Pleasant Street School News
building a community of learners that strive for excellence
May 29, 2016
Memorial Day Program 2016
We are so appreciative of Sargeant Chris Casella, our guest speaker, who engaged one and all with his reflective and moving Memorial Day tribute, for school committee member Mitch Grosky attending and for sharing his amazing photos on the Celebrate Schools Athol Royalston Facebook site, for the company of parents and families, the preparations of faculty and staff, and for the children in our school community who through poems and songs honored those lost in service of our great nation. Many thanks for making our last Memorial Day at Pleasant Street so special.
Memorial Day Video
https://animoto.com/play/CtUAlp0t0E3dluJ1Eyo8IQ
Celebrate Schools in the Athol Royalston Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CelebratingSchoolsAll photos on the video and pictured below are courtesy of Mitchell Grosky.
Friendly Reminder ~ Our Spring Concert is Tomorrow, May 31st
What: Spring Concert at Athol High School Auditorium
Where: at Athol High School Auditorium
When: Doors open at 5:45 pm for student arrival, show begins at 6:00 pm
Please look for a concert notice being sent home tomorrow with suggested concert clothing colors by grade along with other important end of the year dates and events.
Farewell to Pleasant Street ~ Community Event on June 1
Pleasant Street School Faculty and Staff cordially invite you to be our honored guest at a Community Open House at Pleasant Street School on Wednesday, June 1st from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
This event will be an opportunity for residents of Athol to visit the school one last time before it closes in June. As a former student or staff member of Pleasant Street School, we hope that you will attend, visit with current staff and former students, rediscover the items from the unearthed Time Capsule, and share your memories and stories from your time at Pleasant Street School.
To read a recent article about the unearthing of the historic student friendly time capsule please click on the Athol Daily News linked below.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ADSMay282016.pdf
Pictured to the right: Dr. Alan Genovese former teaching principal and Joan Putnam Hamlet, former fourth grade student of Mr. Genovese. Below: Corey Jack, Nicolas Girard, Melinda Jack, teacher Heidi Heuer, Logen Girard, and kneeling Alan Genovese and Kendyl Jack.
Learning from One Another
Animal Adventures
Boston Aquarium Makes Third Grade Field Trip Memories
Special thanks to our PTO for sponsoring the Wilson Bus and for making this trip possible and more enjoyable. Many thanks to contributing photographers- Aurore LaMarche, Heidi Heuer, Barbara Franck, and Andrea Whaley.
Boston Aquarium video
Walk-athon is a huge success
Click here to enjoy a short Walk-athon video:
https://animoto.com/play/0M0EuBJsaaE7FKNu5pFKzQ
At the risk of omitting someone I wanted to thank Sarah & Peter Smith, Irene Innis, Becky Lanoue, Andrea Whaley, and Jennifer Needle for volunteering at this event.
Caught Being Good!
Caught Being Good Video:
Garden Club Week #4
Special thanks to Mrs. Nancy Berthiaume for leading this program that is generously funded with a grant from the Athol Royalston Education Fund.
Catch of the Day
Free Breakfast & Lunch
As part of the 2010 Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act, Athol-Royalston Regional School District, along with other districts, now offers free meals to all students this school year.
Menus
- Breakfast menu for June
- Lunch menu for June
Check Out the Official ARRSD District Facebook Page
We encourage you to like this page so you can follow news from around the district.
Mine Craft Club
Future Minecraft Clubs:
May 13th
May 27th
June 10th
June 24th
Meeting at 4:15pm in the children’s room.
This activity is sponsored by the Athol Public Library.
Upcoming Events...Mark your Calendars!
- May 31- spring concert at Athol High School, 6:00 pm (students to arrive at 5:45)
- June 1- fourth grade to visit ARMS- tentative departure 10:00 am
June 1- Farewell to Pleasant Street Community Open House, 5:30-7:00, Time capsule display
June 6, District family literacy night at ARMS and joint elementary district PTO meeting, 5:30 to 7:00
- June 7, Bank Tellers field trip to Boston Duck Boat Tours
- June 7, preschool step up ceremonies
- June 8- Volunteer appreciation breakfast 7:45 to 8:30 am
- June 8, field day, half day program, 9:30-11:30 am
- June 8- Volunteer appreciation breakfast 7:45 to 8:30 am
- June 9, 4th grade Step Up Ceremony at 1:30 pm
- June 10- Kindergarten Nursery Rhymes program at 1:30
- June 13- Farewell to Pleasant Street PTO sponsored “block party” celebration and family picnic, 6:00-8:00 pm
June 14, Last day of school, half day, noon dismissal.
For your convenience our district calendar is linked below.
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CALENDARFOR2015-2016a.pdf
Community Events & Postings
Do you have news to share or want to inform members of our school community about family friendly events in our area? if so, please email or forward a flyer or link.
Thank you :)
Motor Monkeys Playgroup- 10:15-11:30, Friday mornings, beginning on March 4- May 13, 34 North Main St., Orange. For more information call Jennifer at (978) 249-8467.
Mother Goose on the Loose Playgroup-Thursdays 10am—11:30am Valuing Our Children 217 Walnut St. Athol. For more information contact: Jen: 978-249-8467 x 22
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PG-and-MGOL.pdf
Petersham Playgroup- Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 17th from 10-11:30 at the Petersham Center School. For more information please call Jennifer at Valuing Our Children 978-249-8467 x22
http://www.arrsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Petersham-playgroup.pdf
For other local events, happenings, and resources in this area... you can also check the North Quabbin Community Coalition website below:
These are not school sponsored events but are posted here as a public service for families in the greater North Quabbin community.
Check back soon for more news!
News from Principal Ellis
Email: dellis@arrsd.org
Website: arrsd.org
Location: 1060 Pleasant Street., Athol, MA 01331
Phone: (978) 249-2405