Relationships Matter

The events in Florida are on all of our hearts and minds this week.  Working in a school and knowing the vulnerability our children live in every day, every place they go makes these tragic events feel close to home.   At Perry Central, the safety of our students and staff are at the core of our daily actions.  More important than safety drills, security plans and protocols are the connections that we are making with our students.  Knowing and understanding our students allows us to reach out for help,in their behalf, when we notice they are reaching a breaking point with the stress in their lives.  I feel so fortunate to work in a place where students and their families are surrounded by caring adults, such as  teachers, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, and administrators, who build lasting, positive connections with the students in our school.  We know that punitive discipline is not the answer, but restorative justice brings hope and change to students.  

Thank you for making Perry Central a safe and great place to educate our communities most precious resource, our children.


School Notes: 

Safety Meeting - Just a reminder of the after school safety meeting that will be held in the high school library at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th.  We will also use this time to have a school wide ISTEP meeting as well.  

Celebrating Bob - We will have a retirement celebration/open house at 5:30 p.m. in the high school library to celebrate Bob Ransome and his years of service to Perry Central.  Hope to see all of you there!   

12 Days to ISTEP - The PBIS team has been working on test taking tips to share with students in grades 7,8 and 10.  Teachers who have 7th, 8th and 10th grade students first period will be asked to share these tips each day as we count down to ISTEP.

SAT/ACT Test Prep- Please encourage students to take advantage of the SAT/ACT Test Prep Sessions that will be available to them for FREE starting this week.  Sessions are in the mornings 7:05 - 7:55 a.m.  On Tuesdays, students can practice English with Ms. Petty in her room and on Wednesdays, students can practice math with Mr. Linne!

Important Dates: 

Tuesday, February 20th -  Faculty Meeting 7:20 a.m. High School Library/  After School Safety Meeting 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 22nd - 8th and 10th grade parent meeting 5:45 p.m. 

Friday, February 23rd - Boys Varsity Basketball Game @ home vs. Heritage Hills 6:00 p.m./ Bob Ransome open house - 5:30 p.m. in high school library/ Senior Night!!