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ES Family Dance, March 31

Elementary families, join us for our Boots & Bows Family Dance
on Friday, March 31.

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2023-2024 School Calendar

The 2023-2024 School Calendar has been approved by the Board of Directors and is available on our website in the parent and student portals.

March 17: Coffee & Conversation with Mrs. Pratt

Join us for coffee and conversation with Mrs. Pratt in the K8 Library. This event starts at 8:30 am.

Thanks for a Great Staff Appreciation Week

Our staff really "dug" the construction theme and felt showered with appreciation. Read on for some special thanks

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Get Your Tickets by March 17 to Our Boots and Bows ES Dance

Tickets are $20 for a pair (one student and one grown-up) and $10 for each additional family member. The dance is set for March 31.

CMAS Testing is April 13-20

Please see the attached schedule for specifics about testing days

March 17: 24 Math Club Starts after Spring Break

3rd through 5th graders can join a before school math club based on the 24 Math Game. Deadline to sign-up is March 17.

Mrs. Pratt Shares Update, Resources on Executive Functioning

In her February update, Mrs. Pratt touches on mid-year assessments, shares executive functioning resources, recaps February's Kindness focus

K8 Library Parent Volunteers

The K8 Library needs volunteers to reshelve books. Please use the included SignUpGenius to volunteer.

Sign Up Now for Summer Science, Writing Camps

Teacher Abby Mallett will host three camps over the summer for elementary and middle school students. Use provided link to sign up now.

Register Now for Elementary Summer Enrichment Program

Registration is now available for PRA's Elementary Summer Enrichment Program, which will be held June 5-16. Use provided link to register.

Appropriate PE Shoes

K5 students are asked to wear tennis shoes for PE classes. We encourage you to send a pair on PE days.

ES Volunteer Opportunities

We love our volunteers! Volunteer opportunities at the elementary school are available in the mornings and during lunch.

Wholesome Food Updates

A friendly reminder to update your child's information on the Wholesome Food website.

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March 28: Parent Info Meeting for HS Cheerleading

All interested in trying out for cheerleading next year should plan to attend a Zoom information meeting on March 28. Tryouts are April. 4-6.

March 31: Volunteer to Help with the ES Family Dance

The elementary family dance organizers are looking for volunteers to help with set up, during event jobs, and cleanup. Use included links to sign up.

Middle School CMAS Testing is April 13-18

Please see the attached for details about testing days and watch a video on why testing is important.

Mr. Thygesen Talks Upcoming Programs for Parents, Students

Mr. Thygesen will host a Community Workshop about kids in this digital age, and MS launches a positive language campaign during Access

Excuse Me?

MS launches "The PRA Way: Postiive and Respectful Language" in Access this week. Learn more about plans for helping students understand the importance of positive language choices.

Middle School Morning Drop Off

Drop off will remain at the high school field until the building project is complete.

Sign Up Now for Summer Science, Writing Camps

Teacher Abby Mallett will host three camps over the summer for elementary and middle school students. Use provided link to sign up now.

Get Your PRA Basketball Tickets at GoFan

Basketball tickets will be sold both through the PRA GoFan page or using a card or mobile payment at the ticket gate. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online prior to the game.

Mr. Thygesen Shares Plans for Video Series

A video series by PRA's middle school administrators gives parents strategies to help their students thrive.

Cold Weather Guidelines

Remember to have your student dress warmly as recess will be outdoors if the temperature is 20 degrees or higher.

Make It Stick - The Science of Successful Learning

What are our kids learning? How do they learn? Watch Steve Thygesen, Middle School Principal and Casey Baldwin, Middle School Assistant Principal discuss the science of successful learning from Make It Stick.

Principal Thygesen's Message -- Make it Stick

We just completed our first quarter, and it has been very enriching to witness the amazing academic and emotional growth your kids have made since the first quarter of last year. Thank you for choosing PRA to be a part of your lives.

VIDEO: 100% or Bust! About Last Week...

Middle school families, please watch the video by Mr. Thygesen and Ms. Baldwin about the importance and benefits of testing.

MS Video Series: PRA Testing Culture

Check out Steve Thygesen's latest video on PRA Testing Culture. It's part of a new series titled, "What it Means to Be An Academic School."

MS Lunch & Recess volunteers needed

We would love to see you on campus during lunch and recess! Use this SignUpGenius to volunteer for a slot.

Message from Mr. Thygesen

Updates, iReady, upcoming blog topics and more!

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HS Art Show on Display during Capstone Symposium

It's all about the art! All families attending the Capstone Symposium on March 29 are invited to check out the high school art exhibit.

March 28: Parent Info Meeting for HS Cheerleading

All interested in trying out for cheerleading next year should plan to attend a Zoom information meeting on March 28. Tryouts are April. 4-6.

March 29: Senior Leadership Capstone Symposium

We are excited to welcome all seniors, their families, and mentors to this year's Senior Leadership Capstone Symposium. Juniors and their families are also invited to attend.

March 31: CMAS Reminder & Test Day Room Rosters

Juniors will take the CMAS Science test on Friday, March 31. Please refer to the included link for test day room locations.

April 12: PSAt 9, PSAT 10, and SAT Test Day

Room assignments and additional information about PSAT/SAT testing is included here.

Colorado National History Day Regional Winners

Congratulations to our PRA sophomores on a great showing at the Colorado National History Day regional competition and now move on to state!

March 31: Volunteer to Help with the ES Family Dance

The elementary family dance organizers are looking for volunteers to help with set up, during event jobs, and cleanup. Use included links to sign up.

Senior Posters Submission Set for March 28-31

Senior parents, senior posters will be accepted after Spring Break. Read on for the details you need to create and submit your poster.

Get Your PRA Basketball Tickets at GoFan

Basketball tickets will be sold both through the PRA GoFan page or using a card or mobile payment at the ticket gate. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online prior to the game.