PCS Community Newsletter 5-22-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Fourth grade play
SAVE THE DATE
Fourth grade would like to see you Tuesday, June 5th, at 2:00pm in the PCS gymnasium for their production of “The Quest for Pixie Dust” by Hayley Cotton.
All guests are requested to enter and sign in by the ramp doors.
Parents wishing to take their student home directly after the play are asked to meet them at the front/office doors, as dismissal is always conducted.
Thank you!
Mrs Hanna and the 4th Grade
Any parents who need help with costumes or props please contact Miss Keenan or Mrs. Hanna.
PCS Primary Grades Literacy Night
Updated MCAS Schedule
Grade 3
ELA Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Math Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Grade 4
ELA Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Math Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Grade 5
ELA Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Math Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Tuesday, May 22nd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 1 - make-ups to take place at later date this week
Wednesday, May 23rd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 2
Grade 6
ELA Sessions 1 & 2 Completed!
Math Session 1 & 2 Completed!
Spaghetti Dinner
Requesting possible yoga mats donation
Hello Friends!
As most of you know, we practice yoga/mindfullness every week in Performance Art.
Our mats have deteriorated terribly through the years of use. We really could use some new ones.
If anyone has mats they would like to contribute, we would greatly appreciate this. They can be gently used or new.
Thank you! Be well and happy!
Mrs. Hanna
Memorial Day Celebrations
-Thursday, May 24th at 2 p.m. - Well House at Petersham Center School (all are welcome to attend!)
-Monday, May 28th at 9:30 a.m. - Town of Petersham celebration (please email me at
mrsmenard@petershamcenterschool.org if your child(ren) plan on attending, as I can inform you of what our school will be doing). PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF TODAY, I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANY FAMILIES. PCS IS ALREADY NOTED ON THE PROGRAM THAT WE WILL HAVE SOMETHING, SO PLEASE GET INVOLVED!
Memorial Day Observed at PCS
Quabbin Reservoir presentation
Field Day
If it does rain, the events will take place inside school.
Old Sturbridge Village Field Trip
Dear Parents/Guardians of Third Grade Students:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations and Petersham Center School’s policy require that all students have a physical examination in fourth grade. A copy of that examination needs to be placed in their school health record.
Please make an appointment with your child’s physician for the exam to be completed by June 2019. An exam any time between May 2018 and June 2019 will meet this requirement.
If you or your doctor would like the Massachusetts School Health Record form please call or email me (mrswarburton@petershamcenterschool.org) to request that the form is sent home with your child.
Please check that the immunization record is updated to include any immunizations that were given since the kindergarten physical.
You can send the completed physical form to school or mail it to my attention:
Christine Warburton, BSN, RN
Petersham Center School
If you have any questions, please call or email me. Thank you in advance for your attention to this very important matter.
School Committee Meeting
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.
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 decisionsApril's Citizen of the Month - 6th grade
April's Citizen of the Month - 5th grade
April's Citizen of the Month - 4th grade
April's Citizen of the Month - 3rd grade
April's Citizen of the Month - 2nd grade
April's Citizen of the Month - 1st grade
Lunch Menu for May
Try something new!!!!
Please note that the lunch options have not changed for May, but the original calendar had incorrect dates. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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
Upcoming Petersham Events
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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Perfect Attendance for April
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
Upcoming Petersham Center School Dates
-Wednesday, May 23rd: Fidelity Banking for students & staff
-Wednesday, May 23rd: MCAS - STE test for 5th graders - Session 2
-Wednesday, May 23rd: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, May 23rd: 9:30-10:15 a.m. - Babbitt presentation for Kindergarten
-Wednesday, May 23rd: 12:30-1:15 p.m. - Babbitt PCS grounds presentation for Kindergarten
-Thursday, May 24th: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade band
-Thursday, May 24th: 2 p.m. - PCS Memorial Day Celebration - well house
-Friday, May 25th: 8:30-5:30 p.m. - 5th & 6th grade Boston Field Trip
-Monday, May 28th: NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY
-Monday, May 28th: 9:30 a.m. - Petersham Memorial Day Celebration
-Tuesday, May 29th: 8:00 a.m. - Grades 5 & 6 band
-Wednesday, May 30th: Fidelity Banking for students and staff
-Wednesday, May 30th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, May 30th: 9:30-10:15 a.m. - Babbitt classroom presentation for 6th grade
-Wednesday, May 30th: 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Babbitt classroom presentation for 5th grade
-Wednesday, May 30th: 11:30-1:00 p.m. - Babbitt field trip for 6th grade
-Wednesday, May 30th: 1:15-2:30 p.m. - Babbitt field trip for 5th grade
-Thursday, May 31st: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade band
-Thursday, May 31st: 1:00 p.m. - 5th grade puberty talk
-Thursday, May 31st: 1:30 p.m. - 6th grade puberty talk
-Friday, June 1st: PCS Community & Staff Newsletters published
-Friday, June 1st: grades 3 & 5 Petersham Community Field Trip
-Friday, June 1st: 2:15 p.m. - PCS Student Assembly
-Friday, June 1st: 6:00 p.m. - Mahar graduation
-Monday, June 4th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Monday, June 4th: 8:45-9:30 a.m. - PCS Band Concert rehearsal - community invited
-Monday, June 4th: 9:30-10:15 a.m. - Babbitt classroom presentation for 3rd grade
-Monday, June 4th: 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Babbitt classroom presentation for 4th grade
-Monday, June 4th: 11:30-1:00 p.m. - Babbitt field trip for 4th grade
-Monday, June 4th: 1:15-2:30 p.m. - Babbitt field trip for 3rd grade
-Monday, June 4th: 3:00 p.m. - PCS School Council meeting
-Monday, June 4th: 7:00 p.m. - Petersham Town Meeting
-Tuesday, June 5th: 8:00 a.m. - grades 5 & 6 band
-Tuesday, June 5th: 9:30-1:15 p.m. - 6th grade visit to Mahar
-Tuesday, June 5th: 2:00 p.m. - 4th grade play
-Wednesday, June 6th: Fidelity Banking for students and staff
-Wednesday, June 6th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, June 6th: 8:45-9:45 a.m. - PCS Band & Chorus Concert
-Wednesday, June 6th: 10:00 a.m. - PCS Field Day - rain or shine
-Wednesday, June 6th: 6:30 p.m. - Transitioning Your Child to Middle School presentation - gym
-Thursday, June 7th: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade band
-Thursday, June 7th: 5:30 p.m. - PCS School Committee Meeting
-Monday, June 11th: Trimester 3 ends & Report Cards/Progress Notes go home
-Monday, June 11th: 9:00 a.m. - Well House Ceremony
-Monday, June 11th: 11:30 a.m. - Early Dismissal - NO LUNCH SERVED
-Monday, June 11th: 12:00 p.m. - Kindergarten Graduation
-Monday, June 11th: 6:00 p.m. - 6th grade Graduation
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363