Elementary School Newsletter 5.1.2023
Thank you all for your support during MAP testing. The students and teachers worked hard this year and I am proud of everyone's efforts. Also a big thank you to everyone who participated in the Multicultural Fair and Walk for Hope. It is always great seeing everyone and it truly displays what PCS is all about.
This upcoming week, we are sending many of our 5th graders to the first camping trip since 2019. We are very excited to be able to have this experience continue for our rising middle schoolers. It is going to be a blast!
We still want to finish off the year strong with one month to go. We have many critical Missouri learning standards that our students will be learning so that they can be best prepared as they enter their next school year. May brings optimism, better weather, and more color. Let's make it a great month!
Summer Camp Opportunities:
Sherwood Forest Camp
Sherwood Forest is still accepting youth in 1st-6th grade to participate in a low-cost residential summer camp program. Sherwood Forest's residential program consists of traditional camp activities like canoeing and tie dye, as well as reading, ecology, and social and emotional learning. Program length ranges from 7 to 28 days, depending on camper's age. For more information or to register for camp, reach out to the Camp Director at alexisn@sherwoodforeststl.org or visit https://www.sherwoodforeststl.org/register/.
Building Futures Camp
At Building Futures Camp, our young builders can make their own animal- inspired furniture, lawn games, garden art, and other fun projects! Campers will learn skills and work on finishing techniques to create projects. Our young entrepreneurs (14 years and older) can earn $15/hour and participate in a small business experience by marketing and selling their pieces at the Tower Grove Farmers Market at our July & August Market Days!
https://buildingfuturesstl.org/
Library News:
Reading Challenge!
We have a new reading challenge for April and beyond. Complete the 10 reading tasks and turn the signed form to Mrs. Ramsey in the PCS library by Friday, May 19 to earn a bookmark and.a free book! Happy Reading!
April-May 2023 Reading Challenge
Commonsense Media is a great resource with media ratings and reviews, parent tips for navigating technology with kids of all ages, and more! Click on the link to explore the site!
Only two more weeks to borrow library books! All library books are due by Monday, May 15th. Please look for overdue notes sent home and help your child look for lost books! Let Mrs. Ramsey know if you are unable to find library materials so we can update our system! Thanks for your help!
The library is In Search Of gently used books! Mrs. Ramsey will have a little free bookstore for kids to choose from in May after borrowing is over. We have donated books on hand, but if you have any books in good condition you are looking to pass along, we will include them in our free store!
Counselor Corner:
We have a counselors page on our school website that highlights various resources for our families. Feel free to check it out! The latest Counselor connection has summer camp info on it and other topics.
PCS Family Event:
Check out an opportunity to go to a Cardinal game with friends and families from PCS. Forms and payments due by May 4th. See more info on the link below.
HERE is an updated calendar for the remainder of this school year.
Upcoming Dates:
May 3-5: 5th Grade Camp
May 11: Field Day - noon dismissal
May 12: No School - Professional Development
May 18: PCS Night at the Ballpark
May 24: 8th Grade Graduation
May 25: Last Day of School - 12:00 dismissal
Thanks and have a great week!
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Tyson Strickler
Elementary School Principal
Supporting the curious and empowered learner since 2000
National School of Character