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Weekly Newsletter

May 24, 2024

What a week! We had it all: final exams, relay races, a heat wave, more AP exams, a monsoon, field trips, and of course, Palagis (Thanks Family Association!).  
 
Our week started off with our Lower School Field Day on Monday followed by our Middlers and Upper Schoolers Field Day on Tuesday. We lucked out with picture perfect weather both days as our students enjoyed some friendly competition. From volleyball to football toss to the culminating tug of war, Fun was had by all, but especially by the Red Team, who brought home the victory!   
 
Congratulations to several of our Upper School students who performed exceedingly well on the National Latin Exam: Ian Treen '26 earned the Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude; Addison Lourenco '24 and Jordan Plante '25 each earned Magna Cum Laude; Ian McCarthy '27 and Leo Woodman '27 both received Cum Laude honors. Well done!   
 
Tonight is the big night - opening night of our spring musical, Mamma Mia! The lights go on at 6:30pm this evening. Let's be sure to get out to support Mrs. Shillan and our PCD Players...break a leg!   
 
We are excited to welcome our seniors back to campus for their Senior Project presentations later this week. Congratulations to our spring student-athletes on wrapping up their competitive seasons this week.  
 
Memorial Day Weekend is all about spending quality time with loved ones and enjoying some great food. I hope that you and your family get to have both this weekend. And let’s also remember why we are celebrating - to honor those military personnel who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom. To all those in our community who sacrificed and served our country - thank you!   
 
Have a great long weekend and see you Tuesday morning.   
 
Go Knights!   
 
Kevin  
 
 
ALL SCHOOL 
 
  • Note from the Nurse: 
    All medications, including inhalers and Epi-pens must be picked up before the last day of school. If your student has medications in the school health office please contact Nurse Costa to arrange for pick up. Any medications left in the health office after the last day of school will be discarded. Reminder medications can not be stored in the health office over the summer. 
 
  • Mamma Mia!
    Tonight and tomorrow!
    PCD’s production of Mamma Mia will be held tonight, Friday May 24th and tomorrow, Saturday, May 25th at 6:30 PM at East Providence High School. Seating is open and there is no charge for tickets, though donations to support the arts at PCD would be greatly appreciated!   
Students who are planning to attend the play on Friday, May 24th are welcome to stay for pizza and games after sports.
 
  • PCD ONLINE AUCTION
    Bidding opens May 13th and will run through Centennial Weekend, ending at 5:00 PM on Sunday, June 23rd. Bid on dozens of unique and wonderful items! All proceeds benefit the PCD Annual Fund. Click here to check it out!
If you are interested in volunteering during Centennial Weekend or contributing an item or service to the online auction, please contact Jahdae Thomas, event & volunteer management coordinator, at  or call 401-302-9385.
 
 
 
LOWER SCHOOL
  • Studio Playground Club
    For the family and friends of the students in the Studio Playground Club, we will be having a showcase to highlight what they have learned on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 3:30-4:00 PM! 
Please see the following link for Ms. Adair’s weekly newsletter.
 

MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Special Schedule
    On Friday, May 31, the Middle School will run an E Day schedule. The eighth graders will have the opportunity to attend Senior Project Presentations. All Middle School students will attend outdoor activities for the afternoon from 1:30-3:00. Middle School sports are optional on this day.

  • National Science Bee
    Good Luck to 7th graders: Jack Muese and Carver Helger who are participating in the IAC National Science Bee in Orlando, FL this weekend!
 
 
 
UPPER SCHOOL
  • Juniors / Class of 2025
    As a reminder, families must alert us by May 31st if there is any reason their student is unable to attend the rafting trip on August 27-28 in order to avoid being charged. The linked letter shares all of the details and tentative cost.
 
  • Cross-Curricular Workshop Week (C2W2)
    The Upper School will have our second annual Cross-Curricular Workshop Week (C2W2) from Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6! Students in grades 9-11 had the opportunity to submit their workshop preferences this week. Take a look at the exciting and engaging workshops being offered by our Upper School faculty!
 
  • Seniors
    Seniors will be returning to campus to present what they learned on their senior projects. Seniors are reminded to bring any textbooks they borrowed from PCD and their PCD Chromebooks on Friday so they can turn them in after their presentations are completed.
 
  • End of Year Events & Reminders:

Thursday, June 6 is the last full day of classes for 9th-11th grade students
 
Friday, June 7, 8:30 AM: Awards Ceremony and Cum Laude Induction in the Field House. Students in grades 9-12 are expected to attend wearing special occasion dress. Students should report to homerooms by 8:00 AM for check in and attendance. Morning buses will run as usual, but students should arrange transportation home by 11:00 AM after a brief Commencement rehearsal.
 
Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 AM: Commencement in the Evan R. West Field House. Students are expected to attend in special occasion dress. There are no buses running, so students should arrange transportation to arrive on campus by 9:45 AM and depart after the ceremony by around 12:00 PM.
 
 
Community Time
  • Monday, May 27, 2024, No School - Memorial Day
  • Tuesday, May 28, 2024, C Day: Advisory
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2024, D Day: Volleyball Meeting
  • Thursday, May 30, 2024, E Day: 11th Class Meeting, 9th Class Meeting
  • Friday, May 31, 2024, F Day: Senior Project Presentations (Special Schedule)
 
 
COLLEGE COUNSELING
  • Juniors
    Some students, but not all, will need to ask for a second teacher  recommendation. Please check the Common App Requirements grid to see if any of your colleges require a second teacher letter of recommendation. All juniors should now be working to complete their teacher and counselor letter of recommendation "Brag Sheet" surveys. These are due in Naviance by June 30th. Students should continue working with Ms. Infante to polish their Personal Statements so they are ready to upload to college applications in August.

    Our next and final Community Time meeting of the year is Thursday, May 30th. We will discuss supplemental essays, adding activities to the Common App, and the summer "To Do" list. Please bring your fully charged Chromebook.
 
  • Seniors
    Please check the college you indicated in Naviance as "Attending." This is where your final transcript will be sent. PCD can send only one final transcript to the college you will attend. We cannot send final transcripts to multiple colleges - this is not considered ethical. If you are still waiting for a financial aid package, it is fine to change the college currently listed in Naviance before final transcripts are sent. Final transcripts will not be sent until after graduation. Also, please let me know if you have come off a waitlist, or let go of your spot on a waitlist.
PCD Business Office holds will apply to final transcripts. Contact Ms. Millard if you have questions.
 
 
 
ATHLETICS

Tuesday, 5/28
  • MS Girls Lacrosse vs. Friends at 3:45 PM
  • MS Boys Lacrosse at Friends at 3:45 PM 
    Bus at 2:45 PM ETA—> PCD at 5:30 PM
  • Varsity Track Boys JV State Championships at 4:00 PM at Bishop Hendricken 
    Dismissal at 2:15 PM  Bus at 2:45 PM  ETA—> PCD at 7:00 PM
 
Wednesday, 5/29
  • Varsity Baseball TBD
  • Varsity Track Girls JV State Championships at 4:00 PM at Conley Stadium   
    Dismissal at 2:15 PM  Bus at 2:45 PM   ETA—> PCD at 7:00 PM
 
Now that seasons are winding down, please return all uniforms and equipment to Athletics as soon as possible. 
 
 
GO KNIGHTS
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