PCS Community Newsletter 4-18-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Quabbin Fish Stocking program
Autism Awareness Month
Updated MCAS Schedule
Grade 3
ELA Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Wednesday, May 2th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Thursday, May 3rd - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 4
ELA Sessions 1 & 2 Make-up sessions to be held
Thursday, May 10th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Friday, May 11th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 5
Tuesday, April 24th - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Wednesday, April 25th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Tuesday, May 15th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Wednesday, May 16th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Tuesday, May 22nd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 1
Wednesday, May 23rd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 2
Grade 6
Thursday, April 26th - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Friday, April 27th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Thursday, May 17th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Friday, May 18th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Upcoming Field Trips
Wednesday, April 25th: 8:30-2:00 p.m. - grades 1-4 Eric Carle Museum trip
Professional Development on Safety
PCS Public Budget Hearing & PCS School Committee meeting
The PCS School Committee will be holding a Public Budget Hearing on Wednesday, May 2nd. It will be held in the Teachers' Room and will begin at 6:00 p.m. The School Committee meeting will follow immediately after. All are invited to attend.
PCS' Citizen of the Month Program
The Pillars of Character Education
Petersham Center School is going to emphasize the Pillars of Character Education: Compassion, Fairness, Integrity, Perseverance, Responsibility, Respect, and Self-Discipline for our Citizen of the Month Program. Below is a brief description of each remaining pillars for this school year.
At each Student Assembly, a student will be announced from each class who was an exemplary model of the pillar of the month, given a certificate signed by the Principal, their picture will be hung in the cafeteria, and a PCS Citizen of the Month cinch bag.
March: RESPONSIBILITY
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes
April: RESPECT
Treat others with respect how you want to be treated, the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
May: SELF-DISCIPLINE
Always do your share, always work your hardest, change poor habits, always consider the consequences and make the most the responsible decisionsMarch Citizen of the Month - 6th grade
March Citizen of the Month - 5th grade
March Citizen of the Month - 4th grade
March Citizen of the Month - 3rd grade
March Citizen of the Month - 2nd grade
March Citizen of the Month - 1st grade
March's "Caught Being Good" PCS students
Lunch Menu for April
Try something new!!!!
Request for Frosting Containers from Mrs. T
Hello families! I am looking for donations of empty & clean frosting containers to help organize small cards for learning centers. The small Betty Crocker or Dunkin Heinz or Pillbury frosting containers are the perfect size. I need about 100. If you have any, please drop them off at the office or send them in with your child.
Many, many thank yous!
Mrs.Thompson
Student presentations
Upcoming Petersham Events
Saturday, April 21
The Fruits of Our Labor: Orchardist Michael Phillips
10 AM thru the day
Petersham Grange presents day long program with highly regarded fruit grower and farmer Michael Phillips.
Includes tour of local apple orchard. Lunch break. Speakers’ program. Q&A, one-on-one time.
Watch for details.
About Michael Phillips here: https://www.herbsandapples.com/orchard/
Free, all welcome.
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Saturday, April 21
Antique & Vintage Holiday Marketplace
at Petersham Town Hall
10 AM - 3 PM
Two floors of vendors selling antique and vintage Christmas, Halloween, Easter and other holiday ornaments, décor, and collectibles
Suggested donation: $5 to benefit the Northeast Houndsmen.
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Sunday, April 22
Earthday Celebration of Local Farms
10 AM - 5 PM, events thru the day.
Special guests & forums. The event features traditional & organic vegetables, grains & livestock farming,bee-keeping, mushroom harvesting, tree farming, farm education, and more.
Potluck lunch — bring a dish to share!
Presented by the Village Lyceum of the Unitarian Church of Petersham.
At the Unitarian Church on Petersham Common.
Watch for details.
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Saturday, April 28
Basket Weaving
with Sue Morello of Sheldon Farm Baskets
9 AM - 12 Noon
Choose from two different styles to create your new Spring Basket.
Petersham Art Center 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Saturday, April 28
Learn to Repair Your Own Bike
with Christopher Jenkins
10 - 11 AM
General & preventive maintenance plus learn to change a tire & other key repairs, and more.
Keep your bike in good working order!
Petersham Art Center. 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Sunday, April 29
Arbor Day in Petersham
Special events ~ Watch for details.
Free, all welcome.
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Sunday, May 6
Quilt a Spring Runner
with Diana Cooley
10 AM - 4 PM
Create a bright, new design for Spring.
Participants bring own sewing machines and fabric.
Class meets at Petersham Town Hall, lower level.
Petersham Art Center. 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Sunday, May 6
Arizona, Wyoming, Iceland - My View from the Saddle: Watercolor Paintings by Sara Deponte
Petersham Art Center Opening Reception
4 - 6 PM
Enjoy fine refreshments and good cheer.
Petersham Art Center 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Free, all welcome.
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Saturday, May 12
Petersham Wood Bank Work Day
9 AM - 1 PM
Petersham Transfer Station, Rte 122.
Workers welcome! Bring gloves, work boots.
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Sunday, May 13
Swift River Valley Drive & Hike: From the Headwaters to the Quabbin Reservoir
10 AM - 4 PM
Petersham Historical Society, Larry Buell, & guests host this hike thru Petersham.
Meet at Petersham Common, will carpool to start point.
Bring bagged lunch & water. Moderate hiking conditions, wear comfortable shoes.
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May-October
Petersham Historical Society open on Saturdays
12 Noon- 4 PM
Special exhibits and permanent collection on display.
10 North Main Street on Petersham Common.
Free, all welcome.
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May-October
Harvard Forest Fisher Museum open on weekends
12 Noon- 4 PM
Open to the public weekends.
Enjoy the historic landscape dioramas at the museum; trails open.
324 North Main Street, Petersham.
Free, all welcome.
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Petersham Art Center
Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 12 Noon- 4 PM
Visit the Shop & Gallery --
full of regional handcrafted fine art & craft, books, cards, & more.
8 North Street, Petersham.
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PCS Fall Open House Date
Before School Events at 8 a.m.
Tuesdays - Grade 5 & 6 Band
Wednesdays - PCS Twirling
Thursdays - Beginning 4th grade Band
The Gardner News - Newspapers in Education Awards
First Place - Grades K-3
Third Place - Grades K-3
Honorable Mention - Grades K-3
Honorable Mention - Grades K-3
Upcoming Petersham Center School Dates
-Monday, April 23rd: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Tuesday, April 24th: 8:00 a.m. - Grade 5 & 6 Band
-Tuesday, April 24th: MCAS grade 5 ELA test - session 1
-Wednesday, April 25th: Fidelity Banking for Students/Staff
-Wednesday, April 25th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, April 25th: MCAS grade 5 ELA test - session 2
-Wednesday, April 25th: 8:30-2:00 p.m. - grades 1-4 Eric Carle Museum field trip
-Thursday, April 26th: 8:00 a.m. - 4th grade Beginning Band
-Thursday, April 26th: MCAS grade 6 ELA test - session 1
-Friday, April 27th: MCAS grade 6 ELA test - session 2
-Monday, April 30th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Tuesday, May 1st: 8:00 a.m. - Grade 5 & 6 Band
-Wednesday, May 2nd: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, May 2nd: Fidelity Banking for students/staff
-Wednesday, May 2nd: MCAS grade 3 Math test - session 1
-Wednesday, May 2nd: 6:00 p.m. - PCS Public Budget Hearning; immediately after PCS School Committee meeting - PCS Teachers' Room
-Thursday, May 3rd: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade Band
-Thursday, May 3rd: MCAS grade 3 Math test - session 2
-Friday, May 4th: PCS Community & Staff newsletters published
-Friday, May 4th: 5:30 p.m. - PCS Spaghetti Dinner in Cafe
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363