PCK Weekly Newsletter

Dear PCK Families,

As we head into Fall Break, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a restful and well-deserved pause. This first stretch of the school year has been filled with energy, connection, and community spirit, thanks to each of you!

Our Fund Run and Fall Festival were incredible celebrations of PCK pride and teamwork. These events not only raise important funds but also strengthen the sense of joy and belonging that makes PCK special. A heartfelt thank-you goes to the many volunteers from the Foundation and PTO who worked behind the scenes to make both events such a success. Your time and dedication are deeply appreciated.

Our Parent-Teacher Conferences also reflect the strong partnership we share between home and school. Thank you for taking the time to meet with teachers, celebrate progress, and collaborate in supporting each child’s growth. These conversations are vital in ensuring every student continues to thrive.

We are so grateful for your ongoing involvement and support of our school community. Enjoy a relaxing Fall Break filled with rest, family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready for all that’s ahead.

Warm regards,
Dr. Leanne Weyman

Last week PCK had the honor of hosting a special guest, Parker's Mayor, Joshua Rivero. During his visit, Mayor Rivero toured the school and spent time with our youngest learners, sharing the importance of community involvement.

He read stories that highlighted the value of being active and engaged members of the community, and spoke to students about local service heroes like emergency responders. We were honored to host Mayor Rivero, and give our students the opportunity to connect with members of the local community.

We’re still looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Trunk-or-Treat a spooktacular success. Several spots are still available, especially with volunteer trunk displays.

If you enjoy expressing your creativity and want to help make unforgettable memories for our PCK students, this is the perfect opportunity. Decorate your trunk with a fun, festive theme and bring smiles to our trunk-or-treaters.

If you’re interested in volunteering as a trunk volunteer, reach out to your student’s classroom coordinator, or simply click the button below to sign up.

As you begin searching for Halloween costumes this year, please ensure that your student’s costume follows the criteria below, if they plan on wearing it to school on Halloween.

Costumes Should Be

Fun, family-friendly

Non-distracting and safe for P.E. and recess

Masks are allowed for the parade and Trunk-or-Treating ONLY, but not during the school day

Minimal face painting is allowed, but no full face painting

Costumes May Not

Include toy weapons (no guns, swords, knives, hatchets, pitchforks, etc.)

Be bloody, gory, or otherwise crude and inappropriate

Include drug or alcohol references/images

Be too short, too low, too revealing, or overtly suggestive in nature

Class Picture Day and Picture Retake Day are scheduled for Monday, October 27. This is an opportunity for students who missed the original picture day, or need a retake to have their school photo taken for this year.

Please remember for both individual picture retakes and class photos that all students must be in uniform to have their photo taken. This ensures a consistent and professional look for all class and student photos.

Our music department is looking forward to hosting a variety of performances throughout the year, showcasing students from all grade levels. To help families plan ahead, we’re sharing this schedule in advance. As each concert date approaches, we’ll provide additional details, including RSVP information.

Please review the schedule below to find your student’s grade-level concert. For 5th Grade Ukulele Concerts, please note that performances are class-specific. The exact date for each class will be shared closer to the event.

November 6 - 4th Grade Castle Day

November 22 - Matilda Jr. Musical (11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.)

December 9 - 2nd Grade Concert (4:30 p.m.)

December 9 - 3rd Grade Concert (6:00 p.m.)

December 15 - 6th Grade Choir Concert (2:15 p.m.)

December 16 - 6th Grade Band Concert (2:15 p.m.)

December 18 - Middle School Band Concert (2:15 p.m.)

March 10-12 - 5th Grade Ukulele Concerts (2:15 p.m.)

April 17 - 1st Grade Concert (8:45 a.m.)

May 1 & 2 - Tuck Everlasting Spring Musical

May 22 - 6th Grade Band and Choir Concerts (2:15 p.m.)

May 28 - Kindergarten Continuation (7:30 a.m.)

PCK is pleased to offer a variety of after-school clubs to suit a wide range of interests and activities following Fall Break. All clubs listed below will meet from 3:20 to 4:15 p.m. on their designated days. Meeting locations and additional details will be shared with families once their student is registered.

Please note that registration for all clubs closes on October 17, except for Homework Club, which will remain open for enrollment throughout the school year.

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, October 21 through November 18

Grades: 2-8

Each week participants will explore a variety of drawing techniques ranging from cartooning to shading and perspective. Whether your child is just beginning or already loves to draw, there’s something for everyone in this creative club.

3-4 Meeting Dates: Mondays, October 20 through November 17

K-1 Meeting Dates: Thursdays, October 23 through November 20

There are two Book Clubs offered for K-1, and 3-4 students. These clubs will dive into new stories each week, where students will share their favorite parts of a story, and participate in activities that bring these stories to life.

Meeting Dates: Mondays, October 20 through November 17

Grades: 5-8

New to PCK this year, the Sports Talk Club gives students a chance to dive into conversations about the latest games, favorite teams, top athletes, and highlight-reel plays. Whether they're into football, basketball, soccer, or any other sport, all opinions are welcome in this fun, respectful, and engaging environment.

Meeting Dates: Monday-Thursdays

Meeting Location: Room 115

Grades: 3-6

Homework Club is different from our other clubs, as it will take place all school year. At this club students will have the opportunity to work on their homework while a teacher is there to guide them through their work.

Thank you to everyone in the PCK community who has submitted Apple Award nominations for our dedicated staff!

This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the positive impact our staff members make every day. If you haven’t submitted a nomination yet, please remember that the deadline is Monday, October 20.

Any member of the PCK community is welcome to nominate any PCK staff member for this honor. Every nomination is a meaningful way to express appreciation and helps foster a culture of gratitude and support within our school.

If a staff member has made a difference in the education of your student(s), we encourage you to take a moment to recognize them. Simply click the button below to submit your nomination.

We’ve officially wrapped up prize distribution for this year’s Fund Run! A heartfelt thank you to all the families who supported the event. Whether through donations, volunteering, or cheering us on. Your generosity truly makes a difference for our school community.

Last week, our top fundraising classes celebrated with a fun water blaster party, and our highest-earning students had a blast dousing icy buckets of water over Deputy Sandifer!

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our annual Fall Festival! This year, we tried something new by hosting the event at an offsite location, and we’d love to hear what you think.

Whether you were able to attend or not, your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help us make future Fall Festivals even better.

The survey only takes a minute or two to complete, and just one question is required. If you’re willing to provide additional feedback, we’d greatly appreciate it! To share your thoughts, simply click the button below.

Butter Braid Sales Are Now Open!

To get started, please register your student. Once registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to the Butter Braid store.

Butter Braids can be purchased through November 6, and orders will be delivered by November 13.

Click the button below to complete your registration, and then place your order.

We were thrilled to welcome so many new faces at our second meeting of the year yesterday! It’s always encouraging to see our community engage.

This meeting focused on the important topic of communication, a key element in building strong relationships between parents, staff, and the school community.

Our goal is to ensure that everyone feels empowered to communicate openly and respectfully when challenges or concerns arise. Dr. Weyman reminded everyone in attendance that PCK values open, respectful, and effective communication between families and staff. To support this across our entire community, the school follows a clearly outlined communication process, as detailed in the school handbook.

This four-step process is designed to guide families and staff through resolving issues, starting from the initial concern through to a final resolution, while maintaining a respectful and constructive approach throughout.

Dr. Weyman emphasized that while challenges may occasionally arise, following this process helps ensure that all concerns are addressed in a thoughtful and appropriate manner.

To view the full policy, please click the button below.

The next SAC Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 at 8:15 a.m. in the MS Commons.

This week, we're shining the spotlight on the many volunteer opportunities still available for PCK families. There are plenty of ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact in our school community!

As a reminder, each family agrees to contribute 20 volunteer hours by July 1 as part of PCK’s charter commitment. Right now, we’re especially in need of volunteers for our upcoming Hearing and Vision Screenings.

We’re also looking for helping hands in our K–1 art, tech, and library classes. These are fun and rewarding ways to support our youngest learners.

You can find all available opportunities on the Volunteer page of the PCK website, or by clicking the buttons below.

Thank you for sharing your time and talents with PCK. Your involvement plays a vital role in our students’ success!