Providence Country Day School

It's Wednesday and the first day of the 2024-2025 school year - we can't wait to see all our students and their families again!

Share your family's first day photo in the comments below! And check back later today to see our pics from the start of the year.

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.

For today's Wednesday, 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.

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

It's another Wednesday and 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!

At PCD, learning can take place anywhere on campus! The campus nature trails provide opportunities for students to both find artistic inspiration and study the natural world. Ms. Helger's Middle School science classes spend time on the trails in the spring to observe and learn to identity many of the plants that grow in our state.

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!

At the end of the school year, our Upper School students participated in the 2nd Annual Cross-Curricular Workshop Week. One of those workshops was Bookbinding. Students visited the RISD Museum and Providence Athenaeum and viewed a wide range of historic books and manuscripts. When they returned to campus, students each constructed their own handmade book, as they explored different bookbinding techniques and mastered the art of folding, sewing, and decorating their creations. Enjoy this look at the workshop as well as the students' final projects.

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

Last month, we shared highlights from the annual Middle School Investigations week. But there was so much going on, we couldn't share it all at once! So today, enjoy these photos from Mr. Crenner's rock climbing class, which not only challenged students physically, but tested their problem solving and strategic thinking skills as well.

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.