Power Center Academy Elementary School

Our mission this summer: 🔨 build🔨 a bright future for our scholars! Our PCA Elementary - Hickory Hill fourth graders built model playgrounds as part of their STREAM project during our Mission Possible summer experience. This project combines writing and literacy skills with traditional STEM education. Keep up the great work, scholars! 📚✏️🔧

Festival Landing Page

Our superstar PCA scholar, Johnathan Sherrill, will be a featured speaker at the 2021 Games for Change Festival, which promotes the use of immersive media to solve global challenges. Johnathan, a ninth grade software developer, will join other prominent researchers, CEOs and government leaders as he virtually presents his Computer Science Education Opportunity Connectors initiative and TED-Ed Student Talk. Watch him present for free on July 13! Register at the link below:
https://festival.gamesforchange.org

Festival Landing Page Festival Landing Page

The first week of our Mission Possible summer camp was a huge success! Take a look at the fun and informative activities our scholars tackled. PCA parents, it isn't too late to register your scholar to participate in this exciting learning experience! Contact your scholar's school to learn more and register.

FCC Adopts Report and Order for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Attention, PCA parents! All families are eligible to enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of your broadband service from an approved provider. The program was created to help households lower the cost of high-speed internet during the pandemic. Follow this link for information on how to apply: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-report-and-order-emergency-broadband-benefit-program-0

FCC Adopts Report and Order for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program FCC Adopts Report and Order for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

We spy with our little eye a summer camp experience you and your family don't want to miss! Spots for Gestalt's Mission Possible summer camp are going quickly – register your scholar today to save his or her spot.

Scholars will learn in their Mission Teams, where they will receive a unique learning mission each day, including outdoor, wellness, fitness, art and music activities, along with other exciting field experiences.

Accepting the mission is simple! Click this link and register by May 28. Upon registration, you’ll receive a mission booster pack, complete with a Mission Possible face mask, backpack, pen and notebook. https://forms.gle/kdqobFmipqc7ESuCA

We spy with our little eye a summer camp experience you and your family don't want to miss! Spots for Gestalt's Mission Possible summer camp are going quickly – register your scholar today to save his or her spot.

Scholars will learn in their Mission Teams, where they will receive a unique learning mission each day, including outdoor, wellness, fitness, art and music activities, along with other exciting field experiences.

Accepting the mission is simple! Click this link and register by May 28. Upon registration, you’ll receive a mission booster pack, complete with a Mission Possible face mask, backpack, pen and notebook. https://forms.gle/kdqobFmipqc7ESuCA

Our Girls on the Run team participated in a 5K this morning!

Get it girls! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️

Mission Possible summer learning experience

Are you up for the mission, Gestalt Village? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to participate in Gestalt’s five-week summer experience – Mission Possible. If you accept, you will engage in action-packed summer learning camps. Click here to register your scholar by May 28! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwtzMrLrNd6cTs-4oPb7lwmZwD57GHy7k7F54clKpi8H_ayw/viewform

Mission Possible summer learning experience

Gestalt Village! This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, and we can’t wait to show our wonderful educators just how much we value their contribution to our Village. While we are always appreciative of our PCA teachers and staff members, we genuinely have had profound gratitude for each and every one of them during this past year's pandemic. Show your support this week by celebrating the educators in your life!

Assessment

Knights and Squires:

We are so excited to welcome ALL of our 3-5th graders on Monday to kickoff TNReady!

Did you know that 30% of COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic? As we plan to return to campus safely for TN Ready testing, we want all PCA scholars to know their status. Please join us this Saturday, May 1 for a drive thru COVID-19 testing.

Who: 1st time (this year) in-person scholars and in-person scholars who have not signed up for weekly testing

Location: 3495 Hacks Cross Rd. Memphis, TN 38125

Sign up: Please use this link to pre-register for testing:
https://covid.poplarhealthcare.com/s/addMember?RRAccount=0014R00002ryV4C. Please complete a different form for each scholar.

Time: 8am-6 pm

Can't wait to see you next week!

Make it Count... Know Your Status

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🌟Parents with scholars in grades 3-5, don’t forget about our TNReady parent meeting tomorrow happening at 5:30. 🌟

You should have received an email with the link to join!

We can’t wait to see all of you!

🌟Parents with scholars in grades 3-5, don’t forget about our TNReady parent meeting tomorrow happening at 5:30. 🌟

You should have received an email with the link to join!

We can’t wait to see all of you!

Who’s Ready for TNReady Spirit Week?!

Join us next week as we spend one final week preparing for TNReady! Spirit Week is for ALL grades K-5, virtual and in person!

We can’t wait to see you!

Who’s Ready for TNReady Spirit Week?!

Join us next week as we spend one final week preparing for TNReady! Spirit Week is for ALL grades K-5, virtual and in person!

We can’t wait to see you!

Make It Count | TNReady testing

It’s almost the end of the school year, which means it’s time for standardized testing. This year, TNReady in-person testing will take place from May 3 to May 21. Watch this short video on how our Village is making it count when it comes to this year’s TNReady testing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaeSAR6udxs

Make It Count | TNReady testing

🛑🛑Important Announcement for 3rd-5th Grade:🛑🛑

As a part of our “Count Me In!” campaign, we will be practicing test-taking strategies and skills over the next few weeks. To assist your scholar with this, we have created practice answer documents, similar to TNReady, that your scholars will complete in their Math, Reading, and Science classes with their teacher.

On April 28th, your scholars will have the opportunity to redeem their tickets for prizes if they are correct and completed. More information on redeeming the tickets will come at a later date!

If your scholar is still virtual, we are asking that you come to the school and pick up their practice materials as they will be necessary for class instruction. If your scholar is in person, their teacher will pass them out to your scholar.

Pick up dates/times
Wednesday, April 14: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Thursday/Friday, April 15th and 16th: 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

We can’t wait to see your and your scholars “Bubbling for Success!”

🛑🛑Important Announcement for 3rd-5th Grade:🛑🛑

As a part of our “Count Me In!” campaign, we will be practicing test-taking strategies and skills over the next few weeks. To assist your scholar with this, we have created practice answer documents, similar to TNReady, that your scholars will complete in their Math, Reading, and Science classes with their teacher.

On April 28th, your scholars will have the opportunity to redeem their tickets for prizes if they are correct and completed. More information on redeeming the tickets will come at a later date!

If your scholar is still virtual, we are asking that you come to the school and pick up their practice materials as they will be necessary for class instruction. If your scholar is in person, their teacher will pass them out to your scholar.

Pick up dates/times
Wednesday, April 14: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Thursday/Friday, April 15th and 16th: 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

We can’t wait to see your and your scholars “Bubbling for Success!”

Journi Prewitt, PCA High Class of 2018 alumnus, needs your vote! Journi is the CEO and co-founder of Black Butterfly Beautiful, a subscription box company that promotes self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence in children of color through African American literature.

Journi is in competition for a FedEx Small Business grant. Click here to cast your vote, which is open through March 24, 2021. >> https://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com/entry/aD6sWh8fPk

Journi is completing her final year at The University of Memphis, while also serving as a teacher assistant at Power Center Academy Elementary. We are so proud of her work and encourage you to take a few moments to help her to further her cause.

Welcome Back

✋🏽👋🏽✋🏽👋🏽 Hi families! Yesterday, we were SO excited to welcome back our 4th and 5th graders!

We finally had a FULL house again, kindergarten all the way up to 5th grade, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! 🥰

Check out our “Welcome Back” video to see how it’s been with everyone back in the building! 😁

https://youtu.be/Y-mJDycOpgI

Welcome Back

Wilhelmina & Williard Triumph Writing Obstacle

📚📚Join us tonight for our LAST read aloud this week featuring our very own Literacy Coach, Dr. Mitchell! Dr. Mitchell is also the author of this wonderful book. We hope you enjoy! ✨✨

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbLKK168RMg&feature=youtu.be

Wilhelmina & Williard Triumph Writing Obstacle

Gestalt Community Schools pilot program aims to help parents cope with pandemic-related stress

The physical and mental well-being of each and every member of our Village is a top priority for Gestalt, as practicing healthy habits builds a stronger community for us all. Over the past few months, we've released weekly self-care and wellness tips and resources to our families and staff. This initiative is a part of a larger pilot program entitled Known, Loved and Educated: Gestalt Well-Being Initiative. Read this story by High Ground News to learn more about the program.

Gestalt Community Schools pilot program aims to help parents cope with pandemic-related stress Work, school, family, and all of the between—but all in one house. In 2020, it felt like the “outside” closed, and more time at home increased tensions in families and emphasized parenting needs of all kinds—including mental health support.  

Paz es una ofrenda Annette Le Box

📚📚Join us tonight for our reader, Ms. Ruiz! ✨✨

https://youtu.be/5l-GU7fpXeA

Paz es una ofrenda Annette Le Box Spanish read aloud

Sofia and the Magic, Musical Mural

📚📚Join us tonight for our bilingual reading with our very own Mr. Alvarez!

✨He will be reading “Sofia and the Magic, Musical Mural.”✨

https://youtu.be/8xjIm4jq0cI

Sofia and the Magic, Musical Mural I have the unique privilege of reading "Sofia and the Magic, Musical Mural." Written by my friend and colleague, Dr. Raquel Ortiz.

How to stay connected during the pandemic | GMA

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the act of completely isolating ourselves goes against our basic instincts as humans. We miss being out of the house. We want to be around loved ones. We are feeling lonely. However, know that you aren’t alone – and there are ways to combat the feeling of disconnection. Even though we are connecting virtually, we can manage and uplift our feelings of loneliness by finding ways to give our full attention to the people around us. The greatest gift you can give is the gift of showing someone your attention is on them. Watch the following video to learn more about how giving your attention to others will help you leave the loneliness behind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W172Pa9S02c

How to stay connected during the pandemic | GMA Dr. Murthy suggests prayer, meditation, writing in a gratitude journal and sitting outside in nature quietly for a few minutes to help ease loneliness while ...

Yetta Lewis- Dragons do not go to school

Join us tonight for our read aloud featuring our Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Mrs. Lewis!

https://youtu.be/_6SZ3XmqJeU

Yetta Lewis- Dragons do not go to school

Gestalt Village! Click this post for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Memphis Education Fund. >>

Shelby County Schools - SCS, Memphis Charters and Achievement School District are back in the classroom, and we are celebrating with a giveaway! Post your back to school photo BELOW & make sure you are following us for a chance to win a $50 Office Depot OR a $50 Visa gift card. Winners will be announced Friday, March 12th. #ReturnStronger

Skin Like Mine by LaTisha Perry

✨✨Join us now to see our very own Principal Moses reading “Skin Like Mine.”

Let us know what your favorite part was!! 💕📚

https://youtu.be/MHVvwtIAIHc

Skin Like Mine by LaTisha Perry

Home |

Help with rental assistance is on the way. The U.S. Department of Treasury has granted a total of $28.2 million to the City of Memphis and Shelby County to administer the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program.

Today, visit www.home901.org or text home901 to 2100 or, if you speak Spanish, text casa901 to 2100 to apply. Applicants must submit documentation of need, including proof of income and COVID-19 hardship. If assistance is needed with completing the application, please call 211.

Home | Welcome Home Memphis is a new program that shares housing resources and provide support to families throughout the city of Memphis.

Happy Read Across America Week, Gestalt Village! We're thrilled to welcome virtual guest readers to our elementary classrooms at both our Hickory Hill and Southeast campuses this week. Check out our stellar lineup below!

📚 Monday, March 1 - Staff from our network office and board members read to K-5 scholars.
📚 Tuesday, March 2 - Author Latisha Brown reads to grades K-2 and author Dr. Ingrid Mitchell reads to grades 3-5.
📚 Wednesday, March 3 - Parent readers read to all grades.
📚 Thursday, March 4 - Teachers discuss the books with scholars.
📚 Friday, March 5 - Scholars dress up as a character from their favorite book.

In addition, we're featuring a guest reader each night at 7 p.m. on our pages (Power Center Academy Elementary School - Southeast and Power Center Academy Elementary School). School principals will read Monday night, our own Yetta Lewis will read Tuesday night and special guests will read Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night. Make sure to tune in!

Happy Read Across America Week, Gestalt Village! We're thrilled to welcome virtual guest readers to our elementary classrooms at both our Hickory Hill and Southeast campuses this week. Check out our stellar lineup below!

📚 Monday, March 1 - Staff from our network office and board members read to K-5 scholars.
📚 Tuesday, March 2 - Author Latisha Brown reads to grades K-2 and author Dr. Ingrid Mitchell reads to grades 3-5.
📚 Wednesday, March 3 - Parent readers read to all grades.
📚 Thursday, March 4 - Teachers discuss the books with scholars.
📚 Friday, March 5 - Scholars dress up as a character from their favorite book.

In addition, we're featuring a guest reader each night at 7 p.m. on our pages (Power Center Academy Elementary School - Southeast and Power Center Academy Elementary School). School principals will read Monday night, our own Yetta Lewis will read Tuesday night and special guests will read Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night. Make sure to tune in!

📚📚Happy Read Across America Week!! We have a lot of fun activities planned this week for our families and scholars.

Be sure to check out the events below and tune in to our page every night this week at 7 p.m. for a ✨special guest✨ to read a book to your scholar!

📚📚Happy Read Across America Week!! We have a lot of fun activities planned this week for our families and scholars.

Be sure to check out the events below and tune in to our page every night this week at 7 p.m. for a ✨special guest✨ to read a book to your scholar!

How to combat 'burnout?' A group nap | USA TODAY

Napping refreshes, heals and empowers. 😴 Give yourself permission to rest. Find a place where you know that you can relax and not be disturbed. Guard this place and commit yourself to using it as a place for rest – not work or play. Once you find your resting place, draw a picture of it using soothing colors.

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