Panther PAWPrints Newsletter
January 2020
Campus News
Blankets & Bears
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair
PIONEER SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTION
There will be two seats open on the Pioneer School Board.
There will be one seat open on the Board that is a 3 year term
There will also be one seat open on the Board that is a 1 year term.
You may pick up a nomination petition in the school office after December 12 or contact Mrs. Michael and she can email the form to you.
You must reside and be registered to vote in Pioneer School District to run for the School Board.
Nomination Petitions must be turned in by March 26 by 5:00 pm. The election will be held in May.
School Board meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:30 pm – the public is always welcome.
If you have any questions about the Pioneer School Board, please contact Mrs. Michael
Searching for Substitute Teachers!
Interested in making a difference? Pioneer Elementary is looking for substitute teachers and we'd love to add you to our list!
Pay: $80.00 a day
Apply by emailing: schnitzmeier@pioneerschool.us
Transportation News
Cold Weather Information
As our Montana weather becomes colder and potentially more severe, it’s important for parents and students to remember to dress warmly and think smartly, especially when it comes to waiting for a school transportation vehicle. Everyone should be prepared for potentially severe weather conditions. Here’s what you need to know….
* Parents/guardians always make the final decision as to whether or not it is safe to send their child to school. If parents decide to send their child to school when the weather is severe, the school will be open to receive them so long as we have not closed the school due to the severe weather.
* In the event that the school is closed, our Panther families will be notified via text message. In addition, a message will be sent out via the media and our school Facebook page.
* Parents and students should expect delays due to traffic and hazardous road conditions. This means a potentially long wait time for students at the bus stop. Students should be well prepared for extreme weather and have very clear instructions on what to do if the school vehicle does not arrive. Children should be escorted to their bus stop and parents should remain with them until the bus arrives. Parents should have backup arrangements in case of an emergency. That plan should be written down, communicated with children and the paper copy put into the student’s school bag.
Searching for Substitute Bus Drivers!
Contact Melissa Schnitzmeier or Marilyn Michael at (406)373-5357 for more information.
Panther PTA News
As we push forward into January, we are excited to announce more fundraising opportunities for the new year! From January through May, once monthly, the Panther PTA will host a "dinner night" at a local restaurant. 20-30% of proceeds raised will be given back to the school! Directions for each event will be sent out prior to the event. The next dinner night out event will be Thursday, January 9th at the Heights Pizza Ranch. We will be reaching out to request volunteers to help bus tables! All tips collected are donated back to the school in addition to 20% of each dinner ticket! WOWZA!
Jake Wyman - President
Meghan Wyman- Vice President
Erin Keith - Treasurer
Lindi Anderson - Secretary
Principal's News
Dear Panther Families,
Happy New Year! As we venture forward into 2020, our young Panthers will be getting right back into the swing of learning. Our campus will be focusing on those important procedures and meeting expectations to ensure the optimal classroom environment for learning.
January is the time that we begin to see our students make giant leaps of progress in their learning. Students who have previously struggled are starting to take off; reading more fluently or adding and subtracting like pros. This progress is a true testament to the work being done both at home and school since the beginning of the school year.
In order to keep the positive growth going, it will take a coordinated effort between home and school. Remember, you can and should read with your child each night. Students need to read with you for 1) a fluent model of what reading sounds like, 2) seeing that you value the practice needed to grow as a reader, 3) continued practice of strategies and skills learned at school, and 4) quality time for you and your child/children.
Please don’t forget to stay connected and “Like” Pioneer Elementary on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pioneerelementarydistrict41/ and also visit our school webpage at http://pioneerschool.us/. We are looking forward to all that this new year has to offer! Don't miss our annual Teacher Sponsored Chili Cook-Off on the evening of January 31st.
Sincerely,
Melissa Schnitzmeier - Principal/Superintendent Pioneer Elementary
January's Adult Education Classes
Epicure Cooking
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Details: You are invited to come to learn how to make a delicious, speedy Mexican meal sponsored by Epicure!
In this class, you will learn to make:
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Guacamole & Salsa
Chocolate Pudding
** Note: Everyone attending the class will get a small sample of the meal being prepared **
Class Fee: $3.00