PCS Staff Newsletter 4-27-18
created by Joanne Menard, Principal
Remaining Dates
Suzor IT support
PCS Professional Learning Community
-Missy - OG or LLI
-Bridget - Wilson
-David - prepping for guidance groups
-Tracy and Nichole - working on Lucy Calkins or spelling
-Deirdre and Melissa - working on MCAS math prep
-Christina, Alissa, and Wendie - prepping for shared K-2 literacy block
Evidence Binders
Spaghetti Dinner
I will be creating two raffle baskets (Star Wars and sports themed items), so if you have anything to add to them please just let me know. We are also looking for baked goods for the Bake Sale. Please just let Nichole know if you would be able to bring any goodies!!! Thanking you in advance for your help!
Whole School Picture
Updated MCAS Schedule
Grade 3
Wednesday, May 2th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Thursday, May 3rd - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 4
Thursday, May 10th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Friday, May 11th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Grade 5
Tuesday, May 15th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Wednesday, May 16th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Tuesday, May 22nd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 1
Wednesday, May 23rd - MCAS Science, Technology, Engineering test - session 2
Grade 6
Thursday, April 26th - MCAS ELA test - session 1 - make-ups needed
Friday, April 27th - MCAS ELA test - session 2 - make-ups needed
Thursday, May 17th - MCAS Math test - session 1
Friday, May 18th - MCAS Math test - session 2
Memorial Day Celebration
Thanks!
When Calling in Sick
Well House Ceremony
Remaining Student Assemblies
-Friday, May 11th: 6th & 5th grades will be sharing out
-Friday, June 1st: 6th grade will be sharing out
PCS Field Day
PTG Field Trip
Please inform me asap how many chaperones you will need for each grade (note that some of those will be PTG members and parents of children with medical concerns, so you will not be able to choose them all) - so at this point I just need the number and then hopefully early next week I can tell you who the current chaperones are, so you then can reach out to your parents to find the rest.
Please note will be sending a permission home to all families informing them of the trip early next week.
Library Book Reveal
On Friday, May 18th, a Library Book Reveal will be held for all K-6 students in the gym at 2:00 p.m. We want to generate buzz around the positive changes that will be taking place in our library! See you there!!!
Kindergarten Graduation & 6th grade Graduation
Primary Grades Literacy Night
PCS Band Concerts & PCS Chorus Concert
-Monday, June 4th: 8:45 a.m. -PCS Band Concert for whole school - place on your calendar please
-Tuesday, June 5th: 6:30 p.m. -PCS Band Concert for families/community
Natasha will be holding a chorus concert for the whole school on:
-Tuesday, June 5th at 8:45 p.m. (it will end prior to 6th graders going to Mahar)
TCIS Training
Borrowing PCS Equipment
We need to locate three missing tables, so if you borrowed them please let Jay know.
PCS DCAPs
2018-2019 School Calendar & PCS Open House in the Fall
Ann has shared with all staff our PCS school calendar for 2018-2019. Make sure to put all dates in your calendar.
PCS Citizen of the Month Program
Just a reminder, only two months left for Citizen of the Month . . .PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR APRIL'S NAME BY MAY 1ST.
The Pillars of Character Education
Petersham Center School is going to emphasize the Pillars of Character Education: Compassion, Fairness, Integrity, Perseverance, Responsibility, Respect, and Self-Discipline for our Citizen of the Month Program going forward. Below is a brief description of each remaining pillar for this school year.
At each Student Assembly, a student will be announced from each class who was an exemplary model of the pillar of the month, given a certificate signed by the Principal, their picture will be hung in the cafeteria, and a PCS Citizen of the Month cinch bag.
April: RESPECT
Treat others with respect how you want to be treated, the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
May: SELF-DISCIPLINE
Always do your share, always work your hardest, change poor habits, always consider the consequences and make the most the responsible decisionsREMAINING PCS IEP DATES - AS OF TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH
-Monday, April 30th: 10-11, 5th grade, both Nichole and Melissa attending (TIME CHANGE)
-Monday, April 30th: 11;30-12:30 p.m., Pre-School, Karen attending (TIME CHANGE)
-Friday, May 4th: 1-2, 5th grade, Melissa attending
-Friday, May 4th: 2-3, 6th grade, Melissa attending
-Monday, May 7th: 8:30-9:30, 1st grade, Alissa attending
-Monday, May 7th: 9:30-10:30, 1st grade, Alissa attending
-Monday, May 7th: 10:30-11:30, 6th grade, Melissa attending
-Monday, May 7th: 11:30-12:30, 6th grade, Melissa attending
-Monday, May 7th: 1:00-2:00, 6th grade, Melissa attending
-Monday, May 7th: 2:00-3:00, 6th grade, Melissa attending
-Tuesday, May 8th: 8:30-9:30, 5th grade, both Nichole and Melissa attending
-Tuesday, May 8th: 9:30-10:30, 4th grade, Deirdre attending
-Tuesday, May 8th: 10:30-11:30, K, Christina attending
-Thursday, May 24th: 1:30-2:30, 6th grade, Nichole attending
-Friday, June 1st: 1-2, 3rd grade, Deirdre attending
-Friday, June 1st: 2-3, K, Christina attending
Remaining PCS Dates as of Tuesday, April 24th (does not include before school events)
Monday, April 30th: 8:30 3rd Grade IEP (Deirdre and Barbie attending); 10:00 Grade 5 IEP - time change (Nichole and Melissa attending); 11:30 a.m. - Preschool IEP -time change (Karen attending); Staff PLC
Tuesday, May 1st: Joanne at Mahar for Admin Retreat all day
Wednesday, May 2nd: MCAS Grade 3 Math Session 1; 6 p.m. PCS School Comm. Public Budget Hearing; School Committee immediately following
Thursday, May 3rd: MCAS Grade 3 Math Session 2
Friday, May 4th: Community and Staff Newsletter; 1 p.m. Grade 5 IEP (Melissa attending); 2:00 p.m. Grade 6 IEP (Melissa attending); 5:30 pm PCS Spaghetti Dinner
Monday, May 7th: 8:30 Grade 1 IEP Meeting (Alissa attending); 9:00 a.m. Whole School Picture; 9:30 am Grade 1 IEP (Alissa attending); 10:30 Grade 6 IEP (Melissa attending); 11:30 Grade 6 IEP (Melissa attending); 1:00 Grade 6 IEP (Melissa attending); 2:00 Grade 6 IEP (Melissa attending); 3:05 Staff Meeting/PLC
Tuesday, May 8th: 8:30 a.m. Grade 5 IEP (Nichole and Melissa attending); 9:30 a.m. Grade 4 IEP (Deirdre attending); 10:30 a.m. Grade Kind IEP (Christina attending); 11:30 - Early Release; 1:00 p.m. Prof Dev. at Mahar
Wednesday, May 9th: whole school field trip to Old Sturbridge Village
Thursday, May 10th: MCAS Grade 4 Math Session 1; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Primary Grades Literacy Night (Teddy Bear Picnic)
Friday, May 11th: MCAS Grade 4 Math Session 2; Staff Newsletter; 2:15 pm Student Assembly (5th & 6th grade shares)
Monday, May 14th: 8:30-12:00 Harvard Pond Grades 5 & 6 Field Trip; 3:00 pm - School Council; 3:05 pm Staff PLC
Tuesday, May 15th: MCAS Grade 5 Math Session 1
Wednesday, May 16th: MCAS Grade 5 Math Session 2
Thursday, May 17th: MCAS Grade 6 Math Session 1
Friday, May 18th: MCAS Grade 6 Math Session 2; Community and Staff Newsletters; 2:00 Library Book Reveal for whole school in gym
Monday, May 21st: 8:30-12:30 Rain Date for Grades 5 & 6 Harvard Pond trip; Babbitt Grade 2 in classroom from 9:30-10:15; Babbitt Grade 1 classroom 10:30-11:15 a.m; Babbitt Grade 1 Field Trip 11:45-12:30 pm; Babbitt Grade 2 Field Trip 1:00-2:15 pm.; 3:05 Staff Meeting/PLC
Tuesday, May 22nd: MCAS Grade 5 STE Test Session 1
Wednesday, May 23rd: MCAS Grade 5 STE Test Session 2; Babbitt Grade Kind in classroom 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Babbitt Kind Field Trip on school grounds 12:30-1:15 pm.
Thursday, May 24th: 11:30 a.m. Grade 1 IEP (Alissa attending); 12:30 p.m. Grade 6 IEP (who is attending?); 1:30 p.m. Grade 6 IEP (Nichole attending); 2:00 pm. Memorial Day Celebration
Friday, May 25th: Staff Newsletter; Grade 5 and 6 Field trip to Boston 8:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, May 28th - No School, Memorial Day; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Town Celebration/parade
Wednesday, May 30th: Babbitt Grade 6 classroom 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Babbitt Grade 5 classroom 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Babbitt Grade 6 field trip 11:30-1:00 p.m.; Babbitt Grade 5 field trip 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Friday, June 1st: Community and Staff Newsletters; Petersham Community Field Trip for Grades 3 & 5; 1:00 p.m. Grade 3 IEP (Deirdre attending); 2:00 p.m. Grade Kind. IEP (Christina attending); 2:15 p.m. Student Assembly - 6th grade share
Monday, June 4th: PCS Band Concert for whole school 8:45-9:30; Babbitt Grade 3 classroom 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Babbitt Grade 4 classroom 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Babbitt Grade 4 field trip 11:30-1:00 p.m.; Babbitt Grade 3 field trip 1:15-2:30 p.m.; 3:05 Staff Meeting/PLC
Tuesday, June 5th: Chorus Concert for whole school at 8:45 a.m.; Grade 6 visit to Mahar at 9:30-1:15 p.m.; PCS Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6th: TCIS training at PCS
Thursday, June 7th: TCIS training at PCS; PCS School Committee Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 8th: PCS Staff Newsletter; Field Day (rain or shine)
Monday, June 11th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Release - Trimester Ends - Report Cards sent home; 12:00 p.m. - Kindergarten Graduation; 6:00 p.m. .Grade 6 Graduation
Tuesday, June 12th: Teachers’ last day
Friday, June 15th: PCS Community Newsletter
Petersham Center School
Petersham, Massachusetts 01366
978-724-3363