Empowering Through Authentic Engagement
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3.28.2025 Friday Letter to Families
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Empowering Through Authentic Engagement
Ricky Reyes
7499 Dorchester Rd,
North Charleston, SC 29418
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-300-4118
March 28, 2025
Good afternoon, PSA families! We hope everyone had a great week! Here is what we have coming up at PSA in the next week!
Website Updates:
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Do you have a shoutout and/or positive feedback you would like to give a staffulty member or about PSA? Head over to our home page to submit an “Attitude of Gratitude” form to let us know who deserves a reminder that THEY MATTER!
Testing Updates -
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WIN Testing -(Career Readiness Assessment) is scheduled for April 1st for all Juniors (11th grade students). All students will receive an email from me on Monday, March 31st with their testing details (date, time, etc.) If you have any questions, please email Ms. Skonieczny.
Community Service Opportunities -
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We are excited to offer a PSA Campus Cleanup volunteer opportunity on Saturday, April 5 from 9 am to 3 pm. Parents and students can sign up for a minimum of a one hour block or as many as all six! Please use the following form to register for the time(s) you choose!
Powerschool Universe Update -
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Q3 report cards will be going out next Wednesday, April 2. Students will report to their Homeroom at 8:25 to collect report cards. Grades can be viewed on PowerSchool at any time, Please email the PowerSchool Technician, Ms. Madison if you need access to PowerSchool.
Counselors’ Corner -
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Seniors - Email Ms. Widener ALL of your college acceptance letters, whether you plan to attend or not. Also, email any scholarship award letters that you may have, whether from specific colleges or third party organizations.
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Graduation - Cap and gowns for graduation will be distributed at PSA on Monday, April 28 during both lunches. Seniors should be sure to stop by to pick these items up. Those who have not yet ordered graduation materials must do so IMMEDIATELY!
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Accuplacer Testing - Accuplacer testing will be available for select students at PSA on Friday, April 4. Students who are applying for a Youth Apprenticeship through Trident Technical College will be contacted directly via email. Any other interested students should contact Ms. Widener via email no later than the end of the day Monday, March 31.
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Volunteer Hours - Need ideas for volunteer hours? Check out the "Volunteer Ideas/Opportunities" section of the School Counseling website.
Middle School Dance -
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Aloha, PSA Middle School Parents! Get ready to set sail for an exciting evening at our upcoming middle school dance! The dance is Thursday, April 24th from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM in the gym. Our Dance theme is “Moana 2.” Admission ticket entry to the dance is free, but tickets are required for admission and to ensure an accurate headcount. Students can pick up their tickets from Ms. Seignious during Middle School lunch the week of the dance. This dance is exclusively for PSA Middle School students. Please be aware that students will need to leave the school premises at the regular dismissal time and return for the dance at 4:30 PM. Adult supervision will not be provided between dismissal and the dance start time unless students are enrolled in our after-school care program. Students who do not leave campus will be charged an aftercare fee. We're looking for parent volunteers to help provide refreshments! A Google Form will be created in the near future for parents to volunteer to bring items. We're looking forward to a wave of fun with our middle schoolers! Mahalo!
Registrar’s Desk -
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Reminder to pay your fees as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email our registrar.
Nurse’s Updates - Please continue to be on the lookout for our nurse’s vaccination email and update as soon as possible if necessary.
Prom Updates - (Updates added for 3.7.2025)
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The PSA Junior/Senior Prom is on April 5th. We still need a few more items from our Amazon Wishlist. Any help making this night special is appreciated.
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Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 3rd. Tickets are $50/person in cash (bring money in between 8:10 am and 8:25 am to Room 134), or $55/person electronically through the PSA website. Go to our homepage , click on Pay Fees, click on Events, click on Prom, and enter $52.53 so that with the Admin Fee, your total is $55.00/ticket. Ticket sales will end on Friday, April 4th. Tickets at the door are $65/person.
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If you are bringing a guest from another school to Prom, you must pick up a Guest Application form from Ms. Heisler in Room 134 and return it completed by 3:00 pm, Friday, April 4th.
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If you are interested in running for Prom King, Prom Queen, Prom Prince, or Prom Princess, please send an email to Ms. Heisler by Monday, March 31st
Mark your calendars:
May 31 - Soccer vs. Beaufort Academy (home)
April 1 - WIN (Career Readiness) Testing & Soccer vs. St. John's (home)
April 2 - Q3 Reports delivered 1st Block in their Homeroom class.
April 3 - Softball vs. First Baptist (away)
April 4 - Softball vs. Bethune Bowman (home)
April 5 - Seat Time Recovery, Campus Cleanup, & Prom
April 14-18 - Spring Break
April 24 - Middle School Dance/Movie (4:30pm - 6pm)
April 28 - Purple Star Designation Ceremony (1:00-2:30)
May 9 - Seniors' Last Day of School
May 23 - Graduation at Northwoods Baptist 3:30pm (scheduled TBD)
We hope everyone enjoys their weekend. To all of our families and community members, don’t forget…
Ricky Reyes
Interim Principal
Palmetto Scholars Academy