Tiger Times Newsletter
Pleasantdale Middle School
December 2, 2018
Holiday Sharing at Pleasantdale Middle School
This year, we are expanding our request to include any cash or gift card donations (check can be made out to Pleasantdale Middle School) that will be collected and distributed to local families in need. Donations can be dropped off now until December 14 in the main office.
Let's show our neighbors in need just how generous we can be by supporting the holiday sharing this year!
PTO Fun Run a Great Success!
This Wednesday (12/5) is a Half-Day For Students!
Peter Pan is Coming to P-Dale!
Peter Pan Jr. is this year's spring musical!
There are lots of great characters: Peter, Wendy, Hook, the Brave Girls, the Lost Boys, and more!
Auditions are open to all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Sign up form for musical auditions is here:
https://goo.gl/forms/026y0uRuiWtLXJdD2
- Sign up for either December 10th or 11th
- Auditions run from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Music Room
- Pick up an audition packet from Mr. Tatina, Mr. Ratcliff, or in the office
- Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3:30-4:45 pm, starting December 17th (rehearsal commitment is required)
- Performances are March 8th and 9th
- See the signup form for more information
Mr. Tatina ttatina@d107.org
Mr. Ratcliff dratcliff@d107.org
Make Up Day Set for Monday, April 22, 2019
With this said, the make up day for the snow day we just had is Monday, April 22, 2019. Please note that this is still a 3-day weekend for students as Friday, April 19, 2019 is a non-attendance day.
Brief Update Wolf Road Crossing Beacon Project
Rescheduled Parent Education Presentation-The Technology Your Children Are Using-Rescheduled to Thursday, December 13 at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Metra Safety Poster and Essay Contest
Metra Safety Poster and Essay Contest - For the 13th straight year, Metra asked the region's students to illustrate through posters or essays the importance of safe behaviors near railroad tracks and rail crossings. The theme for the 2018-2019 school year: “Use Your Senses" emphasizes the importance of being aware and using all your senses -- including common sense -- when around trains and railroad tracks. The contest is open to all students in grades K through 12 living or attending school in Metra’s six-county service area: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will. The deadline for all entries is Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Information on the winners of the 2017-2018 contest can be found here.
Tiger Tipline
While it is always best to talk directly to a staff member, we understand that sometimes this can be uncomfortable or difficult for students or parents. At Pleasantdale Middle School, we offer the Tiger Tipline as an anonymous tool for reporting unsafe, uncomfortable, or unkind behaviors and situations. We explicitly teach the students that if they ever see something or hear something that makes them feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or is unkind, either online or in person, they should tell a “trusted adult” which could be parents, school personnel, or other adults in their lives. The Tiger Tipline can be accessed here and we will post the link in Schoology and create a shortcut to the link on the student devices for easy access.
Dates for the Year
If you are like me, you want to know the dates for the year as far in advance as possible. As long as you understand that something may change due to unforeseen circumstances, I’d like to provide you access to the dates we’ve planned for the year (many of which are in the paper calendar you received in the mail). To access the middle school calendar dates, please click here.
This Week...
Monday, December 3
5th and 6th Grade Girls Choir, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mrs. Burke
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
5th Grade Band, 3:30-4:25 p.m. Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Woltman
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Mock Newbery Book Club, 3:30-4:25, Library
STEM Club, 3:30-4:25, Stem Room
Volleyball Intramurals, 3:30-4:25, South Gym
Boys Basketball game vs. Highland, 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4
All Choirs rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Woltman
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Winter Choir Concert, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 5-Half Day AM for Students
7th/8th Grade Girls Choir rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mrs. Burke
Student Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Thursday, December 6
Boys Choir rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Band rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Woltman
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Student Council Meeting**, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
**Thursday meetings are meant for the students that cannot come on Wednesdays
Team Tigers 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Boys Basketball game @ Park Blue @ 4:15
Winter 6th-8th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.
Friday, December 7
5th/6th/7th/8th Grade Girls Choir combined rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Music Room
Yoga South Gym 7:30 a.m.
A look ahead...
Tuesday, December 11
Wednesday, December 12
Thursday, December 13
Parent Education Series-The Technology Your Children are Using, 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 14
Holiday Sharing Donations due
Movie Night at P-dale, 6-8 p.m.
Questions? We're here to help!
Athletics: 708-246-7382
Mr. Mark Dreher, Athletic Director, mdreher@d107.org
Attendance notification: 708-246-3210, extension 5 or email middleattendance@d107.org before 8:20 a.m., please.
Health Office: 708-246-7619
Mrs. Denise Rende, Nurse, drende@d107.org
Main Office: 708-246-3210, extension 0
Mrs. Charlotte Reschke, Secretary, creschke@d107.org
Ms. Maria Cuevas, Clerical Aide, mcuevas@d107.org
Mrs. Brianne Malatt, Assistant Principal, bmalatt@d107.org, 708-246-7373
Mr. Griffin Sonntag, Principal, gsonntag@d107.org, 708-246-7609
Social Worker: 708-246-7505
Ms. Carrie Castaldo, social worker, ccastaldo@d107.orgPleasantdale Middle School
Email: gsonntag@d107.org
Website: http://ms.pleasantdale.schooldesk.net/
Location: 7450 South Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL, USA
Phone: (708)246-3210
Twitter: @pdaleprincipal