The Stingray Scoop
PDES Weekly Newsletter: 11/18/19
Principal's Message...
Our school community is clear on our mission- we are a learning organization, providing all students- educational excellence, but what is our future purpose? What do we strive to provide our students?
Our school improvement team will be meeting this week to review the qualitative data collected from all stakeholders earlier in the year, to help us craft our vision statement. The team will look for patterns within the data, while they think about the following:
1. How do we want PDES graduates to think/act?
2. What do we want PDES graduates to know?
3. What do we want PDES graduates to be able to do?
Once we have drafted some vision statements, we will send them out to all stakeholders for tuning and eventually a vote. Creating a shared vision is exciting, because it provides us the focus we need to set goals, making us more apt to achieve them.
Aiming for average is not good enough for our kids. It's important that our vision set the bar high, allowing us to tap into the unlimited potential of every student.
Wishing everyone a great week!
Best always,
~Mrs. Komocar
PTO News and Updates!
Holiday Fair is December 7th! Please see below for more information about our fair and our raffle:
Peace Dale Holiday Fair:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12O61zMy20nJYxfhsaNgVGeyKvBrVzwL0GAr5Kvbmvro/edit?usp=sharing
Note, the deadline for sending in basket items as well as purchased tickets is Tuesday, November 26th. Your donation will make this a successful fundraiser!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054cadae2ca1fe3-pdes
- The next PTO Meeting is Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 pm in the library. We hope to see you there!
- Friday, November 22nd is POPCORN FRIDAY ($0.50) and "Mismatch Day" Spirit Day! Don't forget those boxtops!
- Help is needed with the Book & Holiday Fair! Volunteer opportunities available through this link or contact ptopdes@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0945a8ab28a7fb6-holiday
- With the holidays approaching, please help support Peace Dale Elementary School PTO by shopping through amazonsmile!
Shop using your amazon account and amazonsmile donate to Peace Dale Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization! Go to smile.amazon.com to learn more and add Peace Dale Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization as the charity you support!
- Also, register your Stop & Shop card and start earning money for our school! To register your card visit http://stopandshop.com/school-rewards/ or stop into your local Stop & Shop. You will need your Stop & Shop Card number and the Peace Dale Elementary School ID# 10811.
And, look for those BoxTops4Education products! Two ways to earn cash for our school:
Buy Box Top products; Cut out the Box Top from the package: Send your Box Tops to school!
Buy Box Top products, look for the logo; Scan your receipt within 14 days (Download the app; Sign in and select Peace Dale Elementary)
- More info at www.Boxtops4education.com
Every bit adds up and is appreciated!
Lifetouch Picture Makeup Day/Retakes!
If you wish for your child's pictures retaken, please send them in with the original picture package on retake day.
To place an order, order envelopes are available in the school office. To order at http://mylifetouch.com, enter Picture Day ID.
If there is a problem with the package from the original picture day or you wish to request a refund, please call Lifetouch at 401-828-5220. Please do not return the package to the school.
Peace Dale's Safety Vestibule & Parking Lot Updates
Here is a construction progress report:
Our main office is getting a fresh new look! Beginning next week, on Thursday, construction workers will begin remodeling our front office. The work will still be conducted after school hours, however, normal routines will be adjusted to accommodate this stage of the project. This should take about a week and should have minimal effect on our daily operations. Our office staff will happily be there to assist and I can always be reached at 401-360-1604 with any questions or concerns.
In order to provide the construction workers a more optimal space to work, we will be utilizing the front side door for all traffic coming in and out of the building after 3:30pm, and on weekends/holidays. Please note that anyone needing access to the building using the front doors will be able to do so, if needed.
The outside work should be completed by the end of November and the whole project is scheduled to be completed by the first of the year.
Our Parking Lot Project is still anticipated to begin in Summer of 2020.
We will continue to update the community, as necessary. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns: kkomocar@sksd-ri.net or 401-360-1604.
Proud Moments at Peace Dale!
Lost and Found
It Takes A Village
Smiles and Shapes!
Calendar- Upcoming Events!
Novemberl
11/20- Lifetouch Picture Make-up Day
11/21- PTO Meeting at 6:30pm (Library)
11/22- Popcorn Friday and Mismatch Day
11/26- Deadline to send in donations for raffle baskets
11/27, 28, 29th- NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Recess
December
12/3- End First Trimester (Elementary)
12/4- Book Fair begins
12/7- Holiday Fair
Peace Dale Elementary School
Email: kkomocar@sksd-ri.net
Location: 109 Kersey Road, South Kingstown, RI, USA
Phone: (401)360-1600
Twitter: @kimberlykomocar