Queridas familias de PCS,

And just like that we have completed the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year!

It is amazing how time is truly flying by. Thank you to all the families who were able to participate in our Fall Conferences. It was great to see so many of you! It is so important to us that home and school work together to help each child grow academically and socially and emotionally.

If you were not able to attend but you would like to check in with your child’s teacher please reach out to them and they would be happy to schedule an appointment with you.

A Note from Nurse Abbie:

As we head into peak RSV/ Flu / Cold / COVID Season, I wanted to remind you of our partnership to keep our campus clean and promote healthy practices to try and keep our students safer and healthier here at school. We are starting to see an increase of Flu, RSV, Strep and COVID throughout all of our buildings. Viruses spread easily among children (specifically our young age group) and it is important that we work together to continue to keep our school community healthy!

Your partnership can help prevent the spread of viruses and other illnesses by practicing the following precautions:

If possible, you and your child can get a flu shot (We have a partnership with Walgreens)
Remind your child to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing
Have your child wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
Teach your child not to touch their mouth, nose, or eyes

If your child does become sick, please keep them home, especially if they have any of the following:

Fever (greater than 100.4 degrees)
Vomiting (even just once)
Diarrhea (more than twice within 24 hours)
Chills
Fatigue or body aches
Frequent congested (wet) cough
If unsure please call the school nurse

Your child can return to school when they are:

Fever free without Tylenol or Motrin, for at least 24 hours
Vomit free without medication for at least 24 hours
Diarrhea free without medication for at least 24 hours
Cough is not persistent or congested
Doctors note (if needed)

I will reach out to notify families by email if there are two or more confirmed diagnoses in one class within a 1 week timeframe.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our community safe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Abigail Mangogna, LPN

Enfermera de la primera infancia

314-645-9600 Ext. 108

News from the Library:

This year we were able to use book fair funds to purchase a book for every Kindergartner! Kindergarten classes came to the fair to pick their book during the school day!

A Note from our Veterans’ Day Committee:

Our 11th annual Veterans Day assembly is right around the corner! Please use the link below to R.S.V.P. for the assembly and reception. Please include the Veteran’s name and branch of service as well as the exact number of family members that will attend so we have enough chairs and treats! There is also a paper copy of the google form available, please check with your child's teacher or building secretary for a printed copy.

We hope to see you and your military family on November 9th from 2-3:00pm in the courtyard! (Rain plan, PCS Gym) Reception following from 3-3:30pm in the elementary cafeteria. Please respond by November 7th!

Veterans Day Assembly RSVP

Volunteers Needed:

If you can volunteer to help with tree planting, please meet at the school garden behind the Early Childhood building..

Family Math Night:

Get excited for PCS Math Spirit week, 10/30-11/3! Each day that week Pre-K-8 grade students will be able to dress up in math themed ways with a family celebration on Thursday, November 2nd from 5:30-7pm.

Play games as a family, with teachers, and friends! Be entered for raffle prizes! Parents and Guardians get ideas and resources to help your child(ren) at home with math!

Pizza dinner will be provided for attending families, an RSVP for the event will come out soon. Please reach out if you'd like to volunteer that evening or if you have any questions.

Christy Wohlgemuth, cwohlgemuth@premiercharterschool.org