The PRA Robotics Team competed in the state championship tournament last
Saturday at Regis University. The team placed ninth overall and were on the
third place alliance. Super exciting for team Custom Settings! Team members are: Kyra N., Aria T., Emily H., Enrique S., Zoe D., Ethan C., Manning M., and Nathaniel B. Congratulations, Miners!
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It's the end of the month! Time to order hot lunches for March.
Thanks to all who contributed to a wonderful Staff Appreciation Week last week! Staff enjoyed a Farmer's Market brunch, a picnic lunch, and a stocked lounge. We appreciate those who contributed food, time or money to celebrate our amazing staff. We would especially like to thank the SAW team for all of their hard work in planning this week. Check out the photos of our staff enjoying the Farmer's Market brunch.
#PRAMiners #PRAStaffAppreciation #CharterSchool
The newly named Mount Blue Sky is the new namesake of PRA's renamed Peak. The new Blue Sky Peak logo will begin to appear around campus soon. Read more about the name change on our blog: https://pra-miners.org/2024/02/20/peak-renamed-blue-sky-reflecting-mountains-name-change/
Yesterday during Miner Mania, our annual all-school service event, PRA students lived out our mission to "utilize character education and service learning programs that encourage community partnerships." This year PRA supported The Children's Hospital by providing items to help children who are required to stay overnight or face long-term hospital stays. They also made cards to be distributed to the hospital's patients.
#PRAMiners #PRAMinerMania #CharterSchool
Congratulations to our PRA cheer team who performed at the national competition in Orlando last weekend in Orlando. They earned their highest score of the season and hit zero, which means there were no mistakes in their routine.
Great job, cheer team!
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Looking for some new music to celebrate Valentine's Day with someone special? You're in luck? PRA senior Isaac Felix released three new songs today on SoundCloud!
Check them out at https://soundcloud.com/isaac-felix-714436865/sets/valentines-day
Then listen to the rest of his discography. Thanks for sharing your talent with us, Isaac!
#PRAMiners #PRAHighSchool #Music
Our elementary students have been working to create beautiful pieces of artwork to share with our families. The art is now hanging in the halls throughout the K8 building. Parents, be sure to enjoy the art when you come for Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, Feb. 15.
#PRAMiners #PRAElementary #Art
Congratulations to 8th grader Sarah Jensen, who performed with the Colorado Middle School All State Choir last weekend joining students from across Colorado for the two-day festival. Sarah auditioned for the choir in October and placed as one of the top performers in her vocal part. She began working with Mrs. Hwang to prepare for the performance in December,
#PRAMiners #PRAMiddleSchool #PRAPerformingArts
Congratulations to the PRA Mock Trial Team Two for becoming the 2024 Mock Trial regional champions! They will compete in the state competition on March 8-9 at the Jefferson County Courthouse! A huge shoutout to Amelie Chambers and Korinna Castelano for being individually with the Best Attorney Awards and Alex Choi for earning the Best Witness Award. A huge thank you goes out from the team to coaches Dr. LeCarner, and Coach Claire Elster for their time, expertise, and efforts. Go Miners! #MinerLife #PRAMiners
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!
#PRAMiners #PRAAlumni #PRAAlwaysAMiner
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!
#PRAMiners #CharterAdvocacy
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!
#PRAMiners #ThePRAWay
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
#PRAMiners #CoreKnowledge
Happy Thursday Miners! It is almost Friday, thank you for a great week, and keep up the good work! #PRAHighSchool #MinerLife
