KEY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Weekly Updates
Bravo to all of the Lower School students who participated in the Founder’s Day Concert on Monday evening!
Chapel
Please arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. and check in with Kim Doyle in the Lower School office. We have been transitioning to a new visitor management system called Ruvna. Although Ruvna cannot preprint badges, the QR code can be saved to your phone for future use and this will help expedite the sign in process. After checking in, please meet in the Lower School breezeway, where you can walk to Chapel with your child’s class.
Lost and Found: Please Check for Missing Items
With the cooler temperatures, many students have been bringing jackets and other warm clothing to school. Our Lost and Found in the main office has grown quite full! Please stop by or have your child check to see if any missing items belong to you. And don’t forget to label clothing and personal items to help us return them more easily in the future.
The Value of Scary Books
As we approach our Fall Festival and all the exciting aspects of this season, our librarian found this infographic interesting and useful as we consider the books our children are reading. We think you might find it interesting as well.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our Conference Day for all Lower School students in grades 1-3 will be Wednesday, October 28. Conferences for all fourth-grade students will be Wednesday, October 28, or Thursday, October 29. On October 28, conferences will take place in homeroom classrooms, and there will be no school for students that day. Please note that October 29 will be a school day for all students. Click here for more information about scheduling conferences.
We truly value these opportunities to connect with you and to discuss your child’s growth and progress. Please let us know if you have any specific questions.
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. 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.
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!
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.
Parenting Tip of the Week: Set Smart Limits
Give young kids a chance to find their own solutions. When you lovingly acknowledge a child's minor frustrations without immediately rushing in to save them, you teach them self-reliance and resilience.
Dining Update from Taher
Please click here to access menus. You can also follow Taher on Instagram (@taherpgdining).
From the PGPA
- Third and Fourth Grade Play Dates: On October 23, we will host Third and Fourth Grade Playdates on the Lower School Playground from 6-7:15 p.m. We hope you can join us!
- RSVP for Fusion Fest: On Wednesday, November 4, come and enjoy an evening featuring small bites from local eateries and live performances of music and dance, showcasing traditions from around the globe. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
- Save the Date – Pop-Up Sale: Get ready for cooler temperatures and stock up on PG sweatshirts at the PGPA Pop-Up Sale on Friday, November 6, from 7:30-9 a.m. outside the stadium. Swing by on your way to or from drop-off!
- 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 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.