PGMS Memo - October
Pottsgrove Middle School Updates Moving into October 2020
Important Dates in October 2020
- October 1 - MAP Testing ELA
- see schedule attached in link below
- October 2 - MAP Testing MATH
- see schedule attached in link below
- October 12 - ACT 80 Day
- 12:50 Virtual Dismissal
- October 14 - PGMS PTA Meeting Virtually
- 7:00pm via Zoom
- October 28 - NJHS Induction Ceremony from the 2019-2020 School Year
- 7:00pm via Zoom
Note:
We will not be having the October 23rd PGMS Student Government Dance
MAP Testing at PGMS - October 1st and October 2nd
Thursday, Oct 1, 2020, 08:30 AM
Pottsgrove Middle School, North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA, USA
Virtual Learning Guide for Pottsgrove School District
Since the first announcement of school closures last March, teams have been working to rethink and redesign our education practices so this year is not only a positive experience, but more importantly, a meaningful experience for the ongoing development of our students. Our work is far from over.
The PGSD Virtual Learning Guide attached below is designed as a resource to support families and students. Please remember Pottsgrove School District teachers and administrators are always ready to answer your specific questions and assist you in any way possible.
PGMS PTA Meeting - October 14th Via Zoom
PGSD Middle School is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting with our PGMS PTA.
Join Zoom Meeting Click on Link Below:
Meeting ID: 932 4072 0131
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2020, 07:00 PM
Pottsgrove Middle School, North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
~ Join the PGMS PTA ~
October 28th NJHS Induction Ceremony from the 2019 - 2020 School Year
The ceremony will start promptly at 7:00pm via Zoom, the Zoom invite information is below, please email Mrs. MacIlvain if you would have any questions (DMacilvain@pgsd.org) - parents and student involved in the ceremony can expect an invite via email as we move into October.
Join Zoom Meeting - Click Link Below to Join the Ceremony
https://zoom.us/j/99713710881
Meeting ID: 997 1371 0881
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2020, 07:00 PM
Pottsgrove Middle School, North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA, USA
~ | If you could not attend Back to School Night at Pottsgrove Middle School on September 16th - the presentations and recordings are in the link below for you to review | ~
ATTENDANCE UPDATE ----> Email MSAbsent@pgsd.org
Absent for the Day
Parents should email (MSAbsent@pgsd.org) - Include students first, last name, date, grade and reason for absence.
Tardy to Attendance Period:
If a student is tardy to Attendance Period please email (MSAbsent@pgsd.org) the student's name, time they arrived to class and reason. We will enter that information in the Daily Attendance for Period 1.
Doctor/Dentist /Orthodontist Appointments, etc...:
Parents should email MSAbsent@pgsd.org for any student leaving school during the day or arriving late due to Doctor/Dentist/Orthodontist Appointments, etc... Please include the date/time the student left school and then returned. We will enter the appointment information in attendance.
Note:
Parents should email doctor excuses and absent notes to MSAbsent@pgsd.org.
~ | Updates from our Guidance Department - Click on the Links Below.... | ~
Joining a Group:
How to Contact a Guidance Counselor:
" Are you Confused on how to JOIN a Zoom Meeting .....please review the link to the tutorial video below....."
~ | Meet our New Teachers at Pottsgrove Middle School | ~
6th Grade ELA - Ms. Logan Flint (Team 6-1)
- I graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have previously taught 2nd and 3rd grade. I am very excited to be joining the middle school team.
- Outside of school I enjoy being outdoors. I love hiking and going for runs.
- Something many people don't know about me is that my family raises buffalo.
French - Ms. Claudia Brown (World Language Department)
- I have nearly 25 years of experience teaching French language. Claudia, currently is an Adjunct Professor of French at Rosemont College.
- In my free time, I love reading about French society, past and present, and history, as well as discovering new (and old) Francophone music and film.
- I have worked on civic projects in Morocco since 1999.
Technology Education - Mr. Terry Schnitter (ENCORE Department)
- Master’s Technology Education
- Enjoys musical theater and tennis
- Youngest of nine children in his family
Principal - Mr. Matthew A. Boyer / Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Kirby
Email: mboyer@pgsd.org
Website: www.pgsd.org
Location: Pottsgrove Middle School, North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 326-8243
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PottsgroveMiddleSchool
Twitter: @PGMSFALCONS