November Newsletter
November Mid-Month Updates
Hi Pocopson Families,
Can you believe next week is Thanksgiving?? Time flies! A couple of brief reminders for the coming week, in addition to all the important updates to follow...
1. Picture retake day is TOMORROW, Tuesday 11/15. If your child missed picture day, or just didn't put their best smile forward, here is your chance!
2. Don't forget that Monday through Wednesday next week are half-days and parent/teacher conferences. Monday and Tuesday will be a modified K schedule, and there will be no K classes on Wednesday.
Hope everyone enjoys some relaxing time with family and friends during the break. We will see you back and refreshed on Monday the 28th!
PES PTO
Veteran's Day Recap
Thank you to all who participated in our Veteran's Day reception and assembly. It was a great turnout, and we enjoyed meeting the real life heroes in our Pocopson community!
PTO Meeting Tomorrow 11/15: Java with John
This is our chance, Pocopson parents!! District Superintendent John Sanville will be at our next PTO meeting to answer OUR questions. No one from other district schools will be there. Do you feel strongly about full day kindergarten? Come ask! Worried about school safety? Come ask!
In addition, we will be voting on enrichment grants requested by our very own Pocopson teachers, so come check out what they are working on!
We know that 7pm can be a tricky time with sports, activities, homework, family dinners, bedtimes...but let's show Dr. Sanville how committed we are as a PES community.
We hope to see you there!
Spirit Wear Sale is Open with NEW Winter Items!
The Spirit Wear shop is open now through November 23rd!
Check out the new winter hat and scarf that were added. Brrrr....
Items will arrive 3-5 weeks after the shop closes.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee arrival in time for Christmas or Hanukkah*
PES Garden Cleanup - Saturday 11/19
Exciting new things will be coming to the garden soon!
In preparation, please join us for a garden cleanup this Saturday from 9:00-10:30am. We can use all the extra hands we can get! Meet at the garden on the side of the school, and please bring a rake and gloves if you have.
The Holiday Gift Shop is Coming & We Need Your Help!
The Holiday Gift Shop will be here from 11/28 through 12/2. We need parent volunteers to take shifts to help the students shop for family members, ring up purchases, and wrap gifts.
More information about shopping will be coming home later this week.
Dine and Donate at Freddy's 11/22
The week leading up to Thanksgiving is always a busy one!
Keep it simple...don't cook, let Freddy's handle dinner!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pocopson.
Holiday Giving Tree
Starting 11/21, please look for the Giving Tree in the Pocopson lobby. Grab a tag, or have your child bring one home. Scan the QR code, and get shopping to help a family that could use some support this holiday season!
If you have any specific questions or concerns, please reach out to Nurse Alexa Fuller at afuller@ucfsd.net or 610-793-9241 x3404.
November Food Donation Drive
Thank you so much to all who contributed to our October donation drive to benefit the Kennett Food Cupboard. Thanks to you, we collected 255 pounds of rice to help those in need in our area.
This month, we will be collecting boxes of pasta. Grab an extra box during your weekly grocery run if you are able, and send it in with your student(s)!
Paint with Mr. O'Rourke
Attention artists (new and experienced):
The next "Paint with Mr. O'Rourke" event will take place on
Saturday, December10th at 10am in the Patton Middle School cafeteria.
This event is open to all students K-12, and parents can join their child if they wish!
Please fill out this form to sign up for the event and to receive further information.
Questions?
Contact Mr. O'Rourke
Patton Teacher