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January
Lunch Menu Available on PR Website...click here.
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General School News
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Benchmark
Assessments (Mid-terms)
Mid-term Benchmark
Assessments will be given at the Middle School January 11-13,
2010 from 7:30 to 9:30 each morning as follows:
January 11 - English and Science
January 12 - Social Studies and Math
January 13 - Reading or Foreign Language
A modified bell schedule will be followed at the conclusion
of the exams each day with shortened periods 1 through
9. Please be sure your middle school students get plenty of
rest and have a good breakfast on exam days.
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Gates-Macginite
Reading Test
Please Read This Important Information
This year,
the middle school is working hard to improve the overall reading
skills with all of our students. We believe that reading
comprehension is a critical skill that allows our students to be
successful at the middle school and the high school level.
In order to chart our progress, we will be conducting a formal
reading assessment with all middle school students.
Specifically, we will be administering the Gates-MacGinitie
Reading Test 4th Edition during the week of January
18. Click here for important
details outlined in a letter from Dr. Harrington.
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Team Alex Shirts
Sale
extended to January 22.
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Lost
& Found
 Our lost
and found has never been so full at this time of year! We
have four large trash bins heaping with clothes. If
your child is missing articles of clothing, please stop by
the middle school and go through the lost and found before it's
donated to a local charity. All items will be
organized and displayed in the hall behind the office during the
week of January
19-22. Mark your calendars and plan to stop
by that week to go through the lost and found. Anything unclaimed
after January 22 will be sent to a charity.
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2009-2010
Yearbook
The cost of
the yearbook is $35. Click here for
the order form. Personalization is no longer
available. You may purchase personal ads through January
14.
Do You
Have Pictures to be Considered for the Yearbook?
Students and parents may upload images for our consideration in
the 2009-2010 yearbook. Allowing us to see an image doesn't
guarantee it will be the book, but it is a great way to add
another dimension to our family memory book. Here's how...
- Go to https://images.jostens.com/login
- Enter username:
400004910
- password: kathyrocks
- Browse to select the
photos you wish to upload and enter in contact information
in case we need to reach you.
- Click Save Details.
The last
day to submit photos is February 16, 2010.
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Guidance News
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S.T.A.R.
Program
As part of
the "Do the Right Thing" theme, Guidance will co-teach with
a Health or Physical Education teacher a lesson in the month of
January for all students at Pine-Richland Middle School. This
lesson is adapted from the Safety Kids, Inc. S.T.A.R. Program,
which stands for Students Together Are Responsible. Click here for
details.
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Summer
Gym for 9th Grade
The high
school will be holding registrations for summer gym on January 26
in front of the high school guidance office. If you are
interested in taking another elective in place of gym for ninth
grade, we encourage you to complete the application and sign up
on January 26 at the high school. Click here for
details and registration form. Participants will be
accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost is
$115.
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SCHOOL EVENTS
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Read for
a Reason
Pennies for Pages -- PRMS Cares!
Campaign Ends
January 9
The Read for a Reason fundraiser is in its last
week. Students should continue to read through
tomorrow. Pledges should be given to homeroom teachers
on Monday, January 11. Checks can be made payable
to PRMS. The top fundraisers in each grade will be treated
to a pizza party with Dr. H! Students must turn in their
reading record with their collected pledges to be eligible for
prizes. Click here for all the
details and here for the
sponsor sheet.
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Paws for
a Cause
 Through January 9, we will be collecting items
or monetary donations for Animal Friends' New Year's Eve
initiative. On New Year's Eve, Animal Friends goes to
shelters that euthanize their animals and rescues them. The
donated supplies and money helps Animal Friends take care of
these additional animals. Click here for
a list of items needed and the drop-off information.
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Talent
Show Coming Soon!
Beat the
winter blahs! Get your friends together and prepare an act
for the annual PRMS talent show. We are looking for all
kinds of talent. All individuals and groups are welcome to
audition. Sign-ups and tryouts will be held in
February. Listen to the announcements for updates.
The show is March 23.
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8th
Grade Kennywood Trip!
 The
Pine-Richland Middle School 8th Grade is seeking sponsors for the
T-shirts worn during the Kennywood Field trip in May.
Each year the costs of transportation and admission increase thus
increasing the cost per student. Last year's
donations helped defray a portion of the cost to the student.
This year, the class is again asking for sponsors to reduce
the per student cost. If you, your employer, or a business
owner you know would like to sponsor one or more homerooms,
contact Mr.
Bailey via email or phone 724-625-3111 ext. 416 for
more information.
Due to the time it takes for ordering and printing the shirts,
please make your commitment by March 31, 2010. Sponsors
will be listed on the backs of the shirts.
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Drama
Club Production
The PRMS
Drama club will be producing the play The Wizard of Oz on February
4-6, 2010 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $5 and can be
purchased the night of the shows. One dollar from every
ticket sold will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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SAT
Practice Test & Workshop to be Offered at PRHS
for Grades 8-11
The PR Crew
is offering an SAT Practice Test and a Workshop on SAT Strategies
in February. Pre-registration is required. The
practice test will be held on February 6 followed by the workshop
on February 9. Click here
for details.
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Health Office
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from School Nurse Karen Halliday
I hope everyone is feeling rested and relaxed after our holiday
break. Dr. Chips will be doing the seventh grade school
dental exams on Monday, January
25. You were sent a notice home if your child had not
returned their private dental form. If applicable, please
send to school the school dental exam permission form by January
19, 2010. If your child will be examined by his/her own
dentist, please send the completed exam form as
soon as possible.
Keeping your medicine cabinet safe is an important part of
managing your overall health. Over-the-counter
medications and prescription medications should be checked on a
monthly basis for expiration dates, as they lose
their effectiveness when used past this date. This is
especially important with rescue medications such as Epi-pens and
inhalers.
As always, please see me or call me with any
questions-724-625-3111, ext 2.
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SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Library
News
Brown Bag Book Discussion
On the last Wednesday of each month, students bring their lunches
to the library for BBBD. Students discuss the books of
their choice with other students while we share cookies and
milk. The dates for BBBD for this school year are as
follows:
January 27
February 24
March 31
April 28
May 26
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Geography
Bee Results
On December
8, the 2009-2010 National Geography Bee was held at the Middle
School. We are pleased to report that sixty-four
students in grades 7 and 8 participated in the
competition. Click here for
a list of winners and all the details!
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MATHCOUNTS
Club, January E-News
The monthly
"Math Challenge" was held on Monday, December 7, and
the MATHCOUNTS Club meeting was held on Thursday, December
10. The nine students who attended the meeting had the
opportunity to enjoy cookies, brownies, and M&M's while
utilizing their mathematical skills to play Math Bingo. The
bingo winners received a festive prize - candy canes!
January's "Math Challenge" will be held on Tuesday,
January 12, during SSR, while the "MATHCOUNTS" Club
will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 14.
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Students
Present Poe Projects
PRMS
students shared works of art with parents, classmates, and
administrators on the life and times of Poe. English
Teacher Jennifer Bubb says the project was aimed at showing what
the students learned about the life of Poe. Read more and
see the projects.
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Mathletics
Camp
It's almost
that time to begin thinking about how you are going to spend your
summer vacation! How about becoming a MATHlete and
participate in the third annual Mathletics Camp.
For the past two summers, Mr. Aglietti and Mr. Frank
conducted a math program that focused on the fundamentals of
Algebra I. Students' math careers take them from Algebra I,
to Geometry, then to Algebra 2. This program is designed to
help bridge the "year off" between Algebra I and
Algebra 2 by focusing on the major concepts essential to be
successful in Algebra 2.
Due to an overwhelming response to the Mathletics Camp after the
first year, we now offer an additional Mathletics Camp for
students who have successfully completed Algebra I and will be
taking Geometry beginning in the fall of 2010. This program
is designed to focus on the skills learned in Pre-Algebra and
Algebra that are crucial in being successful in Geometry.
Location, dates, and times have not been determined. Email
us now to guarantee a spot. Contact Mr. Frank
or Mr.
Aglietti to sign up now. Start out the new school
year ahead of the game...be a MATHlete!
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Student Activities
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Track
& Field Clinic
The PR
Track & Field Program is hosting its annual Winter Track
& Field Clinic for boys and girls in grades 6-8. All
experience levels welcome. Clinic will be held on
February 6 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the High
School Stadium. Click here to
register by January 29.
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PIRHL
All-Star Game
Congratulations
to the players and coaches that have been selected for the PIRHL
All-Star game. We are proud of all of you.
Varsity 1: Zach Fleissner, Kevin Reich, Dan Szymanski
Varsity
2 AA:
Eric Zarenko, Tyler Lawrence, Coach Dan Wilt
JV 2: Kevin Rader,
Mack Dowiak, Karl Dickensheets, Coach Dave Thomas
MS1: Tyler Ziegler,
Nick Scott, Nick Carnovale, TJ Whitford, Coach Dustin
Hendrickson
MS2: Mike Kearns
MS3: Ian Irvin,
Kalani Reid
The
All-Star games were held on January 2, 2010 at Bladerunners
in Harmarville.
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Student
Government
There will
be an all-member Student Government meeting on Wednesday, January
20, during SSR (will not have to stay after school). At this
important meeting, we will be discussing PASC conferences, the
spring dance, dodgeball tournament, and much more!
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Parent Support Association
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Presidents'
Letter
Hope it was a Happy Holiday season for everyone. Happy
2010!
Today's PSA meeting (9:30 in the Spirit Room) will feature
representatives from the High School Guidance office with
information regarding eighth grade transitioning to ninth
grade.
Thanks so much to Patty Langer for organizing the cookie
donations that go along with the giving tree gifts. And
thank you to everyone who baked that day...it was much
appreciated.
At the end of the month, the district will be honoring the School
Board Directors at their monthly meeting. The Middle School
PSA will be on hand to show our appreciation for the effort the
directors put forth every day for our students and staff.
Keep warm...
Brenda Nigh
Lisa Knapp
PSA
Co-Presidents
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Eighth Grade
Recognition Video!
The Eighth
Grade Recognition (Friday, May 28) will be upon us before you
know it. We're starting to collect photos for the video
that will be presented at the Recognition Ceremony at 10
a.m. that day.
Please send a photo or
two of your student that you would like to be included in the
video. Group photos that contain several eighth graders
are particularly fun! Remember that only appropriate photos
will be included, and the selection of photos is up to the recognition
committee. Due to time constraints, we cannot include every
photo.
Please mark your photos with the name(s) of the students
pictured, and include the name of the person to whom the
photo should be returned.
Thank you! Questions? Contact Brenda Nigh.
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Ink
Cartridge Recycling
Remember to
have your child bring to school ink cartridges from any
computer printer. Place the cartridges in a cardboard
box or plastic bag and place in the collection bin near the
office. This is a simple way to earn money for the school
and help the environment!
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PRMS
Parent Staff Association Officers
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2009-2010
PSA Meeting Dates
All meetings
are held on the following Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Spirit
Room.
January
8
February 5
March 5
April 9
May 7 (location tbd)
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