KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
100th Day of School
First graders will celebrate our 100th day of school on Thursday, January 29. A letter and email from your child’s first-grade teacher with details about this day have been sent home.
Chapel
You are welcome to attend Chapel this Friday, January 23.
Book Fair
It is that time of year again! The Lower School Library will host the Literati Book Fair from February 5-13. This is a fantastic opportunity for your Cyclone to refresh their TBR shelf, and practice real-world math and decision-making skills when given a budget!
Get a head start and shop the online fair! Teachers are currently creating wishlists for their classroom libraries. If you purchase something online or send them a gift card to shop in the book fair, we will add a book plate with your child’s name as a keepsake for that classroom. A percentage of profits goes towards purchasing new books for classroom libraries, PG libraries, and students.
Our school wants each student to be able to participate in the Book Fair and take home books they’re excited about. If cost is a concern for your family at this time, we can help. Please feel free to reach out to our Lower School Librarian, Mrs. Benson, at jbenson@portergaud.edu or the Head of Community Engagement and Wellness, Dr. Yerko Sepúlveda, at ysepulveda@portergaud.edu.
Middle School Technology Coffee Rescheduled
We would like to share an update regarding the upcoming Middle School Technology Coffee Talk originally scheduled for Thursday, January 22. This event will now take place on Thursday, February 12, at 8:15 a.m. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. This session will provide an opportunity for conversation around technology in the Middle School years, and participation is encouraged from parents and caregivers with students in grades 4-8. Additional details and reminders will be shared closer to the new date.
Calling All Future Cyclones! JV and Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball
Lower School families are invited to come join the action on Friday, January 30! There will be a halftime shootout for Lower School students (future cyclones) during these games.
- JV Girls - 4 p.m.
- JV Boys - 5 p.m.
- Varsity Girls - 6 p.m.
- Varsity Boys - 7:30 p.m.
Bike Donations
The Upper School Service Program will collect bikes for Charleston Rotary – Bikes for Africa on Saturday, January 24, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. near the Richardson Hall fence (outside the basketball cage). Student volunteers will help unload your donations. Bikes of any size or condition are welcome.
Parenting Tip
There is no escape from technology in your day-to-day life. From school and work to the nightly news and winding down, screens are everywhere. They play a role in our lives but we can all use a break. Baking cookies together, making a puzzle, or reading books are great ways to bond. Getting outside to bike, walk, or hike keeps kids active and engaged. You can do a scavenger hunt or obstacle course, too. The important thing is to choose an activity that encourages healthy media habits, stimulates the senses, and fosters connection.
Dismissal Changes in SchoolPass
Please be sure to update SchoolPass with all dismissal changes (even when you call the office for last-minute changes).
Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for next week. You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) or access menus online.
Grade Level Websites
Please check your child’s class webpage for important information
From the PGPA
- Tickets are Live! Denim & Diamonds Gala and Celebration - Join us for a night filled with live music, delicious food, curated cocktails, and incredible company as families, faculty, alumni, and friends come together to support the mission of Porter-Gaud School and the PGPA on March 20. Click here for additional details.
- Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendar:
- March 27: PG Community Shabbat Dinner
- May 21: Closing PGPA General Meeting
- PGPA Concessions Sign Up: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!
- Volunteer Opportunities: Click here to learn more about PGPA volunteer opportunities.
Important Dates - Semester 2
- January 29: 100th Day of School
- February 5: Black History Month Assembly at 8 a.m.
- February 16 & 17: Winter Break - School Closed
- March 13: No School: Faculty Work Day
- March 25: Conference Day - No Classes
- April 3-12: Spring Break
- April 26: Spring Arts Festival
- May 25: Memorial Day - School Closed
- May 29: Last Day of School
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.