PACT Pilot E-News | October 29

Somebody killed the director, and the suspects are Broadway legends. PACT Theatre presents The Sound of Murder, a one-act comedy by Don Zolidis, directed by Brooklyn Riggs.

Two hapless detectives race to crack the case before anyone bursts into song. Could it be Maria? Hamilton? Little Annie? Musical-theatre fans will catch the references, and everyone else will enjoy the chaos.

Tickets: Adults $10 · Students $5 · PACT Staff FREE

Where: Secondary Campus Auditorium

Get tickets: At the door or online in advance

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come support our talented student performers!

As Halloween approaches, please remember that students may not wear costumes during the school day. Students who arrive in costume will be asked to change into regular clothing. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

The Panthers Booster Club has partnered with In The Game Pickleball & Golf in Ramsey to offer PACT families exclusive discounts and other new benefits. Even better, a portion of every In The Game membership purchased comes back to PACT. Thank you to our Panthers Booster Club members for securing this partnership for our students and school community! 

To learn more, visit www.inthegamemn.com.

We're excited to welcome Tanya Reemts to our Elementary Campus family as our new physical education teacher! Many of you may already know Ms. Reemts from PACT’s Secondary Campus, where she has taught physical education since 2025, and we’re thrilled she’s bringing her talents to our younger students. 

Ms. Reemts has spent her career helping students of all ages build healthy, active habits, teaching PE and health at Spectrum High School, Elk River School District, Kaleidoscope Charter School, and Saint Andrew Catholic School. She earned a B.S. in Physical Education and Health from Saint Cloud State University, along with her K–12 Physical Education and K–5 Health licenses, and she also holds a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Coaching from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and an A.A. from Bemidji State University. 

Our students are in wonderful hands, and we know they’ll have a great time learning, moving, and growing with her. When you see Ms. Reemts around campus, please give her a big PACT welcome! She can be reached at t.reemts@pactcharter.org.

To help ensure a safe and efficient process during both arrival and dismissal, please follow these guidelines:

These procedures help keep all students and staff safe. We understand that arrival and dismissal can take a few extra minutes, but when everyone follows the same expectations, traffic flows more smoothly and efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our campus safe.

Our lost-and-found racks are overflowing! If your child has lost anything, please remind them to visit the PACT Lost and Found. Each month, we donate unclaimed clothing to the Anoka Community Mission. The next donation date is October 30.

PACT is partnering with HOPE 4 Youth for the Out of the Cold Food Drive to support young people experiencing homelessness in our community. Donate to help ensure youth have the resources they need to achieve stability—and keep them “out of the cold” this winter! Students can bring nonperishable food items to their Advisory classrooms from November 2 through 5. The advisory with the most donations earns points in the advisory competition.

Suggested Food Items: Beef jerky or beef sticks, microwave noodle meals, soups, pasta or rice sides, canned or packet chicken or tuna, Hamburger Helper, breakfast items, protein or granola bars, canned fruit or vegetables, snack crackers, chips, fruit snacks, applesauce cups or squeezes, and bottled drinks (water, Gatorade, or juice).

Suggested Hygiene Items: Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, hair ties, and baby wipes.

Let’s make a difference for local youth this season! Questions? Contact Secondary Student Council Advisor Ms. Churchill (s.churchill@pactcharter.org). 

Congratulations to our October PACT Online Students of the Month, Tessa Barlow (Middle School) and Nellie Megega (High School)! This month’s character trait was citizenship, which PACT defines as “being a responsible member of a community.” Both students put that definition into action!

Tessa Barlow (7th grade) demonstrated citizenship by encouraging her teammates on the PACT dance team. By cheering before and after performances, she helps fellow dancers feel supported and confident. Tessa reflected on how meaningful that encouragement has been to her and recognized that even a small gesture can show someone they matter.

Nellie Megega (9th grade) demonstrated citizenship in her Sunday School community by setting up chairs, taking attendance, and collecting payments for an upcoming camp trip. Her organization helped teachers focus on lesson preparation while creating a welcoming environment for arriving students. She also identified ways to continue contributing, including packing snacks and helping with cleanup.

Tessa and Nellie remind us that strong communities grow through everyday acts of encouragement and responsibility. We’re proud of the example they’re setting—congratulations to both!

Our season is underway, and we’d love to welcome a couple more players to the team. Make new friends, stay active, and enjoy the fun of competing together. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome. Contact Betsy Minnaert at community-ed@pactcharter.org to jump in or register HERE!

PACT’s Amazon Wishlists are filled with items our school needs. Items purchased are shipped directly to the school, and the list is automatically updated.