Elementary School Newsletter 12.12.2022
As we enter the final few days of the first semester, I hope that we can reflect on the growth that has occurred so far from our kids. Academics have been a big focus this year with some hard work being done across the campus. While we take our assessments and get a measurement of this growth, I want to say that I am proud of the staff and students for all that they have accomplished thus far.
This will be the last newsletter of 2022 so let me wish you all a Happy New Year. The kids, teachers, and even me are looking forward to a restful break, but we will be back with energy and enthusiasm to start 2023 off right.
iReady Assessments occurring this week
Please see the attached letter from Dr. Michael Schrimpf regarding our testing that will occur this week for all Elementary School grades.
Enrollment for NEW students for 2023-2024 school year:
If you have another student that would like to attend PCS next school year, family member, or friend with a child looking to join the PCS family, our lottery application for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! The lottery for next year will be on Wednesday February 1, 2023.
Apply here today (Only for new students for 2023-2024 school year)
**For currently enrolled students, the re-enrollment process will begin on January 4th when we return from Winter Break. Please look for an email on January 4th.
Library News:
It's time for the Winter Break Reading Challenge! We will send home copies of the Reading Bingo card this week and next or you can find it attached to this email. Your child should read at least 15 minutes for each challenge and return their card with their name, teacher's name, and a parent or guardian signature by Friday January 6th. Students who participate will earn a bookmark and have their name entered into a drawing for free books, posters, and gift certificates for the Spring book fair! Happy Reading!
Winter Break Reading Challenge 2022
SFE Update:
In the coming weeks and months, the school has authorized our food service provider, SFE, to begin substituting in some specialty items into the regular menus. These items will sometimes be a dessert item or an entree. The first offering will be this Friday, December 16, when a student receives a qualifying reimbursable lunch, they will receive a packet of Oreo Cookies as a dessert. We are working with SFE to provide a variety of items, at no extra cost to the students, regardless of their meal status. Any specialty items offered will meet dietary requirements and will be equally available to our vegetarian and non-vegetarian eaters. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Doyle.
Share photos with us:
We would love to see what fun and interesting things your kids are up to outside of school—so if you would like to see them featured on our social media platforms (Facebook & Instagram) please email photos with your kids name and grade they are in this school year!
Photos can be sent to our Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Morgan Brandt, at mbrandt@premiercharterschool.org.
We can’t wait to see all the fun you are having!
Upcoming dates:
December 17 - PCG Pancake Breakfast
December 21 - January 3- Winter Break
January 4 - School Resumes
January 17 - Kids Vision for Life
Thanks and have a great week!
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Tyson Strickler
Elementary School Principal
Supporting the curious and empowered learner since 2000