Tiger Times Newsletter
Pleasantdale Middle School
February 17, 2019
eLearning Day Tuesday in Pleasantdale SD 107!
This is an exciting idea being welcomed and implemented by our teachers for our students. I want to publically thank our teachers and staff for their willingness to try this new design for making up these snow/cold days. We hope this is a successful endeavor and will allow us to make up additional snow/cold days prior to the very end of the school year in the future.
Upcoming Parent Evening Presentations in the Area
Newly added--Mr. Victor Pacini, Erin's Law (sexual abuse mandate in schools), Thursday, February 28 from 7:00-8:00 p.m., Pleasantdale Middle School, APR/Cafeteria
Mr. Pacini will share the key messages of his student presentation to parents on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in our APR/Cafeteria. If you’d like to learn more about his presentation and the important ideas he is sharing with our students, please come to this evening presentation.
Dr. Michael Maniacci on Anxiety and Resistance in Youth on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. at McClure Junior High, 4225 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558
If you haven't heard Dr. Maniacci speak, you are missing out. He has a wonderful way of connecting with parents using real situations that he's encountered in his many year support youth and families. This 1-hour presentation for parents and caregivers include symptoms of anxiety and list 5 strategies to deal with anxiety.
Click here to register.
Here's the February Lunch Menu
Follow Us on Twitter @Pdaleprincipal for updates and pictures of the happenings around the middle school
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, February 18
Presidents' Day - No School
Tuesday, February 19
eLearning Day - No Student Attendance for Students but assignments are due Wednesday, February 20 during class.
Wednesday, February 20
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Student Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Administration Center
Thursday, February 21
Band rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Student Council Meeting**, 7:30 a.m.
**Thursday meetings are meant for the students that cannot come on Wednesdays
5th Grade Band, 3:30-4:25 p.m. Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
STEM Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m.
Friday, February 22
Jazz Band Rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Yoga, 7:30-8:10 a.m., South Gym
PTO Cultural Night in the APR/Cafeteria, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
A look ahead...
Monday, February 25
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mrs. Burke subbing
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Team Tigers Intramurals, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
Tuesday, February 26
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Band, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Open Library,3:30-4:25 p.m.
Gaming Club,3:30-4:25 p.m., Room 24
Girls Volleyball @ Park Red, 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, February 27
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestra, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Student Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Room 25
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Thursday, February 28
Band rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
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
5th Grade Band, 3:30-4:25 p.m. Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Library, 3:30-4:25 p.m., Library
Team Tigers, 3:30-4:25 p.m., South Gym
STEM Club, 3:30-4:25 p.m., STEM room
Girls Volleyball @ Westchester, 4:15 p.m.
Parent Presentation: Victor Pacini, Erin’s Law: What Parents Need to Know, APR/Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 1
8th Grade Field Trip to the Globe Theater
Jazz Band Rehearsal, 7:30 a.m., Band/Orchestra Room-with Mr. Gallai
Open Art, 7:30 a.m., Art Room
Yoga, 7:30 a.m., South Gym
2nd Trimester PAWS Breakfast, 7:45-8:15, APR/Cafeteria
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.org