The Tiger Times Newsletter
Pleasantdale Middle School
August 13, 2023
Welcome Back!
Pleasantdale IS Better Together
Dear Pleasantdale Middle School Families,
I hope you enjoyed the last weekend before school starts! It was great to see so many families and smiling faces during Tiger Pride (for 5th graders) and our annual Move into Middle! Our goal for these events is to help foster a sense of community and excitement among students as they transition into a new grade level, even before they officially start on the first day!
As we kick off the 2023-2024 academic year, let's carry that positive energy forward and continue to create memorable experiences that contribute to an engaging and supportive learning environment. Here's to a successful and fulfilling school year for all involved!
Thank you for your partnership and please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Respectfully,
Jeanine Arundel
Proud Principal of Pleasantdale Middle School
Welcome Back Letter
In case you missed it, here is the link for the Welcome Back Email which was sent on 8/1/23.
Tiger Pride Pictures
Move into Middle Pictures
This Week
First Week of School...Make it a Great Week!
Monday, August 14th - No School
Tuesday, August 15th- Teacher Institute Day - No School
Wednesday, August 16th- Teacher Institute Day - No School
Wednesday, August 16th- 4-5 p.m. Move into Middle (for those students who missed the first one)
- Thursday, August 17, 1/2 Day, dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
- Friday, August 18, 1st full day of school
Important Upcoming Dates
Sunday, August 20th- PTO Back to School Event, 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday, September 6th- Curriculum Night, 6-8 p.m.
Here's the link to the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
Just A Dash Lunch Information
Our Cafe is cashless so you will need to add money to your student's account (see below). We will be offering the hot lunch meal, milk and some a la carte items. This is a good time to check your child's account balance for lunch. Students who do not have money on their account will not be able to purchase a la carte items.
Skyward’s Food Service Module allows families to view students' food service account balances, view daily purchase information, make online payments, apply for free and reduced benefits, and set limits to the daily a la carte purchases. Check out how to set a daily a la carte limit with this step-by-step guide or video tutorial.
Set daily a la carte limit step-by-step directions PDF
Set daily a la carte limit video (3:05)
Click here for step by step instruction on how to add funds to your child’s lunch account
The lunch menu can be found online here.
Notes from Nurse Rende
- If your child is not going to be at school or is going to be late, please remember to notify the school. Attendance notification: 708-246-3210, extension 5 or email middleattendance@d107.org before 8:20 a.m., please.
- Also, if your child is not feeling well, please ask them to visit Nurse Rende. Students should not be texting their parents if they are not feeling well. Nurse Rende will call you or we will allow your student to call you.
Thank you for your help!
School Spirit Fridays/Spiritwear
As we continue to build school pride with our new(er) logo and school colors (navy, Carolina, white), we are encouraging students and staff to participate in School Spirit Fridays by wearing anything Pleasantdale or our school colors to school!
If you don't have any spirit-wear, or would like to update what you have, here is some information for ordering:
Back-to-School Sale Info
- Dates: August 15th - September 14th
- Offer: 30% off all merchandise and free shipping over $75
There are some exciting additions coming soon for your store, including...
- Youth and women's polos
- Ringer tees
- Adult and youth pajama pants in a wide range of colors
- Camelbak water bottles
- Over 40 new designs!
Pleasantdale Links:
- Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/30645
Tiger Tip-Line
Pleasantdale Middle School Tiger Tip-Line
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 Tip-Line 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.
If you are reporting because someone did something unsafe, unkind, made someone uncomfortable, or you want the negative behavior to stop, this is not snitching, tattling, or narcing. This is doing what is right. Telling an adult so that they can intervene and help you make our school safer for everyone is doing what is right.
The Tiger Tip-Line can be accessed here.
PTO Information
Pleasantdale PTO
Also, check out all of the great activities they have planned for this year!
Welcome Back Event
Sign up for Amazon Smile to support the Pleasantdale PTO
Please sign up for text alerts...
Collections at the Middle School-Keep Collecting, Please
We collect the following at the middle school:
1. Pop Tabs-The Pop Tab competition by grade has begun so please continue to collect Pop Tabs for us throughout the year. We donate them to Ronald McDonald House to support families of children with cancer.
2. Box Tops for Education-These are all given to the PTO to support our schools! There is an App and all you have to do is scan your receipt each time you grocery shop. I use it and love it! It could also be a "kid job" at home.
Throughout the year, there are other collections and drives that occur. Keep an eye out for how you can support the causes that are important to the students and staff here!
BoxTops for Education has changed to an App!
Consider getting started by clicking on the referral code below:
Follow Us on Twitter @Pdaleprincipal for updates and pictures of the happenings around the middle school!
#pdalepride
Follow pdalemsactivities on Instagram for reminders about school spirit days and events throughout the year!
Questions? We're here to help!
Athletics: 708-246-7382
Mr. Mark Dreher, Athletic Director, mdreher@d107.org
Attendance notification: Pick up Patrol (preferred) or 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
Miss Cassidy Long, Health Aide, clong@d107.org
Main Office: 708-246-3210, extension 0
Mrs. Stacey Tantillo, Secretary, stantillo@d107.org
Mrs. Maura Raleigh, Assistant Principal, mraleigh@d107.org, 708-246-7373, Cell:630-442-4898
Dr. Jeanine Arundel, Principal, jarundel@d107.org, Office: 708-246-7609, Cell: 312-965-1147
Social Worker:
Mrs. Jenna Reisch, Social Worker, jreisch@d107.org , Office: 708-246-7505