KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
Earlier this week, we were delighted to have one of our Lower School students serve as principal for the day. She attended meetings, visited classrooms, made important announcements, and declared a dress down day for all Lower School students and faculty on Friday, May 15!
Chapel
There is no chapel this week due to AP testing.
End-of-Year Library Information
As we approach the end of the year, please note that the last day students will be able to sign out books from the library is May 16. In addition, all library books need to be returned by Thursday, May 28. Report cards will be held if items are not returned before the end of the school year.
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.
Please note the following:
- Make-up testing will be held during the week of May 18.
- If students are late to school and testing has begun, they will need to take that particular test during the week of May 18.
Fourth Grade Celebration
If you have a fourth-grade student, join us for our Fourth Grade Celebration on May 28 at 8:30 a.m. in Gwynette Auditorium.
Lost Clothing and Uniforms
As we approach the end of the school year, please take a moment to check our Lost and Found for any missing items. All unclaimed Porter-Gaud clothing and uniform items will be collected for the Used Uniform Sale. Any remaining non-Porter-Gaud items will be donated to a local charity after the school year concludes. We appreciate your attention to this and encourage families to retrieve any lost belongings before the deadline.
Parenting Tip Of The Week: Don't accept disrespect from your child.
Never allow your child to be rude or say hurtful things to you or anyone else. If they do, tell them firmly that you will not tolerate any form of disrespect.
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
Carpool Reminder
During carpool, please keep entrances to the businesses adjacent to our campus clear so their staff and customers can easily enter and exit without interruption. Please also refrain from parking in any parking lots of surrounding businesses. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership.
French Toast Promotion
From June 8-22, French Toast will host a back-to-school uniform sale, with a 25% discount on embroidery and a 30% discount on merchandise.
From the PGPA
- Closing Meeting: Please join us on May 21 at 8:15 a.m. in Washington Hall for the final PGPA meeting of the school year. We hope to see you there!
Important Dates - Semester 2
- May 11-15: ERB Testing - Grades 3 & 4
- May 25: Memorial Day - School Closed
- May 29: Last Day of School
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.