Ending the Year Strong - Support for Learners
DownCityDesign hosts homework help every week on Mondays via zoom. Help is available in English and Spanish. To register, use this link https://forms.gle/3d7hukZrPKHNBu2h8. For more information, contact Emily Sellon at emily@downcitydesign.org
There are teachers available after school for every content area. To learn more about when extra help is available, please reach out to PCTA's guidance department
(401) 456-9136 x61401
DownCity Design Summer Programs
Applications are open for DownCity Design’s Summer Programs! 9th - 11th grade students can apply for this 6-week internship program. No design experience necessary and eligible students may be paid to take part.
More information and application on the DownCity Design website: Summer — DownCity Design https://www.downcitydesign.org/summer
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URI Free Seed ProgramThe URI Free Seed Program has donated their free seeds to local school and community organizations. This year we were fortunate to pick up some seed packets from Farm Fresh RI which we will distribute to families and faculty and staff for Mothers Day. Happy Gardening Everyone and Happy Mothers Day! | SurveyWorks and Parent Teacher ConferencesThank you to all of the students, faculty, and families that completed this year's SurveyWorks. This information can help us continue to improve the learning environment for all at PCTA. PCTA held 3 nights of parent-teacher conferences this year and over 200 families sign up for both sets of spring conferences! We'd love to hear your thoughts on our virtual conferences and organization this year. | DownCityDesign Care Packages!SIGN UP TO RECEIVE A PCTA CARE PACKAGE! Sign up to receive a care package put together by PCTA's Kindness club, a group of students focused on supporting our PCTA community. We have 100 care packages available and they will be given out on a first come, first served basis on Saturday, May 15 at PCTA. Anyone who would like a care package must sign up using this form: https://forms.gle/9fCahui7x3mz13Dn7 The care packages will contain: - Food items donated by Urban Greens - Disposable masks - Cloth masks donated by Frog & Toad - Pencils donated by Staples - Notebooks - Sketchbooks donated by Jerry's Artarama - Sweet treats by PCTA's Pastry Department - PCTA merch by PCTA's Graphics Department Any questions or concerns please contact: Emily@downcitydesign.org or (401) 232 - 4588. |
URI Free Seed Program
The URI Free Seed Program has donated their free seeds to local school and community organizations. This year we were fortunate to pick up some seed packets from Farm Fresh RI which we will distribute to families and faculty and staff for Mothers Day.
Happy Gardening Everyone and Happy Mothers Day!
SurveyWorks and Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you to all of the students, faculty, and families that completed this year's SurveyWorks. This information can help us continue to improve the learning environment for all at PCTA.
PCTA held 3 nights of parent-teacher conferences this year and over 200 families sign up for both sets of spring conferences! We'd love to hear your thoughts on our virtual conferences and organization this year.
DownCityDesign Care Packages!
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE A PCTA CARE PACKAGE!
Sign up to receive a care package put together by PCTA's Kindness club, a group of students focused on supporting our PCTA community. We have 100 care packages available and they will be given out on a first come, first served basis on Saturday, May 15 at PCTA. Anyone who would like a care package must sign up using this form: https://forms.gle/9fCahui7x3mz13Dn7
The care packages will contain:
- Food items donated by Urban Greens
- Disposable masks
- Cloth masks donated by Frog & Toad
- Pencils donated by Staples
- Notebooks
- Sketchbooks donated by Jerry's Artarama
- Sweet treats by PCTA's Pastry Department
- PCTA merch by PCTA's Graphics Department
Any questions or concerns please contact: Emily@downcitydesign.org or (401) 232 - 4588.
PPSD Parent Academy
FREE COURSES AND GUIDANCE FOR PROVIDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES
The Providence Parent Academy is designed to help families like yours gain the information and tools they need to become more involved in their children’s education. Your participation will help strengthen the connections among your child, your family and your school. Register today to receive the Zoom link for sessions.
https://www.providenceschools.org/parentacademy
UPCOMING:
May 4th - Self-care during COVID pt 2
May 12th - Supporting Academics through Physical Activity
May 18th - Parenting during the Pandemic
May 27th - Understanding ACCESS Score Reports for MLLs
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PSAT and SAT at PCTA Around 90% of our 9th and 10th grade completed their PSAT in April. 90% of 11th completed their SAT. students, congratulations on completing the test and thank you for your hard work! | Graduation Update The district has set aside June 10th for graduation this year. Due to the continuing situation, attendance and safety plans are being developed to align with district and CDC guidelines. Seniors will receive more details as they become available. | Senior Credit Recovery Time is running out to finish your credits to graduate. Seniors and families - if you are struggling, reach out to guidance. Extra support is available ! |
PSAT and SAT at PCTA
90% of 11th completed their SAT.
students, congratulations on completing the test and thank you for your hard work!
Graduation Update
Seniors will receive more details as they become available.