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PGMS Weekly News 09.21.26

Posted Date: 09/20/26 (05:55 PM)


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PGMS News

September 21, 2026

Message From Leadership

Hello Eagle Families,

We had a productive week on campus! Our Wednesday Early Release Day was a huge success. During the morning, our students participated in meaningful Data Chats, reflecting on their prior test performance and setting clear, personal goals for what they seek to achieve this school year. In the afternoon, our teachers and staff took full advantage of their professional development time to collaborate on our School Improvement goals and refine strategies to best serve every student.

Please take time this week to review your student’s current course grades. Every quarter grade impacts their overall record, so it is critical that students stay caught up on daily assignments rather than waiting until the end of the quarter to address performance.

Academic tutoring begins on September 28th for students needing extra support in English, Math, or Social Studies. Tutoring is offered on various days from 4:20 PM – 5:20 PM. Please see additional information below.

To maintain a safe and focused learning environment, please remind your student that all personal toys, squishies, and non-academic accessories must be left at home. Keeping these items off campus eliminates unnecessary classroom distractions and helps set your student up for maximum academic success.

Please also remind your student that it is vital that they keep their hands to themselves at all times. Too often something that starts as a "joke" escalates to something serious. All students involved in a physical incident will be disciplined as we want to ensure the safety and well-being of all on campus. 

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support of our school!

Go Eagles!
 

PGMS Employees of the Year!

Help us congratulate these well-deserved honorees who were nominated and voted on by our PGMS family as Employees of the Year!

Support Employee of the Year: Brenda Duston

Rookie Teacher of the Year: Max Respondek

Teacher of the Year: Tara Chaney

Thank you for your exceptional service, your inspiring creativity, and your endless dedication to student success! 

To ALL of our wonderful educators and staff members: thank you for the love, energy, and effort you pour into your classrooms every single day. We see your hard work, and we appreciate you more than words can say! 
 

Tutoring

Punta Gorda Middle School offers after-school tutoring for students who need additional support in core academic classes, including Math, English Language Arts, or Social Studies. Students should bring specific assignments or skills they need assistance with.

Tutoring will begin on September 28 and will be available Monday through Thursday from 4:20–5:20 p.m. until further notice, with the exception of 6th and 8th grade math which will begin on October 12th. A detailed schedule is provided in the link below. 

All students must be picked up promptly by 5:25 p.m. Limited Late Bus transportation may be available for families who are unable to provide transportation. Students who require transportation may not begin attending until the Late Bus Permission Form has been signed and transportation has been confirmed. A link to the bus routes and permission form is provided in the link below as well. 

The Student Code of Conduct applies during tutoring. Students may lose the opportunity to participate if they are repeatedly picked up late or do not follow behavioral expectations.

Please complete the information below if you are interested in having your child participate in after-school tutoring.

**If you have already registered, there is one adjustment. Please note that Ms. Snyder will be tutoring 7th Grade Math on Tuesday and Thursday. We apologize for the change. 
Tutoring Registration Form
 

Attendance Updates

The CCPS Attendance Challenge Continues! 

In addition, starting Monday, 9/21, you may receive more messages from us about your student's attendance. These aren't only notices about absences. We're also reaching out to celebrate attendance milestones, share updates on improvement, and check in when we can help!
 

PTO News

A big thank you to the Rooney Family and the Garczewski Family for sponsoring this week’s PTO staff treat, our Dirty Soda Bar! We appreciate your support in helping us do something fun for our amazing PGMS staff.

Please check out PTO’s 2026–2027 sponsorship opportunities if you are a family, local business, or community partner looking for a way to get involved and support upcoming PTO events throughout the year. Click the link below to see what’s available! 
PTO Sponsorship Opportunities
 

What is Happening at PGMS?

9/22- Basketball at home vs. PCM 
9/24- Basketball away vs. MUM

For this and MORE including sports events, club meetings, and after school enrichment, please check the calendar!
PGMS Calendar
PGMS Website
 

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