Prairie Ridge Middle School News for the Week of Sept. 28

Students Participate in Water Quality Study

Seventh grade students from Prairie Ridge participated in a water quality pond study of Horizon pond September 11, 14 and 17.  Naturalists Patrice Petersen-Keyes, Bekah Buell and Lori Foresman-Kirpes from Polk County Conservation, assisted students with their study by helping students identify the organisms that were found in the pond and classifying them as either a high, mid or low water quality organism.  Water quality tests were performed, such as pH, nitrates and dissolved oxygen.  Students were also taught about pond food chains and food webs.  Based on the organisms found there and the water quality tests done, Horizon pond was determined to be a healthy pond.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Next Week

Parent-teacher conferences will be held Tuesday, October 2, and Thursday, October 4, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Prairie Ridge Middle School.  Please refer to the conference letter that was mailed to parents/guardians for the assigned times. 

Scholastic Book Fair Starts Monday

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Media Center from Monday, October 1 through Friday, October 5.  Students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair during the school day.  During conferences, the book fair will be open until 8:30 p.m.  Stop in and see the great selection of books for the students.

No School!

Monday, October 8, is a professional development day for staff.  There will be no school for students.

PR Students Walk for Better Health

Prairie Ridge students will participate in the Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, October 3.  Part of the fun will include students dressing like their favorite athlete.