Middle School Newsletter 3.4.2024
When talking with students I often tell them that their words are the most powerful tool they have. We discuss how their words could change someone’s life positively or negatively. Giving students voice isn’t only about opportunity. It’s also about inspiring and empowering them to speak thoughtfully. With practice, encouragement, and assistance, students can share ideas that are insightful and profound.
Children are always watching and looking to us as a guide on how to behave (even when we think they aren’t). As adults we can strive to measure our words when speaking with children, it will make all the difference in how they choose to use their words.
With words well chosen, we can guide, congratulate, encourage, support and comfort. There are several ways we can improve our communication with our children and strengthen our connections with them. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind when modeling how we should speak with one another in different situations:
We can use positive reinforcement so our children feel recognized for their efforts and successes. When giving praise explicitly state what your child is doing right and thank them. Acknowledging children for their strategic efforts and accomplishments, rather than seeming to always catch them doing wrong, gives them some goals to aim for.
Having a few choice phrases ready can defuse situations when children are dysregulated. When emotions are heightened it’s helpful to sincerely ask, “What do you need from me right now?” Their answers are usually reasonable requests that can be granted, even if only temporarily.
My sincerest thanks to those who have and continue to support and partner with us so that we can provide the best education for your children. I hope each of you have a wonderful week and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or questions.
Kindly,
Kim
314.645.9600 (607)~kwright@premiercharterschool.org
Spring Panorama Survey:
Dear PCS Families,
This week we are going to begin administering our Spring Student Survey to our 3rd-8th grade students and wanted to invite you to complete our related Spring Family Survey.
We administered similar surveys in the fall and after reviewing responses and gathering additional information from students and families, we implemented strategies to respond to what we heard. The results from the Spring Survey will give us some information about how much progress we made, where we are doing well and opportunities for continued growth. Upon completion of the survey, all results will be posted to our website www.premiercharterschool.org.
You can complete the Spring Family Survey here.
Title I.A Programs:
Parents and Guardians, please join us on Wednesday, March 13th from 5-6 pm, in the Bldg. C conference room, for our annual review and evaluation of our Title I.A programs. We have scheduled this meeting to coincide with conferences, hopefully making it easier to plan in your schedule. Please see the attached meeting agenda HERE and reach out to Christy Wohlgemuth with any questions.
cwohlgemuth@premiercharterschool.org
Facilities:
Click HERE to view the Lead Testing Results letter from our Head Of Operations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 6- End of 3rd Quarter
March 13 & 14- Conferences
March 14- Noon Dismissal
March 15-22- No School
April 1-5- 8th Grade MAP Testing
April 8-11- 7th Grade MAP Testing
April 16-18- 6th Grade MAP Testing
PCS Multicultural Fair:
The Annual PCS Multicultural Fair will be held April 25. This event is a treasured event for students, staff and our PCS families. Middle Schooler Olivia S. wrote an article about its significance.
PCS Night at Busch Stadium
Come see our amazing choir, led by Mr. Padgett, perform Take Me Out To The Ballgame during the 7th Inning Stretch at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, May 21st. The St.Louis Cardinals will be facing the Baltimore Orioles and the game starts at 6:45pm. PCG will begin selling tickets to the game soon. In the meantime, please save the date!
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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