As you may have already anticipated, this year’s Spring Production will be filmed and made available to families and friends on our Youtube Channel, rather than held in-person. Mrs. Salo, our script writer, shared this update with students today during Spring Production rehearsal and we wanted to be sure to let you know directly as well. 

In early October of last year, we were so optimistic when we met to discuss trying to hold the Spring Production in-person. Mrs. McCombs, Mrs. Salo, Mrs. Pinto-Martin, and I measured the Sanctuary and the Gym, but found that neither space was adequate to accommodate the number of attendees we anticipated, even with a reduced audience (two performances). We then investigated several other venues, but the logistics of arranging rehearsals, transporting students, etc. in addition to the actual performances proved to be a huge obstacle. Then, when the Omicron variant hit and now, as the level of cases remains unpredictable, we feel like we really have no other choice. 

We know that this is not the news you were probably hoping for, but we are working hard to still make this year’s production a special experience for everyone involved. One way we plan to do that is to hire a professional videographer to film the performance who will work closely with our 4th & 5th grade students throughout the videography process, giving them a unique learning experience. 

Thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate this and get more of the details finalized. If you have any questions or concerns at this time, please email me at christy.wauzzinski@pucs.org. 

Sincerely,

Christy Wauzzinski
Education Director

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Intro to Martial Arts is a beginner’s class taught by Sensei Huber, a 5th degree black belt master instructor with 30 years of martial arts experience. This class will introduce the art of Tae Kwon Do to students, teaching them theory and principles in addition to the physical aspects of the art.

When: March 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, and 15th, 3:15-4:15pm

Please click HERE to register. Athletic permission form required – please send this form to school with your child or download and email to office@pucs.org.

One last note – we need a parent volunteer for these classes. Please contact office@pucs.org if you’re interested in helping out!

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9-Post-October 29, 2018

Please mark your calendar!  There will be school on Tuesday, November 6^th

November 5                  Parent Association Meeting – 6:00

November 14                Admissions Open House – 9-10:00am and 7-8:00pm

November 15                Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30-8:00pm

November 16                NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences from 9:00am-noon

November 21-23          NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Parent Association Meeting Information

The first Parent Association meeting of the school year is scheduled for Monday November 5, 2018 (6pm)

Jennifer McCaslin, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, is coming to speak about anxiety in children. There are many ways that children suffer from anxiety and Jennifer will name some common identifiers as well as present ways to help children cope with their anxiety.  “Having Generalized Anxiety Disorder can make it hard for kids to focus in school. Because with GAD, there is almost always a worry on a kid’s mind. GAD makes it hard for kids to relax and have fun, eat well, or fall asleep at night. They may miss many days of school because worry makes them feel sick, afraid, or tired.”  Kids Health.org

Please plan to join us for a discussion on this very important topic and an opportunity to ask questions. Also, there will be a few PUCS announcements. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP for childcare to office@pucs.org.

Parent Teacher Conferences!

Thursday, November 15^th from 3:30-8:00pm

Friday, November 16^th from 9:00am-noon

The family/home connection is so important!  We ask that everyone schedule a conference.

This is an opportunity for you to have a focused conversation just about your child with his/her teacher.

Below is the link for Pick-A-Time to schedule your child(ren) parent/teacher conferences.

https://pickatime.com/schedule.jsp?page=schoolFinder

• Middle School parents will be meeting with their MS student’s advisory teacher only for 20 minutes.

6^th grade with Mrs. Moore

7^th grade with Mrs. Douglas

8^th grade with Mr. Wilson

• Elementary parents will be meeting for 20 minutes with their child’s teacher.

Our Red Ribbon poster contest winners are…

Grand Prize: Arathena M.

K -2^nd: Brynn W.

3^rd – 5^th: Leila G.

6^th – 8^th:  Jack V.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated!

Mad Science

Mad Science of Pittsburgh After School Program Presents: 

The “Animals, Energy, & Robots”

GRADES: K-6

NOVEMBER 1ST- DECEMBER 13TH (6 WEEKS) 3:15-4:15

COST: $72 PER STUDENT

Mad Science Flyer

Parents are our #1 recruiters!  

We are so grateful for you all sharing the story of our school.  Be intentional in your conversations as you talk to friends and folks in your neighbors/churches.  We have been purposeful to showcase our chapel on November 14:  Bring a friend!  

Our remaining open house dates!

                        November 14 from 9-10:00am and 7-8:00pm

                        January 17 from 7-8:00pm

Pizza Order Info!

ALL Weekly Pizza orders are due on Wednesday for Friday lunch:

$2.50 slice of cheese pizza

$  .50 juice box

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