Bulldog Bark Family Edition
March 2020, Volume 1
From the Office:
- Final Reminder: Memory book orders may be placed online through February 28. Details can follow.
Spring Picture Date: March 20
We are looking for a parent volunteer to help during Spring Pictures. Please contact Katie in the office if you would like to get on the list for volunteering during Spring Picture Day. Online ordering information is found below; we have order forms in the office as well for you to pick up or request.- Please see the link below to register for our PawPacks Program, designed to provide quick, easy, nutritious meals intended to help students who could use additional food, or who may not have an adult at home to help prepare food over the weekend. Packs are sent home with students at the end of each week in a confidential manner. There is NO cost and there are NO income qualifications to participate. Paper copies are available in the office.
- If your son/daughter is absent for any reason, please call the office before 9:00 AM the morning of the absence.
- Free and Reduced Lunch applications are available year round. Please call the office with questions or concerns.
- Paynesville Area Schools Calendar Link
Scholastic Book Fair
Reminder...Paynesville Area Elementary School 2019-2020 Yearbook Orders are due TODAY: February 28!
- All color pages that vibrantly capture school memories
Sturdy soft cover, including school name and year imprinted in foil
Add on the following extra:
Zoom, a full-color current events insert that captures the top news stories of the year
Upcoming Events
March: Spread the Love Food Drive Month
March 2-5: Scholastic Book Fair
March 4: Dental Clinic
March 5: Elementary Conferences: No School
March 6: Teacher Inservice: No School
March 13: Third Grade Field trip to Willmar Orchestra
March 20: Spring Pictures
March 16, 23: Strategic Planning Meetings HS Door #4 7:00 PM
March 23: March Music Showcase 2020 6:00 PM Elementary Gymnasium
March 27: End of Third Quarter
March 30: Quarter Break Day: No School
March 31: Dr. Eric Skanson CONNECTED AND KIND: Parenting with Empathy in a World
of Excess Screen Time; Elementary Cafeteria 5:30-7:00 PM (Register via Community Ed)
April 23-24: Kindergarten Roundup (Details forthcoming)
PBIS
CONGRATULATIONS RECENT PBIS BARKOUT WINNERS
District Podcast
Did you know that Paynesville Area Schools has a Podcast?
The link below will take you to our Podcast Site where you can subscribe. Or just go to your Podcast App and search "The Cast of Paynesville Area Schools"
Hello Parents & Guardians!
I would like to thank the Koronis Civic Arena in Paynesville on behalf of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for allowing us to use the rink for our ice skating program. The students and staff greatly appreciate the time allowed for us to use the facility. Thank You all the volunteers who took time out of their day to help students tie their ice skates This again was a successful experience for kids and with your help students get more time to skate. As always we take donations of any skates you would like to add to our program to keep this going.
Thank You
John Kuefler
Paynesville Area Elementary Physical Education Teacher
One School, One Book and I Love to Read Month
Your assignment in the meantime: Continue to Read, Read, Read with your children! :) Thank you!
Dr. Eric Skanson joins us March 31 from 5:30-7:00 PM in our elementary cafeteria. Please register via Community Ed. Childcare will be provided!
Author in Residence at PAES Tuesday, March 31
Author and Photographer, Terri Michels is an active hiker, aspiring chef, and Nana to 10 grandchildren, who has published more than 60 children’s non-fiction titles, as well as 100 magazine articles and several photos in national publications. Her newest title, Simon of Cyrene, the Legend of the Easter Egg debuted March of 2017, published by Pauline Books and Media, of Boston, Mass. Terri shares her writing experiences during school visits where she encourages students to follow their dreams and be the best they can be. Terri’s passions include reading, writing, spending time with her adult children, playing with her grandchildren, and photographing the world around her.
Here is an example form for your to complete if you would like to purchase books prior to the residency. Note to Parents about book orders. If you would like to purchase books on your own and would like the books signed by Michels, please send those books to school prior to March 31. To speed up this process and make it easier for Ms. Michels to sign books, please have the name or inscription attached with each book. It is also on the webpage.
FROM OUR HEALTH OFFICE: INFLUENZA UPDATES
Teal's Receipts
BoxTops for Education Online Enrollment!
Catholic Charities' Foster Grandparent Program
Paynesville Area Elementary School graciously welcomes Foster Grandparents! The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors, 55+, the opportunity to work with students in local schools, or other non-profit agencies with children who need extra assistance. Typically school “Grandma’s” and “Grandpa’s” work one-on-one with kids who need some extra support both academically and emotionally.Foster Grandparents have the ability to use their time, skills and experience to help children learn. Volunteers put in a minimum of 260 hours a year and receive a tax free stipend, mileage reimbursement, and educational opportunities.
This is a great opportunity if you have time to spare, love to be with children, and could use some extra non-taxable income. For more information, please contact Sara at 320-229-4589 or www.ccstcloud.org
Paynesville Area Elementary School
Email: mholmberg@isd741.org
Website: https://www.paynesvilleschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=391450&type=d
Location: 205 West Mill Street, Paynesville, MN, USA
Phone: 320-243-3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isd741/
Twitter: @jrbulldogpride