Tiger Times Newsletter
Pleasantdale Middle School
April 28, 2019
More about Growth Mindset
1. Think about yourself in different situations/challenge/new experiences from your past and attempt to place them into either a Fixed or Growth Mindset.
2. In the same way, think about your child and how he/she responds to challenges, obstacles, effort, criticism, or the success of others. Does he/she roll with it and see these as part of life that he/she just accepts and pushes through? Or do they shirk away from these and hide out in their room on their device?
We believe it is very, very important for our students to understand that life is a journey full of ups and downs, successes and failures, good decisions and bad ones. It is important to celebrate the successes and learn from the times where we are less successful and apply this learning in the future.
Having a growth mindset is one of the most important components of being mentally and emotionally healthy. Please consider showing this to your child and having a conversation with him/her about his/her healthy mindset.
4th Grade Parent Night Was A Success!
As always, if there are questions that arise or if your child says something that just doesn't seem right, please don't hesitate to reach out to us to find out "the real story" of that situation.
Student Dress Reminder
Concert Schedule Change-Please note change
No concerts Wednesday, May 8
Thursday, May 9-Band Concert, 7 p.m., please enter door 6 by the gymnasium
Here's the April and May 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 29
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
Boys’ Volleyball @ Park, 4:15 p.m.
Girls’ Softball @ Park, 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
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
Open Music, 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
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, May 2
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
Friday, May 3
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
A look ahead...
Monday, May 6
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
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, May 7
MAP Testing
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
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Girls’ Softball at Gurrie, 4:15 p.m.
Choir and Orchestra Concerts, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8
MAP Testing
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room
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, May 9
Band rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room
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
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
Open Music, 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Boys’ Volleyball @ Willow, 4:15 p.m.
Girls’ Softball @ Willow, 4:15 p.m.
Soccer vs. Gurrie, 4:15 p.m.
Band Concert, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 10
Yoga, 7:30 a.m., South Gym
Jazz Band Rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls' Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
High Notes Festival Field Trip-Band, Orchestra, Choir
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