Norma Barsom (mother of Elias Morcos ’27) will head the teacher appreciation May 8-12th week! Thank you, Norma. We have 3 other volunteers and if you are interested, please reach out to Melissa Carden- will connect you with Norma
Please come forward if you have any ideas moving forward, parent association can be viewed as a group to bring things up and look for solution
Facebook- please friend Melissa Carden and she will add you to the Parent Association sight
Next PCD Parent Association meeting is in the evening!!!!
March 7th 7pm Chace Hall (if location changes, we will let people know), first evening. We will have DEI speaker- TBD, hoping for a larger “turnout”
Weekly emails- idea came up to move to Friday. After an informal poll; emails will remain Sunday nights
Jen Treasurer has brought forward next year moving PCD PA meetings later in the months so we can capture financials as they are reported out mid-month.
Head of School Report- Kevin Folan
Thank you all who attended our Centennial Toast last night!
Thank you to Crystal Shillan- Choir performed National Anthem at URI game and it was a great night for the community.
Middle school drop and read- fantastic success, dynamic program, nice way to head into winter break
Holiday Tea- so special, thank you to all involved. (Room clapped and cheered)
Hot Club, nice turn out- Special thank you to Sarah and Evan for hosting!
Dec 21, we had over 100 participants to the alumni games!
Robotics team up and running in Upper School, recently placed well
Middle School Robotics came in 1st place in late November out of 20 teams!
Survey- 135 responses, thank you! Will look for parent association to support an invite to discuss the results sometime in February
Upper School Snowball Dance at the Omni Hotel in downtown Providence: January 21st 7-10pm Tickets Sold at Murray House. Purchase tickets by January 19th.
PCD Players, Feb 10, 11 weekend (Sherlock Homes)- stay tuned!
Admissions Update- Melanie Parsons
January 17th 9am HBS open house
January 18th PCD open house
Development Update- Mark McLaughlin
Holiday Tea- successful, organized, great fun. Thank you to Bethany and Paula and all involved
Experienced new team member with relevant Development work, please welcome Michaela Walker!
PCD golf event coming up May 15, 2023 at Wannamoiset Country Club in Rumford, RI. Stay tuned for more information, great opportunity to celebrate the school and so much fun
Thank you for last night, great fun to celebrate the Centennial!
Bookstore and Holiday Tea Update- Bethany Sutton
New sweatshirt and sweatpants in the store now!
Holiday Team, thank you all for helping!
Snack Shack Update- Sarah Bates
Students are running the business, working daily, going well!
Please keep sending in donations if you can and thank you!
Total sales so far ~$7,000!
Moving outdoors after winter sports ends
Jason Roderick, PCD Wellness Coordinator- Kids and Mental Health Discussion
Discussion and teachings related to Mental Health and well-being