PCK Weekly Newsletter

Dear PCK Families,

We were grateful for the strong level of engagement at this week’s Safety Meeting. It is a privilege to have community members who are so involved and invested in the safety and well-being of their children’s school.

During the meeting, we discussed the recent increase in secure statuses at the school. For clarification, a secure status is implemented when there is a suspected threat or an active hazard outside of the building. This is a precautionary measure. During a secure, no one is permitted to enter or exit the building while the situation is assessed or until the hazard has passed.

We encourage all staff members to speak up if they see something concerning. Research consistently shows that in many school tragedies, someone had an indication that something might be wrong beforehand. By empowering staff members to report suspicious activity, we strengthen our ability to keep our school community safe.

We also encourage parents to talk with their children and have open conversations about these types of situations. At school, students receive training from their teachers, administration, and our School Resource Officer so they understand what to do in the event of an emergency. Our goal is to ensure that students feel informed and prepared should a situation ever arise.

Thank you again to the community members who participated in this meaningful conversation. We hope it helped provide greater clarity about how our school works to maintain a safe environment for all students.

Warmly,

Dr. Leanne Weyman

Breanna Warburton

Stephanie Harper

This week, our 5th grade students had the opportunity to perform for their families and showcase their musical talents during their ukulele concerts. Each year, students learn to play the ukulele as part of their music education, building their skills throughout the year and culminating in a multi-song concert that highlights their hard work and mastery of the instrument.

At PCK, music is far more than an “extra” class. Research shows that learning to play an instrument can strengthen verbal memory, improve reading ability, and support the development of executive functioning skills. These are important abilities that carry over into the classroom and help students grow into lifelong learners.

Thank you to our music team for their dedication in guiding students as they develop the knowledge and skills needed to learn an instrument, and to our families who came out to support our students during these performances.

No, you aren't having Halloween déjà vu, this is just 2nd grade's Wax Museum! For these presentations, each student researches a significant historical figure, learning about their early life, major accomplishments, and the ways they positively impacted the world.

Students then transform into their chosen figure, standing at attention and delivering their presentation to any audience member interested in hearing their story. Through this experience, students gain a deeper understanding of how historical figures overcame adversity and how their perseverance helped shape history.

Last week, 5th and 6th grade students had the opportunity to visit AmeriTowne and International Towne. During these experiences, students stepped into real-world roles by taking on jobs that help a community thrive. At AmeriTowne, 5th grade students learned different trades, and how businesses and local economies function, while at International Towne 6th grade students represented different countries and participated in a global marketplace.

Through these hands-on activities, students practiced financial responsibility, explored different trades, and gained a better understanding of how local and global economies work.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers and chaperones who helped make this meaningful and impactful field trip possible!

We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, Friday, March 13, with a themed dress down day! Students are encouraged to join in the fun by wearing green, clovers, gold, or other festive St. Patrick’s Day attire.

As a reminder, all students must still follow the PCK Dress Code on themed dress-down days. This means pajamas, slippers, Crocs, and any other items prohibited by the dress code are not allowed.

As you head out on your spring break adventures, keep an eye out for rocks that could help with our school beautification project! We’re looking for flat rocks about three to five inches in diameter to help bring this project to life.

If you’re hiking, visiting the beach, or exploring outdoors, look for rocks shaped a bit like a pancake that are flat, round, and smooth. These will be perfect for a surprise improvement project we’ll be putting together over the summer.

Thank you to the many families who have already donated rocks for this project. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!

Our uniform provider, Tommy Hilfiger, is hosting a spring sale to help families restock any needed uniform items as the weather warms up. The promotion offers tiered discounts: 10% off orders up to $149.99, 15% off orders between $150 and $249.99, and 20% off orders of $250 or more.

To receive the discount, please use the code MC26BMSMEM at checkout. The sale will run over spring break from March 16-23.

Recruiting for the 2026-27 school year is already underway!

If you or someone you know is interested in working with PCK students and helping support the standard of excellence our school strives to achieve, we would love to hear from you.

You can view all current openings by clicking the button below.

Nominations are still open for the Colorado Teacher of the Year Award! If there is an PCK educator you would like to recognize, we encourage you to submit a nomination by clicking the button below.

Every nomination is incredibly meaningful to us and helps show our educators how much their hard work and dedication are appreciated.

Nominations close for this award on Friday, March 20, and take only a few minutes to complete.

Registration for our final K-5 Spirit Camp of the year is still open!

This camp gives students the chance to learn and practice a routine alongside our Spirit Team, with a special performance at the boys volleyball game on Wednesday, March 25.

Campers will receive a Spirit Camp t-shirt as part of their registration fee, which can also be worn on PCK Spirit Days.

Camp Dates & Times

• March 23 & 24: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• March 25: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

This is our final K-5 Spirit Camp of the year! Click the button below to register your student today.

Registration is now open for our K-5 Boys Volleyball Camp!

This camp gives students the opportunity to learn volleyball fundamentals alongside our talented players and coaches. Campers will be paired with team players who will guide them through the basic skills and fundamentals of the game in a fun, supportive environment.

As part of the experience, each camper will receive a t-shirt that can be worn on PCK Spirit Days.

Camp Date and Time

• Tuesday, March 31: 3:15-4:35 p.m.

You can click the button below to register your student.

Girls soccer tryouts will take place immediately after Spring Break on March 23 and 24 from 3:15-4:35 p.m. on the PCK Field. As these tryouts will be held outdoors, dates are weather permitting and may be adjusted if necessary.

If your student would like to participate, a completed waiver form is required prior to tryouts. The waiver can be accessed using the button below. Students without a completed waiver on file will not be permitted to try out.

Additional registration forms will be required for students who are offered a spot on this year’s team after Friday, March 27.

Please remember that our athletics programs are offered exclusively to our students in grades 6-8.

Registration for our spring clubs has now closed.

To view the full calendar of clubs that will run during this spring session, please click the button below. Please note that the calendar has been updated since its initial release due to a few clubs not meeting the required registration numbers.

Spring clubs will run from March 23 through April 23.

Meeting Dates: Monday-Thursdays, 3:20-4:15 p.m.

Meeting Location: Room 115

Grades: 3-6

At this club students will have the opportunity to work on their homework while a teacher is there to guide them through their work. Registration for Homework Club can be completed below, and will be open throughout the remainder of the school year.

PCK Palooza & Auction is Coming!

Grab your Early Bird Tickets on March 23, for one of the most fun nights of the year! PCK Palooza & Auction is a community celebration for ALL PCK families - Preschool through 8th grade.

And don't worry - you do not need to know how to play pickleball to join the fun! Come for the games, food, music, live auction, and awesome night with our school community.

Early Bird tickets go on sale for $60 each on March 23rd, for a limited time. Regular price tickets are $70 each. Don't miss out!

This week, the SAC met and heard a presentation from PCK’s Finance Director, Heather Chapman, regarding the school’s budget for the 2026-27 school year.

The committee also discussed the upcoming release of the End-of-Year Survey for the 2025-26 school year. This year, the survey will include an increased focus on parent satisfaction with school culture, as well as the key reasons families choose to return to PCK year after year.

The survey is completely anonymous, and all feedback will be reviewed by PCK Administration to help gauge satisfaction across the many elements that make up our school community. Please keep an eye out for the survey’s release in the near future. Your feedback plays an important role in helping shape the future of our school.

The next SAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at 8:15 a.m.

For this week’s Volunteer Spotlight, we would like to highlight a generous contribution from the U.S. Tennis Association. Our PE department recently received a donation made in partnership with the Parker Racquet Club to help expose students to the unique sport of tennis.

Because tennis can often be inaccessible to many students, having this equipment available will give our students the opportunity to learn and practice a new skill during PE. Through this partnership, community member Steve Prosowski donated 30 tennis racquets, tennis balls, and a carrying case. These items will be used as part of the PE department’s tennis unit.

Thank you to the U.S. Tennis Association, Parker Racquet Club, and Steve for this thoughtful and generous contribution to benefit PCK students. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated!