PCS Community Newsletter 3-21-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Read Across America
Updated MCAS Schedule (only 3rd grade math dates have been changed - due to half day PD)
Grade 3
Tuesday, April 3rd - MCAS ELA test - session 1
Wednesday, April 4th - MCAS ELA test - session 2
Wednesday, May 2th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Thursday, May 3rd - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 4
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
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
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
Perfect Attendance Awards for the Month of February 2018
6th grade Perfect Attendance Awards for February 2018
5th grade Perfect Attendance Awards for February 2018
4th grade Perfect Attendance Awards for February 2018
3rd grade Perfect Attendance Awards for February 2018
2nd grade Perfect Attendance Awards for February 2018
1st grade Perfect Attendance Awards for February 2018
PCS After School Enrichment Program
PCS School Committee Budget Workshop and upcoming meeting with Formal Budget Hearing
The PCS School Committee will be holding a Budget Workshop on Thursday, April 5th. It will be held in the Teachers' Room and will begin at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Tentatively, the next PCS School Committee meeting, with Formal Budget Hearing, will be held on Wednesday, April 25th. It will be held in the Teachers' Room and will begin at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Vigil Against Violence
Vigil Against Violence
Saturday, March 24 - 12:00 noon
South Common, Petersham, MA
Reminder of Upcoming Half Day
Reminder of Upcoming Spring Break
Enjoy!
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.
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 decisionsLunch Menu for March
Try something new!!!!
Girls on the Run
If you should have any questions, please call the number noted for more information. Please do not call the school though, as it is not a school sponsored organization. Thank you.
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
Upcoming Petersham Events
Saturday, March 24
Easter Egg Hunt at Petersham Center School grounds
9 AM
Easter Bunny attending, portraits with young egg hunters and Bunny.
31 Spring Street near town center
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Saturday, March 24
March for Our Lives ~ Peaceful Vigil
12 Noon - 1 PM
Petersham Common.
Ringing of church bells.
All welcome.
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Tuesday, March 27
New England’s General Stores: Exploring an American Classic
with Author Ted Reinstein
7 PM
Petersham Memorial Library
Author & broadcast journalist Ted Reinstein shares his new book about the colorful history of New England’s general stores.
With photographs by the award-winning photographer Art Donahue. Followed by Q&A and book signing.
For more about the author: http://tedreinstein.com/about-ted/
At Petersham Memorial Library, 23 Common Street on Petersham Common
Free, all welcome.
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Friday, April 6
Engineering the Exodus: Building the Quabbin Reservoir & Disassembling the Swift River Valley, 1927–1939
7 PM
Guest Speaker Jeffrey Egan, University of Connecticut, History Department.
Annual Meeting of the Petersham Historical Society begins at 6:30 pm.
Program followed by Q&A with speaker. Historic photographs & displays. Light refreshments.
Petersham Town Hall, 1 South Main Street
Free, all welcome.
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Saturday, April 7
18th & 19th Century Historic Samplers
Petersham Art Center Opening Reception
4 - 6 PM
Show and sale of fine samplers from the collection of Sue Morello.
Enjoy fine refreshments and good cheer.
Petersham Art Center 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Free, all welcome.
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Sunday, April 8
Tick Talk: Pests & Parasites in Our Midst
2 - 4 PM
Petersham Grange presents Nolan Fernandez from UMass/Amherst Laboratory of Medical Zoology,with discussion including understanding the biology of ticks, best practices to prevent tick exposure,what to do if exposed to a tick bite, and about the UMass tick testing lab & database on tick-borne illness.
Light refreshments.
Petersham Town Hall, 1 South Main Street.
Free, all welcome.
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Create Herbal Window Boxes
with Lynn Hartman, Hartman's Herb Farm
9 - 11 AM
Learn about herbs from one of the area's foremost gardening experts.
Build a 30 inch window box filled with herbs & plants of your choosing.
Petersham Art Center, 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Saturday, April 14
Wilderness Skills
with John Buffington
10 - 11:30 AM
Using flint flakes, sandstone, rasps, & files, students will create items including stone hammers, pump drills, bull roarers, string games, & more.
For ages 8 and up.
Petersham Art Center 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Sunday, April 15
Cultural Significance & Importance of the Indigenous Stone Landscape
2 - 4 PM
Featuring guest speaker Doug Harris, Preservation Officer with the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office
At Petersham Unitarian Church on Petersham Common.
Organized by Earthlands. With grant support from Petersham Cultural Council.
Free, all welcome.
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Saturday, April 21
The Fruits of Our Labor: Orchardist Michael Phillips
10 AM thru the day
Petersham Grange presents day long program with highly regarded fruit grower and farmer Michael Phillips.
Includes tour of local apple orchard. Lunch break. Speakers’ program. Q&A, one-on-one time.
Watch for details.
About Michael Phillips here: https://www.herbsandapples.com/orchard/
Free, all welcome.
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Saturday, April 21
Antique & Vintage Holiday Marketplace
at Petersham Town Hall
10 AM - 3 PM
Two floors of vendors selling antique and vintage Christmas, Halloween, Easter and other holiday ornaments, décor, and collectibles
Suggested donation: $5 to benefit the Northeast Houndsmen.
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Sunday, April 22
Earthday Celebration of Local Farms
10 AM - 5 PM, events thru the day.
Special guests & forums. The event features traditional & organic vegetables, grains & livestock farming,bee-keeping, mushroom harvesting, tree farming, farm education, and more.
Potluck lunch — bring a dish to share!
Presented by the Village Lyceum of the Unitarian Church of Petersham.
At the Unitarian Church on Petersham Common.
Watch for details.
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Saturday, April 28
Basket Weaving
with Sue Morello of Sheldon Farm Baskets
9 AM - 12 Noon
Choose from two different styles to create your new Spring Basket.
Petersham Art Center 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Saturday, April 28
Learn to Repair Your Own Bike
with Christopher Jenkins
10 - 11 AM
General & preventive maintenance plus learn to change a tire & other key repairs, and more.
Keep your bike in good working order!
Petersham Art Center. 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Sunday, April 29
Arbor Day in Petersham
Special events ~ Watch for details.
Free, all welcome.
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Sunday, May 6
Quilt a Spring Runner
with Diana Cooley
10 AM - 4 PM
Create a bright, new design for Spring.
Participants bring own sewing machines and fabric.
Class meets at Petersham Town Hall, lower level.
Petersham Art Center. 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Contact the Center at 978-724-3415 for fee information & registration.
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Sunday, May 6
Arizona, Wyoming, Iceland - My View from the Saddle: Watercolor Paintings by Sara Deponte
Petersham Art Center Opening Reception
4 - 6 PM
Enjoy fine refreshments and good cheer.
Petersham Art Center 8 North Street, a short distance from Petersham Common.
Free, all welcome.
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Saturday, May 12
Petersham Wood Bank Work Day
9 AM - 1 PM
Petersham Transfer Station, Rte 122.
Workers welcome! Bring gloves, work boots.
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Sunday, May 13
Swift River Valley Drive & Hike: From the Headwaters to the Quabbin Reservoir
10 AM - 4 PM
Petersham Historical Society, Larry Buell, & guests host this hike thru Petersham.
Meet at Petersham Common, will carpool to start point.
Bring bagged lunch & water. Moderate hiking conditions, wear comfortable shoes.
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May-October
Petersham Historical Society open on Saturdays
12 Noon- 4 PM
Special exhibits and permanent collection on display.
10 North Main Street on Petersham Common.
Free, all welcome.
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May-October
Harvard Forest Fisher Museum open on weekends
12 Noon- 4 PM
Open to the public weekends.
Enjoy the historic landscape dioramas at the museum; trails open.
324 North Main Street, Petersham.
Free, all welcome.
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Petersham Art Center
Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 12 Noon- 4 PM
Visit the Shop & Gallery --
full of regional handcrafted fine art & craft, books, cards, & more.
8 North Street, Petersham.
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Turtle Presentation with Mrs. Chris Eaton
PCS Fall Open House Date
Before School Events at 8 a.m.
Tuesdays - Grade 5 & 6 Band
Wednesdays - PCS Twirling
Thursdays - Beginning 4th grade Band
K-4 Field Trip
Upcoming PCS Dates
-Wednesday, March 21st: Fidelity Banking for Students/Staff
-Wednesday, March 21st: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, March 21st: 1:30 p.m. - Read Across America
-Thursday, March 22nd: 8:00 a.m. - 4th Grade Beginning Band
-Friday, March 23rd: 2:10 p.m. - PCS Student Assembly
-Monday, March 26th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Tuesday, March 27th: 8 a.m. - Grade 5/6 Band
-Tuesday, March 27th: 3:00 p.m. - PCS School Council
-Wednesday, March 28th: Fidelity Banking for Staff/Students
-Wednesday, March 28th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Thursday, March 29th: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade Band
-Thursday, March 29th: 9:00-9:50 a.m. - Musical Trio assembly for grades K-3
-Thursday, March 29th: 10:00-10:50 a.m. - Musical Trio assembly for grades 4-6
-Monday, April 2nd: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Monday, April 2nd: 11:30 a.m. - Early Release - no lunch served
-Tuesday, April 3rd: 8:00 a.m. - Grade 5 & 6 Band
-Tuesday, April 3rd: MCAS grade 3 ELA test - session 1
-Wednesday, April 4th: Fidelity Banking for Students/Staff
-Wednesday, April 4th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, April 4th: MCAS grade 3 ELA test - session 2
-Thursday, April 5th: 8:00 a.m. - Beginning 4th grade Band
-Thursday, April 5th: 5:30 p.m. - PCS School Committee Budget Workshop
-Friday, April 6th: PCS Community & Staff Newsletters published
-Monday, April 9th: 8:15 a.m. - PCS Chorus
-Tuesday, April 10th: 8:00 a.m. - Grade 5 & 6 Band
-Tuesday, April 10th: MCAS grade 4 ELA test - session 1
-Wednesday, April 11th: Fidelity Banking for Students/Staff
-Wednesday, April 11th: 8:00 a.m. - PCS Twirling
-Wednesday, April 11th: MCAS grade 4 ELA test - session 2
-Thursday, April 12th: 8:00 a.m. - 4th grade Beginning Band
-Thursday, April 12th: 9:30 a.m. - Fish Stocking at Quabbin for whole school
-Friday, April 13th: 8:30-11:30 a.m. - K-4 play at Mount
-Friday, April 13th: 2:10 p.m. - Student Assembly
-Monday, April 16th - Friday, April 20th: Spring Break
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363