Oakhurst STEAM Academy's Principal Blue has asked us as a community partner to come to the school on the first day to help celebrate the students. See her note below. Can we get 20 or more PUMC members to help them out on August 29 from 8 to 9:30 AM? Sign up HERE so we can let them know they can count on us!

When meeting with my PTA this evening, it was mentioned that students are "anxious" about returning to school. Many (in secondary school) have mentioned self-harm. We want to create an environment of celebration on our first day of school. Having community partners "cheer" staff and students on as they enter the building will increase their self-esteem and give them the warm welcome into the 22-23 school year. We all know this is critical to a successful transition back to school from the summer.

If anyone is available on August 29th from 8:00am-9:30 am, we would appreciate it. We will play appropriate music and even provide pom- poms!!!

Sincerely,

Angela M. Blue