PGJH Open House

Parents, students, and community members are all welcome to come out for the Open House this Thursday, April 29, from 6:30-8:00. We will be hoping for a great turnout as we open the school doors to the community. Please take time to come in, ask questions, and let us know how we are doing! We will also be running a raffle to benefit Janna's Journey, and offering a book fair from Usbourne Books. We hope to see you there!

S.H.O.E.S. Walkathon

The “S.H.O.E.S.” Walk-a-thon is Thursday, April 29, 2010.

The purpose of the Walk-A-Thon is to raise funds for Janna’s Journey and the S.H.O.E.S program. Half of the pledges will go to Janna’s Journey (see below) and the other half will be put towards maintaining the new walking path and SHOES projects.

All Prairie Grove students will walk during their Physical Education classes and/or at lunch. Staff members are encouraged to join the fun.

The “S.H.O.E.S.” (Staying Healthy with Ongoing Exercise Safely) Walking Program is being sponsored by Heidi Jessup, Realtor – Baird & Warner; Dalzell & Co. – Fine and Antique Jewelry; and The Todd Group – Insurance and Financial Services as well as our PTO. The SHOES Walking Program has also encouraged our school community to be more aware of daily exercise and general wellness.

All students will receive a free walk-a-thon t-shirt and wristband!

If you would like to donate to Janna’s Journey and the S.H.O.E.S program, please complete and print this page and return it to the school’s office by April 30, 2010. The “SHOES” team will not ask the students to raise pledges.

Late donations will be accepted.
Questions? Call - Margaret Ponga at 815-477-3877, Jennifer Kryger at 815-356-9547


Name: _______________________________________________________

Donation: __________ (checks payable to District 46 PTO)



Janna’s Journey
Now that we’ve become aware of our own teacher’s journey back to health, we’ve decided to raise funds and offer Janna some financial support during this difficult time in her life.
Janna Asp teaches Jr. High Physical Education and Health. She has Wegener’s Granulomatosis, with renal failure, and MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome). Her illness does not currently affect her ability to teach Health, Physical Education or to coach your student. MDS is a disease that affects the bone marrow and blood. This form of MDS has corrupted her bone marrow from making enough normal functioning blood cells. In order to correct this problem, Janna will need a bone marrow transplant. After this has been corrected, the doctors feel that she will need a kidney transplant.
If you or your family would like to make a donation to support Janna’s Journey (our Jr. High teacher) and the “SHOES” program, please do so by completing and printing the information above and returning it to the school’s office by April 30, 2010.

Junior High Announces Young Authors Winners

The Young Author's Contest for 2009-2010 has finished another successful year in the junior high. For the contest, students enter stories, poems, plays and other works of fiction. The writings are judged in three rounds by parents, teachers, and administrators. This year's grade level winners for the junior high are listed in order from third place to first place.

6th Grade: Robin Kim, Allison Ledder, Reilly Branson

7th Grade: Shannon Patinella, Gabby Hart, Niko Mendes

8th Grade: Juli Thomason, Maddie Drain, Paul Sindberg

Special congratulations goes to 7th grader, Niko Mendes, who won first place overall in the district. Niko will have the opportunity to attend a special writing conference in Bloomington this spring. Also, congratulations to Dana Rockford(5th grade) and Juli Thomason(8th grade), who were the district's 3rd and 2nd place overall winners.

Usbourne Books to Visit JH Open House

Usborne Books “Reading Is A Gift” Book Fair

is coming to Prairie Grove

WHEN: Thursday April 29^th, 2010

Jr. High Open House

TIME: 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Usborne Books specialize in educational, fun books for children and feature lavish illustrations and unsurpassed quality .... they even carry a guarantee! We encourage all parents and family members to drop by and look at the beautiful Usborne book display during our “Reading Is A Gift” book fair. Starting today and going through Sunday May 2^nd, you can also view and order books online at our Active E-Fair at www.UsborneTeacher.com. Click on Prairie Grove PTO so our school will receive credit. Please forward the online website to out of town family and friends. Our school will receive credit for ALL purchases made. To make it easy, books can be shipped directly to out of town shoppers. This website gives you access to all 1,500 titles! Give the gift that lasts a lifetime!

USBORNE BOOKS MAKE BOTH READING AND LEARNING FUN

You have a unique opportunity to give the gift of reading to family and friends at the Usborne “Reading Is A Gift” book fair. Checks payable to Usborne Books, cash and credit cards are accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Dana Cole, Usborne Books & More Educational Consultant at Dana@UsborneTeacher.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

Honors Breakfast

Parents:

The PTO is proud of your honor student and will be having a breakfast for parents and their student on April 20^th for 6^th graders, 21^st for 7^th graders, and 22^nd for 8^th graders. Each breakfast will be at 7:15 through 7:45 in the Jr. High cafeteria. Please return this form to your teacher as soon as possible with the number that will be attending. If you have any questions, please call Tammy at 815/477-0667.

Spring Play

Be sure to come out to the show, as we kick off the 2010 Spring Play, "Ain't She Sweet!". The kids have been working hard to put on a stellar show. Tickets can be purchased for $5 through the Junior High office, or at the gate. Show times are at 7PM, Friday, April 16th, and again at 7pm on Saturday, April 17th. We hope to see you there!