Spartan Familygram
January 2018
A special thank you for all the donations that were sent to Pleasant Elementary, which will be used for needy families in Pleasant Local School District. The Pleasant community is to be commended for their help and thoughtfulness over the holiday season.
Holiday Themed Days Planned!
Monday, the 18th--Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (yes, there will be a contest and pictures)
Tuesday, the 19th--North Pole Day (dress like Santa, elves, Mrs.Claus, etc)
Wednesday, the 20th--Dress like your favorite Christmas movie or story character
Thanks to our student leadership team for their work and great ideas!
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE STUDENTS- HABIT 4
Habit #4- Think Win-Win!
- I balance courage with getting what I want with consideration for what others want.
- I make deposits in others’ emotional bank accounts.
- When conflict arises, I look for third alternatives.
Remember that you are a powerful role model for your child. If you model “Think Win-Win”, that is what your child will learn from you!
Read With Your Child 20 Minutes Each Day!
This fall we have seen unseasonably warm weather, but it is now changing! As the weather gets colder over the next few months, we ask that parents dress children properly for recess. Insist that they wear hats, gloves, boots, and coats.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
The Marion County Auditor's office recently sponsored their annual 3rd through 5th grade “Top Dog” essay contest promoting dog licensing and the responsibilities of dog ownership. Winners were chosen from approximately 89 entries submitted this year, and ALL three students came from Pleasant Elementary School!
1st place winner, Luke Trippett (from Mrs. Gruber’s 3rd-grade class) and his dog, Hank, who won the County’s #1 dog tag, valued at $16;
2nd place winner, Cayde Nye (from Mrs. Hoffman’s 1st period ELA class) and her dog, Andie, who won $10 worth of pet supplies;
3rd place winner, Reagan Styer (from Mrs. Hoffman’s 4th period ELA class) and her dog, Lola, who won a $5 gift card and pet supplies.
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MOMENTUM AWARD!!!
MARION - Pleasant Elementary School was recognized by the state board of education Tuesday for exceeding expectations in student growth.
The school is one of 214 school buildings in the state to the Momentum Award for the 2016-17 year.
“These districts and schools are doing a wonderful job providing students with the tools to succeed — and their students are rising to the challenge,” said State Board of Education President Tess Elshoff. “The State Board of Education is proud to recognize these students, teachers, administrators, and parents for their accomplishments.”
Any Ohio school or district is eligible for the Momentum Award if it receives straight A’s on all Value-Added measures on the report card. The school or district must have at least two Value-Added subgroups of students, which include gifted, lowest 20 percent in achievement and students with disabilities.
January Dates:
January 3- School Resumes
January 5- 2:30 Spartan Strong Assembly
January 9- PTO meeting 7:00 pm- Elementary Library
January 9,10,11 – Leadership Loot Toy Store during lunch time
January 12- End of First Semester
January 12- Pizza with the Principal
January 15- NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day
January 19- Report Cards
January 26- Jumprope for Heart Assembly-2:00
January – TBA School Board Meeting; 6:15 pm- Elementary Library
Dr. Shelly Dason, Principal
Email: shelly.dason@pleasantstaff.org
Website: http://www.pleasantlocalschools.org
Location: 1105 Owens Road West, Marion, OH, United States
Phone: 740-389-4815
Facebook: facebook.com/pleasantlocalschools
Twitter: @ple_spartans