PCS Community Newsletter 12-7-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Our PCS Community - Students and Staff
PTG Holiday Bazaar
Thanks to the PTG for giving our students this unique opportunity!
December 21st
Please remember that this is a half-day. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. and no lunch is served.
Upcoming Half Days and Winter Break
-Thursday, December 18th - PD
-Wednesday, December 21st - beginning of Winter Break
Both of these days, students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m. and no lunch is served.
Our whole days off from school for Winter Break are:
-Monday, December 24th
-Tuesday, December 25th
-Wednesday, December 26th
-Thursday, December 27th
-Friday, December 28th
-Monday, December 31st
-Tuesday, January 1st
A note from the Nurse
We are starting to see cases of head lice in our school. I am doing head checks on all students and visiting each classroom to educate the students on what head lice is and simple preventative measures that can help reduce their chance of getting head lice. If a child is found to have head lice, the parent will be notified, and a letter will go home with all students in that class notifying the parents that a student has been found. Early treatment is the best preventative measure for the spread of head lice. Please check your child regularly at home. For more information on head lice you can visit headlice.org
Helpful Information
If your child is absent 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.
Announced Lock-Down Drill
Trimester 1 Report Cards
All 5 & 6 report cards were handed out at the conferences held on December 5th, 6th, & 7th. If you were unable to attend the conference, please contact Mr. O'Connor (5th grade) or Mrs. Ruggles (6th grade) to get a copy of the report card.
Perfect Attendance for November
6th grade - Perfect Attendance - November 2018
5th grade - Perfect Attendance - November 2018
4th grade - Perfect Attendance - November 2018
3rd grade - Perfect Attendance - November 2018
2nd grade - Perfect Attendance - November 2018
1st grade - Perfect Attendance - November 2018
Container Request from Mrs. Thompson
Flurry Folder School Committee approval
PCS Holiday Program
Dear students, parents, and friends of PCS,
This year our holiday program will be another play. 6th grade students are the actors, and every class has a song during the play.
The theme for this year’s play is Santa and his workshop, specifically the cookie department. Like last year we hope everyone can come in costume. Some ideas are reindeer, Santa, elves, snowman, tree, wreath, gift, anything imaginative concerning Santa. If you need help, please ask any of us. We will be happy to assist.
The program is on December 20, 6pm.
I’m looking forward to a delightful production!
Peace,
Mrs. Hanna
natasha.hanna@petershamcenterschool.org
PCS Holiday/Winter Program
Playground Fundraisers
Another Playground Fundraiser - Family Fun Nights at PCS
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 thru December
-Friday, December 7th: 5th & 6th grade scheduled conferences
-Friday, December 7th: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Family Fun Night sponsored by PCS Playground Committee in cafe
-Monday, December 10th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Monday, December 10th: 8:40 a.m. - STARS Residency - 3rd grade
-Monday, December 10th: 9:45 a.m. - STARS Residency - 6th grade
-Monday, December 10th: 10:50 a.m. - STARS Residency - 4th grade
-Monday, December 10th: 12:40 p.m. - STARS Residency - 5th grade
-Tuesday, December 11th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Band
-Tuesday, December 11th: 8:40 a.m. - STARS Residency - 3rd grade
-Tuesday, December 11th: 9:45 a.m. - STARS Residency - 6th grade
-Tuesday, December 11th: 10:50 a.m. - STARS Residency - 4th grade
-Tuesday, December 11th: 12:40 p.m. - STARS Residency - 5th grade
-Wednesday, December 12th: Fidelity Banking for students and staff
-Wednesday, December 12th: Holiday Bazaar (sponsored by PTG)
-Thursday, December 13th: Holiday Bazaar (sponsored by PTG)
-Monday, December 17th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Tuesday, December 18th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Band
-Tuesday, December 18th: 11:30 a.m. - Early Release - NO LUNCH SERVED
-Wednesday, December 19th: Fidelity Banking for students and staff
-Wednesday, December 19th: 8:40 a.m. - STARS Residency - 3rd grade
-Wednesday, December 19th: 9:45 a.m. - STARS Residency - 6th grade
-Wednesday, December 19th: 10:50 a.m. - STARS Residency - 4th grade
-Wednesday, December 19th: 12:40 p.m. - STARS Residency - 5th grade
-Thursday, December 20th: 6:00 p.m. - PCS Holiday/Winter Program
-Friday, December 21st: PCS Community Newsletter published
-Friday, December 21st: 8:45 a.m. - Whole School Read
-Friday, December 21st: 11:30 a.m. - Early Release - NO LUNCH SERVED
-Monday, December 24th: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
-Tuesday, December 25th: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
-Wednesday, December 26th: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
-Thursday, December 27th: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
-Friday, December 28th: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
-Monday, December 31st: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
-Tuesday, January 1st: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363