Middle School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Life 101
This week, our students celebrated World Kindness Day by filling the Green with messages of love and positivity. It’s been a true blessing to see the kindness flowing!

Picture Retakes
If your child was absent on picture day or you want to have a new picture taken, the retake day is Friday, November 15. Students should go to Gwynette during recess, community time, or study hall and wear polo shirts and uniform bottoms to school. If students have PE, they should not wear PE uniforms but are encouraged to wear gym shoes.

Exam Schedule
Winter exams will take place from Tuesday, December 17, through Friday, December 20. December 17, 18, and 19 will be full school days, with review sessions in the morning, and exams scheduled both before and after lunch. On Friday, December 20, we will have a make-up day for any students who have missed an exam. Students without make-up exams are not required to attend school on Friday. Please note that any exams missed due to out-of-town family trips cannot be rescheduled. A detailed exam schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

Middle School Service Update
November 14 was the final day of our letter-writing campaign for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The letters have been mailed to the NC Farm Bureau and will be distributed throughout communities in western North Carolina. Thank you to all of our students who participated over the last month!

• December 7 - PGPA Holiday Festival: We are seeking student volunteers for a variety of shifts throughout the day. Please join us for this on-campus event. Sign up here!
• December 14 - Reindeer Run/Walk: This activity is not chaperoned by Middle School faculty, but we encourage your family to join the Porter-Gaud team using this link.  You can also locate our team by going to www.reindeerrun.org and searching for Porter-Gaud School under Groups/Teams.

Dining Update: Last Call for Thanksgiving Sides and Pies
Taher Catering is offering Porter-Gaud families the opportunity to order sides and pies for their Thanksgiving holiday gatherings. You can also express your gratitude to a teacher or staff member by giving them a side or pie of their choice. Please click here to learn more and place your order by November 19 at 10 a.m. 

To access daily menus, please click here. You can also follow us on Instagram (@taherpgdining).  

Save the Date: French Toast Black Friday Sale
Our uniform vendor, French Toast, will be running a sale from November 25-December 3, and families can save up to 40% on uniform purchases. Click here to learn more.

From Our Chaplains
Click here to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, and request prayer.

Save the Date: PGPA Holiday Festival
The 2024 Porter-Gaud Parent Association Holiday Festival is on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fun will include shopping with over 30 local vendors, food, musical performances by the Porter-Gaud choirs, new Porter-Gaud merchandise, play and activities for young children, visits with Santa, and "snow" much more! Click here for more information about the event and volunteer opportunities.

Concessions
Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our Cyclone sports teams.

Important Calendar Dates 

• November 15: Make-up Picture Day
• November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
• December 7: PGPA Holiday Festival
• December 14: Lessons and Carols (Church of the Holy Communion)
• December 17-20: Middle School Fall Semester Exams
• December 23 - January 3: Christmas Break - No School for Students
• January 6: Faculty Workday - No School for Students
• January 7: Classes resume for the Second Semester