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PCAS Newsletter 10/4/2019 -#9

December 14, 2018
PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Last Friday, during chapel service, the Peace River Wildlife Center gave PCAS and Rainbows End students
an amazing presentation. Research shows that exposure to nature has proven to be beneficial for both cognitive
and behavioral development. Thank you, parents, for taking the time to attend our recent teacher-parent
conference. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to meet with your child’s teacher.

 October 14 Announcements
Noon dismissal; Teacher
Professional Development
 Parents! This Thursday is Spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Come out and support your school!
 October 17 Proceeds go toward the end of the year school field trip! We encourage participation for a
Spaghetti Dinner discount.
Fundraiser  The Kindergarten class will be going on a field trip to the Peace River Wildlife Center on
Make sure that
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 During the week of October 7, 2019 Kindergarten students who attended the Rainbow’s End
 October 21 1. 2018-19
Give yourVPK program will be screened using the Star Early Literacy Assessment as the Florida
child a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy,
Second Quarter Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS). Parents please check your child’s communication
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folder for more information.
 Mckay and Step up checks are in the front office, please make your way there to sign.
 November 5-8  A gentle reminder about uniform... All students must wear PCAS uniforms polo shirts.
Outdoor Education Colors include hunter green and royal blue only. Shirts with logos other than the school
Grades 5-6th logo are not permitted. Skinny pants are not allowed. School uniforms are available
Buffalo Graffix. You can order online at http://www.buffalograffix.com. In store also
 November 10 available to order at 18320 Paulson Dr, Unit A, Port Charlotte, Fl 33954. If you have
Fall Festival StepUp you must order in store.
 ATTENDANCE: If a student is ill or will be absent or will be absent or tardy for any
 November 22
Thanksgiving Buddy unscheduled reason, parents must call the school by 8:15am to inform the teacher that
Banquet their child will be absent or tardy and send a written excuse upon their return. Messages
may be left the night before or before school hours on the answering machine.
 November 25-29  Anyone arriving at campus after 8:00am must get a tardy slip from the school office before
Thanksgiving Break going to their classroom. Four tardies in a 9-week period is considered excessive

Please remember to visit our school website concerning financial obligations, including tuition, lunches,
field trips, etc. At the bottom of the page you will see a PayPal link to handle all kinds of payments. If we
can be of any further assistance to you, please feel free to contact us through our school office at (941)
625-5237. Office hours are from 7:45am to 3:00 pm. We look forward to meeting you soon. If you need
to speak to the principal or your child’s teacher, please make sure to schedule an appointment through
the front office. Friendly reminder: Please do not disturb principal or teachers during class hours.