Tiger Times Newsletter
Pleasantdale Middle School
December 16, 2018
"The Technology Your Kids Are Using" Presentation Recap and Information for All Parents
Some of the main takeaways are below:
1. Keep lines of communication open between you and your child.
2. Learn more about the apps your child is using and websites your child is visiting.
3. Monitor your child's technology frequently (you should know your child's passcode and you should go into your child's phone at least weekly).
4. Create a charging station location for your child's technology and establish a time each day when technology is no longer in the hands of your child.
5. Network with other parents and support each other keeping our children safe online.
P-dale Cares--Holiday Sharing Last Chance to Donate
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 17
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Mock Newbery Book Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Volleyball Intramurals, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Boys Basketball @ McClure, 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Woltman and Mr. Gallai
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
6th-8th Grade Band to the elementary, 1-3 p.m.
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
STEM Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., STEM room
Gaming Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Room 24
Boys Basketball game @ Washington, 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19
Student Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Thursday, December 20
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 vs Park Red, 4:15 p.m.
Friday, December 21
Last day of school before winter break
A look ahead...
Winter Break-No School
Tuesday, December 25
Winter Break-No School
Wednesday, December 26
Winter Break-No School
Thursday, December 27
Winter Break-No School
Friday, December 28
Winter Break-No School
Monday, December 31
Winter Break-No School
Tuesday, January 1
Winter Break-No School
Wednesday, January 2
Winter Break-No School
Thursday, January 3
Winter Break-No School
Friday, January 4
Winter Break-No School
School resumes Monday, January 7, 2019.
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