Pleasant Street School News
building a community of learners that strive for excellence
Sharing the Experience- School News and Happenings!
In an effort to reach more families and provide the richness of the learning experience that is captured in photographs and videos we are introducing this media format. Please call the school (978) 249-2405 or send Principal Ellis an email at dellis@arrsd.org if you would like to offer your feedback or suggestions on our Smore newsletter.
Pleasant Street School Students Do Their Best on the MCAS!
This past week, students in grade 4 took the ELA long composition exam on Tuesday, March 19th and session #1 of the Reading Comprehension exam on Thursday, March 20th. Fourth grade will finish session #2 on Monday, March 24.
Students in grade 3- took their first session of the ELA comprehension test on Friday, March 21 and will finish session #2 on Thursday, March 27. All third and fourth grade students were given a packet of MCAS pencils in recognition of their efforts.
Stuck on a Word?
First grade anchor chart from Mrs. Richardson's class. Students recently demonstrated the use of reading strategies at our on-site Readers' Workshop professional development day on March 19. Pictured are Matthew and Dylan.
Inferences....Do you know what it means to infer?
Our third and fourth graders are beginning focus lessons on inferences. How do we use our background knowledge and schema when we are reading to determine author intent? Students are learning how to draw evidence and conclusions from text and story features to support their thinking. "I think...........
I infer by....."
Achieving the Core... Raising Student Achievement
Parents Guides to the Common Core are available at the school by grade level in mathematics and English language arts. Learn more about the common core state standards at http://www.corestandards.org/what-parents-should-know/
Readers' Workshop Anchor Charts
Are you a book lover?
Reading with friends
How do we partner read?
We Are Readers.....Our Spring Theme to Promote Reading and Readers' Workshop
Mrs. Arpide's Class- Our Favorite Titles and Authors
Mrs. Cetto's Class- Our Favorite Titles and Authors
We Are Readers-! Front Window Display
Check the front window for postings of favorite authors and titles by different classes.
The Arts at Pleasant Street School
It's not too late to get your 2014 Pleasant Street Art Calendar
We are encouraging families to buy a calendar at the sale price of $10. Help promote the arts at Pleasant Street and celebrate the works of our talented students.
Picasso Portraits in Third Grade
Pictured here -student work from Mrs. Heuer's class.
Art Objectives
We are using mastery objectives when teaching lessons to help students understand more about what they are learning.
Nick at your Service
April- Sporting Sponge Bob
Hat Day- Mrs. Arpide's Class
(Principal) Officer Ellis and Landon on Hat Day!
Check back soon for more news!
News from Principal Ellis
Building a community of learners that strive for excellence
Email: dellis@arrsd.org
Website: arrsd.org
Location: 1060 Pleasant Street., Athol, MA 01331
Phone: (978) 249-2405