PA Family Communication

We hope everyone had a nice long weekend. The fall colors aren't here yet, but the hallways at PA are colorful and lively. The energy, discussions and focus in the classrooms is awesome so far this year. It's great to see students engaged with their work and each other. Be sure to ask your students what's going on in their classes and check up on their progress every Friday (see PowerSchool App below).

Sept 17 - PA & PAML Picture Day

Sept 21 - No School, Yom Kipper

Sept 30 - PA & PAML Open House 5:00-6:30

10/1 - All School Outing

Oct 5-9 - Homecoming Week!

Oct 12 - No School, Indigenous Peoples' Day

Nov 11 - No School, Professional Development

Nov 23-24 - No School, Family Conferences

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Changes to the middle and high school grading and reporting procedures will make it easier to know how your student(s) are doing in their classes. Please contact the main office if you have any questions about logging in or navigating.

• Mobile App: (new users) Open the relevant app store on your device, search for "PowerSchool," and then download the free "PowerSchool App." Use the code LNMT to link to the LSSU database, and enter the login credentials you were provided with by the district. Navigate between different views from a menu on the bottom of the screen. If you have more than one child, switch between their information by clicking on another name in the top right corner.
• Laptop or Desktop: Log into the LSSU PowerSchool Parent Portal (also accessible through the Quick Links menu on the LSSU website), and enter the login credentials you were provided with by the district. The homepage will be the "Grades and Attendance" tab. From this view, you can see how your student is doing in all their classes. If you have more than one child, switch between their information by clicking on another name in the top left corner.

After the school year is underway and assignment grades have been entered, you will be able to click on class grades to see assignment level information for each course. Grades will be automatically updated every Friday morning.

The cafeteria will be offering free afterschool snacks to all students from 2:45-3:00. Send your students to grab the goods before departing for the day!

Juniors: Your assistance is needed if you wish to take the PSAT Exam this fall. The PSAT exam will once again be offered to Peoples Academy 11th grade students on Thursday, October 15th. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) is structured similarly to the SAT®, has the same sections and timing, and measures the same Reading and Writing and Math skills students learn in the classroom—the knowledge and skills your child needs to succeed in college and career. See what’s on the PSAT/NMSQT test. As of fall 2023, the PSAT/NMSQT is digital. Find out what to expect.

The cost of the PSAT exam is covered by Peoples Academy, but students MUST register with Tracie Locke in the guidance office so that an exam can be ordered. There is a quick turn around from the start of school and when the exam order needs to be placed. Please notify Tracie via email (tracie.locke@lamoillesouth.org) or sign up in the guidance office by October 1st.

The ASVAB test will be offered at GMTCC on Thursday, September 17th from 9am-12pm. Please come to guidance to sign up and pick up a permission slip.

Click the link above for the guidance department resource page. Inside you will find easy links to information about current courses, student opportunities, and preparing for college. Let us know what you think and if there are other resources we can provide for you!

Girl's Soccer are home TODAY v Green Mt Valley School (GMVS) @ 4;30

Boy's are Home on Thursday v GMVS @ 4:30

If you haven't already, check out the options on gear. Something for the entire family.

Below is this year's BFA-Fairfax football schedule. We have FOUR PA athletes on the team this year. We hope you can come out and support them at one of their games this year.

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