PGMS Summer Update
Pottsgrove Middle School Summer Update #1
Important Dates at the Start of the 2020 School Year
- August 19- 6th Grade Drive -By Event
-6:30pm -8:00pm
-Details below
- August 26 - 6th Grade Welcome Night via Zoom
-6:00pm
*- Zoom Invite Information and Agenda will be sent out as we get closer to the date
- August 27 - PGMS Town Hall Meeting via Zoom
- 6:00pm
*- Zoom Invite Information and Agenda will be sent out as we get closer to the date
- August 31- 1st Day of School
- September 4 -7 - No School
- September 9 - PGMS PTA Meeting
-7:00pm (Virtual)
- September 14 - Picture Day at PGMS
- September 16 - PGMS Back to School Night
- 7:00pm
- September 25 - ACT 80 Day
- 12:50 Dismissal
**Note: More information will be sent about all the scheduled events, specifically the September 16th Back to School Night at Pottsgrove Middle School.
What is the August 19th --> 6th Grade Drive by.....?? (See and Meet the 6th Grade Team)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This event is open to all of our incoming 6th Graders and their families to drive-by the middle school using the route below (see map) to see the teachers on their schedule, so you/we can put face(s) with names, say "Hello" and WELCOME you to Pottsgrove Middle School.
The car route is in yellow...entering is the blue arrow , exiting is the maroon arrow and the red circle is where the PGMS 6th Grade Staff will be stationed. Parents and students should remain in their cars. (the route will circle the front/main entrance of the building)
** 6th Graders will also be given their iPad at this event, our IT staff will be on hand to help with this process (Parents and students should remain in their car to retrieve the iPad)
What is the August 26th 6th Grade Welcome Night......???
- Powerschool (Schedule/Grades)
- Schoology
- See the teachers and teams
- What a middle school day will look like
- Synchronous/ Asynchronous Virtual Learning
- What 6th Grade Students can participate and be involved in
- Virtual Tour of PGMS - Video
We will be holding the 6th Grade Welcome Night Virtually via Zoom, * We ask that you join the 6th Grade Welcome Night meeting, using the same screen and device as your child, our Zoom room capacity is 300 participants.
Zoom invite information will be sent out to families and students as we get closer to the date.
August 27th PGMS Town Hall Meeting via Zoom at 6:00pm
- Virtual Learning Day / Virtual Learning Week
- Synchronous/ Asynchronous Virtual Learning
- Schedules
- Attendance
- Teacher Office Hours
- Technology Support
- Virtual Tour of PGMS - Video
Zoom invite information will be sent out to families and students as we get closer to the date.
August 31st -6th Grade Schoology / Powerschool Orientation
Parents are welcomed/encouraged to attend this with their child, if possible.
More details will be discussed about the Schoology orientation at the August 26th 6th Grade Welcome Night (we will attempt to try and have all participate at the 6th grade Welcome Night signed in and ready for August 31st)
Information to Join the PGMS PTA
PGMS Band and Chorus Articles
Summer Reading Lists at PGMS
--> Students and families are encouraged to visit the link below for further information about the summer reading program and find book recommendations <---
NEED TO RETURN ITEMS Still??
If you need to return items to Pottsgrove Middle School we are available to help you.....
Note: The buildings are closed on all Fridays, during the summer months.
Sun Safety Information for our School Nurses at PGSD
Additional information and resources can be accessed on our PGSD Health Services Updates web page at https://www.pgsd.org/Page/9589
Despicable Me Sun Safety Campaign
Teens and Sun: Keeping Them Safe Without Ruining Their Fun
Virtual 2020 Pottsgrove Foundation Fun Run Highlights
What do I do if I need Technology Support......
1. Email/let your teacher know !!
2. Email dile@pgsd.org
3. Email Mr. Jacob Rulli at jrulli@pgsd.org (Our Middle School Technology Representative)
- We want to help you solve all your problems - please connect with us if you have any issues -
Mr. Matthew A. Boyer - Principal Pottsgrove Middle School
Email: mboyer@pgsd.org
Website: https://www.pgsd.org/Domain/9
Location: Pottsgrove Middle School, North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 326-8243
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PottsgroveMiddleSchool
Twitter: @PGMSFALCONS