FAMILY PARENT TEACHER ORG
Fall/November 2021 Newsletter
Our Purpose
WHO'S WHO?
We are a team of dedicated teachers, staff, and parents. Our families have students representing the freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior classes.
Staff
Beth O'Day-Hall, PCTA's Community SpecialistPhidias Mendez, Creative Technology Specialist
Sarah O'Reilly, French Teacher
Families/Parents
- Fabiola De La Cruz
- Heather Heitmueller
- Consuela Hernandez
- Hanoi Hernandez
- Zully Mendez
- Margaret Mian
- Heydi Morales
- Veronica Morales
- Blanca Orellana
- Clara Perez
- Shantty Rodriguez
- Zunilda Rosario
- Rosmery Santos
- Manuel Secaida
The Way Back to Normalcy
These past 18 months have been challenging for everyone. When school started in September full time and with in person instruction, we knew there would be some difficulties returning to quasi normality. While there have been challenges with students getting back to a routine, getting to school on time, or learning that absences are now being looked at very closely, there are so many positives that are being reported by teachers. There's an increase in classroom engagement and participation and our Math coach, William Graves, reports that many students' STAR MATH scores have increased from the previous school year. Currently, PCTA has the 2nd highest MATH proficiency among the middle and high schools in the district.
To keep everyone safe whether you've been vaccinated or not, we still hold to a mask mandate for everyone. These measures are to ensure the safety for all. A special thanks to the outstanding custodial crew at PCTA. They are working day and night to keep all surfaces clean.
Resources and Links
One of our FPTO members, Heather Heitmueller, is also a representative for PCTA on the Parent Advisory Council for the district. This district wide organization is to ensure that parents have an organized voice in the district and that each school has representation and access to the resources provided by the district. Parents are involved in decision making processes and concerns and issues can be communicated, addressed, and resolved before the school board. Below are a few links for each of access to information.
Skyward: https://skyward
PCTA calendar: https://www.providenceschools.org/Page/18#calendar1250/20211109/month
Providence Pubic School Department: https://www.providenceschools.org/
Naviance (used during advisory period on Wednesdays to help students with career and college readiness) https://succeed.naviance.com/
Events - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Parent-Teacher Conference
March 14, 2022
3:00pm-5:00pm
PCTA Fieldhouse
More information to follow on how to register
Thanksgiving Recess: Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26
Holiday Recess: Thursday, December 23-Friday, December 31
Martin Luther King Day: Monday, January 17, 2022
After School Programs
Monday After School Programs start at 2:30pm
Fitness Club: Weight Room
Dell Tech Crew: Room 127
College Crusade Senior Meeting: Room 204
Tuesday After School Programs start at 2:30pm
Design/Build: Carpentry
Fashion Design: Cosmetology
Tech & Gaming: Library
Yearbook: Room 209
College Crusade Homework Club: Room 204
Wednesday After School Programs start at 2:30pm
Graphic Design: Rooms H203, H 205
Jewelry Design: Cosmetology
Fitness Club: Weight Room
Dell Tech Crew: Room 127
Chess Club: Room 301
LGBTQIA+: Room H209
College Crusade Life Skills: Room 204
Thursday After School Programs start at 2:30pm
Anime & Manga: Room H209
Tech & Gaming: Library
Yearbook: Room 209
Friday After School Programs start at 2:30pm
Dell Tech Crew: Room 127
READING & MATH CORNER
READING PLUS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
2:30-3:30pm
ROOM 316
SAT PREP FOR MATH
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
2:30-3:30pm
ROOMS 315 & 317
SAT PREP FOR READING
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
2:30-3:30pm
ROOMS 315 & 317
A Bounty of Thanks
It's that time of year when we gather together with family both near and far, feast on delicious food, share in traditions, and are thankful. To celebrate the diversity of our students and families, try adding something new to this year's menu.
Mofongo Stuffed Turkey (Puerto Rico)
1 Turkey any size - be sure to season well to liking. Lightly coat turkey with olive oil to keep meat moist
4 Green plantains - sauté in pan to soften. Once soft mash up
4 cloves Garlic - mash up
1.5 cups Pork chips - mash up
- Take all ingredients and mix together well and stuff turkey. Cook turkey based on size
Oyster Stuffing (Pennsylvania)
- 8 oz. oysters shucked (keep liquor)
- 1 med. size shallot sautéed in butter
- Add liquor from shucked oysters
- 2 bags of oyster crackers - crushed up
- 1 bag of breadcrumb stuffing (whichever you like)
Mix everything together including the oysters. Place in a buttered casserole dish and bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes
Arroz Con Leche (Mexican)
- 7 cups water
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 4 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 14-ounce can condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- ground cinnamon for dusting
Put water, rice, and cinnamon stick in medium sauce span over med-high heat, bring to boil, uncovered, and cook until the rice is tender. Strain out liquid. Discard cinnamon stick, keep rice, and return to pan. Stir in evaporated, condensed, and whole milk. Continue cooking over med-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick. Add raisins, stir well. Transfer the pudding to a serving bowl. Dust top of pudding with ground cinnamon and serve.
About US
Email: beth.odayhall@ppsd.org
Location: 41 Fricker St, Providence RI, Room 301
Phone: 401-456-9136