Schools Closed Announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman today released the following joint statement announcing that South Carolina’s schools will remain closed for the duration of the month of April:
“At this time, students, parents, and families should plan for South Carolina’s schools to remain closed through the month of April. Our dedicated teachers and school administrators have done a tremendous job in making it possible for our students to learn at home. We understand that the prospect of schools remaining closed for an extended period of time places stress and strain on parents and children. Rest assured, if there is any way to safely open our schools earlier, we will do that, but schools must remain closed to protect the health and safety of South Carolinians.”
JOIN US FOR VIRTUAL SPIRIT WEEK!
Now that we are into our second week of e-learning, we wanted all of our parents and students to participate in virtual spirit week. See details below!!!!
WEEKLY UPDATE - MARCH 22, 2020
Hello PSA Family,
In reflection of last week, it definitely seems unbelievable. Kudos to everyone for hanging in there. We have had a few minor bumps. That being said, we remain open to suggestions and enjoy hearing from you. If you have emailed me but not gotten a response, please give me until the end of the day Monday.
COVID-19 Update
No state-wide end of year testing. Updates on AP testing can be found HERE. Stay tuned as more information is likely forthcoming.
Superintendents across the state will be meeting tomorrow afternoon. There will likely be updates following this meeting.
Check your local school district as many have added school sites for meals.
Math Assistance
Most math teachers are available throughout each day via Google Hangouts and/or email. Please feel free to contact them. If you need additional help, Dr. Gott has offered to provide assistance as well. You may contact him at tim.gott@psaschool.org.
Virtual Spirit Week
If you are comfortable with Facebook, please consider joining our community Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/
In an effort to bring a little joy, please participate in Virtual Spirit Week via the FB page. Posting is completely optional! Parents are welcome to post on behalf of their children.
Monday: PJ Day–Snap a picture of learning in your comfy clothes!
Tuesday: Pet Day–Snap a picture of you with your pet, just your pet, or a dream pet!
Wednesday: Fun Socks–Snap a picture of your crazy, fun, best pair of socks!
Thursday: Missing Extracurricular Activities–Send a picture of what you miss! Robotics?
Basketball? PCDC?
Friday: PSA Day–Snap a picture of learning in your PSA swag! While we might be in all
areas of the greater Charleston area, we remain united by the PSA Spirit!
REMINDERS (information previously shared)
Please contact your teachers ASAP if you are having challenges with assignments, meeting due dates or using technology. If you need technological assistance, please call (843) 729-1024. If you need admin assistance, please call (843) 729-0990. Calls should be made during typical school hours. Calls after hours may not be answered in a timely fashion.
Please check out Mrs. Frank-O’Connell’s video to help with organization during this time. This VIDEO will be helpful to all of our students.
The 2020-2021 School Calendar has been approved. It can be found HERE.
Interested in becoming a board member for the 2020-2022 school years? Applications for interested members will be due on April 3. Applications are available at the PSA website or you can fill out the online form at HERE.
SHARED RESOURCES
A few great resources that have been shared recently. Feel free to send more my way!
Audible (an Amazon company for audiobooks) is free:
https://stories.audible.com/
Online activities from Disney and Kennedy Space Center
List of art lessons on YouTube
https://homeschoolhideout.com/
Take care,
Corrigan Rutherford
Interested in becoming a Board Member?
Interested in becoming a board member for the 2020-2022 school year?
Applications for interested members will be due on April 3. Applications are available as an online form at https://forms.gle/z2YdqLmtxBeCoKNh8
Click here to dowload printable application : Application for PSA Board 2020
Intent to Return
All current students attending PSA this year 2019-2020, must fill out the Intent to Return Form regarding plans for the 2020-2021 school year.
Please fill out the Intent to Return Form for 2020-2021: https://form.jotform.com/200495189518059
The most efficient way to complete the payment is to utilize the Credit Card option built right into the form!
If you’re paying with a check or cash please print email from the form submission and submit with the payment to the Front Office. For check payments please write your Student’s Name in the Memo section; and for cash payments please provide exactly $75.00 as we do not usually have change.
The deadline for the completed Intent to Return process is:
Friday, March 20th, 2020.
If the Intent to Return process is not completed by March 20th, PSA cannot guarantee a hold is placed on your child’s enrollment spot.
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT LOTTERY UPDATE
The PSA Yearbook staff needs your help! We are looking for the following pictures:
FALL 2020 AGORA TRIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
For the next school year, we will be doing high school trips over the course of the same week. Students can choose between the trips listed on the flyer, internship, or other local options, which will be announced later this spring.
Yearbook Orders
Buy your yearbook now!
PSA Newsletter - 3/17/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/palmettoscholarsacademy/principals-desk-newsletter-1538465
PSA COVID-19 Update: More information will be shared with specifics to the PSA community after a district meeting at 5:30pm today.
PSA Families - Regarding the COVID-19 situation. We will communicate with you if it affects our school directly. Stay tuned for more info.
No School-Teacher Workday March 13, 2020 at 12:00AM
Our GOAL is to find the KEY that unlocks each student’s
Full potential
and be successful in middle and high school.
House System
PSA uses a house system for its advisories. This year there are 4 houses that compete in various contests during the school year.
Leap Day
These are pictures of Leap Day activities. Students pick various enrichment activities and attend those during the day.
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