As we begin our sixth week of school I wanted to take a moment to discuss an essential aspect of your child’s education: the importance of taking ownership of their learning. Encouraging our students to be proactive in their learning journey not only fosters academic growth but also equips them with essential life skills.

Taking ownership of one's grades goes beyond simply earning good grades; it is about developing a growth mindset, responsibility, and self-accountability. As a team, we believe that when students actively engage in their education, they become more successful learners and ultimately better prepared for life beyond the classroom.

Here are some key points to consider when discussing this topic with your child:

Setting Goals: Encourage your child to set clear academic goals. Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Help them break these goals down into smaller, manageable steps.
Time Management: Teach your child the importance of managing their time effectively. Establishing a study schedule, prioritizing assignments, and avoiding procrastination are all critical skills.
Communication: Encourage open communication between you, your child, and their teachers. Encourage your child to ask questions, seek clarification when needed, and participate actively in class discussions.
Self-Assessment: Encourage self-assessment by asking your child to reflect on their learning process. What are their strengths and weaknesses? How can they improve?
Accountability: Emphasize that ultimately, it is their responsibility to complete assignments, study for quizzes and tests, and meet deadlines. Consequences, both positive and negative, are a natural part of taking ownership.
Resilience: Remind your child that setbacks and challenges are a part of the learning journey. Encourage them to persevere through difficulties, seek help when needed, and learn from their mistakes.
Support: Let your child know that you are there to support them. Offer guidance, but also allow them to make decisions and learn from the consequences, within reason.
Celebrate Achievements: Celebrate their successes, no matter how small. Recognizing their achievements boosts their confidence and motivates them to keep taking ownership of their grades.

Our MS team is committed to providing a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially and emotionally. I encourage you to engage in ongoing conversations with your child about their academic progress, goals, and challenges. Together, we can help them become more independent learners and responsible individuals.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to their teachers or myself. We are here to support both you and your child on this educational journey.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

September 30- PCG Movie Night
October 5-9-No School Fall Break
October 12- Tornado Drill
October 18- End of 1st Quarter
October 20- Picture Day
October 24-26 Book Fair
October 25-26 Conferences (Times TBD)
October 26- Early Dismissal
October 27-No School

Drop Off Reminder:

Now that we are a few weeks into the school year, we wanted to reiterate that our morning drop off process does not begin until 8:00 am. Our morning duty staff are not outside to supervise drop off until 8:00 am. In the interest of student safety, please do not leave your child(ren) unsupervised before morning duty begins.

We recently revised our late pick up policy because of an increase in students being picked up after our dismissal ends at 3:35. We also have a significant number of unsupervised children in the morning and would like to avoid an additional revision of our drop off/pick up policy. We appreciate your support in this matter as we work to keep all of our students safe.

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Students celebrate summer reading

Students who took the summer reading challenge are celebrating their reading with an ice cream party on September 15th and 29th! If your child missed the challenge, be on the lookout for upcoming reading challenges in the winter and spring!

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Stop by any SLPL branch to sign up for a library care OR get an ecard to access all of the library's digital content here.

Students with a library card can get free online tutoring between 2pm and 11pm daily here!

Save the dates for our Fall Book Fair! October 24-26 after school and during conferences in the Library (building C)!

Book Donations

I always appreciate families remembering the PCS Library when you have books to donate! However, due to limited space and time I can't always accept your donations. If you have gently used books you would like to donate to our school library, please email me (vramsey@premiercharterschool.org) and send a picture of a sample of what you have to donate. I will be in touch to let you know if we can take your books and to schedule a time to drop them off! Thank you in advance for your generosity and your understanding!

Athletics Update:

Middle School Parents,

We would love for you and your students to come and support the PCS Middle School Boys Soccer Team this season. In order to make this a great season we have some expectations, we would like the students to follow while attending the games on campus. The PCS staff have talked with all middle school students during their community time about these expectations. We would greatly appreciate it if you could also review our expectations with your middle school student if they plan on attending a soccer game or any PCS sporting event.

Expectations of the Students

The PCS staff are allowed to ask a student to leave the premises if they are out of line with any of the following expectations.

When school is over, all students should leave the campus (at dismissal) and ONLY return when it is time for the scheduled game. Students should not be roaming around campus.

When returning, students should enter the soccer field at the Early Childhood Building gate

When the game is over students should leave campus through the Early Childhood Building gate. They are not allowed to hang around or roam the campus. Students must be picked up in a timely manner.
Students attending the game should be sitting in the student section (on the big hillside behind the goal) unless they are sitting with their parents in the family/visitor section.
Students should be respectful to each other and the visitors from the visiting team.
Students should not be using foul or threatening language.
Students should not be antagonizing the visiting team or their spectators.
Students should not be throwing anything at any of the players.
Students should pick up any trash they bring to the game.
Students should remain dressed and fully clothed while on school grounds.
If the students play music it should be appropriate