PCS Staff Newsletter 3-18-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Yearly MCAS Training
Upcoming Staff Meeting & PLC
- MCAS training in Teachers' Room - Nichole, Melissa, Deirdre, Tracy, David
- K-2 Literacy Block prep - Christina, Alissa, Wendie
- LLI - Missy
- Wilson - Bridget
Monday, March 26th
- MCAS Prep work - Nichole, Melissa, Deirdre, Tracy
- K-2 Literacy Block prep - Christina, Alissa, Wendie
- LLI - Missy
- Wilson - Bridget
- Guidance small group prep - David
MCAS Infrastructure Trial
On Tuesday, March 20th all 3rd-6th grade students will be taking the MCAS Infrastructure Trial test. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. All students will be taking it in their home room class; even IEP students as the purpose is just exposure to the test (and to make sure that our system can handle students taking the test). I will be handing out the student tickets, and instructions, to all homeroom teachers that day prior to the test.
Updated MCAS Schedule (only 3rd grade math dates have been changed - due to half day PD)
Grade 3
Tuesday, April 3rd - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Wednesday, April 4th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Wednesday, May 2th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Thursday, May 3rd - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 4
Tuesday, April 10th - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Wednesday, April 11th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Thursday, May 10th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Friday, May 11th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 5
Tuesday, April 24th - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Wednesday, April 25th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Tuesday, May 15th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Wednesday, May 16th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Tuesday, May 22nd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 1
Wednesday, May 23rd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 2
Grade 6
Thursday, April 26th - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Friday, April 27th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Thursday, May 17th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Friday, May 18th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Read Across America
Rescheduled Student Assembly
When Calling in Sick
Enrichment Clubs
We are going to be able to run Enrichment Clubs this year, but for a shortened time
(8 weeks). These clubs would will happen at most once a week and will be held from 3-4 p.m. If you are a teacher of one of these clubs, you will be paid $30/hour, plus a half an hour prep per class. The weeks that clubs will be taking place are the following:
week of March 26th
week of April 2nd
week of April 9th
week of April 23rd
week of April 30th
week of May 7th
week of May 14th
week of May 21st
Enrollment packets will go out with all students this coming week! Teachers will be notified of all students in their classes.
PCS School Committee Meeting
Musical Trio Assemblies
9:00-9:50 a.m. - grades K-3
10:00-10:50 a.m. - grades 4-6
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
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!
Please submit your attendance for Flurry Folder Day 8 as soon as possible.
Flurry Folder Make-up Time for Staff
PCS DCAPs
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.
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 decisionsUpcoming PCS IEP dates
-Friday, March 23rd: 10:30 a.m. - grade 6 IEP
-Friday, March 23rd: 12:30 p.m. - grade 5 IEP
-Friday, March 23rd: 1:30 p.m. -grade 1 IEP
-Tuesday, March 27th: 12:30 p.m. - grade 5 IEP
-Tuesday, March 27th: 1:30 p.m. - grade 5 IEP
-Friday, March 29th: 1:30 p.m. - grade 6 IEP
Upcoming PCS Dates
-Monday, March 19th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Monday, March 19th: Maggie Lawless working with grades 3-6 math
-Monday, March 19th: Joanne in Malden at DESE - MCAS training until around 2:30 p.m.
-Monday, March 19th: 3:05-4:05 p.m. -PCS Staff Meeting- MCAS training!
-Tuesday, March 20th: 8:00 a.m. - Grade 5/6 Band
-Tuesday, March 20th: Maggie Lawless working with grades 3-6 math
-Tuesday, March 20th: 9:30-12:00 p.m. - Joanne at Mahar
-Tuesday, March 20th: 12:00 p.m. - SST - 2nd grade
-Tuesday, March 20th: 1:00 p.m. - MCAS Infrastructure Trial for grades 3-6
-Tuesday, March 20th: 5:30 p.m. - PCS School Committee meeting
-Wednesday, March 21st: Fidelity Banking for Students/Staff
-Wednesday, March 21st: Staff & Community Newsletters published due to Joanne's vacation
-Wednesday, March 21st: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, March 21st: 1:30 p.m. - Read Across America
-Thursday, March 22nd: 8:00 a.m. - 4th Grade Beginning Band
-Thursday, March 22nd: Joanne on vacation in Texas
-Friday, March 23rd: Joanne on vacation in Texas
-Friday, March 23rd: 9:30-10:30 a.m. - 3rd grade IEP meeting
-Friday, March 23rd: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - 6th grade IEP meeting
-Friday, March 23rd: 12:30-1:30 p.m. - 5th grade IEP meeting
-Friday, March 23rd: 1:30-2:30 p.m. - 1st grade IEP meeting
-Friday, March 23rd: 2:10 p.m. - PCS Student Assembly
-Monday, March 26th: Joanne on vacation in Texas
-Monday, March 26th: Maggie Lawless working with grades 3-6 math
-Monday, March 26th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Monday, March 26th: 3:05-4:05 p.m. - Staff PLC
-Tuesday, March 27th: Maggie Lawless working with grades 3-6 math
-Tuesday, March 27th: Joanne at Mahar until around 1 p.m.
-Tuesday, March 27th: 8 a.m. - Grade 5/6 Band
-Tuesday, March 27th: 12:30-1:30 p.m. - grade 5 IEP
-Tuesday, March 27th: 1:30-2:30 p.m. - grade 5 IEP
-Tuesday, March 27th: 3:00 p.m. - PCS School Council
-Wednesday, March 28th: Fidelity Banking for Staff/Students
-Wednesday, March 28th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, March 28th: Joanne gone until noon
-Wednesday, March 28th: 1:30 p.m. - Read Across America snow date
-Thursday, March 29th: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade Band
-Thursday, March 29th: 9:00-9:50 a.m. - Musical Trio assembly for grades K-3
-Thursday, March 29th: 10:00-10:50 a.m. - Musical Trio assembly for grades 4-6
-Thursday, March 29th: 1:30 p.m. - 6th grade IEP
-Thursday, March 29th: Joanne in Franklin from 2:30 p.m. on
-Friday, March 30th: PCS Staff Newsletter published
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363