EXCEL Families,

Our EXCEL Eagle Updates are your primary source for crucial information, upcoming events, academic insights, and celebrations within our school community. We work hard to ensure these updates are comprehensive and provide you with everything you need to know. Taking a few moments to read them in their entirety helps you stay fully abreast of your child's educational journey and all the exciting initiatives at EXCEL. Your engagement is key to our shared success!

We wish you and your loved ones a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

Love,

Principal Byrd

The EXCEL Academy Concert Band was awarded the Esprit de Corps award at Music in the Parks on May 17th, 2025. The Esprit de Corps Award recognizes the participating organization that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support and outstanding personal behavior throughout the festival weekend. Personal integrity, quality character values, a desire for excellence, and a spirit of cooperation serve as the cornerstone qualities of the Esprit de Corps Award.

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Hi Families,

Get ready for some fun—Wranglin’ w/ the Eagles is almost here! Our annual Field Day is going to be a fantastic day of outdoor activities and games for all students and this year we will have a Rodeo theme!

Field Day Dates:
- The Wranglers' (Grades 6–8): Wednesday, June 11th
- The Lil Buckaroos' (Grades K–5): Monday, June 16th

To make the day even more exciting, students can purchase concessions using "Rodeo Bucks."

Rodeo Bucks will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, and will be sold until Friday, June 6, 2025.

Important Notes:
1. There's a maximum purchase limit of $10 per student.
2. Money will NOT be collected on Field Day.
3. Please turn in all money to your student's homeroom teacher only.

Concessions Menu
Here's what your student can purchase with Rodeo Bucks:

1 Buck: Chips, Candy
2 Bucks: Hot Dog, Gatorade
3 Bucks: Burger, Italian Ice
Water: FREE!

Class colors and details for volunteer and/or donation opportunities will be forthcoming this week, so please stay tuned!

If you have any questions, please contact the physical education department.

Ms. Coleman- Kaiya.Coleman@pgcps.org
Mr. Iverson- Ivan.Iverson@pgcps.org

Calling all Excel Academy PCS music lovers! Get up to 4 free tickets to see the Washington National Opera’s production of “Porgy and Bess”— the historic musical with an all-Black cast— at the Kennedy Center!! Starting today through Thursday, May 29th. Use the information in the picture to get yours. Free!! Kennedy Center!! Don’t miss out!