KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
April is School Library Month!
Book Character Day was a fun and engaging way to celebrate reading across campus. Students and faculty came to school dressed as their favorite book characters, adding energy and creativity to the day.
Third and fourth graders also had the option to dress as idioms, which led to some thoughtful and creative interpretations. Throughout the day, students enjoyed talking about their costumes and the books that inspired them.
This important event also supported our larger reading initiatives, including the Reader’s Oath and opportunities to earn prizes. Overall, it was a positive way to build excitement around reading and share in the enjoyment of books as a community.
ERB Testing for Grades 3 & 4
Each spring, Porter-Gaud administers the ERB (Educational Records Bureau) Comprehensive Testing Program to all students in grades 3 through 8. This year, testing for third and fourth-grade students will take place at the start of each school day during the week of May 11-15. Click here for more information.
Save the Date: Fourth Grade Celebration
If you have a fourth-grade student, please save the date for our Fourth Grade Celebration on May 28 at 8:30 a.m. in Gwynette Auditorium. Please also complete this form with your child's t-shirt size by Friday, May 1. If you have questions, please contact Anna McCubrey at amccubrey@portergaud.edu.
Parenting Tip Of The Week: Make warm memories.
Your children will probably not remember anything that you say to them, but they will recall the family rituals—like bedtimes and game night—that you do together.
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 or access menus online.
Grade Level Websites: Please check your child’s class webpage for important information
From the PGPA
- 2026-27 Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in serving next school year, please click here to learn more. Interest forms are due on May 1.
- Fathers' Night Out: Enjoy an evening with fellow PG dads on Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Salty Mike's (17 Lockwood Drive). Click here to RSVP.
- Closing Meeting: Please mark May 21 on your calendar and save the date for the Closing PGPA General Meeting. We hope to see you there!
- PGPA Concessions Sign Up: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!
Important Dates - Semester 2
- 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.