Dearest PCS Families,

August has brought me so much joy. Working with staff, both veterans and those new to PCS was so inspiring.Over the next few weeks I will be sharing This team of teachers is absolutely dedicated to your children and want nothing but the very best for them. I can’t begin to express the gratitude that I have for their dedication, determination and love they pour into their classrooms. Our MS teachers can’t wait to reconnect with their students and with you and begin to build those relationships that are quite frankly the most important part of what we do. We are here to support your children while providing them with an engaging and rigorous educational experience.

I always refer to PCS as a really large family and now more than ever I know this is true. Families are full of love and can get messy at times but we support one another even when life gets really hard. I have felt this support, not only from my middle school team, but from so many of you. Thank you for this gift. Also, thank you for the priceless gift of trusting us with your children everyday. You have my word they will be loved and cared for when they are with us.

Over the next few weeks I will be highlighting our amazing teachers so that you can get to know our entire MS team a little better. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any concerns or questions you have...there is no concern that is too small. I am confident that together we will make this a remarkable year!

Kindly,

Kim

314.645.9600 (607)~kwright@premiercharterschool.org

Meet Your 7th Grade Teachers

Hello, I’m Allison Horn and I will be teaching TLC Math and Intervention. If your child receives special education services, I will most likely be his/her case manager. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and attended SLU for my BA in Elementary Education and Special Education K-12. In my free time, I love to go to concerts, paint, play with my bunny, travel, and spend time outdoors. I’m excited to start the school year and get to know our new 7th graders! You can reach me at ahorn@premiercharterschool.org and/or ext 421.

Hey, I’m Alexa Franke, and I will be teaching Social Studies. Born and raised in the St. Louis area, I didn’t stray too far from home for my undergraduate studies at Lindenwood University. There, I earned my BA in Middle School Education with an emphasis in Language Arts and a minor in Social Studies. This is my sixth year at PCS and I could not be more excited to meet your students and begin further cultivating a love of learning. In my free time, I can be found exploring the Saint Louis Art Museum with my husband and 6-month-old son, Fitz, reading a good book, or playing with my dog Teddy at Forest Park. I cannot wait to be back in the classroom and getting to know all of you! You can reach me at afranke@premiercharterschool.org and/or ext. 424.

Hi! I’m Lexi Fleming, and I will be teaching Writing Workshop. I was born and raised in Saint Charles, MO and recently graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Middle School Education with an emphasis in Social Studies. My goal is to help all students see that they can enjoy reading and writing, and to have a safe space for students to learn and grow as individuals. In my free time, you can find me at local coffee shops and restaurants, or reading and spending time with my cat, Snuggles. I look forward to getting to know each of you and being a part of the PCS family! You can reach me at afleming@premiercharterschool.org or ext 422.

Hi! I’m Sarah Pitzer, and I will be teaching Math. I have been teaching for 11 years. I was born and raised in Louisville , KY and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Elementary Education and Learning and Behavior Disorders. My goal is to help all students see that they are mathematicians and scholars, and that math can be enjoyable and fun! My husband and I live in south city with our 2 rescue dogs and our 2 little girls- Millie, 5 and Olivia, 2.5. I look forward to getting to know each of you! You can reach me at spitzer@premiercharterschool.org or ext 425.

Hello, I’m Georgia Miranda and I will be teaching Science. I grew up in Wildwood, MO and attended Southeast Missouri State University earning an education degree in Middle School Science with a minor in Geoscience. I am new to PCS as well as a first year teacher! I have loved working with my 8th graders at North Kirkwood Middle School for student teaching, and I know I will love working with my 7th grades here at PCS. When I am not at school you can find me at my rock climbing gym, a local sushi restaurant, or just spending time with my family and my kitten, Sherbert. This is going to be a fantastic year full of learning, fun, and growth! You can reach me at gmiranda@premiercharterschool.org and/or ext. 426.

Hello, I’m Kristy Cho and I will be teaching Literacy. I grew up in California and graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in English Literature and a degree in Philosophy. I also earned my graduate degree in TESL from SIUE. During my free time I enjoy exploring the cityscape and spending time by a campfire with friends, family, and my dog Mochi. I look forward to working together as we partner up to make your seventh grade year a success. You can reach me at kcho@premiercharterschool.org and/or ext 423.

Hi, I’m Danny Jackson and I will be co-teaching Social Studies, as well as being the 7th Grade Team Teacher. I grew up 20 minutes from St. Louis in Belleville, Illinois then attended Webster University in St. Louis to earn my degree in Choral Music Education. When I’m not at school, you can catch me watching history documentaries, racing go-karts, playing guitar, or spending time with my partner, Madison, and cats, Tuco and Pete. You can reach me at djackson@premiercharterschool.org and/or ext 424.

Reminders:

Dress Code…
Please make sure that your child is in dresscode everyday unless we indicate that we have a special dress down day. If you need assistance with dress code please reach out to Morgan Fuemmeler at mfuemmeler@premiercharterschool.org.

The PCS Dress Code is as follows:

Bottoms – Students may wear long pants, shorts, jumpers, or skirts. Khaki and navy blue are the only color options for pants, shorts, skirts and jumpers. Shorts, skirts, and jumpers may not be any shorter than 4 inches above the top of the knee.
Shirts – Navy blue collared shirts or navy blue PCS issued t-shirts (ie- Walk for Hope shirts) must be worn at all times at PCS. Shirts may be either long or short sleeved. Sleeveless shirts may not be worn. Shirts must be solid in color (no stripes, logos, checks, or decoration). Other color options are as follows:

Navy blue collared shirts or a white collared shirt underneath a navy blue sweater or navy blue/khaki jumper.

Spirit wear – Can be worn at all times. Students may wear PCS logo shirts/sweatshirts/hoodies of varying colors. (Dress code bottoms must be worn).
Shoes – Students should wear shoes that do not leave marks on the gym floor on the days they have PE. If they choose to change shoes prior to and after PE class, they must do so within the time allotted before or after class. Students should wear their own shoes at all times.
Dress Down Days- Periodically, we allow the students to have dress down days when we relax the dress code. On those days, students are allowed to wear clothes that are school appropriate, with these guidelines:
- Dress so as to not disrupt the learning environment
- No inappropriate messages/pictures/logos
- Pants and shorts should be pulled to the waist
- Any suggestive clothing is not acceptable for school

HATS, SCARVES, AND BANDANAS ARE NOT TO BE WORN IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING AT ANY TIME. THIS INCLUDES BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, AND EVENING ACTIVITIES. FACE PAINT IS NOT ALLOWED.

*The PCS Administration has final authority in determining if a student’s clothing is within the guidelines of the PCS Dress Code.

*If at any point a family requires assistance in the acquisition of clothing meeting the PCS Dress Code, they are encouraged to contact their child’s grade level administrator. Clothing will be available through the nurse’s office for emergencies only. Students do not have the option of getting clothing from the nurse’s office for dress code purposes.

Phones/Earbuds/Smartwatches…

In every effort to have students engaged during school hours we are requesting that all devices are turned off and kept in student’s lockers. We are asking for your support in this policy.

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