Pleasant Street School News
building a community of learners that strive for excellence
Books at Breakfast!
Pictured to the right: students from Mrs. Morin's first grade class.
Pictured below: Left to right-Kindergarten students from Mrs. Webb's class, Mrs. Goldthwaite's class, and on the right, Morgan from Mrs. Jone's second grade.
Feeling Keen in Green! Pleasant Street Celebrates a School Spirit Day :-)
News from Preschool!
Our preschool friends also participated in our school spirit day on March 17th and were seen in green too!
To learn more about what is happening this week, including important information about kindergarten registration, please enjoy the preschool newsletter by clicking on the link below.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Preschool-Newsletter-March-23-20151.pdfMaking Oobleck in Kindergarten! Try this at home...your children will love it!
Spring Picture Day- March 24th
News from Lifetouch School Portraits our school photography company.
Picture Day: Tuesday, March 24
Flyers have been delivered to the school and were sent home with your child. Select your favorite background and return on Picture Day.
Make Picture Day easy with these tips from Lifetouch School Portraits:
• Choose clothing with solid colors or simple patterns.
• Avoid clothing with slogans and logos.
• Long-sleeved shirts are best.
MCAS Begins on March 25th
Our fourth graders will have their first session of the English language arts reading comprehension test on this Wednesday March 25th! We will then participate in MCAS testing from March 30-April 2 with respective sessions for grades 3 and 4.
A letter went home last week detailing upcoming MCAS administration dates by grade as well as tips for families on helping your child do his or her best. Punctual school attendance is always important but especially during the testing window. The notices are attached below as well as a link to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary Education website for your convenience and reference. If you have any questions about the MCAS administration please contact the school office.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MCAS-parent-notice-2015.pdf
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Student-notice-MCAS-ELA-2015-Test-Admin-Plan.pdf
Meet Challenges and Achieve Success- MCAS- 4th grade writing packets are due!
Friendly reminder- students should be finishing their third essay and handing in their writing challenge packets this week! We thank families for your support in promoting your child's writing practice and increased success.
Meet Challenges and Achieve Success- MCAS- writing preparation program challenge!
Writing Challenge Packet (This was sent home in hard copy with students on 2/13/15)
Writing Prompts (This was also sent home on 2/13/15).
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MCAS-writing-prompts.pdf
If you have questions about this 4th grade home writing challenge you can contact the school or feel free to send an email to Principal Ellis at dellis@arrsd.org
Student Council Report
We have 29 members
Today at our school council meeting we talked about student council doing a Friday Friendship table in the cafeteria. We had a meeting on Thursday and made MCAS posters. We also talked about doing a suggestion box in the lobby so other grades can suggest things for Student Council to do. We will also be doing an Easter "guesstimation" bowl.
Notes taken by Madison G.
Update: Pictured to the right is our first Friday Friendship table.
Tribute to our Crossing Guards!
Mr. Vaidulas in Action!
It's time to send in those Boxtops you have been saving!
Community Events & Postings
Do you have news to share or want to inform members of our school community about family friendly events in our area? If, so please email or forward a flyer or link.
Thank you :)
Winter and Spring 2015- Happenings at Valuing our Children- click on the link below to see what is being offered at this wonderful family resource center.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Happenings-at-VOC-winter-2015.pdf
For other local events, happenings, and resources in this area... you can also check the North Quabbin Community Coalition website below:
Upcoming Events...Mark your Calendars!
Upcoming Events and Dates
- March 24- April 6- ELA Spring testing window
- April 2, Grade 4 MCAS ELA, long composition
- April 6, PTO meeting, 6:00-7:00 pm, all are welcome, childcare is provided
- April 8, School House Rock, Live, Children's play at Mount Wachusett Theatre
- April 6-10, Kindergarten registration
- April 6-10, Scholastic Buy One, Get One Free, Book Fair. Look for more information to come home!
- April 20- 24, spring vacation, no school
News from Principal Ellis
Email: dellis@arrsd.org
Website: arrsd.org
Location: 1060 Pleasant Street., Athol, MA 01331
Phone: (978) 249-2405