Why not spend $80 on something that your student will keep FOREVER? That purchase is a Yearbook!

October is National Yearbook Month and the Peachtree Ridge Yearbook staff is celebrating! Throughout the month be on the lookout for promos, fun contests and chances for prizes. You will not want to miss out!

To start if off, any Yearbook purchase made from October 7-25 will be eligible for a prize basket created by the Yearbook Staff. Baskets will be passed out at the end of the month.

Along with yearbooks,the Senior Ad deadline has been EXTENDED until October 31! Make your Senior feel special with a personalized note in a publication that will last forever.

To invest in your child’s memories you can purchase the yearbook at MyPaymentsPlus or by cash or check to Natalie Bahun in A112 (checks payable to PRHS Yearbook).

If you have any questions about yearbook sales, you may contact Natalie Bahun at Natalie_bahun@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

Varsity Blue Pride competed last Saturday at home, finishing 3rd overall and posting their highest score of the season. Athletes of the week include:

Junior Brandon Haynes and Senior Alexa Richardson. JV and Varsity Blue Pride will be back on the mat this Saturday (the 19th) at Loganville HS. JV competes at 11:10 am and Varsity at 12:45 pm.

Go Blue Pride!!!

Join us for the whole weekend!  The football game is Friday night, October 18, at 7:30 as we take on Duluth.  Then, our Homecoming Dance is October 19!  Tickets for the dance are on sale for $20 on My Payments Plus ONLY! Any questions please see Mr. Wortman in B209.

Homecoming Week Themes:
10/15 Tuesday- Duo Day
10/16 Wednesday- Meme Day
10/17 Thursday- Throwback
10/18 Friday- Battle of the Classes

Congratulations! Your child is graduating! Now, it is time to secure a Senior Ad and Yearbook for your student.

This year PRHS is offering Senior Ads in 1/8, 1/4. 1/2, and full-size pages. Prices vary on size but all purchases must be made by October 14 on MyPaymentsPlus (Columbus Day).

Senior Ads are a wonderful way to support your Senior and give them a tangible memory they can hold onto forever.

Each year the Senior Ads reflect the theme and style of the yearbook and are made completely in house by two Senior Editors. A sample is included in the bottom of this email but know ads vary in look and feel from year to year. Please see the attached forms with information on how to submit text, forms, and all content to the Yearbook staff.

More questions? The Yearbook page on the PRHS website is constantly updated with new info on all things Yearbook or if you have direct questions please contact Yearbook Adviser Natalie Bahun at natalie_bahun@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

Note: Yearbooks and Senior Ads are sold separately. Do not forget to also purchase your yearbook on MyPaymentsPlus when you buy your ad ($80 until October 31). If you wish to purchase a yearbook or Senior Ad with cash or check please reach out to Mrs. Bahun first.

Check out all the upcoming college visits in our Newsletter!

The PSAT will be administered October 16th, 2019. All 10th graders at PRHS will be automatically registered, but registration is open to any 9th and 11th grade students who may wish to take the PSAT (space is limited) at a cost of $18; Registration is open through September 29th, 2019. More information about the PSAT can be found on the PRHS Assessment Office or at www.collegeboard.org/psat

Financial Aid Night will be on November 12th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the PRHS theater.

Mr. Wilkinson will discuss State Aid (HOPE/Zell) and Fafsa. Ms. Gibbons will discuss loans and scholarships. In addition, time will be allotted for Q&A.

Show off all of your best high school memories in one place and order your PRHS letter jacket and a class ring.

Order your Peachtree Ridge Class Ring and/or Letter Jacket. Ring and letter jacket orders need a $100 deposit each (or $175 for both) along with proof that you have lettered for a jacket (actual P award letter or certificate from coach/sponsor). Whether you lettered in academics, fine arts, or athletics, we encourage you to order your jacket now so you have it for Fall Friday Nights! FREE KENDRA SCOTT GIFT (choice of earring or necklace options) for any class ring $299 and up purchased by September 15^th so don’t miss out!

Ring and Jacket information is available at www.scholasticimages.com and at the front kiosk. Go Lions and we can’t wait to help you make memories!

Access your account online to sign acknowledgment forms, pay fees and make certain school purchases. If you do not have an account, you can create one when you visit the site.

mypaymentsplus.com.

New this year at Peachtree Ridge, our 18 week courses will earn official grades and .5 credit towards graduation at the end of each nine weeks. This change only impacts courses that are one semester (18 week) courses; it does not impact courses that meet both fall and spring semesters. Please note that our first nine-week grading period will end on Friday, October 4.

The second nine-week grading period will begin on Monday, October 7, and end on December 20. As of October 7 parents will no longer see grades for the first nine weeks on the parent portal; however, our teachers will email a summary grade report to parents from each course once grades are finalized by the end of October. As a reminder, these grades will appear on our students' permanent transcripts that are mailed home in January and in May. Please contact your child's teachers directly if you have questions or concerns regarding their current grades.

The Ultimate Frisbee Club meets on Fridays from 2:30-4PM behind the school on the practice field. Bring water, shorts, and shoes! Must have a waiver submitted to Mr. Wortman in B209... 

We will not be meeting on 10/25!