PCS Staff Newsletter 2-9-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Winter Break
Enjoy this time off with family and friends!
p.s. Wish it could be next week to get rid of all the germs!!!!!
When Calling in Sick
Valentine's Day Parties
Read Across America
Perfect Attendance Awards
Summer School
Enrichment Clubs
week of March 5th
week of March 12th
week of March 19th
week of March 26th
week of April 2nd
week of April 19th
week of April 23rd
week of April 30th
week of May 7th
week of May 14th
In the proposal, I would need the following information: club name, day and time that club would meet, location of club, grade levels that can join club, number of children in your club, budget for materials, and brief description that would go in flyers home. These proposals are due by when our break begins - February 19th. Everyone would be notified by February 23rd if your proposal was accepted or not.
Flurry Folders
Just a few reminders about Flurry Folders:
-please give me a copy of all surveys returned
-make sure to give parents a new survey each Flurry Folder day
-remember to send home a receipt to all parents the next day after you have received the work
-please just send me a email of attendance as soon as you have it - I need it for February 7th
each teacher should only send me the attendance for the class and content that they are responsible for
If you should have any questions, please ask me!
Flurry Folder Make-up Time for Staff
PCS DCAPs
PCS School Council
February 12th PLC
I figured with everyone out last week and the sickness starting to spread, it was best to not have our PLC . . . so this coming Monday, please complete what I had planned for last week (see below).
Thanks everyone and let's get rid of all of the germs going around PCS!!!! Vacation can not come soon enough!
Upcoming February PD Day
The February 16th PD will run from 1-3 p.m. and will be facilitated by Director Cole. This day will be concentrating on creating ELA rubrics for all grades. The rubrics that you create need to be based on the current MCAS rubrics; which are not written in student friendly language. Teachers: please bring your computer, current report card, and all rubrics that you use in class.
New Standards-Based Report Cards
Please note: We need your voices! If there is no representation from staff, Marie and I will be making all changes. They will have to be used as is with no changes after the fact!. Have a say in your report cards!
PCS Open House in the Fall
PCS Citizen of the Month Program
Just a reminder . . .
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 going forward. Below is a brief description of each remaining pillar 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.
February: PERSEVERANCE (PLEASE BE THINKING OF WHO SHOULD RECEIVE THIS NOW AND GIVE YOUR NAME TO JOANNE.)
You do not give up doing something, even if it is difficult. Even if you are not successful right away, you keep trying. You try multiple ways to achieve a goal. You also motivate others to keep trying.
March: RESPONSIBILITY
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes
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 decisionsPLEASE NOTE: I DO NEED ALL K-6 CITIZENS OF THE MONTH NO LATER THAN THIS WEDNESDAY! PLEASE JUST EMAIL THE NAME IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY!
Upcoming PCS IEP dates
Upcoming PCS Dates
-Monday, February 12th: 3:05 - 4:05 p.m. - Staff PLC
-Tuesday, February 13th: 8:00 a.m. - Grade 5 & 6 Band
-Tuesday, February 13th: 3:00 p.m. - School Council meeting
-Wednesday, February 14th: Fidelity Banking for Students/Staff
-Wednesday, February 14th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, February 14th: 3:00 p.m. - Standards Based Report Card Committee meeting at Mahar
-Thursday, February 15th: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade Band
-Thursday, February 15th: 10-11:30 a.m. - Valuing Our Children playgroup
-Friday, February 16th: 11:30 a.m. - Early Dismissal due to Professional Development- no lunch served
-Friday, February 16th: 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Professional Development with Director Cole
-Friday, February 16th: PCS Staff Newsletter published
-Monday, February 19th: Winter Break - No School
-Tuesday, February 20th: Winter Break - No School
-Wednesday, February 21st: Winter Break - No School
-Thursday, February 22nd: Winter Break - No School
-Friday, February 23rd: Winter Break - No School
-Friday, February 23rd: PCS Community and Staff Newsletters published
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363