PGES Pride Press May 2024

As we approach the end of another incredible school year, I wanted to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you. This year has been filled with remarkable moments, growth, and achievements, and it is all thanks to the unwavering support and dedication of our incredible school community. I am so grateful for the privilege of serving as the principal of such an extraordinary school community. Thank you for your continued support, trust, and collaboration. Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and rejuvenating summer break filled with laughter, love, and cherished time with family and friends.

Group hug and high fives all around, Alisha Erickson

May 24th is the last day of school and last day for MAC at PGS until next school year. There is a signup sheet for the 2-hour abbreviated day. Spaces are limited due to staffing. Registration forms for Summer MAC at Johnson Elementary are available in the front office. Summer MAC starts May 29th. Registration for the next school year at PGS MAC will be available this coming July. Please contact Mrs. Kennedy at kennedyang@fssd.org with any questions.

May weather is sure to bring us lots of sunshine and warm weather. Please encourage your student to stay hydrated with water and have a water bottle available for school use. If you are worried about sun exposure during outside play/learning, please help your child apply sunblock prior to arriving at school each morning.

If your child has medication in the school clinic, please make sure it is picked up on or before Thursday, May 23. Any medications not picked up by May 23, 2024 will be disposed of, as we are not permitted to store them during the summer months.

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student needing a 5 year old physical with immunizations this summer, please schedule the appointment as soon as possible. After the appointment, please provide the school with the completed Tennessee Immunization Certificate with the date of physical noted on the certificate by dropping it off at the school or emailing it to brownkri@fssd.org

If you have any questions about medications or immunizations, feel free to reach out to Nurse B at 615-472-3906 or boyntonmar@fssd.org.

It is hard to believe that we are approaching an end to the school year. It has been such a wonderful time filled with the blessings of working with elementary children. Thank you, parents, for allowing me to be a part of your children’s education and development. That is a responsibility I take very seriously. For the month of May, we will be talking about the responsibility we have to make healthy decisions and take care of our bodies. We will also be emphasizing the responsibility we have in choosing kind words and actions to those around us. I hope all of you have an amazing summer break. I look forward to seeing everyone next school year!

At this time in the school year, it is most appropriate to say thank you to our families, teachers, and community for all the positivity you instill in our students. The support our students receive from school counseling lessons, daily morning meetings with teachers, Mercy Children’s therapists, and long term family love and encouragement help to build the self-esteem of all children. SO Thank you!

Topic: SUMMER - Screen-free Activities for Kids and Teens Over the Summer

Order your student’s school supplies for the upcoming year NOW. To place an order, click on the school supplies image or go to https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=97734&utm_source=cartstack&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=c-wk3-2

and select your grade level. Fill out the information and add your box to your shopping cart. You can then choose to add another box or check out.

PGS school supply box sales will be ONLINE ONLY, through Monday, July 1, 2024. All supply boxes will be delivered to PGS at no shipping charge. Additional supply boxes will NOT be available for purchase on the first day of school.

Kindergarten registration is open and going well! If you have not yet registered your kindergartener for next year, please help us by doing this by as soon as possible. Registration is online at (www.fssd.org). After you register, we will call you to set up a screening time.

Kindergartners must be 5 years old on or before August 15 to enroll.

Tuesday, May 14 6:00-7:00 pm in the Middle School Lobby.

You are invited to meet the 5th grade teachers and learn about many things available to 5th graders next year at PGMS.

• 5th grade basics
• Sports
• Drama club
• Battle of the Books
• Green Team

PATH United, one of our amazing community partners, has put together a summer toolkit packed full of fun and creative summer activities and ideas for ages PreK through high school. Scan the QR code on the flyer below or click this link: https://www.pathunited.org/toolkit

This is a reminder that your Poplar Grove PTO will be hosting an entire week of giving our staff the VIP treatment with special experiences all week long from May 6th - 10th, with events planned every day. We would love your help with supporting this event! Here are a few ways you can help listed below. Thank you for your support and the ways you love our amazing staff! We couldn't do this without you!

~ PGS Staff Appreciation Committee

Tuesday, May 7 is our annual Bike, Walk or Roll to School Day. Drop off Begins at 6:45 AM with a Departure Time of 7:00 AM.

Meeting Points:

1. Founders Point Central Clubhouse
2. Del Rio Park on Del Rio Court

Prizes will be awarded for participants and anyone who bikes or walks to school.

Calling all Mothers and Sons to reserve Friday May 10 @5:30!!! Please make plans to join us for a night of family fun at our 7th Annual PGS Mother/Son Dodgeball Event!!

All PGS Boys, PreK-8 and their Moms (Dads and daughters are invited, as well, to cheer on their favorite mother/son duo as they compete with and against each other.)

Where: Blue Gym (new gymnasium)

Extra Details: A photobooth will be set up to capture the memories of the night and dodgeball games will run from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Food trucks will be available before and after the event, from 5pm-7:30pm.

Library books are due back to the Library Media Center by Friday, May 10th. All lost or damaged books must be paid before your child's report card will be released. If you have any questions about missing or damaged books, please email Ms. Gray at grayjes@fssd.org. We'd love to encourage our families to continue reading over the summer by joining the Williamson County Public Library's summer reading program!

In an effort to make sure everything is in order for the last day of school, we will no longer send devices home with students after May 10th. Please help us prepare for this day by making sure your child keeps their device and charger in their district-assigned bag and brings it to and from school each day.

We are excited to host 4th grade promotion at PGES. The ceremony will take place in the PAC from 7:45am-9:00am on May 16. We look forward to recognizing our 4th graders for their hard work at PGES before they move on to Middle School.

Please note you will check in and enter through the main doors of the PAC. You do NOT need to check in the PGES office.

On May 21 at 12:45 PGS invites this year’s graduating seniors back to walk their elementary and middle school hallways one last time before they graduate. As seniors walk the halls in their cap and gowns, we will cheer with them in celebrating this major milestone.

On Thursday, May 23rd, we will have field day on the field behind PGS and end-of-year celebrations throughout the day based on individual grade-level schedules. Weather permitting, students will have an opportunity to enjoy fun-filled Stations! Family members who attend must first sign in at the front office and will then be able to walk to the back field with their student’s class.

Field Day Schedule

• 8-9 First and Second Grade
• 9-10 PreK and Kindergarten
• 10-11Third and Fourth Grade

Gentle Reminders:

- Apply sunscreen prior to coming to school

- Wear a hat

- Bring an extra bottle of water

We will display all of our remaining Lost and Found items in the lobby on May 23rd from 7:00-2:30. Students will have a chance to check for missing items and we encourage you to stop by and check too. Any items left after the school year ends will be donated to charity.

The last day of school is May 24th. Dismissal is at 9:30am. Students & Parents who come to pick up their report card any time before 9:00am will be considered present. All remaining report cards will be sent home with your child. Thank you and have a great summer!