KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
This is a friendly reminder that there is no school tomorrow (October 9). Friday is a scheduled faculty workday. We hope everyone has a wonderful fall break!
Register Now for Grandparents and Grand Friends Day
A very special Porter-Gaud tradition is just around the corner! Grandparents and Grand Friends Day will be held on Friday, February 5, 2027, from 12:45–2:15 p.m. Please mark your calendars. This special event is held every other year and is always a wonderful afternoon for our Lower School students and their guests.
Registration is now open! Families are welcome to register on behalf of their child’s grandparent or grand friend, or you may share the registration link directly with your guests. Grandparents will also receive an invitation email with a link to register.
We encourage every student to invite a special person to join them. If a grandparent is unable to attend, students are welcome to invite an aunt, uncle, adult sitter, neighbor, or another special adult in their life. Please indicate on the registration form if you would be willing to “share” a grandparent or grand friend with another student who may not have a guest that day.
Students may be dismissed for the day following Grandparents and Grand Friends Day. Families who choose to have their child dismissed after the event should make the appropriate updates in School Pass.
If you have any questions about Grandparents and Grand Friends Day, please contact Kendra Conway at (843) 402-4852 or kconway@portegaud.edu.
We look forward to celebrating this special Porter-Gaud tradition with our students and their guests!
Understanding Your Child’s Report Card
First quarter report cards will be published on Tuesday, October 20. Special area teachers will provide comments, while many other content areas may not include a narrative comment. With parent-teacher conferences taking place on October 28, homeroom teachers will have an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in greater detail and answer any questions you may have. When additional context is important to understanding a student’s progress or performance, teachers will include a comment on the report card. Together, the report card and conference are intended to provide families with a clear picture of their child’s learning and growth.
Parenting Tip: Explain to your kids why values are important
The simple answer: When you're kind, generous, honest, and respectful, you make the people around you feel good. More importantly, you feel good about yourself.
Our Lady of Mercy Food Drive | October 5–16
The response so far has been tremendous! A special thank you to all of our families who have made gracious donations. Please know that there is still time to make a donation if you would like to support this great school wide project. Thank you for your support!
Each grade level is asked to contribute the following:
- Grade 1: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss
- Grade 2: Deodorant, shampoo, and conditioner
- Grade 3: Body lotion, body wash, and soap
- Grade 4: Cereal (any kind)
Parent-Teacher Conferences
As we prepare for our parent-teacher conferences, we’d like to share some important details to help you plan. Our first Conference Day will be Wednesday October 28, for all Lower School families. Conferences will take place in your child’s homeroom classroom, and there will be no school for students on that day.
Teachers will be sending an email with a PickATime scheduling link. We truly value these opportunities to connect with you and to discuss your child’s growth and progress. Please look for additional details in the coming weeks.
Communicating Time-Sensitive Information
Contact the Lower School office at 843-556-3376 if you have time-sensitive information to share during the school day, including dismissal changes that occur after 2 p.m. Our teachers are not able to check their email during the school day, and they may miss important and/or time-sensitive information. In addition, our teachers are not able to respond to emails during the school day.
Message from the Nurse’s Office: Flu Vaccination Clinic
Porter-Gaud will host one more optional flu vaccination clinic this fall with Dottie’s Pharmacy on Friday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. For additional information, please click here.
Dining Update from Taher
Please click here to access menus. You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining).
From the PGPA
- PGPA Concessions Sign Up: PGPA Fall Concessions are underway! Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our athletics teams. No experience necessary!
- Online Spirit Store: Stock up on your Cyclone gear! Our online store is now open with fresh designs for the school year.
Important Dates - Semester 1
- October 9: End of Quarter 1 - Faculty Workday - No School for Students
- October 12–13: Fall Break - School Closed
- October 20: Quarter 1 Report Cards Published
- October 28: Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences - No School for Students
- October 29: Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences for Fourth Grade - School is in Session
- October 30: PGPA Halloween Carnival
- November 23–27: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
- December 5 - Holiday Festival
- December 18: Half Day - Lower School Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
- December 21–January 1: Christmas Break - School Closed
- January 4: Faculty Work Day - No School for Students
- January 5: Classes Resume
We would love to discuss your place at Porter-Gaud.