Pleasant Hill Weekly Newsletter
October 15, 2021
Have A Great Weekend!
Happy Friday Everyone!
I hope everyone had a great week!
Time to start getting out the winter gear! As the weather begins to cool down, please take a moment to make sure your student is prepared. We will be out for recess daily unless the weather is inclement or it dips below 0 with the wind chill. Having winter hats, gloves, boots and snow pants are essential.
Thank you again for all your support this school year!
Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe weekend!
Warm Regards,
Dr. Morris
GO COUGARS
We Need Your Help During Pick-up and Drop-off
-During the posted time on the sign by the back lot entrance. No left turn is allowed during drop-off between 8am and 9am heading north on Ceder.
-During the posted time on the sign located on the corner of Ceder and Michigan, no left turn is allowed heading south onto Cedar from Michigan.
-Drop off allows for one SINGLE file line in the circle drive in the morning. Please be patient as cars are stopping frequently to drop off students.
-Pick up allows for cars to park (not left unattended and running) along the curb. Double parking is not allowed.
-Students should not be crossing Cedar or Illinois to get to a vehicle without using he designated crosswalks. (A crossing guard is at Illinois and Birchwood, A crosswalk is at the corner of Michigan and Cedar)
-Students should ALWAYS exit a car on the passenger side while in the circle drive.
-If you are dropping off or picking up and decide to park in the parking lot, students must be escorted by an adult to the schools entrance. Students should not be going through the parking lot without an adult. This is extremely important.
Please think of the safety of all of our students and families during these times of the day.
Construction at Birchwood Has Started
Cars should head North down Bennett and drop their children off on the east side of the street near the walking path behind the school. This is also acceptable closer to Illinois as well. It will also be important for parents not to park/stop in the “No Parking” area on Bennett closest to Illinois.
If you have any questions please call the main office.
If You Were Unable Last Week Please Check Out The Math Practice At Home!
Its easy at home to help support our school goal. Below are some great websites that students can do at home for extra practice. Check them out!
YouCubed at Home - Helps students continue to explore and learn math in rich and creative ways at home
Open Middle Website and Open Middle Virtual Activities by Grade Level-K-6 math supplemental sites for engagement and problem solving
Parent Nights 2021-2022
District 15 is excited to be partnering with local agencies to present information on the following topics for parents, guardians, families and community members. Mark your calendars and join us for these free, virtual workshops!
Trauma Awareness
December 6, 2021
7-8 pm
Self-Care
February 16, 2022
7-8 pm
Motivation to Finish Strong
April 12, 2022
7-8 pm
Pre-Registration would be greatly appreciated
so please fill out this form!
We are also taking questions from our audience that will be answered during the workshops so please pre-register.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Keli Swierczek at swierczk@ccsd15.net.
Spanish translation services will be offered during workshops.
D15 Job Fair Dates!!
District 15 will be holding Job Fairs on the following dates: Come apply onsite!
Dates:
Monday, November 1, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
Monday, January 24, 2022
Monday, March 7, 2022
Location:
Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
We are looking for the following positions:
Bus Drivers - no experience necessary; paid training; free benefits (employee only); pension; paid holidays
Substitute Teachers and Substitute Program Assistants - set your own schedule!
Full time Program Assistants
Office and Library Clericals
Maintenance/Laborers/Custodians
And more!
From The PTA!
Hello Everyone,
Our next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 pm. This month's meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. All PTA members are welcome to join. Come and learn more about what PTA does and what events we are planning.
Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 254 231 6099
Passcode: PH2021
The PTA's Book Fair starts on Monday, October 18th and runs through November 1st. We have teamed up with Aderson's Bookshop, an independently owned bookstore based out of Aurora, IL. The fair will be held virtually and 40% of all sales goes towards purchasing new books for Pleasant Hill's library. Visit https://www.abcfairs.com/ to place your order.
Donuts with Grownups is next week on Tuesday and Thursday. Families will be able to have a donut together before school starts. Last names that begin with A-L are invited to come on October 19th and last names that begin with M-Z are invited to come on October 21st. This event will be held outside on the basketball courts. In the case of rain, an email will be sent out and the event will be rescheduled for the next day.
Family Reading Night is on Thursday, October 21st. Links to the readings will be sent out that day. Please gather up the family to enjoy stories read by Pleasant Hill teachers. There will be a secret message and if you figure it out, you will be eligible for a chance to win a prize!
Picture retakes are on Wednesday, October 20th.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest entries are due on Sunday, October 24th.
Reflections submissions are due on Tuesday, October 26th.
See you at our meeting on Tuesday,
Ashley Gebhardt and Julie Boldt
PTA Presidents
Unleash the artist within YOU!! Reflections 2021 is back!
Reflections is the National PTA arts program that asks children to get creative! Students of all Grades and abilities are invited to create works of art in any of the six different art categories, reflecting upon this year’s theme. The six art categories are dance choreography, film production, literature, music compositions, photography and visual arts. Students can create as many projects as they like, in as many art categories as they like. Projects can only be submitted at the school level. Students must complete their projects outside of school.
This year’s theme is “I Will Change the World By...”
The deadline to turn in projects along with the filled in Entry form is 10/26/21. Please submit all your projects to the School front office.
Student Entry form along with the General guidelines for the various categories are attached to this email. Check out this short informational video to learn more about Reflections and also to look at some of our previous winners https://youtu.be/6XmZl2qk4ms
You can find more general information about Reflections at
https://phepta.membershiptoolkit.com/ptareflections
For any additional queries or most up to date information please Email Yamuna P/Sandy Rhee at phptareflection@gmail.com
PRO TIP - The artist statement is very important- make sure your son or daughter writes in their own words to explain how the project they created connects to the theme (I Will Change the World By).
Donuts With Grownups!!
Virtual Family Reading Night!!
Book Fair Starting Soon!
Halloween Is Just Around The Corner!! PH Will Celebrate on October 29th
Students are permitted to wear costumes on Halloween as long as their attire complies with the student appearance policy in District 15’s parent/student handbook and the following set of expectations:
Costumes involving fake blood are not allowed.
Actual weapons or look-alikes weapons are not allowed.
Masks that cover the face and head are not allowed.
Costume make-up is allowed provided it does not cover the student’s entire face. Staff members must be able to identify students.
Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype about someone’s culture, gender, heritage or religion are not allowed.
Please plan for your student to be wearing their costume during the school day.
We will be having an all school parade outdoors as we have in the past. Our parade will start at 9:00am that morning. The following is the route we will be taking.
We will be walking north on Bennet, then east on Pleasant Hill Blvd and then making our way back to school heading south on Cedar St. Students will be asked to wear their face masks on the route and anyone watching the parade to please stand at least 6ft from the students walking.
Each classroom will be doing activities as well during the day.
If you have any questions, please call the main office.
Student Entrances and Exits
Doors Will Open at 8:38 each morning.
Thank you for your support!
Grades 1&2 - Door #3
Grade 3- Door #7
Grades 4&5 - Door #10
Grade 6- Door #11
Kindergarten - Door #4 (Mrs. Hickey) Door #5 (Mrs. Kehm)
Students Riding The Bus Will Enter and Exit The Front Doors
Reminder To Self Certify Students Before School
Please help us in keeping our students safe by using the symptoms below to screen your student before they enter school each day.
Thank you!
Symptoms:
Fever (100.4°F or higher),
New onset of moderate to severe headache,
Shortness of breath,
New cough,
Sore throat,
Vomiting or diarrhea,
New loss of sense of taste or smell,
Fatigue from unknown cause,
Muscle or body aches from unknown cause
Dr. David Morris Ed.D
Email: morrisd@ccsd15.net
Website: ccsd15.net/PH
Phone: 847-963-5900