I am so appreciative of the teachers that we have in our building. They give it all to help support our kiddos and I can't thank them enough for all that they have put in this year. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Last week our 5th graders went on their first camping trip since 2019. They all had a blast. Special thank you to the teachers who contributed, especially our 5th grade teacher, Ms. Destiny Baltimore.

This week is going to be a fun one. We have field day on Thursday May 11 which is of course a half day dismissal at noon, and then our teachers will be in a professional development day on Friday May 12.

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/

Noticias de la biblioteca:

Time to turn in your library books!
Borrowing has ended for the year and all books are due back in the library by May15th. Look out for overdue notices coming home next week and help your child check bookshelves, underbeds, in old backpacks, and the back seat of your car to find lost books!

Take the PCS Library Summer Reading Challenge!

1. Choose one or more summer reading adventures from the Reading Challenge Choice Board

2. Have a parent sign the Summer Reading Form

3. Turn in your form to Mrs. Ramsey (in person or by email: vramsey@premiercharterschool.org) by September 1st.

4. Celebrate your reading with an ice cream party in September!

Summer Reading Challenge Info Sheet and Bingo Card

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 Counselor Website

Attached is an updated calendar for the remainder of this school year.

Upcoming Dates:

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