PCK Weekly Newsletter

Hello PCK Community,

As we approach the start of the 2025–26 school year, we are filled with excitement and anticipation. We can not wait to welcome you back for another remarkable year of learning, growth, and connection. I hope your summer break has been restful, rejuvenating, and filled with memorable moments.

This year, our school’s guiding theme is “One Team, One Dream.” It’s a powerful reminder of what we already know to be true at PCK: when we come together, united in purpose, aligned in our mission, and dedicated to our students there is no limit to what we can achieve.

This vision does not stop with our staff. It includes our incredible community of families. Your continued partnership, and unwavering support are the foundation of our success. Together, we create an environment where every student is seen, encouraged, and supported.

As we get ready to embark on this new school year, let’s carry this spirit of unity and shared purpose forward. We’re grateful to have you as part of our PCK community, and we look forward to all that we will accomplish together, as one team with one dream.

Warm regards,

Dr. Weyman

As many of you may have seen in our earlier communication this summer, PCK has transitioned to a new website platform. Development is continuing steadily, and we anticipate the site will be fully completed and ready for use by the start of the new school year.

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to view the walkthrough video which can be found below. This video highlights some of the new features designed to enhance your experience and make important information more accessible.

We’re looking forward to rolling out additional updates in the coming weeks that will further help us to connect with our community, helping all of our families quickly find the resources they need. We hope you enjoy exploring the new site and welcome any feedback as we continue to refine and improve it to better serve our school community.

If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete our Express Check-In process. This is a required step for all K–8 families and must be completed separately for each child.

Please note that this year’s process has changed slightly from previous years. We strongly encourage all families to carefully read the updated instructions before starting. Reviewing this information in advance will help minimize any confusion along the way.

All families are expected to complete our Express Check-In before our Open House next month on Thursday, August 7. Please note that class fees for 1st–8th grade students have now been assessed through MySchoolBucks. Kindergarten class fees are not yet available and will be assessed at a later time.

You can access the instructions and begin the Express Check-In process through our website by clicking the button below.

As we prepare for the start of the 2025–26 school year, we encourage you to take a moment to review our updated Academic Calendar.

One significant change you’ll notice is the addition of a half day on the first Wednesday of each month, with the exclusion of January and May. These early release days are designated for enhanced teacher professional development.

Another update from last year’s calendar is the extended Thanksgiving break, which will now span the full week of November 24 through November 28.

This summer has brought some exciting staff changes to PCK. In keeping with our tradition, we dedicated ourselves to finding exceptional teachers and staff members who will enrich our school and serve our students with passion and excellence.

We’re overjoyed to introduce the newest members of our PCK family and are incredibly grateful that these outstanding individuals have chosen to make PCK their community.

New Staff

Madeline Ackerman - Kindergarten Teacher

Julie Brant - 4th Grade Teacher

Sarah Siegel - 5th Grade Teacher

Alexandra Smith - Middle School Math Teacher

Shane Moffatt - Middle School English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher

Natalie Herndon - Spanish Teacher

Laura White - Spanish Teacher & Resident Substitute

Emily Beerbower - Art Teacher

Sarah Logue - Tier Two Interventionist

Aubrey Kosters - Tier Two Interventionist

Allison Mraz - Tier Two Interventionist

Kelly Parker - Front Desk Specialist

In addition to the new staff, we also have some internal movement of teachers and staff. This is a

wonderful opportunity for our PCK community to grow professionally.

Position Changes

Bailey Barrett - 1st Grade Teacher

Rebekah Pack - 2nd Grade Teacher

Sam Diaz - 3rd Grade Teacher

Tara Kurtz - 5th Grade Teacher

Margaret Nelson - 6th Grade Teacher

Robert Estes - Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Hannah Foster - Tier Two Interventionist

Kelly Amick - Office Manager

For a full list of our staff members for the 2025-26 school year, you can visit our School Directory by clicking the button below.

We can't wait welcome our families back to school for our annual Open House on Thursday, August 7. As we did last year, the event will be organized into scheduled time blocks based on students' last names.

Please refer to the list below to find the time block that corresponds with your student’s last name.

A – D | 12:00-12:45 p.m.

E – J | 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

K – N | 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

O – Z | 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

To help the evening run smoothly, we kindly ask all families to complete the Express Check-In process before attending Open House.

If your student hasn’t completed their summer reading yet, now’s the time to remind them—summer is winding down!

You can find the summer reading lists on the homepage of our website under Quick Links. For your convenience, we've also included the list below via the button. Please note the only grade level that does not need to complete summer reading is kindergarten.

We’re proud to support your student’s dedication to learning and strengthening their reading skills beyond the classroom.

Getting ready for back-to-school shopping? Be sure to check out our grade-level School Supply List below before heading to the store.

If you ordered through School Tool Box, your student’s supplies will be waiting for them in their classroom on the first day of school—no extra shopping needed.

We're kicking off the fall season early this school year with tryouts for our Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Cross Country teams. Below are the dates and times for each team's tryouts.

Be sure to check our Athletics Calendar for the full schedule of games throughout the season. Final team rosters will be posted by the end of the school day on Friday, August 22.

Boys Soccer Tryouts

Monday, August 18 | 3:15–5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20 | 3:15–5:15 p.m.

Girls Volleyball Tryouts

Tuesday, August 19 | 3:15–5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20 | 3:15–5:15 p.m.

Cross Country Tryouts

Monday, August 18 | 3:15–4:35 p.m.

We're Hiring Substitute Teachers for the Upcoming School Year!

Substitute teachers play a vital role in maintaining a high-quality learning experience for our students whenever classroom coverage is needed. This is a great opportunity for those seeking a flexible schedule and a meaningful way to give back to a school community you know and love. Whether you're a familiar face or new to PCK, we welcome your involvement in supporting our outstanding students and staff.

All substitute teachers will receive training from PCK staff and will be provided with detailed lesson plans for each assignment. New substitutes earn a $250 bonus after completing three substitute assignments!

Click the button below to view open substitute positions in both K–8 and Preschool.

Way to Go’s Schoolpool program is returning to PCK for the 2025–26 school year. Schoolpool helps connect nearby families to share school transportation through carpooling. It’s also a great way to meet neighbors or have backup ride options.

On July 15, families who signed up for the Way to Go Schoolpool program received an email from waytogo@drcog.org with a personalized map link showing nearby matches. If you’re interested in carpooling, simply reach out to those matches to see if they’d like to coordinate. Participation is entirely optional.

The SAC is thrilled to welcome all PCK families back for the 2025–26 school year!

Our role is to continue supporting the school in an advisory capacity by promoting accountability, sharing information, and creating meaningful opportunities for parents and community members to get involved in shaping and evaluating PCK’s instructional programs and continuous improvement efforts.

If you're interested in learning more about the SAC or getting involved, we invite you to join us for our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 10 at 8:15 a.m.