IMPORTANT INFORMATION​​​

Breakfast: The Baltimore Street cafeteria doors open at 7:30 am. All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch.

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Uniforms: All students must attend school each day in uniform. Uniforms must be clean and in good condition, free of slits, holes, tears and cuts. The uniform policy was sent home this summer.  One change to the policy is that plain navy blue sweatshirts (crewneck or cardigan) may be worn over uniform shirts.  No designs/prints or hoodies are allowed. The school’s official uniform supplier is Flynn O’ Hara Uniform company. The store is located at 8868 Waltham Woods Road Parkville, MD 21234. Patterson Park Public Charter School Uniform Assistance Request Form: 

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Food Pantry: PPPCS and St. Elizabeth's church collaborate to offer a food pantry.  The pantry is located in the St. Elizabeth's church hall, beneath the church, on the same block as the main entry to the school.  The pantry is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11-1:30. All are welcome!

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Join the Read-a-thon Committee!: "The Read-a-thon Committee is gearing up to prepare for our 4th Annual Read-a-thon! The Read-a-thon is a series of events across our two-school family meant to encourage students to develop good reading habits, inspire a community of supporters, and to help raise money for PPPCS and CHPCS throughout the month of March. 

 

Here is what joining the committee would look like:

• Bi weekly planning meetings in January and February, ~5 meetings

• ""Book bag stuffing"" Sat. March 25th, morning or afternoon shift

• Participate in one to two RAT events throughout March

• Other participate as you sign up during meetings

Consider joining the committee! Contact Heather Savino, Director of Development and Marketing at Hsavino@pppcs.org if you are interested!

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YouthWorks Applications: The summer will be here before we know it, and it's a great time to start preparing for summer jobs. Youthworks 2023 applications open TODAY! Check out important dates for worksites and youth! For more information, click the link: Youthworks Website If you need help with your application, please see Ms. Tasha in the office.  ( Now until 4/7/23)

 

Quarter 2 Report Card Distribution: Students take home report cards, please sign and return them to the school. Should you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your child’s teacher directly. Wednesday 1/25/23

 

HOPPPY Hour: Ministry of Brewing casual get together for parents and staff to socialize 7pm (child friendly).Thursday 1/26/23. Location 1900 E Lombard St @ S Wolfe St,

Baltimore, MD 21231.

 

The Penny Challenge: This school wide fundraiser pits class against class in a friendly competition to see who’s change will be victorious. Save your Change! The  Penny Challenge is happening at the end of January. Students and teachers are being asked to bring in all the change and cash they can to help fundraise. Proceeds will go towards staff appreciation festivities in May. Volunteers are Needed! Sign-up on Parent Square  (Monday 1/30/23 thru Friday 2/3/23)

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Join the 2023-2024 Budget Committee: It’s time to start creating the budget for the 2023-2024 school year, and we are looking for parent volunteers to serve on the (CHPCS/PPPCS) Budget Committee!  The Budget Committee’s purpose is to gather input from parents and staff and make recommendations about the best use of the school’s resources for the coming school year.  The committee meets every-other week from late January – early April.  If you are willing to volunteer for this committee, please email Jane Lindenfelser at jlindenfelser@pppcs.org 

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Zumba: Join the Friends of Patterson Park as they bring Zumba indoors for the cooler weather! Join us for free family-friendly Zumba every Wednesday at 6pm in the PPPCS gym! 

 

Mis Raices Weekly Meeting: Mis Raices is an education and support group for Latino families that lifts up heritage, community, family and education. Please Note, new meeting location!!!  Meetings are on  Mondays at 8am in the Church Basement. Please enter and sign in at the main office. Join us!

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New Student Enrollment: PPPCS is accepting enrollment applications for the 2023/2024 school year. Applications can be found at  www.pppcs.org/enrollment. 

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Attendance Reminder: At PPPCS we request that notes or documentation be submitted to the main office within 2 weeks of the absence in order for us to correctly update our records to excuse the absence. Families may submit documentation to the main office directly or by emailing Front_office@pppcs.org and attaching the documentation.

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Summer Camp List: The Baltimore Family Alliance created and updates a list of summer camps that will be available for children summer 2023. The Google Doc can be located at this link and bookmarked to share with families who are in search of local resources this summer: 2023 Summer Camps List by Baltimore Family Alliance

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COVID Boosters: The new bivalent booster against COVID (including the Omicron variant) is available for persons 12+ free at many locations in Baltimore Check out the website for dates and locations: https://bit.ly/BCHDCOVID