Solstice Lantern Walk
Join the PCS Family Association for a Winter Solstice Lantern Walk through the trails, Saturday, December 21st at 4pm. Come with a picnic blanket to gather around a community fire before and after the walk. Bring your own lantern. A great tutorial for a handmade lantern can be found here: via 1000 Hours Outside.
Taekwondo Workshop for K-Grade 2
This is a four-week Taekwondo session designed for Kindergarten to 2nd-grade students, with each class lasting 45 minutes from 3:15-4pm and led by one of the skilled instructors from Expert Martial Arts. These sessions will focus on three key areas: physical activity, self-discipline, and respect. Students will engage in fun exercises that promote physical fitness and coordination, helping them stay active and healthy. Through the practice of martial arts, they will also develop self-discipline by learning the importance of setting goals and working diligently to achieve them. Additionally, the program emphasizes respect for oneself and others, fostering positive relationships with peers and instructors.
Outdoor Adventure February Break Program
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure camp this February break, tailored for students in grades K-6! Whether your child dreams of scaling trees, exploring the wilderness, or building survival skills, this program is the perfect opportunity for young explorers to embrace the great outdoors.
Held from Tuesday to Friday (February 18-21) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this program is packed with exciting activities. Join us for the full session or for drop in days. Participants will plunge into tree-climbing adventures and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the forest. They’ll also learn essential winter survival skills, including building shelters from natural materials, water collection, wildlife tracking and map and compass skills.
Don’t miss this incredible chance for your child to climb, track, explore, and create lasting memories in the winter wilderness with experienced educator/naturalist Jen Murray of Turtleback Farm! Sign up today to let the adventure begin!
Saturday Puppetry Workshop
Saturday Puppetry Workshop at PCS
We’re thrilled to announce a one-day puppetry workshop with Carmen Campos of PuppetED on Saturday, December 13th from 10 to 2pm for children in grades 2 through 6! Details below!
Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of puppetry! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your very own one-of-a-kind puppets and learn to bring them to life like never before! Dive into the art of storytelling as you master voice techniques and dynamic movements, transforming your puppets into captivating characters.
You'll also be introduced to the enchanting world of Crankie Theater, where your creativity will truly shine! The experience will culminate in an exciting mini performance, showcasing your unique creations and skills. Don’t miss this chance to explore your imagination and take center stage!
When:
Saturday, December 14, from 10am to 2pm
Where:
Peconic Community School
Ages:
Grades 2 - 6
Cost:
$125 per child
Reach out to program director Shannon Swanson: sswanson@peconiccommunityschool.org with any questions.
Adult Ceramics Workshop with Ester Kislin
Adult Ceramics Workshop with Ester Kislin
Join us for an evening ceramics workshop for adults — complete with wine and cheese! — Thursday, December 5th from 6-8pm.
In this course, participants will take inspiration from nature to craft floral porcelain sculptures. The class covers hand-building techniques, including slab construction, surface decoration, and sculpting, along with Ester's unique burn-out method. This innovative technique involves dipping plants in fine porcelain slip, then firing them to burn out the organic material, resulting in a delicate porcelain replica of the original flora. Each project will undergo two firings and will be ready for pick-up at PCS within three weeks of the workshop.
When
Thursday, December 5th, 6-8pm
Where
Peconic Community School
Ages
Adults 21+
Cost
$100/person
(includes all materials and finished, fired piece)
About Ester: Ester Kislin holds a degree in ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design, completed a post-bac residency at Hunter College, and has studied ceramics techniques internationally in Japan, Holland, and Italy. For over 10 years, Ester has worked with other artists as a ceramics consultant, providing support, production, and troubleshooting complex ceramic sculptures and projects. In addition, Ester founded a collaborative gallery and multiple retail spaces designed to create community and support emerging artists, makers, and designers. Ester’s practice is rooted in experimental and inventive techniques focusing on glaze chemistry and ceramic science, which she uses to create functional and sculptural work.
Sunday Fairy House Making Workshop
Join us for a magical Sunday morning workshop at Peconic Community School on Sunday, November 3rd from 10 to 12pm — children Kindergarten and up are invited to unleash their creativity by building enchanting fairy houses to decorate the trails here at the PCS campus! Facilitator Shannon Timoney will help participants use natural materials and their imaginations to craft unique homes for fairies and woodland creatures. This hands-on workshop promises fun, exploration and a chance to connect with nature. Don’t miss out on this delightful opportunity to inspire young artists!
Open House
Join us for an Open House Saturday, November 2d from 11am to 1pm to tour our campus, meet with PCS directors and facilitators and learn more about PCS’s uniquely child-centered and project-based approach to progressive education.
Grad and Alum Night
A night for our 12 years and up Grads and Alums to enjoy pizza, dancing and s’mores around the fire pit while catching up with “old school” friends!
Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6 to 8pm.
Grateful Harvest Festival
Grateful Harvest Festival
No need to brave fall traffic – stay local and join Peconic Community School and North Fork Apothecary for a one-of-a-kind Grateful Harvest Festival right here on the North Fork Sunday October 20th from 1 to 4pm.
Enjoy a live concert from the ultimate Grateful Dead cover band, The Fiasco, shop our “shakedown street” filled with wares from North Fork Apothecary at deep discounts, and enjoy family-friendly activities including pumpkin-painting, t-shirt tie-dying, and a collaborative mural-painting on the side of our school building! Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy the show.
When:
Sunday, October 20th, 1-4pm
Where:
Peconic Community School
What:
Live Music from Grateful Dead Cover Band, The Fiasco from 2-4pm
North Fork Apothecary Fashion Sale
Tie-dye station
Pumpkin-painting
Mural-making
Bring your own picnic
$20/per family suggested donation
SHARE 2024: Celebrating Cutchogue
Save the Date for SHARE 2024: Celebrating Cutchogue, Saturday September 28th at our new downtown Cutchogue campus!
Hideaway Circus at PCS!!
Hideaway Circus comes to our Cutchogue Campus August 9 - 11!
Photo courtesy of Hideaway Circus
Hideaway Circus — a new American open-air touring circus founded in Brooklyn — will bring their new show, Canvas Sky, to the back field of our Cutchogue campus this August 9 - 11 for a four-show run! Enacted by a troupe of ten international performers, Canvas Sky blends the wonders of classical circus performance with a poignant, contemporary storyline about a circus clown coming to find self-acceptance with the help of his friends. The show — which takes place entirely outdoors in the open air— is family-friendly spectacle intended for all ages! Learn more about Hideaway Circus here, and …
Community Lecture and Conversation with Deborah Roffman, Human Sexuality Author and Educator
Human Sexuality Author and Educator, Deborah Roffman, is coming to PCS campus for a lecture/conversation Thursday, May 16th from 6 to 8pm in the lower level Community Room. Talk is open to all families.
1st Annual PCS Giving Day
Join us for our First Annual Peconic Community School Giving Day Wednesday, May 15th!
3rd Annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Join us for our Third Annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday, May 10th from 9:30 to 11am.
PCS 5th Annual Maker Fair!
PCS Maker Fair returns Saturday, April 13th — part science fair, part county fair, part something totally unique this is a special day in celebration of community, collaboration and innovation! Join us for our 5th Annual Maker Fair!
PCS Parent Community Coffee
Next Community Coffee: Friday, March 22nd at 9am downstairs in the Community Room on the topic of Academic Expectations at PCS.
Admissions Open House Saturday, March 9th 3:30pm
Join us after the Cutchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 9th for an Admissions Open House, classroom tours, conversation with our Directors and teaching staff and the a chance to gather with other prospective and current PCS families.
Admissions/Prospective Open House
Join us at our new home campus in downtown Cutchogue Saturday, January 27th from 11am to 1pm to learn more about what makes Peconic Community School’s child- and project-centered approach to progressive education so unique! You are invited to tour our campus and classrooms and meet with PCS directors and facilitators to discuss our Peconic Community School approaches and practices.
Learning at PCS is place-based, inquiry-driven, learner-centered and community-minded. Working with trimester-long Integrated Units and often outdoors or in the field, students are encouraged to dive deep: they tackle complex topics, take risks and invest in their community.
Are you ready to see the difference that hands-on, project-based learning can make in your child's life? We hope you’ll join us on campus Saturday, January 27th to learn more about our programs, see our incredible new learning spaces and meet members of the teaching team.
MLK Jr. Day Justice March and Community Celebration
Join us for a student-led MLK Day Justice March and Community Celebration to honor and amplify Dr. King’s mission to create justice, equity and positive action.
Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Cutchogue Campus
We hope you can join us to commemorate this special moment in PCS history: a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at our new Cutchogue Campus, Saturday, January 6th beginning at 11am!
The Ribbon Cutting commences at 11:30 and will feature speakers including our Board Chair and Student Council President. Self-guided tours of the school will follow with light refreshments served in the Lower Level Community Room.
Hope to see you there!
Warmly,
Kathryn and Liz
Outdoor Gear Swap
Let’s swap gently worn outwear, rain gear, boots, hats and mittens! Outfit your kids with new gear and keep outgrown gear out of the landfill. Any leftover items will be donated to CAST.
SHARE 2023: Here Comes the Sun
Thank you to all who generously supported our Annual Summer Fundraising event, SHARE 2023: Here Comes the Sun. The evening was a beautiful and heartwarming celebration of Peconic Community School’s mission and vision, and an important stepping stone toward our bright future in our permanent home in Cutchogue. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $200,000 toward our Comprehensive Capital Campaign to benefit the Cutchogue campus!
Shop For a Cause: North Fork Apothecary X Peconic Community School
Shop with Liz and Kathryn for your SHARE 2023 outfit at North Fork Apothecary Tuesday, August 8th, and 20% of all purchases will be donated to Peconic Community School!
2nd Annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day
We are so looking forward to welcoming Grandparents and Special Friends back to campus!
RSVP by May 8.
First Annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Grandparents, please join us for a morning at school especially for you and your special grandchild(ren) in celebration of our 10th Anniversary school year! Outdoor reception with refreshments will be followed by classroom visits and a special activity with the children.
Open House for Prospective Families
Join us Saturday, November 20th to learn more about what makes Peconic Community School’s child-centered, project- and place-based approach to progressive education so unique! You are invited to tour our campuses and classrooms and meet with PCS directors and facilitators to discuss PCS approaches and practices.
SHARE 2021: A Place to Call Home
Thank you, PCS Community! Our 10 Year Anniversary SHARE Celebration was warm, magical and meaningful, and thanks to your generous support, we raised over $250,000 for our 10 Year Milestone Campaign, with all funds going toward a future permanent home for Peconic Community School! Thank you, thank you, and thank you, again!
We can’t wait to see you again next year!
SHARE 2020: Annual Summer Fundraiser - Bringing in the Light
PCS’s Annual Summer Fundraiser will be *virtual* for the first time this year! Please join us in honoring, celebrating and supporting the resilience and vibrancy of our community as we shine forward into a new year of innovative, compassionate learning.
Save the Date: SHARE 2020
Help keep the PCS dream alive. Now, next year, and for many more years to come.
*Virtual* Open House for Prospective Families
PCS will be hosting Virtual Open Houses for prospective families interested in learning more about this progressive school and it's project-based, community focused, learner centered program for students in Early Childhood through Grade 7.
SCREENAGERS Film Screening
This feature documentary by physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston explores the impact of screen technology on kids and offers help for families navigating life with kids and screens.
Open House for Prospective Families
Interested in learning more about Peconic Community School and our unique approach to learner-centered, project-based education? Please join us for an Open House, including tours of the school and discussion with our co-directors about PCS education.