Henry Barnard School

Kick off the school year on Tuesday, September 3rd at the annual Family Association Potluck BBQ! Join us from 5-6:30pm for food, fun, and games, as we celebrate the start of a new school year. To sign up to bring food and games, or to volunteer, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45ABA628A2FA7-50748205-back #/

Our teachers are putting the finishing touches on their new classrooms before students return next week! Here's a sneak peek.

Today, we're introducing another of the newest members of our community - Middle School math teacher Mira Kostadinova. Mira comes to us from the Russian School of Mathematics, where she served as a math teacher for the after-school enrichment program, instructing 4th and 5th grade mathematics, as well as 6th and 7th grade algebra and geometry. She has also been a private math tutor for the past 15 years and has taught math locally at West Bay Christian Academy in North Kingstown, RI. Mira earned a BA in Mathematics from the University of Rhode Island.

As we get ready for the start of the new school year, we're looking back at a special end of year gift from the 2023-2024 year. The parent of one our PreK students worked in secret with Ms. Orton's class to decorate a special bench for the classroom, featuring the handprints of each student. This friendship bench will be a welcoming feature both in the classroom and on the playground for years to come.

In just over two weeks, Chace Hall will once again be filled with the smells of delicious food and the laughter of our students as they enjoy lunch with their friends! We can't wait to see everyone again!

Last call for all PCD and HBS Alumni, Parents, Faculty and Staff - don't miss our end of summer Knights at Night at the Hot Club in Providence. Join Head of School Kevin Folan this Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6 pm for a gathering of fellow Knights. This event is open to current and former parents, faculty, and alumni (age 21+ only).
RSVP here: providencecountryday.org/support-pcd/knights-at-night-providence-hot-club

For the next few weeks we'll be highlighting some of the newest members of our faculty and staff. First up, Upper School humanities teacher Pierre Beauregard. Pierre returns to PCD, after having served as a long-term substitute history teacher in 2023. He most recently served as an Adjunct Professor in Rhetoric and Composition at Johnson & Wales University and has been an Inspiring Minds Mentor at Veazie Street Elementary School in Providence. Pierre earned his BA in Literature and MFA in Creative Writing, both from American University, and has been a freelance writer for several publications and organizations. Welcome to PCD!

Only three weeks until the 2024-2025 school year begins! We can't wait for the playground to once again be filled with the laughter and smiling faces of our students.

The connection between our students and their teachers is amazing. Ms. Braganca recently invited her Middle School students to her wedding in Newport and we love this pic of the students dressed up for such a special day!

Save the Date - Chowder Day 2024 will be on Saturday, October 19. Please join our annual family homecoming and alumni reunion. A full day of athletic events, family fun, and delicious New England chowder make this a "don't miss this" kind of day! More details coming soon!

We had a great time last week at Lawn Games Night. It was wonderful having so many members of our community come together for an evening of fun and games!

Only one month until our students return to campus for the new school year. Until then, we'll enjoy this Throwback Thursday look at some of our youngest students enjoying PE class on the turf field.

Save the Date - PCD will once again be running in the Downtown 5K on September 15! Runners and walkers of all abilities and all ages are welcome. Not a runner? We're also looking for volunteers to help cheer on the participants! This event brings the PCD community together in a visible way. Registration and details here: https://providencecountryday.formstack.com/forms/downtown5k2024

While summer camp may be done for 2024, we wanted to thank everyone who made the last 6 weeks so successful and so much fun for our campers. Thank you to all the teachers, coaches and counselors for all you've done and a huge thank you to Ms. Stanton, for keeping the whole program running smoothly!

Save the date - join us on Tuesday, September 3 from 5-6:30pm for the annual Family Association Potluck BBQ! More information, including the potluck sign-up, will be posted soon.

Today, we say farewell to PCD Summer Camp. We've had a blast these past 6 weeks and will miss all our campers! See you all next summer! For now, enjoy these highlights from Week 6.

As PCD Summer Camp winds down for the year, we're highlighting our largest program - the Arts & Exploration Camp. Campers work with a variety of materials to create both two- and three-dimensional art projects, often using nature as their inspiration. Check out some of what our campers have done over the past six weeks!

Don't forget - our annual Community Lawn Games Night is TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 30, at 4:30pm. Join us for a night of lawn games and socializing on the PCD campus. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/3YpST7AmDQY2GpLR8

With just over a month until the new school year begins, we're sharing more of our favorite photos from last year. For our Lower School students, one of the highlights of every week is Chess. One of seven special classes students participate in each week, Chess not only provides a chance for students to learn how to play the game, but also an opportunity for them to improve the critical thinking skills.

Rainy days and gloomy skies could not stop our campers from having a good time this week! Enjoy these highlights from Week 5 of Summer Camp.

Want to join in on the fun? There's still one more week of camp left. Details here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/life-at-pcd/summer-at-pcd

This week marks the final week of our Lego Engineering Camp for the summer. We've loved watching the incredible creations our campers have built over the past five weeks and can't wait to see what they'll build next summer. A special thanks to Lower School STEAM teacher Ms. Neel for running the program and encouraging our campers to challenge themselves and explore all the engineering possibilities.

We're always so impressed by the creativity of our Lower School students. From art projects and science experiments to building with blocks and developing unique creations, their imaginations lead to some pretty amazing results! As the weeks of summer continue to fly, take a look at these creative kids in action.

Calling all PCD and HBS Alumni, Parents, Faculty and Staff - don't miss our end of summer Knights at Night at the Hot Club in Providence. Join Head of School Kevin Folan on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6 pm for a gathering of fellow Knights. This event is open to current and former parents, faculty, and alumni (age 21+ only).

RSVP here: https://www.providencecountryday.org/support-pcd/knights-at-night-providence-hot-club

Don't forget! All new and current families are invited to join us this Tuesday, July 23rd at 4:30pm for a night of lawn games and socializing at the PCD campus. Your whole family is welcome to attend! Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/nK4d9rvpP8faJ57a7