Lower School Updates

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Weekly Updates

We are busy wrapping up the school year, finishing projects, and preparing for our upcoming writing celebrations! Please review the dates and times for these celebrations in the important dates at the bottom of this page. 

Chapel
There is no Chapel due to ERB testing this week. 

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 29.

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.

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 12-16. Click here for more information. There is no preparation needed other than getting a good night’s sleep, eating a good breakfast, and making sure to get to school on time each day. Here is the testing schedule:

• Friday, May 16 (Quantitative Reasoning)
  • 8:30 - 9:25 a.m. 

Please note the following:

• Make-up testing will be held during the week of May 19. 
• If students are late to school and testing has begun, they will need to take that particular test during the week of May 19.

Fourth-Grade Celebration
If you have a fourth-grade student, please join us for our Fourth Grade Celebration on May 29 at 8:30 a.m. in Gwynette Auditorium. If you have questions, please contact Anna McCubrey at amccubrey@portergaud.edu.

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.

Uniform Updates and Upcoming Sales
Next school year, families will have the choice of purchasing uniforms from two approved vendors: French Toast and Lands End. Links to both online stores are below. Please click here to access uniform guidelines and an FAQ. 

• French Toast Uniform Store
  • May 23-28: 30% Off Sitewide
  • June 9-23: School Logo Sale (25% off) 
• Lands End Uniform Store
  • Stay tuned for summer promotion dates!

From Our Chaplains
If you’d like to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, or request prayer, please click here.

Dining Update from Taher
We invite you to follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining) to see the latest offerings in Washington Hall and email dining@portergaud.edu with any questions or feedback. To access daily menus, please click here. 

Important Dates 

• May 12 - 16:  ERB Testing - Grades 3 & 4
• May 20: First-Grade Writing Celebration - 8:15 a.m.
• May 21: Third-Grade Writing Celebration 2 p.m.
• May 26:  Memorial Day - School Closed
• May 27: Second-Grade Writing Celebration - 8:15 a.m.
• May 29: Fourth-Grade Celebration and Ceremony
• May 30:  Last Day of School - Field Day/Half Day