PCS Community Newsletter 1-20-19
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Final PCS School Round of the National Geographic Bee
PETERSHAM CENTER SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETED
IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE
WHAT: Final PCS School Round of the National Geographic Bee
WHEN: January 18th 2019, 1:30 pm
The National Geographic Bee is an annual competition organized by the National Geographic Society, designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world. Each year, thousands of schools across the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee, competing for college scholarships and the glory of being the National Geographic Bee Champion.
On December 13th students in grades 4 through 6 took a preliminary test to determine the school’s geography bee participants. Nine of the school’s highest performers were chosen to participate in our school geography bee, which took place January 18th at 1:30 pm in the gymnasium. The top three students are pictured here; with the winner in the middle.
The winner of the Petersham Center School Bee will advance to the next level of competition, an online examination to determine state competitors. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $50,000 scholarship, a lifetime subscription to National Geographic magazine, a trip, and $500 cash. The 2nd place winner receives a $25,000 scholarship and $500 cash. The third place winner receives a $10,000 scholarship and $500 cash. The 4th -10th place winners receive $500 cash each.
Congratulations to all!
Note from the Nurse
You can now find and print all health forms needed for your child on the PCS website. Forms include: the yearly physical form, prescription medication form, health form and standing order form. Our school medication and illness policies can also be found under this tab, along with Massachusetts immunization requirements. Having access to these forms will allow parents to print the forms out and mail/fax them to their physician or bring them to physician appointments where they can be filled out at the time of the visit. These forms are accessible by clicking the Parent tab and then the Health Services tab.
Please feel free to call the Health Office with any questions.
Mrs. Warburton
If your child is absent/tardy or being dismissed
If your child is being dismissed, for any reason, please inform the school no later 8:30 a.m. so the teacher can have your child ready for pick-up.
If your child will be a pick-up, please send in a note in the morning or call no later than 1:45 p.m. This will alleviate any angst or confusion for your child.
PCS Winter Concert
Container Request from Mrs. Thompson
NO SCHOOL JANUARY 21st & EARLY RELEASE JANUARY 25th
On January 25th, students will have an early release at 11:30 a.m. No lunch will be served. The PCS staff will be working with both the Petersham Police Department and the State Police on further safety training.
Flurry Folder School Committee approval
Breakfast & Snack Options
She also provided snacks which range in price $0.25 - $0.50. All are FDA approved.
Recess equipment needed for 5th & 6th grade
Any item will be much appreciated by all! Thanking you in advance!
-kickballs
-sidewalk chalk
-frisbees
-board games (like new)
Jenga style games needed
Petersham Center School Calendar
-Monday, January 21st: NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OBSERVED
-Tuesday, January 22nd: Go Purple Week - Sports Day
-Tuesday, January 22nd: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Band
-Tuesday, January 22nd: 9:00 a.m. - Go Purple Kick-Off with students & staff
-Wednesday, January 23rd: Go Purple Week - Twin Day & Petersham Police Stranger Talk
-Wednesday, January 23rd: Fidelity Banking for students & staff
-Wednesday, January 23rd: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Free Community Event - Narcan training in Cafe
-Thursday, January 24th: Go Purple Week - Character Day
-Thursday, January 24th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Thursday, January 24th: 9:00 a.m. - DA's Office to talk to 6th grade
-Thursday, January 24th: 6:30 p.m. - PCS Winter Concert (snow date January 31st at 6:30 p.m.)
-Friday, January 25th: Go Purple Week - Purple Day
-Friday, January 25th: 9:00 a.m. -Go Purple Week wrap up (any 6th grade parents welcome!)
-Friday, January 25th: 9:15 a.m. - Go Purple Basketball game - staff, 6th graders, 6th grade parents, Petersham Police Department
-Friday, January 25th: 11:30 a.m. - EARLY RELEASE - NO LUNCH SERVED
-Tuesday, January 29th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Band
-Wednesday, January 30th: Fidelity Banking for students & staff
-Thursday, January 31st: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Thursday, January 31st: 6:30 p.m. - PCS Winter Concert snow date
-Friday, February 1st: PCS Community Newsletter published
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363