Middle School Newsletter 1.8.2024
Winter break always seems to come and go so quickly and I tend to find it both exhausting and relaxing. This is such a welcomed time where I enjoy spending time with those I am closest to. I am not one who sets New Year resolutions every year. Typically I find that I set goals throughout the year. The past few years I have decided I would choose a word to guide my intentions for the upcoming year.
Choosing my word takes some thought. What is going to inspire me when life gets tough and I am exhausted? I finally decided that my word for 2024 is GRACE. In a world that often challenges us with its complexities and uncertainties, I decided to focus on the power and beauty that grace can bring into our lives.
Grace, in its various forms, embodies elegance, kindness, and a spirit of generosity. It extends beyond a mere word and becomes a guiding principle for how we navigate the ups and downs of our daily lives. Whether it's the grace we extend to others, the grace we afford ourselves in times of difficulty, or the grace we find in unexpected moments, it has the transformative power to elevate our experiences.
As we enter the second half of our school year, I am eager to see students continue to push themselves to do their best. During the second semester we tend to see motivation dip. There are a number of factors: being cooped up due to cold weather, content rigor increases, spring fever and now we can add this never ending pandemic. Regardless of the reason, students need our encouragement and support to persevere through their struggles. We should all be asking them, “Did you do your best?” everyday. Some days this will be easy for them but on the hard days they need us to remind them why it is so important. Please continue to have these critical conversations with your child as these are skills that will greatly impact their future.
If you had to choose a word to inspire or guide your year what would it be? I have asked many friends, colleagues and family members the same question. I love hearing their responses and the reasons behind them. Take some time and talk with your child and see what his or her word is for 2024. If you decide on your word and would like to share, I would love to hear from you. I am really looking forward to 2024 and all the great experiences it is going to bring us!
This second half of the year, "Grace" will be my guiding star. Grace is not just a word; it is a call to action, a way of being, and a beacon of hope. Together, I believe we can create a community that thrives on grace, compassion, and understanding.
As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Kindly,
Kim
314.645.9600 (607)~kwright@premiercharterschool.org
Re-Enrollment:
Premier Charter School’s re-enrollment process begins today. We use this data to determine how many students will be pulled for each grade level in our upcoming lottery. Your response with this form secures or declines your student’s spot at Premier Charter School for the 2024-2025 school year.
Click here to submit your household's re-enrollment.
Please complete the re-enrollment form by Friday, January 12th, and remember to list every student currently attending PCS from your household.
** Not completing this form will be considered a decline for next school year. **
If you have any questions regarding the re-enrollment process, please reach out to Erin O’Brien at eobrien@premiercharterschool.org.
Report Cards:
Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, January 17th. If you have any questions and want to speak to your child’s teacher feel free to reach out and make an appointment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 8- Board Meeting
January 15-No School
January 17-Report Cards and IReady Test Scores sent home
January 25- Intruder Drill
January 26- No School
February 15- Tornado Drill
February 15- Board Meeting
February 16 & 19- No School
March 6- End of 3rd Quarter
March 13 & 14- Conferences
March 15-22-No School
Athletics Update:
We are looking forward to spring sports starting back at PCS. There have been some changes to our spectator policy. Starting April 1st, 2024 students will not be allowed to attend PCS home sporting events without an adult or parent supervising them. This means that the parent/adult needs to be present with the student(s) for the duration of the event and not just on campus or waiting in the car. Thank you for your cooperation and support with this matter.
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Kim Wright M.Ed. LPC, RPT
Middle School Principal
Supporting the curious and empowered learner since 2000
National School of Character