The Pleasantville Pulse
Friday, April 28, 2017
PHS Dance to participate in 2017 Central Iowa Kidney Walk
Members of the PHS Dance Team will be assisting with the 2017 Central Iowa Kidney Walk on Saturday morning (April 29) at 10:00 am. Due to weather, the Walk has been re-located to Grandview University Fieldhouse (instead of Gray's Lake). The PHS Dancers will assist with Kids' Activities beginning at 8:45am, and they will do a performance at 9:45 am to get the participants energized and ready to go!
Pictured are Dance Team members taking a break from their early-morning practice for the Kidney Walk routine: Payton Sheets, Taryn Brent, Jordan Dursky, Kayleigh Lewis, Katelyn Sandholdt, Coaches Lois Turnage and Miika Busick, Kylee Van Haalen, and our faithful and dedicated (injured) dancer Paige Busick!
MARION COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPIC ATHLETES EXCEL
Pleasantville athletes achieving First Place - Blue (all of these events will advance to the State Meet at Iowa State University May 25-27)
Taylor Fearno of Pleasantville: Softball Throw and 50m Dash (16-21 age group)
Tegan Ripperger of Pleasantville: 50m Dash (16-21 age group) and Softball Throw
Marissa Schletzbaum of Pleasantville: TurboJav Throw (22-29 age group)
Michelle Turnage of Pleasantville: 50M Dash (16-21 age group)
Joe Morgan of Pleasantville: Softball Throw (12-15 age group)
4x100: Ben Heywood, Michelle Turnage, Haley Stevens, Marissa Schletzbaum
4x100 Unified: Joe Morgan, AJ Bull, Stacia Mason, Gracie Irving
Other results from the Spring Games:
Alex Alder of Pleasantville: 4th in 50m Dash (12-15 age group) and 2nd in the Softball Throw
Ben Heywood of Pleasantville/Swan: 6th in the 100m Dash (16-21 age group) and 3rd in the Softball Throw (16-21 age group)
Joe Morgan of Pleasantville: 2nd in the 100m Dash (12-15 age group)
Chase Robbins of Pleasantville: 3rd in the 50m Walk (16-21 age group) and 2nd in the Softball Throw
Marissa Schletzbaum of Pleasantville: 2nd in the 100m Dash (22-29 age group)
Michelle Turnage of Pleasantville: 2nd in the TurboJav Throw (16-21 age group)
Meals from the Heartland a Huge Success!!
Details for Inaugural Fine Arts Showcase
Looking Ahead - Important Dates
May 17 - Senior awards night
May 19 - Seniors last day of schoolMay 21 - Graduation ceremony
May 26 - Last day of school (1:00 pm dismissal)
May 30 & 31 - Teacher work days
FREE Sports Physicals offered from Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
FREE Sports Physicals will be offered on May 17 at 1pm by the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics at Pleasantville HS. Please complete the front page of physical form, sign the back page and sign the concussion form prior to May 15. Please return the sports physical and concussion forms to MS or HS office by May 15. Any questions please contact Nurse Ray.
Help Wanted!!
The Pleasantville Community School District anticipates hiring for the following positions for the 2017-2018 school year:
Individual Speech Coach
Elementary Special Education Associate
Head Play Director
Secondary Math Teacher
Varsity Head Football Coach
Varsity Head Boys Track Coach
Substitute Bus Drivers
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Teacher Associates
National Honor Society Advisor
Internal candidates interested should notify the appropriate principal and superintendent via email of their interest.
External candidates for this position can find the application materials at the "Teach Iowa" website (http://www.teachiowa.gov).
Please direct application questions for any elementary vacancies to:
Mr. Tom Roff
Principal, Pleasantville Elementary
415 Jones Street
Pleasantville, IA 50225
Please direct application questions for any high school & middle school vacancies to:
Mr. Gary Friday
Principal, Pleasantville High School
415 Jones Street
Pleasantville, IA 50225
Please direct application questions for coaching vacancies to:
Mr. Jeff Cook
Activities Director, Pleasantville Schools
415 Jones Street
Pleasantville, IA 50225
Applications available online or at the District Office: 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225.
(515) 848-0555. www.PvilleCSD.org
Pleasantville CSD is an EOE/AA employer
Info on Pleasantville Plant Sales
Full school district calendar available online
May 2017 School Lunch Menu
Notice on New Iowa Immunization Law
March 24, 2017
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Iowa Department of Public Health has made changes to the Iowa Immunization law for the start of the 2017/18 school year. This change requires that all students entering 7th grade have both a Meningococcal vaccine and a Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis/whopping cough) booster before school starts this fall. All students entering 12th grade have a Meningococcal vaccine.
The Tdap requirement has been put in place since the 2013/14 school year and requires a booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis containing vaccine for students entering 7th grade, regardless of the interval since the last Tetanus/Diphtheria containing vaccine. Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious disease that causes violent coughing fits that make it hard to breathe.
Meningococcal disease is a life threatening illness that is caused by bacteria that infects the brain, blood, and spinal cord. It easily spreads in crowded settings. The vaccine will be required prior to both the 7th and 12th grades.
All students entering 7th grade must have proof of having both the Meningococcal and the Tdap vaccines before school starts in August, unless the student has a Certificate of Immunization Exemption. All students entering 12th grade must have proof of the Meningococcal vaccine before school starts in August, unless the student has a Certificate of Immunization Exemption.
There will be no grace/extension period for the implementation of this requirement.
Now is a great time for your child to receive these immunization requirements and beat the back-to-school rush by making an appointment for your incoming 7th grader or 12th grader.
If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 515-848-0571 or jray@pvillecsd.org
Thank you for your time and attention to this requirement,
Jeri Ray, RN
Next Year's School District Calendar
Sign Up to Receive Pleasantville Schools Emergency Alerts
In the event of severe weather or emergencies that require school late starts, early dismissals, or cancellations, the District will send immediate notice to parents and families.
The Pleasantville Community School District recommends all parents sign up for Pleasantville CSD "Remind" alerts for emergency notices. “Remind” alerts are the fastest and most direct way to stay aware of any school emergencies, weather delays, or school closings. Web users can go to this address to sign up: https://www.remind.com/join/drayl
Directions on how to sign up for free* text and/or email alerts from “Remind” can also be found on the next page.
*Although “Remind” alerts are a free service, standard data and texting rates may apply.
In addition to "Remind" Alerts, the District will also send weather notices to the following stations and via the following avenues:
KNIA/KRLS Radio
WHO TV
KCCI TV
WOI TV
School District Facebook Account (https://www.facebook.com/pvillecsd)
School District Twitter Feed (@PvilleCSD)
Pleasantville Community School District
District Mission (Why we exist)
The Pleasantville CSD, in partnership with the entire community, will empower every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community.
District Vision (Desired state)
To engage learners in a caring, student-centered environment with rigorous, challenging and innovative curricula by highly qualified staff while showing respect, responsibility, school pride and communication with all stakeholders.
Pleasantville Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to the office of the Superintendent, 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, Iowa, (515) 848-0555, or, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661.
Website: www.pvillecsd.org
Location: 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 848-0555
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pvillecsd
Twitter: @pvilleCSD