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This past week was filled with significant events for our students. Juniors and freshmen completed their state science and civics testing, while our seniors enjoyed bonding activities in the Hackler Gym. Our sophomore class had the distinct privilege of hearing from a guest speaker presented by the PA School Counseling Department: Scarlett Lewis from the Choose Love Movement.

Following the tragic loss of her six-year-old son, Jesse, in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting of December 2012—a horrific event that remains a significant moment in U.S. history—Scarlett Lewis founded the Choose Love Movement. Jesse's extraordinary bravery in his final moments saved the lives of nine of his first-grade classmates. The movement's core message, "Nurturing, Healing, Love," represents its foundational values. Scarlett Lewis emphasizes that the individual meanings of these words create a powerful formula for choosing love.

Thank you to our amazing sophomore class for their respectful attention and thoughtful questions. You represented Pinkerton well! 

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Weekly Highlights/Upcoming Events:

YRBS Reminder - Just a reminder that we will be conducting the Youth Risk Behavior Survey on Friday, April 25th in FLEX periods. Please review the message sent last week regarding the survey.

Neurodiversity Week: April 21-25 - Next week we are celebrating Neurodiversity Week with a theme for each day! You can check out the themes here.

Online Prom Ticket Sales - This weekend is the last weekend to purchase a prom ticket online. Tickets can be purchased here through April 20. Please reach out to Mrs. Mastrogiovanni or Mr. Torro with any further questions.

Easter Egg Hunt - The Class of 2028 is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th from 9 am - 12 pm in the Shepard Auditorium and Memorial Garden. The event is free to to the public and will include games, face painting, an Easter egg hunt, prizes, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Stop by any time from 9 -12 that day!

Student Safety Night - Join us Wednesday, April 23rd from 6-7:30 pm for Student Safety Night presented by School Counseling and community partners. Check out the flyer for the event on our website. 

National Honor Society Spring Clean Out Drive - NHS is collecting secondhand clothes, household textiles, small household goods, and books/media. Items can be dropped off anytime in Room 430 or on the community collection day on Saturday, May 10th from 11-3 in the Senior Cafeteria (in the Spaulding Arts and Humanities Building). Click here for more information about donations. 

Weekly Shout Outs

SHOUT OUTS TO…

Brenda Stribling for organizing the senior events in the Hackler Gymnasium on Wednesday. Everything ran well and the students had a great time.

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:

Members of the Youth & Government Club who participated in the Model Legislative Session in Concord: Anthony Henry, Trainor Ferreira, Kylie Chap, Carter Hoisington, Amanda Holcombe - Buendia, Shannon Moore, Noelle Touma, Thomas Hosey

All Students who participated in Astrothon: They raised $36, 126 this year and more than $100, 000 over the four years doing the event. 

Respectfully,

Michael Perez
Associate Head of School

 @mrperez_pa

@MPerezAHOS

@ahosperez22