder that Friday, December 19th is the last of school before winter break begins and school resumes on Monday, January 5th. Finally, on behalf of the entire Prairie View staff let me wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.
Sincerely,
Mr. Martin
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