Winterfest
2023-12-14 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

Gingerbread House Making Party
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00
It wouldn’t be the same without our annual Gingerbread House Making Party!

Make the Holidays a little sweeter by joining us on Wednesday, December 13th from 6-7pm or 7-8 in the PRM Cafetorium.

There will be two sessions, one at 6 and one at 7. Registration will open 11/15 for tickets the cost will be $5 per gingerbread house. If families want to decorate more than one house, additional tickets must be purchased! (Supplies limited to one house/decor kit per ticket.)

Pick a time slot.

Purchase tickets.

Come to PRM on Dec 13th!

We could use your help!! Interested in volunteering?Contact Gingerbread House Party Champions: Samantha Frazier, samfrayz08@gmail.com or Ashlee Tuke, ashleetuke@gmail.com.

Winter Spirit Week
2023-12-11 00:00 - 2023-12-15 23:59

PRM Handmade Market
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00
For more details: prmrocks.org/prmhandmademarket

Conference Day
2023-12-07 15:00 - 18:00
Talk to your student’s teacher for details!

Parent Social 1/2 Hour at Coffee Cup
2023-11-30 07:30 - 08:00
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/

No School - Thanksgiving Break
2023-11-22 08:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00

Grandparents and Special Friend Day
2023-11-17 07:45 - 09:30
Schedule:

7:45 – 8:00 Arrival with coffee & art show

8:00 – 8:30 Student entertainment in gym

8:30 – 9:30 Classroom visits

Important Parking Information for ALL Guests

PARK AT LOSANTIVILLE COUNTRY CLUB (3097 Losantiville Ave, 45213)

Shuttles will begin service from Losantiville Country Club at 7:40am

PRM GYM doors will open at 7:45am (after the completion of carline)

Guests should use the shuttles or be dropped off at the GYM doors by following the carline procedures. ***Do NOT enter or drop off guests at the front doors!

Shuttles will return back to Losantiville Country Club until 10:00am

NO PARKING will be available on property at PRM or at the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church!

ALL onsite parking spaces are reserved for PRM staff. The Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church parking lot is reserved for PRM Staff and their Nursery School families. Parking in these lots is NOT allowed for this event!

Questions, please contact Allison Goodman (513) 284-5656 or ALGoodman3@aol.com

Picture Re-take Day
2023-11-15 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Veterans Day
2023-11-10 00:00 - 23:59

PTO and Equity Meeting
2023-11-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-10-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-13 18:30 - 20:00
We have a new format for our meeting! PTO and Equity Group have combined our efforts into one evening!

From 6:30 to 7pm, we will hear PTO updates from Principal Simpson, Community Learning Center (CLC) and parent volunteers. After 7pm, we will have an ice breaker, a Equity Group speaker and group discussions.We look forward to hearing from you as we build community during our fascinating group discussions!For the September meeting, we will also have a raffle with multiple winners! Each winner can pick out their choice of one of the items to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. People must be present at the time of the drawing to win.

Free Childcare for meeting participants!Snacks and drinks provided. See you there!

Montessori Journey Night
2023-11-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Pleasant Ridge Montessori, 5945 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States
An opportunity for parents and caregivers to gain a more thorough understanding of the Montessori Philosophy as well as appropriate works for each grade level.

*Remember to bring your student’s “hand” from the flyer in their Wednesday folder to support our “Hands Across PRM” project.

No School - Voting Day
2023-11-07 00:00 - 23:59

Buddy Cards for Sale!
2023-10-30 00:00 - 2023-11-17 23:59
$10/card good for 14 Buy One Get One pizza deals!

Proceeds Benefit PRM FOUNDATION

Purchase tickets below or contact Nicole Webb (513-313-4842 or nicolewebb0320@gmail.com) for cash orders.

Orders due by Friday November 17 and will be delivered to school Thanksgiving week!

Ghoul Fest
2023-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Pleasant Ridge CRC, 5925 Ridge Ave, Cincinnati, Oh, 45213
While PRM is under construction, Pleasant Ridge Cincinnati Recreation Center has agreed to be our home away from home for our Autumn Gathering. PRM would like to invite you to represent PRM at Pleasant Ridge CRC’s Ghoul Fest on October 27, 2023. The event is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

If you choose to sign up to host a car slot, please note you must arrive at 6 pm to get into place before Trunk or Treaters arrive. We fully encourage you to decorate your vehicle but it is optional. If you sign up, you are able to pass out any candy (you provide) to the children. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FACA82FA7FDC43-trunk#/

Please have at least one allergy-friendly option (such as Yum Earth Lollipops – free of the top 9 allergens) in addition to any other candy you want to offer.

We will also have a Switch Witch at the PRM Parent Leadership table so people can trade in candy that is unsafe for them for allergy-safe lollipops or trinkets like bouncy balls. We are supporters of the Teal Pumpkin Project.

Any organizations who sign up are also permitted to hand out any flyers for programs they have going on.

See you at the Ghoul Fest – October 27, 2023 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm!

Date

10/27/2023 (Fri.)

Time

6:30PM – 8:30PM EDT

Location

Pleasant Ridge CRC5915 Ridge Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45213

Picture Day
2023-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
Look for information in Wednesdays folders!

QCC Kids Open Studio Event
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Queen City Clay, 2760 Highland Ave, Cincinnati, 45212
You are invited to Queen City Clay Kids Open Studio Event!

Saturday October 7th, 10am-12pmDuring this free event families can come and experience the wheel and experience hand-building with clay. We will also offer a Make & Take printing project for artwork to go home.

Conference Day and Staff Appreciation Lunch!
2023-10-05 16:00 - 19:00
Contact your student’s teacher for more details!

Staff Appreciation Meal!

Every year we love to show the PRM Staff appreciation for all they do for our community! On Conference Day (10/5), the teachers have a full day of being in meetings with families.

To show them our support, we have created this sign-up to provide the PRM Staff members with a meal to make the day easier for them. Please bring items to school on 10/5 during the morning drop-off. We are also looking for Volunteers to set up, keep items stocked, and clean up.

For October, we picked the theme of Tacos because not only do the PRM Staff Members love Tacos, but it is also Hispanic Heritage Month! Thanks for celebrating with us and being a part of our PRM community!

Please review the available sign-up link below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FACA82FA7FDC43-43196460-tacos#/

Please email Eva Borho, PTO President, at prmptoprez@gmail.com with questions.

Boosters Meeting
2023-09-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Community Happens Here, 6238 Montgomery Road 45213, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45213, United States

Transition to High School Event
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:30
Transition to High School Event

Pleasant Ridge Montessori

Cafetorium & Library

Thursday, September 28th

6:00pm – 7:30pm

For more information, call 513-363-4400!

No School - Staff Professional Development Day
2023-09-25 00:00 - 23:59

PRM Foundation Meeting
2023-09-20 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.

LSDMC Meeting
2023-09-13 15:00 - 16:30
LSDMC – Local School Decision Making Committee

Representatives of Staff, Administration, PRM Community and surrounding communities meet to make big decisions about PRM!

December, January and February are virtual! https://meet.google.com/kjw-ekop-iit

No School - Labor Day
2023-09-04 00:00 - 23:59

PRM Mum Fundraiser Fall 2023
2023-09-01 00:00 - 2023-09-21 23:59
Order at prmrocks.org/flowers!

PRM has partnered with Natorp’s to host our annual Fall mum fundraiser to support our school. PRM will receive a portion of each plant that you purchase. Invite friends, family and neighbors to participate as well. 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.

Ordering: Complete your order and make your payment online at prmrocks.org/flowers. Deadline to place orders is Thursday, September 21st. Limited quantities of each color are available, so please get your orders in early to ensure you can get your color choice. Once a color has sold out, it will go out of stock. (If payment cannot be made online, please email Jess Bohart at jessicabohart@gmail.com to make other arrangements.)

Pickup: Pick up your order the afternoon/evening of Thursday, September 28th -location and time will be communicated via email prior to the pickup date. If you are not able to pick up on this day, you can designate someone to pick up your flowers for you. You must pay for your flowers in advance.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

ILT Meeting
2023-08-21 14:45 - 16:00
Instructional Leadership team is made up of Administration, Teachers, Staff and Parent Representatives that make decisions on the school instructional day.

Million Fathers March
2023-08-17 07:15 - 08:00
Fathers, Grandfathers, special friends join together to welcome all the students of the first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year!

First Day of School
2023-08-17 00:00 - 23:59
