A Message from Mr. Vandercar - Principal of PES
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"What I love most about rivers is you can't step in the same river twice." - Pocahontas
One of the best things about working in education is each day is so very different. Differentiating instruction for each student, keeping up with the amazing pace at which they learn, and making school fun are all exciting challenges and priorities for every Pleasantdale staff member.
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One of the strengths of our school is our dedicated volunteer group. All those interested in volunteering at school must attend a workshop session or meet with Principal Vandercar individually to learn about opportunities and requirements. If you have attended a workshop in the past, you do not need to repeat. Check with Matt if you are unsure. Duration of meetings are approximately 20 minutes.
Volunteer Workshop Schedule:
Thursday, October 13
8:00 a.m. / 9:15 a.m. / 3:00 p.m.
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A Message from Mr. Glimco - Principal of PMS
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Cross Country learning.....
Sometimes significant learning at school can come from places outside of the classroom. I was reminded of that last Tuesday watching the Cross Country meet over at the Park District fields. If I may, let me share a few of the the life lessons I experienced that afternoon.
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A Message from Mrs. Knapik - Assistant Principal of PMS
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Digging Deeper into Mathematics
Every year, the Pleasantdale District 107 staff members strive to improve their teaching and assessment practices. This year, a major curricular focus for the district is on mathematics teaching and learning.
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Pleasantdale Middle School is delighted to welcome best-selling, award-winning author Trenton Lee Stewart (author of The Mysterious Benedict Society series) on Thursday, October 6th. Mr. Stewart will talk with 6th and 7th graders about his career and his new book
The Secret Keepers. Students are able to purchase a personalized, autographed copy of Stewart's new book. Please
click here for order form and return by Oct. 6 to get your personalized copy.
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Volunteers Needed!
Parent volunteers, Mrs. Washburn needs your help! The students' chalk drawings are nearing completion, and Mrs. Washburn needs parent volunteers to help her mat and laminate these student masterpieces. Please contact Mrs. Washburn via email at
[email protected] if you are interested in helping. Thank you!
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Golden Apple Awards Nominations Open
Each year the Golden Apple Foundation selects ten outstanding teachers to be recipients of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. This year, they are looking for
full-time, 4th-8th grade classroom teachers currently teaching in any public or non-public school in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will counties. Nominations must be received by the Foundation no later than December 31, 2016.
Nominations may be completed online by
clicking here. Nominate your favorite Pleasantdale teacher today!
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Pleasantdale School Board Seats Up for Election
Pleasantdale School District 107 will have four school board seats to be filled at the April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election. These seats are for four-year terms expiring in April 2021.
Candidates for the office of school board can begin to circulate nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating papers runs from December 12 through December 19, 2016.
Changes in the state election laws have moved the responsibility of school board elections from the local board secretary. Those duties will now be handled by the county clerk, or board of election commissioners. Candidates may want to contact the county clerk or the board of election commissioners to see if there are places other than the main county office where they can file their nomination papers.
Candidates for school board will not be filing any paperwork at the local district. The county clerk may have petition forms available or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website,
http://www.elections.il.gov/.
Candidates may also want to consult the "2017 Candidate's Guide," which can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website, or contact the county clerk or board of election commissioners regarding the requirements of filing. Candidates can get information about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards, at:
www.iasb.com/elections.
Statement of Candidacy
Petition for Nomination
Loyalty Oath
Board of Education Election Information
Key Dates for School Board Candidates
2017 Candidates Guide
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10/3:
~Girls Basketball @ Westchester
10/4:
~PTA Board Meeting @ Admin Building, 7pm
~Boys Softball @ Highlands
~Cross Country @ McClure
~Girls Basketball @ Willow
10/5:
~Author Visit @ PES
~Future Planning Committee Meeting @ PMS, 6-8pm
10/6:
~Author Visit @ PMS
~Boys Softball @ McClure
~Cross Country @ Pleasantdale
10/7:
~LTHS Junior High Marching Band Night
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