I can remember when we actually had face to face conversations with one another or at least we called one another. Now we communicate via email, text and no one can forget about social media. These modern conveniences are great. How amazing is it that we can share important moments in our lives with friends and families who we may not see daily?

However, these conveniences can also sometimes cause problems. I know I am constantly asking myself how to keep my daughter safe while online. I am very well aware that she is way more tech savvy than I am and if she desires she has ways to hide what she is doing on social media. While our children may feel as if we are infringing on their privacy, it is our responsibility to help them safely navigate their way in this digital world. There is a false sense of confidence when we are communicating behind a screen. We need to have conversations with our children about appropriate ways to handle conflicts. While it may seem like these conversations fall on deaf ears, your children are actually listening and this is just another way we show them how much we love them.

As adults, we can also lead by example as children are always observing the adults in their lives. Staff models how to appropriately use social media through posts that celebrate successes and they also send reminders about academics. You can show them the positive ways you interact with social media at home as well. If we work together to send a unified message regarding social media I do believe we can make a lasting impact in our children’s experiences. I welcome any further conversation you would like to have regarding this topic.

My sincerest thanks to those who have and continue to support and partner with us so that we can provide the best education for your children. 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 21- Intruder Drill & Safety Walk
September 21-8th Grade High School Night
September 22- No School
September 30- PCG Movie Night
October 5-9-No School Fall Break
October 12- Tornado Drill
October 18- End of 1st Quarter
October 20- Picture Day

Drop Off Reminder:

Now that we are a few weeks into the school year, we wanted to reiterate that our morning drop off process does not begin until 8:00 am. Our morning duty staff are not outside to supervise drop off until 8:00 am. In the interest of student safety, please do not leave your child(ren) unsupervised before morning duty begins.

We recently revised our late pick up policy because of an increase in students being picked up after our dismissal ends at 3:35. We also have a significant number of unsupervised children in the morning and would like to avoid an additional revision of our drop off/pick up policy. We appreciate your support in this matter as we work to keep all of our students safe.

Library News:

Students celebrate summer reading

Students who took the summer reading challenge are celebrating their reading with an ice cream party on September 15th and 29th! If your child missed the challenge, be on the lookout for upcoming reading challenges in the winter and spring!

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Stop by any SLPL branch to sign up for a library care OR get an ecard to access all of the library's digital content here.

Students with a library card can get free online tutoring between 2pm and 11pm daily here!

Save the dates for our Fall Book Fair! October 24-26 after school and during conferences in the Library (building C)!

Athletics Update:

Middle School Parents,

We would love for you and your students to come and support the PCS Middle School Boys Soccer Team this season. In order to make this a great season we have some expectations, we would like the students to follow while attending the games on campus. The PCS staff have talked with all middle school students during their community time about these expectations. We would greatly appreciate it if you could also review our expectations with your middle school student if they plan on attending a soccer game or any PCS sporting event.

Expectations of the Students

The PCS staff are allowed to ask a student to leave the premises if they are out of line with any of the following expectations.

When school is over, all students should leave the campus (at dismissal) and ONLY return when it is time for the scheduled game. Students should not be roaming around campus.

When returning, students should enter the soccer field at the Early Childhood Building gate

When the game is over students should leave campus through the Early Childhood Building gate. They are not allowed to hang around or roam the campus. Students must be picked up in a timely manner.
Students attending the game should be sitting in the student section (on the big hillside behind the goal) unless they are sitting with their parents in the family/visitor section.
Students should be respectful to each other and the visitors from the visiting team.
Students should not be using foul or threatening language.
Students should not be antagonizing the visiting team or their spectators.
Students should not be throwing anything at any of the players.
Students should pick up any trash they bring to the game.
Students should remain dressed and fully clothed while on school grounds.
If the students play music it should be appropriate for families.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: 8th Grade and PE Department: