PACT Pilot E-News | September 17

Join us for an evening of carnival games, inflatables, and family fun! Our annual BASH is a K-12 event for all PACT friends and families. Tickets for games and inflatables are $10 for pre-order or $15 at the event. Every dollar raised supports PACT Activities. 

Get your tickets and event details here. 

Jostens will be on both campuses to take school photos for those who missed the open house or need retakes. If you need retakes, please indicate this in the Jostens system. Below is the login information to view (or purchase) your photos:

Yearbook orders are open through Jostens! Take advantage of the lowest price available by ordering before September 18. Remember, extra copies won’t be available at the end of the year—you must order online in advance to ensure your student gets a yearbook.

We use the Raptor Visitor Management System to track everyone entering the building, including parents and anyone dropping off items for students. We ask all visitors, including parents, to check in at the office and show a valid driver's license so we can issue a visitor badge each time you visit.

Volunteers, please head directly to your assigned area upon arrival and stay within that space rather than exploring other parts of the building. If a visitor is found outside their assigned area or roaming the halls, a staff member may kindly redirect them, and repeated offenses could affect future visitor access.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school safe, so we can all stay focused on what matters most — our students.

We are excited to see everyone at conferences! Teachers sent sign-ups to families this week. If you missed it, please reach out to your child’s teacher to reserve a time.

After the football game, high school students are invited to stay for the Homecoming Dance in the cafeteria. Cost is $7 in advance (available during lunch) or $10 at the door. Dance Team and Football Team members get in for free!

We offer Secondary Academic Tutor Tables (SATT) for students in grades 6-12. This is a dedicated opportunity for academic support and enrichment! Tutoring provides a supportive environment that enables students to excel academically. We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource. Let's strive for academic success together! 

We look forward to meeting with you this fall to discuss your student's progress. Here is what you need to know:

You can find your student's schedule and grades in Infinite Campus. If you need help using Infinite Campus, a support table will be available on Thursday evening.

The PACT Secondary Campus website has a page dedicated to senior class information, and it's just starting to be populated. This page will be your hub for all senior-year updates, deadlines, and event details. Be sure to check back regularly for new information and announcements throughout the year. New information will also be posted on ParentSquare. Most communications begin mid-February, about 100 days before graduation.

We are excited to launch our focus on character education at PACT Online. Starting this week, our Online students will complete a “Respect in Action” activity in which they step away from their computers to thoughtfully practice respect for another person, a shared space, or themselves. Afterward, students will reflect on how their actions impacted others and what the experience taught them about respect. We are curious to see what we will learn from them in this first activity as part of our PACT Compass (Advisory) Curriculum. One student will be selected to receive our September Character Award for a thoughtful reflection or meaningful act of respect!

PACT Online families, mark your calendars: MAP testing will take place on campus on Friday, September 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 12 p.m.  All online students are invited to attend this in-person testing session, where they'll be assessed in both math and reading. These results give us a clear picture of where each student is starting the year so we can tailor instruction to their needs. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to check in at the front office and bring a fully charged Chromebook and a snack. Thank you for helping your student show up ready to do their best!  

PACT needs volunteers to help in the lunchroom every day school is in session. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with students during the school day and make a significant impact on our school. Parents, grandparents, and community members are welcome to sign up! Background check required. Reach out to volunteer@pactcharter.org with questions.