Welcome back! Hope everyone had an awesome break. Now that school is back in session, it’s time to hit the ground running. Some folks might be feeling like they need to hit that Ashton Hall video—starting the morning routine by dipping their face in ice water just to wake up and remember how to function! 😅 But no worries—we’ve got this! Getting back into the routine is key, and SHOWING UP is where it all starts! Being in school every day makes a big difference, especially as we gear up for the final stretch of the year.
ACT Test Day - Wednesday, April 9th
🚨 Important! The ACT Test is this Wednesday!
It’s super important that all Juniors and any Seniors who still need to take the test are there. The ACT is a graduation requirement, so let’s make sure they’re ready!
📝 Make sure students are well-rested and arrive on time.
📅 Students should know their assigned testing room posted outside of the counseling office.
💡 Encourage students to check out the ACT Practice Tests to get familiar with the format. It might be a little late to cram, but understanding what to expect can help build confidence on test day!
🚍 Senior Day at Woodruff: Seniors not taking the ACT should report to Woodruff at 8:30 am for Senior Day activities. The event will include workshops, community service opportunities, and visits from local organizations. Need a ride? No problem! Woodruff buses will be running from Peoria High that morning.
👉 ACT Practice Test Link: ACT Practice Tests
Tip: On the TestNav sign-in page, simply click “Practice Tests.” No login is required.
Academics: Time to Refocus and Raise Them Grades!
With the final stretch of the school year ahead, it’s time for students to get back into their academic groove. After a well-deserved break, it’s important for everyone to be present, engaged, and putting in their best effort to bring up those grades.
✏️ Encourage Focus: Staying on top of assignments now will make the end of the year much easier.
📚 Get Organized: Setting small goals each week can help catch up on any missing work or improve in challenging subjects.
💪 Positive Mindset: It’s not too late to make a difference! Every effort counts, and support is available when needed.
🔍 Check Skyward: Parents, make sure to check Skyward regularly to stay updated on your student’s grades and progress. Keeping track now can help catch any issues early and keep students on track. Skyward Link
SUPERWOMEN OF THE PRIDE: AP Appreciation Week: April 7th - 11th
This week, Peoria High will be celebrating the Superwomen of the PRIDE our AMAZING Assistant Principals! Show support by wearing the color of the day:
💜 Monday: Celebrate Ms. Scott by wearing purple!
💙 Tuesday: Celebrate Dr. Tate by wearing blue!
💖 Wednesday: Celebrate Ms. W by wearing pink!
💛 Thursday: Celebrate Ms. Suggs by wearing yellow!
🦁 Friday: Show some Lion pride by wearing spirit wear!
7 Mindsets Focus of the Week
This week, Peoria High is focusing on the mindset: "Receive Gracefully."
This lesson teaches students how to accept help, support, or recognition with humility and gratitude. It’s about recognizing that it’s okay to receive and that showing appreciation strengthens relationships.
How You Can Support at Home:
💬 Talk about gratitude: Ask your student about a time when they received help and how they felt afterward. Discuss how they showed appreciation.
🤗 Model graceful receiving: Share a story of when someone helped and how gratitude was shown.
🎉 Encourage recognition: Praise your student when they accept help with a positive attitude, reinforcing the importance of receiving gracefully.
Onward. Forward. 🐾
