The Rise Up Family Newsletter

Greetings PPA students, families, and community,

Welcome to the last month of the year. As we focus on ending the 2023 year with a smile on our faces. Take time to review emails for upcoming events.

*We are asking students that drive to continue to park in student parking and PLEASE be mindful of parking lot rules: reduce speed, come in and out through the Commercial exit, and be mindful of pedestrians.

*Students should be completing work to support academic growth and credit attainment.

*Families will begin receiving phone calls from the Principal to discuss second semester plans.

I look forward to working with you this school year in support of your scholar's academic journey!!

Take care,

Ms. Sconiers

Cap and gown order information for SPEHS and SPWHS are available in the office.

CAFETERIA CONNECTION - DECEMBER 2023

Bus Information

Dec - Bus Delays Emergencies & Crossing Guard Week.pdf

Attendance line: 608-834-6900 Line 1

Please use this number when calling in a student for an absence, illness or an appointment. We have been seeing a lot of students leave school early without a guardian/caregivers permission. School is excused at 3:20pm.

Hugga Mugga is celebrating one year of business on December 8th! We will be celebrating by hosting a birthday breakfast complete with funfetti pancakes, birthday cake frappes, and more!

We are working with Noah, our HVAC employee of the school district. Students are learning math skills that are relevant to a trades job they may be interested in pursuing.

Students have spent time going over the chemistry and physics behind baked goods. Looking at how heat transfers from a pan to the food, how convection currents heat a cake, and how chemical and physical reactions are always present in baking! Students also looked at the scientific process and experimented with chocolate chip cookies. We will continue to look at the science behind our favorite treats in order to be the best bakers we can be!

Students have spent the last several weeks reading texts that deal with war and conflict throughout the world. Specifically we have read several chapters from Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried and discussed the historical impact of the Vietnam War. Students also read poems from servicemembers and civilians impacted by wars throughout the world and history.

We have a great group of students this year who are all ready to take on the GED tests! We are starting to dive into test prep, and we already have a lot of passed GED tests!

Let’s Talk: Juniors, you got next! Please schedule a meeting with Ms. Annetta, your friendly school counselor to talk about your dreams! The first step - complete the Junior Survey and receive an artifact: Juniors

Seeks to bring together young women of various ethnicities and cultures to foster a sisterhood that encourages unity, wellness, economic education, and academic and career development while addressing issues and problems concerning young girls of color.

• We meet every Tuesday from 12:40 pm - 1:20 pm

Do you know where to find scholarship information? The Senior Scene and Your one-stop shop for scholarships

• Seniors, complete your survey - Seniors

Parents/Caregiver and Students

• January 25, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm

• February 13, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm

• April 10, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm

• June 3, 2024; 6:00 - 8:00 pm

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA )

Video about completing the FAFSA

YOUTUBE VIDEO ABOUT FAFSA

Please note the following information:

1. Go to the NEW FAFSA website

2. NEW FAFSA FORM WEBSITE

Do you work in the food industry? Interested in taking a ServSafe Course to increase your knowledge of handling food? Please see Ms. Annetta

Reminder to turn in your JAG applications if you haven't!! If you need another application please let me know and I will get another one for you.

Thank you,

Ariel Weatherby

JAG- Career Specialist

• Community Talk will be held Dec 8, 2023. This conversation will be wrapped around us uplifting the PRE-ACT scores being able to hear great feedback from our Advisors. Sign up on the link attached if you would like to be a part of this conversation. Community Talk Sign Up

• This Winter Break on 12/27 and 12/28 there will be an Open Gym that will be held from 12pm-2pm. Remind your scholar to sign up with Ms. Ayanna before winter break.

• December 22nd, 2023 we will be hosting a Paint and Sip Cocoa that is open to all caregivers. Come enjoy some hot chocolate and holiday painting with our staff and students. This will be held from 1:30P-3:20PM (end of the day)

Email: nsconi@sunprairieschools.org
Website: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/prairie-phoenix-academy-home
Location: 220 Kroncke Drive, Suite 13 Sun Prairie, WI 53590, USA
Phone: 6088346901