Welcome Reception Planned by PTO!

Dear Parents and Teachers,

This Tuesday, August 31^st, the PTO will be hosting a Welcome Reception for our new superintendent, Dr. Lynette Zimmer, at 7:00pm in the elementary library. Refreshments will be served.

Immediately following the Welcome Reception, we will be holding our first PTO meeting of the new school year. Our regularly scheduled meetings will be the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm…but since school will not be in session on September 7^th, the “September” meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 31^st.

Please stop by to meet Dr. Zimmer and say ‘hello’ – and then stay for the PTO meeting. We plan to review the PTO budget; hear from each of the principals about what’s happening; and talk about the PTO events and programs that will occur next month.

Hope to see you Tuesday!

Many thanks,

Margaret Ponga

Robin Mayher

Mary Salvo

Joanni Larson

Prairie Grove Soccer

The 2010 PGJH Co-ed Soccer team has started practices that are covering all the basics, dribbling, cutting and shooting. The 18 member team has been practicing great foot skills. 10 minute 3 v 3 and 1 v 1 games are played along with a full field scrimmage. We are still trying to select a goalie, but several have stepped up to try.

The 8th graders include: Elaine, Sam, Larissa, Mitch, Lucas, Sydney, Alex, Arielis, and Tyler.

The 7th graders include: Garrett, Victoria, Andrew, Nick, Austin, Sean, Josh, Jacob, and Megan.

The soccer team has had great success the past two years being undefeated in league as well as tournament play. The team goal is to try their best and good things will happen!

Welcome Back!!!!

On behalf of all the staff here at PGJH, we want to extend a warm and excited "Welcome Back" to all of you panthers out there. We hope that your summer break was relaxing and wonderful. This year is going to be a great year at PGJH. We have been working hard all summer to create a new programs and review our traditions of excellence in preparation for your arrival. We will be opening the doors to our new parents and students in 6th grade on August 23rd at 6pm, for our annual orientation/curriculum night. Curriculum night for 7/8th graders is scheduled for September 2, also at 6pm. We look forward to seeing all of you there. In the mean time, enjoy your last few days of vacation, and start searching your hearts and minds for your goals as the academic year begins. Remember that everyone starts with a fresh slate on the 24th. What you have or have not done in the past, certainly affects your present, but it does not determine your future. Think of what you wish to achieve and make this the year that get there. 2010 promises to be an odyssey for you. As you prepare for your journey, remember that you will not venture alone. Remember that you have many guides.