As I write this newsletter we wrap up Black History Month and enter Women's History Month. It is important to remember that while we honor these months as celebrations, Black History and Women's history are American history. We should recognize this all year as opposed to siloed into just a month.

I am grateful for spring weather this week. I understand we live in St. Louis and we can have 70 degrees one day and 40 degrees the next day. I am thankful that at least for a bit we are putting some of that winter weather in the rearview mirror!

Chromebook chargers:

Please send all chargers that were issued previously this year due to quarantine or virtual learning days. We sent all available chargers last week during the winter storm and are looking to recoup these so that they can be available to all students. If you have a charger please place it in your child's backpack so that they can return it to their classroom teacher.

Before and Aftercare: There is still time to apply for the Before and Aftercare program for the next school year. Apply here... 22-23 SY BAC Application
The 1st lottery will be April 15th and the 2nd will be May 6th. All families will be notified prior to summer break so that they have advance notice to make other arrangements if necessary.

This is for all parents that have kids receiving special education services at PCS:

Dear Parents,

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education values the opinions of all parents in Missouri’s schools. We would appreciate you taking the time to respond to this brief survey about the special education services your child receives. This survey is confidential; your individual responses are not shared with the school district or anyone else. Only a summary of all responses is provided to school districts in order to help all schools improve education for our children.

You may complete this survey online. Please complete by March 31.

Thank you very much for providing your input. (1) Online: Go to http://spec.education/ and enter the following Access Code: JUJYHA.

A message from our Librarian, Mrs. Vera Ramsey:

The Saint Louis Public Library offers free summer camps for early childhood, Elementary, and Middle School students. Camps run from June 6-Aug 5.

Registration opens up for these camps on March 1st at Noon. These fill up fast!

Here is the link to register: https://slpl.jumbula.com/#/home

The Spring Book Fair is coming! March 15th-17th. Tues. 3:30-5, Wed. 3:30-7, Thurs. 12:30-6. In the PCS library, building C. Cash, check, credit card, or ewallet accepted. Set up an ewallet account or shop online at bit.ly/pcsfair. In order to allow for social distancing, no more than 20 shoppers will be admitted at a time. Please be aware that if you come at peak shopping times, there may be a wait. We ask that customers try to keep their visit to around 15 minutes. Use the flyers and online catalogue to plan ahead!
Elementary Interactive Book Fair Flyer
Can't make it to our after school hours? Students may visit the book fair during school (Tues-Thurs). Use an ewallet account or send payment in an envelope marked with your child's name and the amount enclosed.
We need volunteers! Help with our coin drive or work as a cashier or shopping assistant by signing up here.
"All For Books" Coin Drive March 7-11Help build classroom libraries by participating in our coin drive! Send in pennies on Monday, nickels on Tuesday, dimes on Wednesday, quarters on Thursday, and any coin on Friday. All classrooms will be able to use the money they raise to add books to their library. The class that raises the most money will earn a pizza party!
Questions? Contact Vera Ramsey vramsey@premiercharterschool.org

Kids Heart Challenge:

Thank you for all of your help and support with the Kids Heart Challenge. Donations are due by Friday March 4th. Students can turn donations in earlier than that if they are done collecting.