The Buzz | September

PRMS Family,

We have had a strong start to the school year. August is behind us and we have moved deep into our curriculum. Students will be taking MAP testing next week and we will use that data along with classroom assessments to drive our instruction for students. Every morning after Homeroom, students have a STING period where they can receive additional Tier II support in their classes or attend enrichment classes of their choice. This year we are excited to be able to provide a Lunch & Learn time as well. Students will be provided time during lunch where they receive additional help and support to complete missing assignments. This will take place during the lunch period. This is a great opportunity to ensure students are mastering content in their classes.

I encourage you to check your child's grades weekly in Parent Portal. Do not hesitate to reach out and ask any questions regarding assignments. I look forward to this next month working with you and your child. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Karen Holloman, Principal

September 06- Quarter 1 Interims Sent Home

September 09-13- MAP Growth Testing (ELA & Math)

September 13-Half-Time Celebration Qualifications to Attend

September 19- Lexington Two Board Meeting @ 6:00pm

September 25- Early Release | Students Dismiss @ 12:30

We are excited to continue our work of helping our students achieve academic success. To support this goal, we have developed the Lunch & Learn intervention program. Lunch and Learn is a tier 2 intervention strategy where students will spend their lunch period completing missed assignments and assessing mastery of a standard from their core classes.

Please see the Lunch & Learn Parent Letter for all of the details.

Parents, September is Suicide Prevention Month and YOU are the biggest influence on prevention!

"For middle and high school age youth (ages 12-18), suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death" (Jason Flatt Foundation. (n.d.). "In fact, about 11% of young adults (ages 18-25) report that they’ve had serious thoughts about suicide, and about 1–2% report a suicide attempt during the prior year. These numbers are higher among high school students — nearly 20% report serious thoughts about suicide and 9% report a suicide attempt. Among young adults 15–24 years old in the U.S., the rate of death by suicide in 2019 was about 14 per 100,000 people — slightly higher than one suicide for every 10,000 people in this age group." (NAMI. (n.d.).

Learn more about the warning signs and prevention strategies

by clicking on the image below or the links above!

Communities in Schools at Pine Ridge Middle School

Coordinator: Beth Strickland (bstrickland@cisofsc.org)

• CIS is the largest provider of integrated student supports in the nation
• Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life

How do I do that?

• I provide whole school supports like enrichment opportunities, parent events, and working to reduce behavior incidents
• I have a caseload of students who I support individually and in small groups to work on academic, behavior, or attendance goals

Can you help me?

• I want to focus on Family Engagement this year and need your help!
• Please fill out this quick survey so I can plan the types of family engagement you want to see!

My name is Kenyatta Dowdy and I am the School Social Worker for Pine Ridge Middle School. My role is to strengthen the connection between the school, families, and the community. I am looking forward to supporting you throughout the 24-25 school year!

Contact Me: kdowdy@lex2.org | (803) 237-5549

Resources

Below you will find links to important information such as Healthy Weekends Program and Holiday Assistance. If you wish for your child to be a part of the Healthy Weekends Program or in need of Holiday Assistance, please complete the forms below.

Healthy Weekends Program | Holiday Assistance

Team Schedules:

• PRMS Volleyball Schedule
• Airport C-Team Football Schedule

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