Hey Patriots,

We have a problem that we need to band together to get help resolve.

One of our very kind neighbors that has fetched and returned more rouge soccer balls than can be counted over the years has reached out to me hoping to get some kindness from us back in return.

Twice during this school year, some of our Patriots have knocked out slats in their fence and never reported it to anyone in the office or the owner of the house so we could get it fixed, which would have been a pretty straightforward repair. Because of the break in the fence, this adorable little pup has had a couple of opportunities to escape. Now while for many of us, escaping might seem like an adventure, for a puppy, it can go from going out of the fence due to curiosity, but then become lost, and scared in the blink of an eye.

Along with a hole in the fence where they could lose their dog, they also are dealing with garbage being tossed over the fence that the puppy could choke on. Aside from that, throwing garbage in people's yards is unkind.

That is not who we are Patriots.

I know we will NOT do that anymore.

Please prove me right.

So I have two asks of all of us.

1. In the future if there is an accident and any part of a shared fence gets broken, please come and get one of the admins that are always outside. If you can not find an admin, then come to the office and tell someone in there. We have a HUGE yard to roam and run in, let's find somewhere else to play.
2. I think we can do something to make this right with our neighbor, but I think the idea and gesture could come collectively from all of us. (I am totally willing to pitch in and make some banana cake.) Share YOUR ideas with me, and I will get the supplies together to make it happen. (Email me at asummers@providencehall.com) ❤️❤️❤️

As Always Patriots

Remember...

You Are L❤️VED,

Mrs. Summers

Mrs. Turley

Mr. Joyce

We are looking for two speakers to give two concise (AKA short) speeches at our 8th-grade advancement event.

We want the speeches to center around

How the practice of compassion, cooperation, and courage are the secrets to a successful and happy life

Along with the theme, please talk about a time you have learned about this during your Junior high career

If you are interested in speaking, email Mrs. Summers (asummers@providencehall.com) your written speech by Thursday, 5/26/23. We will notify you by 5/27/23 if you are selected or not via school email.

Not Everyone Will Be Selected, And That is OKAY

What We Are Looking For

1. Speech can be no longer than THREE minutes ( We will read it and time it.)
2. The theme must be in the speech.
3. A personal story from Junior High that ties to the theme. We want to hear YOUR story and YOUR voice.
4. We are looking for speeches with engaging hooks, correct spelling and grammar, and that are relatable for the students and audience. This is not a place for generic ChatGPT speeches. (Your audience should have some emotions when listening.)

This night is a BIG deal, and we take it pretty seriously here at PHJH because we want to really honor all of the hard work that you, your parents, and your teachers have put in over the last three years.

• Parents, please encourage students to COME IN their BEST DRESS
• Students can invite whomever they would like. We will do our best to accommodate seats for everyone.
• Please do not bring blow horns or confetti.
• You are welcome to have students wear items along with the best dress request that are important to your family's culture.
• Our front steps outside are absolutely stunning for pictures at that time of night. We welcome you all to take pictures with your family after the event.
• This is a wonderful time to teach gratitude to our young Patriots. There are so many people that have helped them for the last three years. I would encourage them to write letters of thanks.

Hey Patriots, Our Third Annual Chalk The Walk Is FINALLY Here!

Every year all the kids start the day excited, full of energy, and full of hope and excitement. By about 11:00, they begin to wilt and can not believe how much work these giant pieces of art take. (Don't worry; we will get them across the finish line, but sometimes it is quite a battle of wills.)

Through the years, we have learned some tips and tricks that will help make the day go smoother for your now-professional artists.

• Sunscreen. Sunscreen. Sunscreen. Sunscreen. Sunscreen
• Hats
• A firm pillow, mat, or an old piece of carpet to kneel on
• A canopy (We are borrowing and bringing as many as we can, but if you have one, please send it with your kiddo)
• A spray bottle filled with water
• Lunch box of snacks (We will have Otter Pops, and we are asking for cut fruit donations)
• Water bottles (We will have jugs of water to refill)
• An Apron or clothes they do not care about getting ruined

Frequently Asked Questions

Q- Will I have to make up the work I missed during Chalk the Walk?

A- Nope, you are excused from all work.

Q- What if I have an NG on the day of?

A- Sorry, you will not be eligible for the event. (You have had weeks to make sure that was taken care of and knew it beforehand.) You have Monday and Tuesday to get it taken care of.

Q- Are there prizes for the top three teams?

A- YES! At the end of the day, we will take pictures of each completed work of art and assign a number so it is anonymous. The pics will be put on a Google Form and sent to all Providence Hall faculty. (Emails of those voting will be collected and verified to make sure it is just faculty, and they are only allowed to vote for TOP THREE)

Q- When will the winners be announced?

A-May 30th

Hey Patriot Families,

We have done Chalk the Walk for long enough now to know there are a few things we could use to make the day far more comfortable for our artists. If you would be willing to let us borrow any of the items on this list, please click on the sign-up link below so we can know what we will have and what we will need to tell our kiddos to provide. Thank you so much, Patriot Families we really appreciate all of the help and support you provide throughout the year!

List of things we need

• Easy Up Canopies
• Sliced up fruit in bags for kids to eat throughout the day.
• Extra water bottles (We will have quite a few but can always use more.)
• Granola bars

Q- Do I need to drop my student off at Boondocks?

A- PLEASE, no. We have buses, and we would like to take them. (If you have to drop off due to a doctor's appointment or other commitments, please email Mr. Joyce at cjoyce@providence.com)

Q- Do I need to bring money?

A- Nope. We are providing everything besides money for the arcade games if you want to bring money for games that is totally optional and up to you.

Q- Is lunch provided?

A- Yes. We have pizza and drinks provided. If you have special dietary restrictions, you can pack a lunch and we will have a cooler to keep it cold.

Q- Do I have to have passing grades and No NG's to attend?

A- Nope...This is your eighth-grade event. No requirements. However, if you violate Boondocks rules or standards of PHJH, parents will be called for pick up. This is a privilege not a right.

What a fantastic end-of-year show for all of our students who participated in the Change Makers and Icons dance performance. It was evident that the students worked incredibly hard to master and show off all of the amazing skills they had developed over the year. It was also great to have our PHJH Dance Team open show with a beautiful dance and was a sweet way to say goodbye to coach Hannah as she heads on to her next adventure.

A HUGE Thank you to Mrs. Wade for all of the above and beyond-the-call-of-duty work she puts into making these classes both challenging and magical for our students. She not only teaches them the mechanics of dance, but she also gives them a multitude of opportunities to experience dance in a variety of ways and welcomes all ability levels with open arms and love.

Also, a big shout-out to Ms. Jennings and Mrs. Silver for all of their help with sound and lighting, which is the behind-the-scenes work that helps to add sparkle to performances. It is a TON of extra work and a pretty thankless job and we are so grateful for their love and support of the Performing Arts department.

Recruiting highly engaged members for the Providence Hall Board of Trustees (Board) with diversified experience and a variety of backgrounds is vital to the success of Providence Hall as our school is constantly growing, expanding, and evolving to meet the needs of our students, parents/guardians, employees, and community. If you are interested in having your application considered to be a member of the Board, you can read more about the Board and complete the Board Member Application by visiting https://www.providencehall.com/page/board-of-trustees"

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