Lower School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Photos from A Tour of the USA
Our third graders shined during the performance of, A Tour of the USA! Through song, dance, and narration, students brought teachers, families, and classmates on a journey across the country, without ever leaving Gwynette Auditorium. Bravo! Click here for more photos. 

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. 

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. 

Parenting Tip Of The Week
Instead of simply saying, "You're great," try to be specific about what your child did to deserve the positive feedback. You might say, "Waiting until I was off the phone to ask for cookies was hard, and I really liked your patience."

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 

• 1st Grade Class Webpage
• 2nd Grade Class Webpage
• 3rd Grade Class Webpage
• 4th Grade Class Webpage

From the PGPA

• Wellness Speaker - On Tuesday, May 12, at 8  a.m. in Washington Hall, Julie Kaminski, a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of the SAVOR Method, will give a 40-minute talk to PG parents and caregivers on how to stop running on empty. We hope you can join us!
• 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!

Important Dates - Semester 2

• May 11-15:  ERB Testing - Grades 3 & 4
• May 25: Memorial Day - School Closed
• May 29: Last Day of School