Tiger Times Newsletter
Pleasantdale Middle School
April 14, 2019
It's a busy week at the middle school!
Spring Sports Pictures Tomorrow (Monday) After School
8th Grade Graduation Retakes Monday
Spirit Week!
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Reminders:
Please bring the following Items to Bring to Testing Sessions:
Wired Headphones or Earbuds (no BlueTooth)
2+ Pencils
Silent Reading Book
iPad/Chromebook/Lenovo *fully charged*
Some Testing Tips to be set for success:
Eat a nutritious breakfast in the morning!
Get enough sleep the night before.
Try your best! "Show what you know"
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Make-Up Days
Friday, April 19--eLearning Day-No Student Attendance
Students will be given their assignments on Thursday, April 18 and the assignments will be due on Monday, April 22. Students will not physically come to school on this day.
Monday, April 22--Student Attendance Day
This means that students and staff will report for school on Monday, April 22.
Here's the April Lunch Menu
Follow Us on Twitter @Pdaleprincipal for updates and pictures of the happenings around the middle school
Tiger Tipline
While it is always best to talk directly to a staff member, we understand that sometimes this can be uncomfortable or difficult for students or parents. At Pleasantdale Middle School, we offer the Tiger Tipline as an anonymous tool for reporting unsafe, uncomfortable, or unkind behaviors and situations. We explicitly teach the students that if they ever see something or hear something that makes them feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or is unkind, either online or in person, they should tell a “trusted adult” which could be parents, school personnel, or other adults in their lives. The Tiger Tipline can be accessed here and we will post the link in Schoology and create a shortcut to the link on the student devices for easy access.
Dates for the Year
If you are like me, you want to know the dates for the year as far in advance as possible. As long as you understand that something may change due to unforeseen circumstances, I’d like to provide you access to the dates we’ve planned for the year (many of which are in the paper calendar you received in the mail). To access the middle school calendar dates, please click here.
This Week...
Monday, April 15-Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Testing
Spirit Week: Pajama Day - Wear your pj’s or comfy clothes! You need rest to do your best on the test!
Team Tigers Morning Edition: Basketball (North Gym) Run/Walk (South Gym) 7:30 a.m.
All Grades Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room
5th, 6th Grade Girls' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
5th Grade Band, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Paw Prints, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Room 26
Soccer vs. McClure White, 4:15 p.m., Pleasant Dale Park District
Spring Sports Pictures, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16-Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Testing
Spirit Week: Tye-Dye Day - Show your true colors and how bright you are! Wear your favorite tye-dye attire to shine during the test!
Team Tigers Morning Edition: Basketball (North Gym) Yoga (South Gym) 7:30 a.m.
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Boys' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Morning Team Tigers, 7:30 a.m., South Gym
5th Grade Orchestra, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
STEM Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., STEM Room
Team Tigers Intramurals, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Soccer vs. Willow, 4:15 p.m., Pleasant Dale Park District
Boys' Volleyball vs. Willow, 4:15 p.m.
Girls' Softball vs. Willow, 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17-Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Testing
Spirit Week: Workout Wednesday - Wear your favorite work out or sports gear today. Exercising before the test will help you do your best!
Team Tigers Morning Edition: Basketball (South Gym) 7:30 a.m.
All Grades Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
7th, 8th Grade Girls' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Student Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Morning Team Tigers, 7:30 a.m., South Gym
Thursday, April 18-PM Pep Assembly
Spirit Week: Tropical Thursday - Wear your beach gear for the
Luau pep assembly! Aloha!
Band rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Boys' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Student Council Meeting**, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
**Thursday meetings are meant for the students that cannot come on Wednesdays
5th Grade Band, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Gaming Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Room 24
Cooking Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Girls' Softball at McClure, 4:15 p.m., Pleasant Dale Park District
Soccer vs. Highlands Blue, 4:15 p.m., Pleasant Dale Park District
Boys' Volleyball at McClure, 4:15 p.m.
Friday, April 19-eLearning Day-No Student Attendance
A look ahead...
Monday, April 22
Weather Make-Up Day, Student Attendance
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room
5th, 6th Grade Girls' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
5th Grade Band, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Paw Prints, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Room 26
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Tuesday, April 23
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Boys' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
6th Grade Field Trip to Naper Settlement
5th Grade Orchestra, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
STEM Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., STEM Room
Soccer vs. Gurrie Blue, 4:15 p.m., Pleasant Dale Park District
Wednesday, April 24
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
7th, 8th Grade Girls' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Student Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Thursday, April 25
Band rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Boys' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Student Council Meeting**, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
**Thursday meetings are meant for the students that cannot come on Wednesdays
5th Grade Band, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Gaming Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Room 24
Boys’ Volleyball vs. Westchester. 4:15 p.m.
Girls ‘ Softball vs. Westchester, 4:15 p.m.
Soccer vs. Gurrie Red, 4:15 p.m.
Friday, April 26
Jazz Band Rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Soccer vs. Westchester, 4:15 p.m.
Questions? We're here to help!
Athletics: 708-246-7382
Mr. Mark Dreher, Athletic Director, mdreher@d107.org
Attendance notification: 708-246-3210, extension 5 or email middleattendance@d107.org before 8:20 a.m., please.
Health Office: 708-246-7619
Mrs. Denise Rende, Nurse, drende@d107.org
Main Office: 708-246-3210, extension 0
Mrs. Charlotte Reschke, Secretary, creschke@d107.org
Ms. Maria Cuevas, Clerical Aide, mcuevas@d107.org
Mrs. Brianne Malatt, Assistant Principal, bmalatt@d107.org, 708-246-7373
Mr. Griffin Sonntag, Principal, gsonntag@d107.org, 708-246-7609
Social Worker: 708-246-7505
Ms. Carrie Castaldo, Social Worker, ccastaldo@d107.orgPleasantdale Middle School
Email: gsonntag@d107.org
Website: http://ms.pleasantdale.schooldesk.net/
Location: 7450 South Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL, USA
Phone: (708)246-3210
Twitter: @pdaleprincipal