Lower School Updates

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Weekly Updates

Welcome back, Cyclones!  We hope you had a restful and joyful winter break filled with special moments and time to recharge. As always, we are excited to see our students’ bright smiles back on campus, ready for the learning, growth, and opportunities that lie ahead. The second half of the school year is always an inspiring time as we watch our students continue to thrive academically, socially, and personally. We look forward to partnering with you to make this a wonderful and successful season for every member of our Porter-Gaud community.

Fourth-Grade Flooding Project
Our fourth-grade students recently completed an interdisciplinary project focused on flood mitigation. Through their ELA and science classes, students explored the causes and impact of flooding in Charleston, designed informational graphics, and developed innovative models and solutions to address flood-related challenges. As a culminating experience, we welcomed local experts to campus to hear student presentations, provide feedback, and engage in thoughtful discussions. This authentic learning opportunity allowed students to showcase their work, ask questions, and gain valuable insight from professionals working to solve these pressing issues in our community. 

Chapel
You are invited to attend Chapel this Friday, February 21.

• At the conclusion of Chapel, all students will remain to attend a special presentation by our guest speaker, Marcus Amaker, in honor of Black History Month.

Save the Date: Meeting for Rising Fifth-Grade Families
If you are a current fourth grade parent or caregiver, please mark your calendars for Thursday, March 6 at 8:15 a.m. for your first official Middle School event! We will discuss curriculum, student schedules, and extra-curricular offerings, and also provide an overview of our Advisory and Life 101 programming. You will meet members of our Middle School administrative team and have the opportunity to ask questions. We hope you can join us!

Parenting Tip: Show Your Child That Your Love Is Unconditional
As a parent, guiding and correcting your child is essential to their growth. But finding the balance between tough love and unconditional support is key.

When holding your child accountable, avoid blaming, criticizing, or using harsh words that can damage their self-esteem and create resentment. Tough love means setting clear expectations and following through with consequences, but it should always be paired with encouragement and empathy. Let your child know you believe they can do better—and that your love is constant, even when you have to be firm.

Dining Update from Taher
All families are invited to complete a short survey about school lunch here. Thank you for participating! We also 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. 

Weekly Athletics Email

If you would like to sign up to receive weekly updates about upcoming athletics events, please fill out the form linked here. 

From Our Chaplains
Click here to read reflections from our chaplains, access recommended resources, and request prayer. 

From the PGPA

• Pop-Up Sale: Looking to stock up on PG gear? Come purchase new PG sweatshirts and spirit wear at the PGPA Pop-Up Sale on Wednesday, February 26, from 2:30-4 p.m. in front of the Wendell Center. We hope to see you there!
• Spring Concessions: Please click here to sign up for shifts and support our Cyclone sports teams.

Important Dates 

• February 17 & 18: Winter Break - School Closed
• March 14: No School: Faculty Work Day
• March 22: PGPA Spring Party at 4 p.m., John Singleton Stadium
• March 26: Conference Day
• March 31 - April 4: Spring Break
• April 18: Good Friday - School Closed
• April 21: Easter Monday - School Closed
• April 27: Spring Arts Festival
• May 26: Memorial Day - School Closed
• May 30: Last Day of School