PCS Community Newsletter 2-9-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Upcoming Half Days and Winter Break reminder
-Friday, February 16th - Early Release at 11:30 a.m. - NO LUNCH IS SERVED
-Monday,February 19th-Friday, February 23rd - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
MCAS Dates at PCS
Grade 3
Wednesday, March 14th - MCAS Infrastructure Trial
Tuesday, April 3rd - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Wednesday, April 4th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Tuesday, May 8th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Wednesday, May 9th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 4
Wednesday, March 14th - MCAS Infrastructure Trial
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
Wednesday, March 14th - MCAS Infrastructure Trial
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
Wednesday, March 14th - MCAS Infrastructure Trial
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
When planning doctor's appointments and vacations, please be mindful of the above dates. If your child is absent for a test session, they are pulled from their classes when they return to take a make-up test.
Student Assembly Presentations
PCS' Citizen of the Month Program
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. Below is a brief description of each remaining pillars 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.
January: INTEGRITY
Having respect for yourself and treat others with respect, doing your very best work, working well with others, appreciating yourself
February: PERSEVERANCE
You do not give up doing something, even if it is difficult. Even if you are not successful right away, you keep trying. You try multiple ways to achieve a goal. You also motivate others to keep trying.
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 decisionsJanuary's Citizens of the Month & Perfect Attendance Awards
Request for Frosting Containers from Mrs. T
Hello families! I am looking for donations of empty & clean frosting containers to help organize small cards for learning centers. The small Betty Crocker or Dunkin Heinz or Pillbury frosting containers are the perfect size. I need about 100. If you have any, please drop them off at the office or send them in with your child.
Many, many thank yous!
Mrs.Thompson
Project Purple Wrap-up
Snow Days and Flurry Folder Days
To date:
-day off due to no electricity - Monday, October 30th
-Flurry Folder Day 1- Tuesday, December 12th
-true Snow Day - Friday, December 22nd
-Flurry Folder Day 2 - Thursday, January 4th
-Flurry Folder Day 3 - Friday, January 5th
-Flurry Folder Day 4 - Wednesday, January 17th
-Flurry Folder Day 5 - Wednesday, February 7th
Since we have missed one day due to no electricity and one day due to a true snow day, our school year has been extended by two days in June. Please make sure to adjust your calendars.
Before School Events at 8 a.m.
Tuesdays - Grade 5 & 6 Band
Wednesdays - PCS Twirling
Thursdays - Beginning 4th grade Band
Caught Being Good
Upcoming PCS Dates
-Tuesday, February 13th: 8:00 a.m. - Grade 5 & 6 Band
-Wednesday, February 14th: Fidelity Banking for Students/Staff
-Wednesday, February 14th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Thursday, February 15th: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade Band
-Thursday, February 15th: 10-11:30 a.m. - Valuing Our Children playgroup
-Friday, February 16th: 11:30 a.m. - Early Dismissal due to Professional Development- no lunch served
-Monday, February 19th: Winter Break - No School
-Tuesday, February 20th: Winter Break - No School
-Wednesday, February 21st: Winter Break - No School
-Thursday, February 22nd: Winter Break - No School
-Friday, February 23rd: Winter Break - No School
-Friday, February 23rd: PCS Community and Staff Newsletters published
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363