Middle School Newsletter 5.8.2023

May 8

Written By PCS

Webster’s dictionary defines teacher as “one that teaches”. I truly believe that this definition is being stretched beyond what may have been true many years ago. To teach these days goes well beyond teaching subject content. Teachers ensure that their students are building capacity in skills such as collaboration, effective communication, problem solving, and perseverance just to name a few. Additionally, teachers are also guiding their students as they develop their character and moral compass. This profession has never been for the faint of heart but when you add teaching in the middle of a pandemic, this truly takes a gifted individual.

I am inspired daily by the individuals that I am so grateful to call my team. They show up everyday DOING THEIR BEST so that their students have an exceptional educational experience. They have the highest of expectations for their students and they lead by example because they also have the highest expectations for themselves and one another. You can find them working tirelessly on innovative units and lessons so that their students are engaged, curious and challenged with the work that is put before them. They answer endless questions, emails, and phone calls from not only their students but also parents. I can say with the utmost confidence that this team of educators love and care for their students as if they were family because we are indeed a very large family.

This week kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week and I can’t think of a better time to wrap around our teachers. I encourage you to talk with your child and ask him/her how they want to show their teachers thanks for all their hard work. This gesture doesn't have to be extravagant...a simple heartfelt thank you goes a long way!

I hope each of you have a wonderful week and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or questions.

Kindly,

Kim

314.645.9600 (607)~kwright@premiercharterschool.org

Summer opportunity for 6th graders…

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/.

Summer camp for MS students…

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/

From the library…

April-May 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

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