I can’t believe we are wrapping up the first quarter. On one hand it feels like time flew by yet on the other it feels as if this year quarter 1 was exceptionally long. Regardless, I am excited to see many of you this week when you are in the building for your child’s conference. Conferences are the perfect opportunity to see some of the successes your child is having in school.

In middle school we are excited to introduce Student Led Conferences to you. We understand that this format would provide students with an opportunity to share their learning experiences with their parents. Our hope is, that over time, these conferences will provide opportunities for an increase in internal motivation and an increased ownership over their learning.

Students have been choosing pieces of work that they would like to highlight during their conference. It is critical that they have a voice in this process as it is all about their learning and what's important to them. When students are provided with time to reflect, you would be surprised that they don’t always choose their best work. They'll include places where they struggled, places where they improved, and places where they need help. This process took time and guidance from their teachers.

Teachers are eager to share this experience with you as your child shares their performance during the first quarter. We also look forward to our continued partnering with you for the remainder of the year. Once again, thank you for entrusting us to provide the very best education possible for your child.

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Kindly,

Kim

314.645.9600 (607)~kwright@premiercharterschool.org

Fall Conference Dates and Times:

Wednesday, October 27 3:30-5:30

Thursday, October 28th 12:00-5:30

Red Ribbon Week:

This week is Red Ribbon Week which is our National Drug Awareness week. We will celebrate this week by having themed dress down days. Please see the flyer below for details. As with any dress down, any student not following the approved dress down theme will be asked to have dress code clothing brought up to school.

Fall Dress Down on October 31st:

As I mentioned earlier, one of our Graduate Aims is empowerment. A great example of this is our upcoming dress down day on Monday, October 31st. 8th grader, Erin Perkins, pitched an idea for a dress down and after a few compromises she has successfully organized an “Era Dress Down Day”. The flyer below outlines the details. As with any dress down, any student not following the approved dress down theme will be asked to have dress code clothing brought up to school.

Library News:

Free Internet Access Through St. Louis City Public Library!

The St. Louis Public Library is lending out long-term hotspots.

You must be a city resident to check out a hotspot. You also need a St. Louis Public Library card to check one out. Even if your library card is blocked, you can still get a long-term hotspot.

Long-term hotspots are checked out until September 30th 2023

Book Fair:

The Fall Book Fair is just around the corner! Our fair runs from Tuesday, 10/25-Thursday 10/27Tafter school and during conferences. See the flyer attached for book fair hours.

Can't make it to the fair? Students may shop during the school day starting Thursday 10/20. Sign up for an ewallet account (see the flyer below) or send money in an envelope marked with your child's name and the amount enclosed. Don't forget to include tax! You can also shop the online book fair at bit.ly/bookfairpcs.

We need volunteers! Sign up to help with set up, previews, book fair nights, or pack up here.