Pearl S. Buck Elementary
April 5, 2019
Upcoming Dates
School Closed:
April 15-19 - Spring Break
May 21 - Act 80
May 27 - Memorial Day
Upcoming Events:
April 6 - NSD Dream Team v. The Wizards @ NHS. 7:00 PM. (Ticketed event)
April 11 - Art Show, 6-8 PM
April 23, 24, & 26 ELA PSSA (Grades 3&4)
April 26 - Race for Education, 2:30-3:15.
April 29-30 Math PSSA (Grades 3&4)
April 30 - 4th Grade Chorus Sings at Trenton Thunder. 7:05 game. (Ticketed event)
April 30 - STEAM Expo at Neshaminy High School
May 1-2 - Science PSSA (Grade 4)
May 16 - Music concert at MPMS. 7 PM.
May 31 - Field Day
Every Friday! Buck Spirit Days. Wear your Pearl Buck spirit shirt, or red and blue.
~ "The Neshaminy community builds futures by empowering each child to become a productive citizen and a lifelong learner." ~
Aloha! Celebrate Spring!!
Leis will be sold each day at the start of school April 8-12. Members of our Student Council will assist with the sales at the A-wing intersection - in front of the music room. Leis will be sold for $1/each. Proceeds will be used to support our STARR sticker rewards posters, and t-shirts.
Zoo on Wheels
Raffle Basket Collection
We are currently collecting items for the themed raffle baskets. Carts are set up in the lobby by grade. Any items or gift cards related to these themes are welcome!
Donation Themes by Grade
Kindergarten Arts and Crafts
1st Grade Family Night Out
2nd Grade Summer Fun
3rd Grade Sports & Outdoor Fun
4th Grade Gift Cards
Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, April 10th.
Things to do during Spring Break
If you are looking for a few things to do during the week of spring break (April 15-19), the Middletown Police Department is hosting several events during the break.
Information on the various activities is posted on the MTPD Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/MTPD.org/
Pearl Buck Staff to face-off against the Wizards!
The game will be held SATURDAY, APRIL 6 in GYM 3 at NESHAMINY HS. Game time is 7 PM and the doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are only $12 for general admission and can be purchased online (a $1.25 online purchase fee applies per ticket). The price goes to $15 at the door. Courtside Plus seats are SOLD OUT! To purchase tickets please visit www.neshaminy.org/wizards. This game is a benefit for the non-profit, all-volunteer Neshaminy Education Foundation, which provides classroom grants and student scholarships in our district.
For the first time, our Superintendent, Mr. Jones, will be playing!
The Pearl Buck Staff participating in this fun event are:
Amanda Arner
Cara Buttari
Robert Crozier
Brian Kern
Kylene Morecz
The participating Pearl Buck staff members make up 25% of the Dream Team! We hope to see you at the game!
Volunteer Clearances
PTO Board Member Maureen Krom is offering free Notary services for any Buck parent who may need to have volunteer forms notarized. You can contact Mrs. Krom at maureen_krom@comcast.net.
Be Allergy Aware!
Due to varied allergy and dietary needs, please contact your child's teacher before sending in food or other items intended to be distributed to students in a classroom (e.g. birthday celebrations, class parties). Students should not share food at any time during school - even with a close friend. A seemingly harmless food item may unexpectedly contain allergens, or interact with other medical conditions. Depending on the health needs within a classroom, teachers may choose to avoid food-oriented experiences altogether. Please consider non-food treats as an alternative. Speak directly with your child's teacher. Do not send in any items until the teacher has responded and confirmed the appropriateness of your request. Thanks!
Did you know?....
- April 1 is All Fools’ Day. Where did this silly day come from?
- April 19 is Passover (beginning at sundown). What is Passover?
- April 21 is Easter Sunday. (April 28 is Orthodox Easter.) See how the Easter date is determined.
- April 22 is Earth Day. To celebrate, see some Earth Day ideas and activities.
- April 24 is the birthday of Robert B. Thomas, the founder of The Old Farmer’s Almanac!
- April 26 is National Arbor Day. Find out who started Arbor Day and how we observe this day honoring trees.
Source: www.almanac.com