GEO AMBASSADORS

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to be GEO Ambassadors. These students will host the White Linen Lunch, Monday November 14th at Noon.

"Gratitude is the Best Attitude"

November School Wide Character Development

Character Trait of the Month 

Character Education Trait

Our Character trait word for the month of November is GRATITUDE. This month we will be working on understanding why gratitude is important and how it impacts our future social and academic success.   

We will be commending grateful behaviors and discussing ways we can show gratitude for our community and people who serve/work to make our world a better and safer place. As well as showing appreciation for ourselves, in relationships with classmates, teachers, friends and family, in our education and overall character. We will also highlight ways showing gratitude creates opportunities for triumph and growth. 

We will continue the character trait tickets.  When students are seen displaying grateful actions they will be rewarded with “Caught Being Grateful” tickets.  These tickets allow students the opportunity to be nominated for Eagle of the week and month.  Their names will be announced in the morning on Fridays, and for Eagles of the month the students are treated to lunch with the principal!

Gratitude/thankfulness – a feeling of thankful appreciation for benefits received

Gratitude is the memory of the heart. ~ French proverb, Jean Baptiste Massieu

Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you. ~ Eileen Caddy

Happiness is itself a kind of gratitude. ~ Joseph Wood Krutch

The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. ~ John E. Southard

If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get. ~ Frank A. Clark

Gratitude is the best attitude. ~ author unknown

Give thanks.  Appreciate what you DO have…the more we give thanks, the more we receive to be thankful for.  Gratitude is the gift that always gives back. ~ Matthew McConaughey

Congrats Katy and Berea!

 

We currently have two seniors at PPCC.  Both took the Accuplacer.  Katy Hartlaben, a Junior, passed all three parts.  Last year she earned 10 college credits.  She is currently enrolled in three classes; Communication 125, English 122, Anthropology 101 and will earn an additional 9 credits at the end of this semester. Right now, we plan on Katy taking 4 classes next semester and earning an additional 12 credits.  So at the end of this year she should have 31 credits.  Next year, she will easily complete her Associate Degree as a Senior.  Way to go Katy!

Berea Olson, a senior also passed the Accuplacer.  Last year she earned 3 college credits.  This semester she is taking 2 classes; English 121 and Business 115.  She should earn 6 credits.  So at the end of the semester she should have earned 9 credits.  Depending on how successful she is, she will take one or two classes next semester.  Therefore, she will have 12 – 15 college credits when she graduates. Awesome job Berea!

We anticipate additional Pikes Peak Prep students joining these two in the Middle College Program next semester.  We have over 50 students who just took the Accuplacer in October! Keep up the good work students!

Trunk or Treat or Bus!

Pikes Peak Prep Charter  in conjunction with the Hillside Neighborhood Association harvested together a bus full of treats (and wind blown decorations) for  local kids as they came out dressed up in characters' from A to Z traveling from trunk to trunk.
The Hillside Community Center sponsors this event every year as a safe alternative for
Trick or Treat for the very little werewolves' and princess' with a
costume competition ages 0-10 as well as a trunk competition.

Thanks to the Murphy's of Pikes Peak Prep, Pikes Peak Prep staff (and students)
and the Hillside Neighborhood Association for a Bootiful afternoon!

Young Marine Cpl @ PPP!

During one of the 'Spirit Week' students were encouraged to dress up for 'Career Day'. Ninth grader, Erik Hartleben, displayed his rank, ribbons and uniform which were not borrowed, but have been earned. He is in the Young Marines and has earned the title of Young Marine Corporal. The Young Marines is an excellent way for young people to develop responsibility, self-discipline and good leadership skills.  Erik has been with this program for almost two years and loves it!

Dance the Night Away!

Pikes Peak Prep held it’s first Homecoming Dance at Hillside Community Center. High school students were allowed to bring a date and free pizza and pop were served to all that attended.  Math instructor, Andrew Pompelia was the DJ and spun tunes that the students enjoyed. 

Decorated in a casino theme, students dressed in their best party wear.  Yearbook Club used this dance as an opportunity to raise funds to help with the production of the Yearbook this year. There was an entrance fee of $5.00 and students were given the opportunity to bring a guest.  Chaperons consisted of a handful of parents, teachers and administration. 

This was such a huge success that it has created discussion centered around Spring Prom.

Science-Filled Saturday

Pikes Peak Prep had seven science club members, three parents and one guest attend the Colorado Springs Science Festival Carnival Kick-Off at UCCS last week. Students stretched their minds (and their school weeks) at this event on a Saturday. Students had the opportunity to experience a myriad of hands-on activities as well as attend two special presentations: Matter and The Chemistry of Magic. A great time was had by all!