Middle School Newsletter May 16th 2022

May 16

Written By PCS

On Sunday I took advantage of the beautiful weather and went on a long bike ride. As I was riding along I was lost in my thoughts about this unprecedented year and all of the challenges and successes we encountered. So many memories came flooding back in with emotions that vacillated between sadness and hope. I then happened to look up at the sky and I saw a beautiful sunset. Of course this isn’t the first time I have seen a sunset but for some reason it made me pause. I felt a smile on my face as I was filled with hope. Hope that we better ourselves from lessons learned during this time. Hope that we take the time to gather together with our loved ones. Hope that we slow down and enjoy life’s blessings. And a never ending hope that in the fall, when we welcome 300 students through our middle school doors, we will have a remarkable year.

It would be remiss of me if I didn’t acknowledge that there were struggles we had to work our way through. Despite these struggles, I have seen many successes and resiliency first hand. Teachers dedicated endless hours prepping and planning engaging lessons while also building a supportive and safe community. Students navigated how to adjust to being back in school in person and how to collaborate with one another. Parents, you have given us encouragement, understanding and grace when it was needed and for that we are so thankful. This past year has been a testament to just how resilient we truly are.

As we transition into summer we also have two groups of students who are facing major transitions: our 5th graders are transitioning into middle school as our 8th graders transition from PCS to their new high school.

Saying goodbye to the class of 2022 will be bittersweet for many of us. They created memories that will last a lifetime. I am confident that each graduate will go onto do incredible things during their high school careers and beyond. We all feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to watch your children grow into the incredible individuals they are. Thank you for giving us the privilege of spending the past three years (or for some, many more) with your precious children...they will be greatly missed.

As we say goodbye to the 2021-22 school year, I would like to thank you for all of your support. Have a wonderful summer...one that is full of hope and endless possibilities. And please remember, whether you are ending your time as a PCS parent or just joining our middle school each one of you is forever part of our family.

Kindly,

Kim

314.645.9600 (607)~kwright@premiercharterschool.org

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