Middle School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Life 101
This week’s Life 101 was a truly meaningful experience. We were incredibly fortunate to welcome Mr. Joseph Rotstein, who spoke with our students about his parents’ experiences surviving the Holocaust and their journey to America. His presentation left a lasting impact on our community. Our students were fantastic and showed respect, empathy, and thoughtfulness throughout the session, and we are proud of how they engaged in such an important conversation.

SchoolPass
As a reminder, please be sure to use SchoolPass whenever your child will be out sick or absent for multiple days (along with early dismissals and late arrivals). Using SchoolPass allows us to notify teachers and staff promptly and ensures clear communication and support for your child while they are away. When an absence is planned and not related to illness, students are expected to contact their teachers ahead of time to communicate about missed classwork and expectations. Thank you for your partnership.

Middle School Technology Coffee Rescheduled
The Middle School Technology Coffee Talk originally scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 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. 

Upcoming Middle School Service Opportunities
Mark your calendars for these upcoming service opportunities:

• February 28: Charleston Parks Conservancy
• March 7: Lowcountry Food Bank
• April 22 (after school): Earth Day with Grow Food Carolina
• April 26: Picnic For the Parks (Charleston Parks Conservancy)

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. 

Dining Update from Taher
Click here to view the menu for the coming week. You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) or access menus online.

Updates 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.