Mr. Pranger
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Thank you for visiting my webpage! If you have any questions or need help with anything, please feel free to reach out to me.
God bless,
Mr. Pranger
[email protected]
(260) 749-9903, ext. 340
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I have been teaching at St. John the Baptist Catholic School since 2001. As a St. John's graduate, I have had the opportunity to teach with some of my former teachers. They have taught me in the past and continue to teach me to this day!
After I graduated from St. John's, I attended New Haven High School in which I graduated in 1994. Shortly after, I began taking classes at Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne. I received my Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne in 2000.
Originally I was a business major, but found that I was not satisfied. I did not feel that it was "rewarding" me in the way I needed to be. So, I began looking for a new major. During this time I was training a fellow employee on a computer program at Midwest America Federal Credit Union. She told me that I did a great job and was very patient with her. She also knew that I was looking for a new major and recommended education. I had never given teaching much thought until that point in my life. Since that small suggestion had such an impact on my career, I figured this girl must be special and I should hold on to her. I married her in 2000! Kerry and I have two children, Leah (born on Pi Day!) and Christopher.
I have found that teaching is an extremely rewarding career and I am thankful that I made the switch to education. I thank God that He has brought me to the St. John's family.
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E-Learning
Monday, February 17, 2025 and Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Greetings! Your e-learning for our two days this week will be extra iReady minutes. You will need a total of 50 minutes this week along with passing at least one lesson. The 50 minutes will be for both days and your weekly minutes. Also, please use the extra time to catch up on any other work you may still have.
If you have any questions or need any help, just let me know.
See you Tuesday!
God bless,
Mr. PrangerThursday, February 13, 2025
Well, I guess I was wrong about seeing everyone today! Below are links for the worksheets for today's e-learning. Please be sure to show your work. Be careful out there...don't slip and break anything!
6th Grade Worksheet
7th Grade Worksheet
8th Grade Worksheet
I will be available for any questions you may have regarding the e-learning or any other help you might need via email, but please have patience with my response...I'll explain tomorrow. If you send me an email, please make sure you copy at least one parent copied in on it.
God bless,
Mr. PrangerThursday, February 6, 2025
*Drama Club: Since we are not having rehearsal today, we will work with Scene 6 and Scene 2 on Monday. I will post the schedule for Tuesday and Thursday on the Drama Club tab later today with our weekly note going home tomorrow.*Happy icy/foggy Thursday! I hope we can all rest a little today and hopefully get back to being healthy. For today's e-learning, please answer the problems listed below on a piece of paper and turn in for e-learning credit for the day. Please also use the day to check your iReady accounts to make sure you have any digital assignment completed and enough iReady minutes for the week.
6th Grade
Please find the following solutions:
1) 80% of a number is 180. What is the number?
2) 35% of a number is 70. What is the number?
3) A student received an 85% on a test and answered 34 questions correctly. How many questions where on the test?
4) A school has 12 students in the Chess Club, which is 8% of the school's total students. How many students are in the school?7th Grade
Please list the steps for solving Systems of Linear Equations with each method and give an example of how the equations would look for each type. (Hint: The steps are listed in your notes! The methods are Graphing, Substitution, and Elimination.)8th Grade
Graph the following points and tell whether it lists a positive, negative, or no correlation. You may just draw your own graph or download one from the internet.
1) (1,2),(2,5),(3,7),(4,9),(5,13),(6,15)
2) (1,15),(2,12),(3,10),(4,6),(5,5),(6,2)
3) (1,5),(2,12),(3,7),(4,20),(5,3),(6,15)
4) How does x and y relate in the above problems? (Hint: As x_________ y__________.)Friday, January 31, 2025
*Drama Club: I am so sorry you will have to wait until Monday for the cast list! We will still have practice on Monday, February 3rd until 4:00 for the full cast.*
Well, this is a surprise! I thought we were going to have a full week of school! For today's e-learning, please add 15 minutes to your iReady minutes for the week. Since today is Friday, you can add them to this week's minutes or next week's minutes. (For the 8th graders who have completed the iReady program, please look over 4.5 and 4.7 in your Big Ideas book when you have it next time. It will help you next year in high school!) I will be available for any questions you may have regarding the e-learning or any other help you might need via email from 9:00 - 1:00. If you send me an email, please make sure you copy at least one parent copied in on it.
Enjoy the day!
Mr. Pranger
[email protected]Wednesday, January 22, 2025
I hope everyone is staying warm! For e-learning today, we will make some adjustments for this week's iReady minutes. You will still need 45 minutes for the week. There will be 15 minutes for the week, 15 minutes for the 21st, and 15 minutes for the 22nd. You will have five school days to complete the minutes, but it will be easier on everyone if you have everything completed on by Sunday. Use your time wisely!
*For the 8th graders who have completed the iReady program:
Solve the following equations for y. Graph each equation. (You can create your own graph, find one online, or use this file.)
1) 2x+3y=12
2) 4x-4y=20
3) 7x+2y=14
4) -3x+6y=18
5) 5x+4y=40
Please email me if you have any questions or need any help. Be sure to copy a parent in on the email if you are sending me an email.
Stay warm!
Mr. Pranger
[email protected]Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Another e-learning day! For today's math e-learning for grades 6-8, we will add extra iReady minutes for the week. You will have an extra 15 minutes added to this week's minutes. For the week, you will need to earn a total of 45 minutes (15 for e-learning and 30 for the week) and must pass at least one lesson.
**For the 8th graders who have completed the iReady program, please solve the following systems by elimination and substitution. One will have fractions in the answer. **- Solve the system of equations using the elimination method:
As always, if you have any questions, please send me an email with at least one parent copied in on the email. I will be available from 9 to 1 for any help you may need!
Enjoy the day!
Mr. Pranger
[email protected] - Solve the system of equations using the elimination method:
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Little Mermaid Jr.
Practice Dates:
Future Practice Dates (In the Gym):
Thursday, April 17th (Until 5:00) – All Characters, Lights, Sound
Monday, April 21st (Until 5:30) - All Characters, Lights, Sound, Sets
Tuesday, April 22nd – NO PRACTICE (8th Grade Confirmation)
Wednesday, April 23rd (Until 5:30) - All Characters, Lights, Sound, Sets
Thursday, April 24th (Until 5:30) - All Characters, Lights, Sound, Sets
Friday, April 25rd (Until 5:30) - All Characters, Lights, Sound, Sets
Monday, April 28th (Until 5:30) – All Characters, Lights, Sound, Sets
Tuesday, April 29th (Until 5:30*) –DRESS REHERSAL– All Characters, Lights, Sound, Set
*We should finish by 5:30, but this could potentially run a little longer with costumes.*
Wednesday, April 30th (Until 5:30) - All Characters, Lights, Sound, Sets
Thursday, May 1st (Until 5:30) - All Characters, Lights, Sound, Sets
Future Practice Dates:
Thursday, April 10th (Until 5:00) – All Characters, Lights, Sound
Friday, April 11 – She’s In Love / Les Poison ONLY (UNTIL 3:45)*
*Parents should pick you up from the school doors. Please enter the parking lot from the north entrance of the parking lot between the church and school.*
Monday, April 14th (Until 5:00) – All Characters, Lights, Sound
Tuesday, April 15th (Until 5:00) – All Characters, Lights, Sound
*Wednesday, April 16th – NO PRACTICE
Thursday, April 17th (Until 5:00) – All Characters, Lights, Sound
Friday, April 18th (Good Friday) – No Practice
Monday, April 21st (Until 5:30) – All Characters, Lights, Sound
Future Practice Dates:
Monday, March 24th (Until 4:30) - Entire Cast
Tuesday, March 25th (Until 4:30) – Entire Cast
Thursday, March 27th (Until 4:30) - Entire Cast
Monday, April 7th* (Until 5:00) – Entire Cast
*Lights and Sound begin on April 7th!
Tuesday, April 8th (Until 5:00) – Entire Cast
Wednesday, April 9th – NO PRACTICE
Thursday, April 10th (Until 5:00) – Entire Cast
Friday, April 11th (Until 5:00)** – Entire Cast
**We might need to adjust this time. I will keep you posted.**
Future Practice Dates:
Thursday, March 13th – Entire Cast/She’s in Love
(She’s in Love dismissed at 5:30, Everyone Else at 4:30)
Monday, March 17th (Until 4:30) – Entire Cast
Tuesday, March 18th (Until 4:30) – Entire Cast
Thursday, March 20th – Entire Cast/Human Stuff
(Human Stuff dismissed at 5:30, Everyone Else at 4:30)
Monday, March 24th (Until 4:30) - Entire Cast
Future Practice Dates:
Monday, March 10th (Until 4:30) Scenes 1 through 9
Tuesday, March 11th (Until 4:30) – Scenes 10 – 20
Thursday, March 13th – Entire Cast/She’s in Love
(She’s in Love dismissed at 5:30, Everyone Else at 4:30)
Monday, March 17th (Until 4:30) – Entire Cast
As of 3/7/25
Monday, March 10th (Until 4:30) Scenes 1 through 9
Tuesday, March 11th (Until 4:30) – Scenes 10 - 20
As of 2/26/25
Thursday, February 27th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 2, 6, 16
Monday, March 3rd (Until 4:30) – 2, 6, 16
Tuesday, March 4th (Until 4:30) – Entire Cast
Thursday, March 6th (4:00-5:30) – Under the Sea Choreography
Monday, March 10th (Until 4:30) Scenes 1 through 9
As of 2/21/25:
Future Practice Dates:
Monday, February 24th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 7 and 15
Tuesday, February 25th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 4, 10, and 15
Thursday, February 27th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 2, 6, 16
Monday, March 3rd (Until 4:30) – 2, 6, 16
As of 2/12/25:
Future Practice Dates:
Thursday, February 13th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 1, 4, and 10
Monday, February 17th – No Practice
Tuesday, February 18th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 1, 4, 10, and 15
Thursday, February 20th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 2, 6, 16
Monday, February 24th (Until 4:00) – Scenes 7 and 15
The week of 2/10/25:
Monday, February 10th - Scenes 2 and 6 (Until 4:00)
Tuesday, February 11th - Scenes 7 and 15 (Until 4:00)
Thursday, February 13th - Scenes 1, 4, and 10 (Until 4:00)
Monday, February 17th - No Practice
The week of 2/3/25:
Monday, February 3rd - All Cast (Until 4:00)
Tuesday, February 4th - All Cast (Until 4:00)
Thursday, February 6th - Under the Sea (Until 4:00)
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Photo Albums
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