A Message from Mr. Vandercar - Principal of PES
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A Horse in the Race
Skin in the Game
Someone who cares a great deal
Money on the Line
A Piece of the Action
A Stakeholder
All these idioms mean that a person has a vested interest and something to gain from being involved.
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PTA Room Reps will organize classroom Halloween parties on Monday, October 31st. Since serious food allergies are prevalent, no food or candy will be served and students are asked NOT to bring Halloween treats to school. Activities and games will be the primary focus of classroom parties. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Veterans Day Assembly Reminder
We welcome family and friends to our annual Veterans Day Assembly held in the APR on Friday, November 11th at 2:00 pm. This is an opportunity for students to learn about Veterans and honor them with special presentations. All veterans are welcome to attend and participate.
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A Message from Mr. Glimco - Principal of PMS
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A Horse in the Race
Skin in the Game
Someone who cares a great deal
Money on the Line
A Piece of the Action
A Stakeholder
All these idioms mean that a person has a vested interest and something to gain from being involved.
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A Message from Mrs. Knapik - Assistant Principal of PMS
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Building a Healthy Community Together
This week I had the opportunity to attend the annual
Red Ribbon Week breakfast at
Lyons Township High School. While Red Ribbon Week is traditionally a campaign related to being drug free, the Red Ribbon Week breakfast at LT expanded its focus to living a healthy life in general.
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Young at Art 2016
Ten Pleasantdale students were featured at the annual La Grange Art Leagu
e Young at Art celebration, which is a judged Art Exhibit for Jr. High and Middle School students of the Greater La Grange area. Artwork was on display October 17-22 at the La Grange Art League Gallery & Studio. Among the artwork on display were some beautiful chalk drawings and paintings, creative metamorphosis and impressive ceramic sculptures.
Artists included: Erik P., Frannie D. (Honorable Mention), Garrett S., Daksh G. (First Place), Lukas S. (Best of Show), Jake S., Max S., Veronica E., Tomas S., Dylan B.
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Athletic Notes 
8th Grade Boys Softball -
Coach Eric Busch
The 8th Grade Boys softball team had an amazing season! Following an 8-1 regular-season campaign (and a conference championship), the Tigers made it to the tournament final, and brought home a second-place trophy. In the finale, the 8th graders battled until the end, ultimately losing to an undefeated Westchester squad 1-0 in extra innings. The tournament final was en excellent, hard-fought game, and the 8th graders made Pleasantdale proud!
7th Grade Girls Basketball - Coach Jason Munchoff
The 7th grade girls basketball team were conference champions and finished their regular season with a record of 12 wins and 0 losses.
Their final game of the year was the most exciting where they defeated a previously undefeated McClure team 21 to 19. In the Hodgkins
tournament the team made it to the championship game as well after winning two tournament games. Congratulations to the team as they won the Hodgkins tournament!
The team included Ellie D., Emily G., Madeleine H., Skylar H., Grace H., Kathryn H., Emily J., Tijana K., Sylvia K., Olivia M., Lucella R., Monica U., and manager Renna V.
8th Grade Girls Basketball - Coach Mark Dreher
The 8th grade girls basketball team had a very successful season. The team finished with 8 wins and 4 losses. Their biggest victory came against Highlands in the "Pink Out" game. They made Pleasantdale proud! Team members
 included Julie O., Olivia R., Lucy S., Keeley M., Tiffany T., Olivia V., Alexandra J., Lizzie C., Ruchi S., Collette D. and Olivia H.
7th Grade Boys Softball - Coach Mike Jesewitz
The 7th grade boys softball team, the first time co-conference champions for the school, finished the season on an uphill swing with a record of 4-3, nearly avenging an earlier loss to a tough Westchester team in the season ending tournament. The bats came alive as the year went on, and this team really grew together and all team members learned to contribute to the success of the team.
In no particular order, your 7th grade co-conference champion Pleasantdale Boys softball team: Daniel D., Cameron S., Jackson R., Jason B., Brandon S., Will C., Bryce B., Joey G., Charlie B., Jack B., Wesley L., Seanav P., Michael M.
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Join Us for Friday Night Live
Pleasantdale Middle School
5-8th Grade
November 4th
6-8pm
$2/person
THEME: FOOTBALL FRIDAY
Dress up for the theme and join us for a night filled with food, music, and fun!
There will also be a craft table, photo booth, and open gym activities!
Donate a food item to get in for FREE & help those in need!
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Last Chance to Donate to the Food Drive!
Donations of non-perishable items are being accepted until November 4th at Pleasantdale Middle.
- Every item smaller than a 4 by 4 in. square will be counted as one item.
- Donations will be sent to St. Cletus Church.
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No homemade items and please avoid sugary beverages, chips, candy and glass items. No ramen noodles, please.
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MS Readers!
5th and 7th grade students participated in book clubs on Tuesday, Oct. 25th. Great books, great discussion, and a great event!
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Pleasantdale School Board Seats Up for Election Reminder
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.
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 can get information about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards, at:
www.iasb.com/elections.
Forms are available on the district website by
clicking here.
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Informational Forum for Potential Board of Education Candidates
Pleasantdale School District 107 is hosting an informational meeting,
The ABC's of Board Service, for individuals interested in running for a seat on the Board of Education in the April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election. The meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 7 from 6-7 pm in the Board room at the Administration Center.
The Superintendent and current members of the Board will be on hand to discuss what Board service entails, the time and commitment required to serve on the Board as well as a question and answer portion to further explain this important civic responsibility. If interested in learning more about how to serve your community, please consider attending this information session. Questions may be directed to Superintendent Dave Palzet at
[email protected].
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Pleasantdale offers Spirit Wear to students, parents and staff as a fundraiser. Please enclose order form and a check made payable to "Pleasantdale PTA" in an envelope marked "Pleasantdale Spirit Wear" and return to the main office by Friday, November 18. Delivery will be on or before December 21.
Click here for order form.
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Schwartz at
[email protected].
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10/28:
~8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
10/31:
~PMS Food Drive Continues until 11/4
~Halloween Parade @ Elementary, 2pm
~PTA Halloween K-4 Parties, 2:30pm
11/1:
~PTA Board Meeting @ Admin Building, 7pm
11/2:
~Future Planning Committee Meeting, 6pm @ PMS
11/3:
~LTHS 8th Grade Orchestra Festival & Concert
11/4:
~Middle School "Friday Night Live" 6-8pm
11/5:
~IMEA District I Festival
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