PA Connect

STAY INFORMED!

— Bookmark PA Connect (this page)
— Bookmark the Parent Portal
— Read Speyer’s View from the Boulevard in your inbox every Friday at 5:00 PM
— Subscribe to the all-school and divisional Google calendars (found on the Parent Portal)
— Keep the Parent Portal updated with your current address and approved pick-up list
— Connect with the PA! Fill out this form
— Questions? Contact pa@speyerschool.org

PA Important Dates

Upcoming PA Events

September
Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 PM — First All-School PA Meeting
Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM — PA Welcome Picnic

October
Monday, October 5 at drop-off — PA Coffee & Connections
Saturday, October 17 at 4:00 PM – International Potluck & Games Dinner

November
Monday, November 2 at drop-off — PA Coffee & Connections
Monday, November 2 — PA Food Drive begins
Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13 — Used Book Collection
Tuesday, November 17 through Thursday, November 19 — Used Book Fair

December
Wednesday, December 9 at 12:00 PM — PA Zoom Meeting

Upcoming Spirit Shop Openings

Online
September 14-21
November 16-22

In-Person
Wednesday, September 16 (Evening)
Thursday, November 19 (During Dismissal)

Welcome Picnic in the Sheep Meadow
Saturday, September 19, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Please save the date for the Welcome Picnic on Saturday, September 19 from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. Our beloved Speyer tradition helps kick off the new academic year! Bring your whole family and join us at the north side of the Sheep Meadow (near Le Pain Quotidien, where there are also park restrooms) with a blanket, snacks, picnic lunches, balls, frisbees, and outside activities as we reconnect and welcome our newest families to the community. See you there!

DATE: Saturday, September 19
TIME: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
LOCATION: Sheep Meadow in Central Park (map here)

Spirit Shop Back-to-School Opening
Online – September 14-21
In-Person – September 16 at the PA Meeting!

Need to stock up on your Speyer Spirit Wear? The Spirit Shop will be open In-Person at the Wednesday, September 16 All-School PA Meeting, offering embroidered items not available online, as well as t-shirts, packable tote bags, chess items (notation books and recommended puzzle sets!), and new Speyer- and parent- recommended books!

Don’t see your size in-person? The first online opening of the Online Spirit Store is next week, Monday September 14 to Monday, September 21. Remember to enter code BACK2SCHOOL for 15% off your online purchase!

Picture Day
Thursday, September 24

Just a friendly reminder that *Picture Day* is coming up! We look forward to seeing those wonderful smiles!

Take on our T-Shirt Design Competition!

We need an individual or team to lead a short-term project this winter: our community’s beloved Student T-Shirt Design Competition! The project will run December-February, and is a great way to get involved with the PA with lower commitment. Up for the challenge?! Please reach out to spiritstore@speyerlegacyschool.org!

We Want To Hear From YOU!

As we begin this new year filled with learning, engagement, and FUN with our Speyer Dragons, the Parent Association leadership wants to check in about your interactions with our community.

Your opinion matters to us. Please share your experiences with our community by filling out this SHORT AND ANONYMOUS survey HERE.

It takes less than five minutes!

Parent Affinity Group Welcome Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, at 8:45 PM at Speyer

We are kicking off our Parent Affinity Groups on Wednesday, October 7, at 8:45 AM in the Speyer Dining Hall. Everyone is invited to this welcome gathering with Kirsty and Dondré. Look for more information coming soon! Please email dgreenhouse@speyerlegacyschool.org with any questions!