Pelham Newsletter
December 9, 2022
From the Front Desk of Micki Darling
Please Join Micki for Coffee with the Principal on December 15th from 8:15-9 in the cafeteria. We will be talking about various things happening at Pelham and the new math curriculum, I-Ready.
Winter Coats, Thanks to the many donors this year Pelham has a few coats for our students in need. Please reach out to Markyta in the front office for more info!
New Face in the front Office!
Markyta has been with us for just over two weeks now. Some of you may have seen her or spoken over the phone with her! Please feel free to reach out to Markyta with anything you may need.
Pick up's
Message From Kindergarten
We are collecting milk jugs and tops for some classroom projects. If you can, would you mind sending them into Kindergarten? We need a lot! Preferably this shape
Lost and Found
George Graiff Holiday Fund
Pelham School has an annual tradition of reaching out to Pelham School families in need and supporting them for the holiday season. If you are willing and able to donate, please send cash or gift card to a local store into the office in an envelope marked for this purpose by Monday, December 19th. Longtime custodian, George Graiff, was always finding toys and making gestures of kindness towards our students. He retired a few years ago, but in his honor we have named this annual collection the George Graiff Fund.
Any amount will help! If you choose to remain anonymous, that will be honored as well. We do have several families who could really benefit from some help at this time of year. We appreciate all the efforts of staff, parents, and community members in making a difference in our students' lives. Please send in to either Mrs. Markyta or Ms. Darling.
Best,
Micki Darling
PTO's Corner
Hello and thank you!
We Run a $5 First Friday Fundraiser Each Month
First Friday Fundraiser: Dec 2nd
- This month’s First Friday Fundraiser supports Pelham Elementary’s Cider Run
- The PTO is sponsoring Cider and Apple Cider Donuts for students, teachers, staff and family members
- We sure could use your help with donations!
Its Coming up!!!
Save the Date: Pelham’s First Ever Winter Fest (Saturday, December 10th)
This new community-building event is co-sponsored by the Pelham Fire Department and the Pelham PTO: We welcome all Pelham school families to join us on the back field behind our school to celebrate winter with a Pelham FD bonfire, hot cocoa, community and more! Details to come in the weeks ahead.
Time: 4-7 Pop by or stay the entire time!
Rain Date: Sunday, December 11th
PTO’s Treat Trolley
- Learn about Passive Fundraisers, PTO Treat Trolley for Teachers and how YOU can help and more here.
- What is a Pelham PTO Treat Trolley: Once a month, the PTO wheels in a treat trolley for teachers. This is a fun treat for teachers and staff in the school. It’s a way to say: We see you and we appreciate you!
Thanks to 5th Grade PTO Room Rep, Leela, for organizing this month’s Treat Trolley for teachers and staff.
4th Grade Families: The next treat trolley is hosted by the 4th grade on December 13, 2022. Be on the lookout for more details from your PTO Room Rep on how you can help.
Original Works
Shout out to Ms. Leanne and Ms. Stewart for organizing this year’s Original Works Fundraiser. Last year we raised over $800 from this fundraiser!
Keep in Touch!
- Follow us on instagram@pelhampto
- Our meeting schedule is here: https://www.pelhampto.org/get-involved
Re-take day was Great!
Dear Parents,
Picture Retake Day was December 6th! You still have time to submit your orders. You can do so online or turn in your order form (that went home last week) to the front office.
Important Dates
December 6th: Picture Day makeup - Great job kiddo's
December 14th: Fire Drill 10am
December 15th: Coffee w/Principal 8-8:45 in the cafeteria
December 21st: All School Meeting - 6th grade presenting
December 23rd: Early Release Day 12:30 dismissal
Pelham Elementary School
Email: darlingb@arps.org
Website: https://arps.org/pe/
Location: 45 Amherst Road, Pelham, MA, USA
Phone: 413-362-1101