Parent Social 1/2 Hour at Coffee Cup
2024-05-09 07:30 - 08:00, 2024-05-16 07:30 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio
Have a chance to chat with Eva Borho, PTO President, at Coffee Cup!

Please read more about Coffee Cup below! Come see us and consider a donation for this wonderful program.

What do we teach at Coffee Cup and “why?”Easy answers are “Entrepreneurship,” “Hospitality,” “Business.”Yet in reality, our aims are far more subtle and significant.We teach that life is a series of acquired skills – and that mastery is achievable, exciting, and fun.

Much of school, by necessity, is a head down and pencil up to learn facts. In Coffee Cup, our heads are up, and we teach students to look adults in the eye, requesting and receiving information, processing it accurately and efficiently, and completing tasks in a team with others. Of course, we discuss concepts like “types of businesses,” “expenses” and “net profit.” But then we translate those concepts into actions.

After each Thursday morning cafe closes, students are able to count how many cups of coffee, tea and hot chocolate we’ve “sold” (remember, all of our beverages are given to school staff for free), how much we’ve received from sales to the public, and how much we brought in through donations.Yet even those numbers are important only in context.Before any sale is made, students have learned how to take an order and fulfill it. And this is no small feat.

Think about it: We ask 4th graders to walk through their school, find adult staff members, ask them if they would like a beverage, and take an accurate order from them (which includes writing the adult’s name, room number, and how much sugar, cream, etc. they’d like on an order form). Then, this student must return to the cafe area and wait patiently while the order is filled by other classmates, who use the information that’s been collected to make the beverage correctly. Once the order is completed, the student must retrace their path back to that same adult, and deliver the order with a smile and a thank you.This happens 60 – 90 times within an hour on Thursday mornings!

Older 5th and 6th grade students, who have gradually gained confidence and skills, fill tea and hot chocolate orders with many specific requests – one adult would like green tea with honey, another has chosen English Breakfast tea with sugar, while another wants hot chocolate, sometimes requiring whipped cream.There’s so much to keep track of.

Coffees can be regular or dark. It can come with or without milk. Students field a myriad of requests, which boosts their critical thinking capabilities.And, of course, they love the thrill of using the cash register and fulfilling multi-faceted requests.

It’s a lot of work! And yet we keep offering this experience year after year.

Why?

There is an enormous joy witnessing how acquiring skills makes a person stand straighter, look teammates and customers directly in the eye, speak up more and more, and walk with a determined and confident step.

It’s not a competition, there are no grades.There is only personal growth, as each student can achieve it. There is a chance to try new things, in a “real world” context. We really do have a successful business!

Please support the work of Coffee Cup with a donation to the PRM Foundation. All students are offered this experience at no cost. Please note “Coffee Cup” with your donation. https://prmrocks.networkforgood.com/

PR Margs
2024-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Happens Here, 6238 Montgomery Road 45213, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
You are invited to celebrate the end of the year at this annual event with friends, appetizers, plenty of drinks, and so much fun!

Please feel free to bring your own cup to reduce waste!

$30 per person, PRM Staff Free

Transition Day
2024-05-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Ohio
A big day for kindergartens and 3rd graders when they are invited to their communities for next year!

Strings Spring Concert
2024-05-15 18:30 - 19:00 | Ohio

PRM Foundation Meeting
2024-05-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Community Happens Here, 6238 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213
The Pleasant Ridge School Foundation (the “Foundation”) is the nonprofit arm of PRM, which allows PRM to fundraise and to accept tax-deductible donations. The Foundation is made up of parents/guardians, staff and community volunteers who develop large scale initiatives to benefit the school, the students and the staff.

The Foundation meets in person on the third Wednesday of the month at Community Happens Here at 6:30pm. All are welcome! Questions? Contact prsfpres@gmail.com.

Inspire: Spring Kids Art Show
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Ohio
Hi everyone,

I am Kendell Bobo, and I am a Community Center Director at Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center.

I would like to invite you to attend our Inspire: Spring Kids Art Show! I have attached the flyer to this email. Could you please share this with the Pleasant Ridge Montessori family?

We will have an open wall mural to show your creativity.

Also, we will have four themed rooms for any participants ages 5-17 who would like to submit their art under the following:

• Freehand drawing

• Art with scraps

• Diversity and inclusion

• Abstract with Legos

Thank you,

Kendell A. Bobo

Community Center Director

Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center

5915 Ridge Avenue

Cincinnati, Ohio 45213

P 513.731.7894

C 513.846.6812

F 513.731.0461

Field Day
2024-05-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Ohio
A student favorite! The Boosters are looking for volunteers to help make this day successful for our students. This annual event is always a favorite and a great way to see the heart of PRM. This year’s field day is taking place at the Pleasant Ridge CRC.

To volunteer – sign up here.

Various time slots available throughout the day – any amount of time you can help is appreciated.

We also need help with set up and clean up as well as working the stations.

This year all the 6-9 and 9-12 communities will be participating at the CRC.

The 3-6 communities will be staying on site at PRM – to help volunteer with their field day experince please contact your child’s classroom teacher directly.

ILT Meeting
2024-05-20 14:45 - 16:00 | Ohio
Instructional Leadership team is made up of Administration, Teachers, Staff and Parent Representatives that make decisions on the school instructional day.

6th Grade Recognition
2024-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Ohio

Last Day of School
2024-05-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Ohio

PRM Flamingo Fundraiser 2024
2024-06-10 00:00 - 2024-08-02 23:59 | Ohio
PRM Flamingo Fundraiser 2024

Flamingo flocks are returning to the PRM community! Surprise someone you know by sending a flock of flamingos to their front lawn! The flamingos typically roost for a couple of days before moving on to the next lawn. Flamingos prefer the climate in Pleasant Ridge and the surrounding neighborhoods so unfortunately flocks can’t migrate farther.100% of the money raised go to PRM’s Foundation. All you need to do is sign up and pay. Flocks will be organized, delivered, and removed by our awesome volunteers.For more information and to purchase a flock (ticket) please visit: https://prmrocks.org/flamingo2024/

Ridge Day 2024
2024-08-03 10:00 - 19:00 | Ohio
Opportunities available for the whole family – Look for a PRM presence on this fun community day!

Participate in the 1-Mile Children’s Fun Run from 10:30-11:00am starting at All Saints Episcopal Church (6301 Parkman Place). Registration required.

Afterwards, join others at Community Happens Here (6238 Montgomery Road) for Sidewalk Hospitality that includes donuts, coffee and snow cones.

Explore Ridge Day from 4:00-7:00pm in the Moler Beauty Academy parking lot (6142 Montgomery Road).

Visit the PRM booth – located in the family corner. A great opportunity to meet fellow parents, ask questions, get info on back-to-school resources and events and buy some PRM swag! Event includes a vendor market, live bands and entertainment, beer and drinks, food trucks, and activities for kids and families.

After 7:00pm the space becomes an adults only party until 10:00pm.

More Facebook details can be found here.

CPS Back to School Fest
2024-08-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Washington Park – OTR, 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202, United States
This is a Cincinnati Public Schools event that includes family fun for the whole district. Find more details here.

• Giveaways, games, and activities for the family; as well as information on CPS programs and job opportunities along with resources from community partners.

PreK/K Parent Orientation
2024-08-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
If you have a student entering preschool or kindergarten, please come to PRM for an ADULT ONLY opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher. Free childcare will be provided by the PRM PTO. All other details will come from your child’s classroom teacher.

School Supplies Drop Off & Uniform Exchange
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
An opportunity to drop off purchased school supplies at the front entrance of the school before the first day of school. Volunteers will be available in the main atrium to collect supplies and deliver them to the appropriate classrooms.

Label supplies with BOTH STUDENT and TEACHER FIRST and LAST NAME

Also an opportunity to browse and donate to our UNIFORM EXCHANGE

All uniform clothing will be free for the taking

Consider donating any outgrown clean PRM uniform clothing

Back to School "Bash"
2024-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Volunteer Park – Golf Manor, 6441 Wiehe Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45237, United States
Catch up with old friends, welcome new families to PRM and tie-dye your own PRM spirit wear!

Bring your own drinks as well as some $$$ for a cold treat!

Purchase PRM spirit wear – tee shirts, sweatshirts, car magnets, and yard signs

Exchange school uniforms – browse uniform clothing and take what you need – for free!

Learn more about exciting things going on at PRM – like the new construction!

Meet parent leaders as well as some Community Learning Center partners

Tie-Dye Details:

Purchase a Tie-Dye shirt by July 21st! Go to prmrocks.org/tiedye

Come to the Back to School Bash on Monday, August 12th from 5-7pm at Volunteer Park

Tie-dye spirit-wear can be worn as uniform shirts during the school year!

Youth Sizes $7, Adult Sizes $9, Adult XXL $11

Staff "Welcome Back" Breakfast
2024-08-13 06:45 - 07:30 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
The PTO will be providing breakfast for the entire PRM staff as a way to welcome them back for what is sure to be another great school year. But in order to do so we need your support!

Sign up for donations here

Food and drink donations can be dropped off at the back of the school (at the gym doors – behind the school) between 6:45am and 7:15am. Staff will start eating at 7:30am!

“School Celebration” during Sidewalk Hospitality
2024-08-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Happens Here, 6238 Montgomery Road 45213, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
Join other PRM families of all ages during Community Happens Here’s weekly Sidewalk Hospitality

Community Happens Here exists to connect neighbors across difference. This is a safe, family-friendly space for laughter, relaxation and celebration. There will be lemonade, snow cones, popcorn, art & opportunities for conversation.

First Day of School
2024-08-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Ohio
Doors open at 7:30am – School starts at 7:40am

Million Fathers March – Fathers, Grandfathers, and other supportive men are invited to come to PRM to welcome all of our students from 7:15-8:00am – come clap and cheer for the start of the 2024-2025 school year!

Parking is available along Montgomery Road, Lester Road and at the CRC parking lot on Ridge Avenue.

Preschool - First Day
2024-08-19 07:40 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
First official day of school for all preschoolers

PRM Mum Fundraiser
2024-09-01 23:59 - 2024-09-22 23:59 | Ohio
Fall Mum Fundraiser!

PRM is partnered with Natorp’s for our annual fall mum sale. PRM will receive a generous portion of each plant that you purchase. Please invite friends, family and neighbors to participate, as this is a great way to support our school and local business.

Flower Selection: One gallon mums are $10 each and come in red, white, yellow, orange and lavender. Natorp’s giftcards are also available in increments of $25.

Ordering: Complete your order and make your payment online below. Deadline to place orders is Thursday, September 19th. We are extending the sale to September 22nd!

Pickup: Pick up your mums between 4-6pm on Friday, September 27th in the back PRM parking lot. Mark your calendar! If you are not able to pick up at this time, please designate someone to pick up your flowers for you. Questions? jessica.bohart@gmail.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

No School - Labor Day
2024-09-02 00:00 - 23:59 | Ohio

PRM Open House
2024-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
Hope you can join us as we welcome everyone to see our updated space. Meet at the new 3-6 side door for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 4:45pm.

From 5:00-6:30pm, everyone is welcome to tour the building including the new wing, the specials classrooms that are in new spaces, your student’s classroom(s) and even the updated cafeteria space.

And at 6:30pm help us wrap our Hands Across PRM in a show of community!

Bengals Spirit Day
2024-09-06 07:40 - 14:10 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
In support of the first home game of the season, when the Bengals are going to “Open in Orange”, all PRM students are invited to be out of uniform if they wear orange or Bengals gear – Who Dey!

PRM Garden Party
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213
Open to all ages with various projects available for all abilities. The PRM Garden is located behind the school.

This garden party is an opportunity for PRM folks to get together, work with some of the outdoor education teachers, share food and tackle some important garden projects to make the outdoor space ready for when students to return.

LSDMC Meeting
2024-09-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Ohio
The Local School Decision Making Committee (LSDMC) is the primary governing body of our school and is composed of four major constituency groups; parents/guardians, teachers, non-teaching staff including the principal, and community members.

Each group has equal representation and an equal voice in the decision-making process. The LSDMC sets goals, develops a plan for meeting those goals, and monitors progress toward goal attainment by conducting mid-year and end-of-year assessments. The LSDMC also makes school budget decisions, submits changes in the school’s programing, and when necessary participates in the selection of the principal.

Meetings are open to the public and take place at PRM.

PTO & Equity Group Meeting
2024-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
Please join us for the PTO/Equity Group Meeting – all are welcome!

The PRM Parent Teacher Organization meets each month (except for January) on the second Wednesday of the month in the PRM Library starting at 6:30pm (please enter through the back parking lot doors). Childcare is provided. Light refreshments will be available. The PTO meeting will be immediately followed by the Equity Group Meeting from approximately 7:00-8:00pm.

The PTO focuses on community building and helping facilitate communication between school and home. Events are planned to encourage families to connect as well as other events that are dedicated to supporting the PRM staff.

Sundaes with Shauna: Get the Scoop with Interim Superintendent Murphy
2024-09-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Owl’s Nest Park, 1984 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208, United States
Join CPS Interim Superintendent Shauna Murphy to connect, ask questions and share ideas during Sundaes with Shauna.

The community events will be held at local parks across Cincinnati in August through October.

Families, students, staff and community members are invited to share insights and ideas for the District and CPS schools while enjoying a scoop of ice cream.

Learn more about how to engage with CPS and even enroll your child for the 2024-25 school year.

Foundation Meeting
2024-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Community Happens Here, 6238 Montgomery Road 45213, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
The Pleasant Ridge School Foundation (the “Foundation”) is the nonprofit arm of PRM, which allows PRM to fundraise and to accept tax-deductible donations. The Foundation is made up of parents/guardians, staff and community volunteers who develop large scale initiatives to benefit the school, the students and the staff.

The Foundation meets in person on the third Wednesday of the month at Community Happens Here at 6:30pm. All are welcome! Please reach out to prsfpres@gmail.com with any questions.
