PACT Pilot E-Newsletter | May 10

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May 10, 2019

Moving PACT Toward the Future

The Board of Directors is focused on making improvements intentionally designed to create a strong partnership between all stakeholders. Board discussions have focused on the meaning of our acronym PACT — Parents Allied with Children and Teachers.

Twenty-five years have passed since we created this unique partnership of parents, children, and teachers working together to educate our students. But this acronym does not tell the full story of our mission of “partnering as parents, students, and staff to develop students of character and academic excellence.” Our name is missing our desire to develop students of strong character and academic excellence. It also brings with it the following obstacles:

• “Parents” come in many forms, including grandparents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, or others who have been tasked to raise our students. We do not want to leave anyone out.

• “Children” was accurate when we started as a K-7 school, but our Secondary students do not consider themselves children. They have expressed embarrassment and contempt at the name, and we need these young adults to be proud of the school they attend.

• There are more than “Teachers” influencing our students in the building — we have administrators, paraprofessionals, counselors, office staff, and coaches — to name a few. We also want to seek partnerships with community members and businesses.

As we look toward the future, the Board is considering a new acronym: Pursuing Academics and Character Together. The proposed acronym solves many of the obstacles that we face and would continue to honor our past by including all pieces of our mission and keeping PACT as our name. It would include those unintentionally left out of our team by using the word “together”, rather than referencing individuals.

The Board values the voices of all stakeholders and is eager to hear your thoughts on this idea. We will be gathering your feedback at the next ImPACT meeting on May 16 starting at 6 p.m. We hope you can attend.

SINGING IN THE RAIN JR.

The PACT Charter School drama department presents “Singing in the Rain Jr.” on May 10 at 7 p.m., and May 11 at 11 a.m. at Northgate Church. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for PACT students and children under the age of 13. Staff, and children under the age of 3, are free.

CALLING ALL BURRITO LOVERS

Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 3455 River Rapids Drive NW in Coon Rapids for our fundraiser on Tuesday, May 21 from 4-8 p.m. We're raising money to support PACT Pantherette's Dance Team, so just download a flyer or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the cause!

SUMMER 2018 TUTORS

The following teachers offer tutoring services during the summer. Their rate is $30/hour and fees are paid directly to the teacher. Teachers are not on contract with PACT during the summer. If interested, please contact the teacher directly.

• Anita Douglas (a.douglas@pactcharter.org) | language arts, grades 6-12

• Natalie Carlson (n.carlson@pactcharter.org) | math, K-pre-algebra

• Brooke Junkans (b.junkans@pactcharter.org) | all subjects, K-6

• Sam Berryhill (s.berryhill@pactcharter.org) | reading and math, K-5

SUMMER EATS MINNESOTA

Kids just show up and eat | www.summereatsmn.org


Summer Eats Minnesota serves free healthy and delicious meals during the summer. It’s open to children up to age 18. Best of all, no registration required. How to locate free meals: Download the FREE “Summer Eats Minnesota” app from your smartphone’s app store and find serving sites nearby. Or text “summer meals” to 97779. Have your address ready and find the serving sites near you. There are free serving sites across the state at parks, recreation centers, community centers, libraries, and schools. Adding more sites daily starting June 10 so watch for updates!

SUMMER DRIVERS ED CLASS

PACT is offering a drivers education class on the dates listed below. We will need at least 15 students signed up in order to run the class.

Dates: July 22-25, 29-31; August 1, 5, 6
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: Room 161   

Visit the Equip Driver Education website to sign up. Questions? Contact the instructor, Ann Sirpless, at 612.408.8095.

2019-2020 SECONDARY STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS

If you are interested in running for the Secondary Student Council, please complete an application. Each officer position is open for 2019-2020 in grades 9-12 along with three representative positions in grades 7-12. Applications are due Tuesday, May 14. Elections will be held on Wednesday, May 21.

SECONDARY AWARDS CEREMONY
May 14 | 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars to attend the Secondary Awards Ceremony at Northgate. We will be handing out the Panther Award, Department Awards, Academic Letters, Scholarships for seniors and more. Parents have been notified if their student is receiving an award.

SECONDARY SPRING MUSIC CONCERT
May 20 | 6 p.m.

The final secondary music concert is quickly approaching and is the choir and band combined. The band will perform at 6 p.m., and the choir at 7:30 p.m.  

Friday, May 10

Teacher Appreciation Week

Field Day

Softball Game | 4:15 p.m. | Central Park (Varsity)

Softball Game | 6 p.m. | Central Park (JV)

Singing in the Rain Jr | 7 p.m. | Northgate Church

Saturday, May 11

Baseball Game | 10 a.m. | George Enloe Park

Singing in the Rain Jr. | 11 a.m. | Northgate Church

Monday, May 13

Grade 3 Field Trip | 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. | MOA Sea Life Aquarium

NHS Meeting | 3:15-5 p.m. | Room 215

Baseball Game (Varsity) | 4:15 p.m. | George Enloe Park

Panthers Booster Club Meeting | 5:30-7 p.m. | Room 150

Girls Basketball Open Gym | 6-7 p.m. | Gym

Tuesday, May 14

Secondary Student Council Applications Due

End-of-Year Character Award Assembly | 8:10-9:10 a.m. | Gym

Girls Softball Game (Varsity) | 4:15 p.m. | Central Park Ramsey

Secondary Awards Ceremony | 7-8 p.m. | Northgate

Wednesday, May 15

Army Recruiter Visit | 11-11:30 a.m. | Cafetorium

Thursday, May 16

Volunteer Training | 8-8:30 a.m. | Cafetorium

Life Science Field Trip | 10:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | Kelley Farm

Staff/Students Kickball Game | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Gym

District Advisory Committee Meeting | 5 p.m. | Library

Extracurricular Committee Meeting | 5 p.m. | Room 150

Community ImPACT Meeting | 6 p.m. | Cafetorium

Budget and Finance Committee Meeting | 6:20 p.m. | Room 215

Elementary Programming and Curriculum Committee Meeting | 6:20 p.m | Room 251

Secondary Programming and Curriculum Committee Meeting | 6:20 p.m. | Room 253

Friday, May 17

Friday School Day (Monday Schedule)

Kindergarten Field Trip | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Como Zoo
Reader’s Theatre (Grades 3-4) | 1-2:30 p.m. | The Draw

You can view the full calendar of events online. 

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