Congratulations go out to PRA's Mock Trial teams, who competed in the Adams County/Broomfield County tournament over the weekend. Team Two came away with the title of regional champion and the winner of the Best Professionalism Award, and will now compete at the state competition at the Jefferson County Courthouse on March 8-9.
The case argued during the tournament involved a plaintiff who contracted COVID at a party hosted by the defendant, who was allegedly negligent in enforcing the restrictions and keeping his guests safe. Teams had to be able to argue both sides, plaintiff and defendant, during any round—and they don't know which side until 10-15 minutes before the round begins. Teams are scored by local attorneys and judges from around the state who volunteer their time.
Team Two members are: Matthew Castenada, Devon Williams, Korinna Castelano, Leeza Vallena, Sidney Palmer, Hadley Peech, Alex Choi, and Addison Patrick-Elster.
Castelano won the Best Attorney Award; Choi received the Best Witness Award.
Team One members are: Samantha Kowitt, Madilyn Duran, Amelie Chambers, Arden Boulware, Jada Friedman, and Zoe Duran.
Chambers won the Best Attorney Award.
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Students of all ages enjoyed the hands-on learning activities at PRA's Core Knowledge Night last night. Thanks to all of our presenters who helped make learning fun and to all who attended this amazing night! A special shout out goes to our PRA staff who planned and execute another successful event!
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PRA alumnae Shloka Dhar ’18 and Giovanna “Gio” Ruffolo ’21 have both been awarded the Women Who Make a Difference award from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Read more about the award and their nominations on our blog: https://pra-miners.org/2024/02/08/pra-alums-dhar-ruffolo-awarded-women-who-make-a-difference-award/
Congratulations, Shloka and Gio! You've made PRA proud!
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Hannah S. has the honor of being the first senior to put her college pin on the counseling office map. Over the coming weeks, the map will be filled with flag pins showing where the class of 2024 will attend next year.
#PRAMiners #PRAClassOf2024 #CollegePrep
We're less than a week away from Core Knowledge Night! Bring your kids and their friends for this fun night of hands-on activities on Thursday, Feb. 8. The event is free and open to the public. Food trucks from iPie and Sweet Cow will be on site to make dinner easy. We're looking forward to seeing you!
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Happy Friday Miners! Shout out to our PRAHS Girls Cheer team! They are always there cheering on our athletes, families, and all of PRA! #minerlife #PRAHS
PRA seniors Hannah S. and Lars E. spoke yesterday (Feb. 1) to a group of more than 150 people at Charter School Advocacy Day at the Colorado State Capitol. Way to represent PRA and charter school education!
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Thanks, PRA Miners, for participating in the campus clean-up this last Saturday. Your work is truly appreciated. The campus now stands cleaner and more appealing; thanks to your efforts. Great job!
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Learning can be lots of fun! Join us for Core Knowledge Night on Feb. 8 and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities that highlight what Core Knowledge is all about. Read more about this event: https://www.prospectridgeacademy.org/article/1415037
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Happy Thursday Miners! It is almost Friday, thank you for a great week, and keep up the good work! #PRAHighSchool #MinerLife
It is Throwback Thursday! Throwback to the Powderpuff game, in which the senior and junior boys showed up and showed off their cheerleading and stunting skills! #PRAHighSchool #MinerLife #TBT
Photo creds: Isaac Felix ig:@isaaccc_51
Graduation rates were up in Adams 12 Five Star School District in 2023 and PRA topped the list with a 99% on-time graduation rate!
That's one way we create academic, social and ethical leaders!
Learn more: https://www.adams12.org/newsroom/news-details/~board/district-news/post/five-star-graduation-rates-reach-all-time-highs-1705597542967
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Six PRA advanced band students were named to the Adams 12 Honor Band. They performed at Horizon High School this past weekend. Congratulations go out to:
Julia Tolitsky
Natalie Grandchamp
Logan Lostroh
Nathan Yoho
Harrison Regensburger
Kyan Robbins
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Last Thursday, Dr. Bennett's Medical Science class dissected a pig heart to learn about the areas of the heart and what they all do! If you need class suggestions, Medical Science is a great one to take!
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On Saturday, Jan. 20, PRA hosted the First Tech Challenge Qualifying Match. So much fun to see the creativity and ingenuity displayed by these student robotics teams!
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PRA Mathletes team—Megan S., Dheetcha K., Dean W., and Nicolas J.—took second place during the team competition round at the MathCounts Adams12 Five Star Schools Preliminary Competition held at Rocky Top Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 20. Dean Wilkin and Megan Stowell took fourth and fifth place respectively for the individual competition rounds.
Congratulations to our PRA Mathletes—Daniel M., Isaac N., Aarohan P., Jason L., Dheetcha K., Nicolas J., Dean W., Megan S., Amelia G., Anselm L., and Chase L. The team's next competition is the North Metro Chapter MathCounts, which will be held at Rocky Top Middle School on Feb. 10.
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Why PRA? We help shape students into academic, social, and ethical leaders!
What we offer:
- A math and science intensive focus kindergarten through 12th
- Small class sizes
- Core Knowledge in K-8
- College prep high school
- One campus allows for each transitions
- Leadership opportunities through sports and clubs
Interested in becoming a Miner? Submit your application today! Visit our website: https://www.prospectridgeacademy.org/page/enrollment-process
Applications are accepted through Jan. 31. The enrollment lottery will be run on Feb. 7.
#PRAMiners #PRAEnrollment #CharterSchool #ColoradoCharterSchool
PRA is partnering with Colorado Children’s Hospital to provide toys for children who end up spending the night in the hospital. The collection starts Thursday! Each grade/Peak is responsible for collecting different toys.
K/6th: Play-Doh, individual Hotwheels
1st/7th: coloring book, markers/crayons
2nd/8th: fidget toys/Poppits
3rd/Longs: foam stress balls/24-48 piece puzzles
4th/Pikes: sketchbook/notebook, markers
5th/Blue Sky: deck of cards/Slinky
Capitol: teen puzzle/activity books
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As part of the Five Star District on 1/16/2024, PRA will be CLOSED due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures.
Come out on Feb. 8 and experience Core Knowledge Night with hands-on activities for all ages. PRA teachers, students and outside vendors will present fun and educational stations that help highlight our Core Knowledge curriculum.
It's an event that you don't want to miss!
The night starts at 5 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m. The iPIE food truck and Sweet Cow food truck will be on site to make dinner and dessert easy.
#PRAMiners #CoreKnowledge #PRACoreKnowledgeNight #CharterSchool
