A Message from Mr. Vandercar - Principal of PES
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Thanks Penny!
Congratulations to Penny Defenbaugh on her retirement! Penny has been deeply dedicated to and involved in our school community for over 25 years. Much of a school secretary's daily duties and accomplishments go unnoticed.
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Student Council Baking Day
On Saturday, March 4th, 20 members of Pleasantdale Elementary School's Student Council met at the school to participate in the 2nd Annual Student Council Baking Day to bake cookies and treats for local fire and police departments. Each year members of Student Council, which is comprised of fourth grade students, participate in community service activities as well as activities that promote school spirit. Student Council members were excited to deliver the treats to the Willow Springs Police Department and the Tri-State Fire Protection District and thank them for their service.
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A Message from Mr. Glimco - Principal of PMS
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Welcome to Our World!
The other day a large group of our 8th Grade girls came down to the office, requesting to see me. Now when a big crowd is gathering outside the principal's' office, it can bring up that "oh,oh, what's up" feeling in the gut!
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A Message from Mrs. Knapik - Assistant Principal of PMS
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All a Part of a Balanced Diet
Every few weeks, we like to revisit the topic of technology use. Technology is so prevalent in our daily lives, ranging from work and school to personal usage, that it seems critical to constantly reevaluate how we and our students are leveraging the benefits of our devices while also maintaining a healthy balance.
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Author Erin Entrada Kelly to Visit
Pleasantdale Middle School is happy to host award-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly on Friday, March 17th. Ms. Kelly will be presenting to the 5th-grade classes, discussing what it takes to be an author, answering questions, and autographing her books
Blackbird Fly,
The Land of Forgotten Girls, and
Hello Universe. Please see the
attached order form to purchase a personalized copy today!
Order forms are due to Mrs. Steinmetz by the morning of Friday, March 17th.
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Math Olympiad Contest Winner
Congratulations to Delfina G.
who tied
f
or 2nd place
in the 6th grade individual
competition
at the
2017 Math Olympiad Contest
at Gurrie Middle School.
There were a total of 176 students
in
seven districts that
registered to compete.
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Friday Night Live Reminder
Funky Disco Party
Pleasantdale Middle School
5-8th Grade Students
March 10th
6-8pm
Dress up for the theme and join us for a night filled with dancing, food, & fun!
CAKE WALK tickets are $1 per walk and all proceeds will help Spikey the turtle!
Book Fair will be open and BINGO games in the library!
There will also be a craft table, photo booth, & open gym activities!
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Pleasantdale Parent Resource Night
Please join library media director Rikki Steinmetz and iTC Steve Braband for a night of learning!
We will be showing you all of
the great library and technology
resources available for you and your students.
Topics include:
- Schoology (NEW)
- Parent Library (NEW)
- G Suite
- BrainPOP!
- E-Books
- How to connect to your student's education in the 21st century
Please RSVP if you are able to join us on Thursday, March 16th from 6-8pm in the Pleasantdale Middle School library. To RSVP,
click here.
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Summer Academy 2017 Information & Registration
This summer District 107 is excited to offer students currently in grades PreK - 7 the opportunity to take summer enrichment classes to further their learning in new and exciting ways! Summer Academy classes will be held Monday - Friday from June 12 - July 7 (no class July 3 or 4 in observance of Independence Day) with classes offered from 8:30 - 11:45 AM.
Registration for enrichment classes is open through March 24 (Spring Break).
Click here to view the program book. (Summer Sports Camps are also included in the program book).
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Friday, March 10th, 6-8pm
Elementary School Gym
Pin the Tie on Mr. Vandercar
Cakewalk
D.J. Woltman
Tattoos, games, dance contests and concessions available.
Donations for the Cakewalk can be dropped off during the day on Friday and should be wrapped in small servings including an ingredients tag if homemade.
Please contact Tanya Southfield at
[email protected] with any questions.
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Message from the President
In the past two years as President of our PTA, the Executive Board has tried to make positive changes as well as maintain a great community experience for all Pleasantdale families. A topic that continually comes up among Executive Board members as well as other PTA members is the idea of changing our PTA to a PTO. A PTA is a National Association that started in 1897 as a voice for children. While the National PTA still maintains its position to empower families and communities to advocate for all children, we believe we can accomplish this as a locally governed PTO. A PTO is a local Parent Teacher Organization that creates its own bylaws and regulations on a local level versus being governed by a National organization. Local schools with a PTO Structure include Gower (Burr Ridge/Willowbrook), Laidlaw (Western Springs), Spring Avenue (LaGrange) and Ideal (Countryside) as well as many more. Under the PTA Body structure we have paid more than $1,500.00 in dues this past year alone, without any local benefit beyond being a part of the National 501(c) 3 tax exempt status. With this in mind, we are asking for your support in the near term to move from a Nationally governed PTA to a locally governed PTO for Pleasantdale District 107.
Thank you for your time,
Amanda Davis
708-567-0003
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3/10:
~PTA Shamrock Shake @ PES, 6pm
~Friday Night Live @ PMS, 6pm
3/12:
~Daylight Saving Time, Spring Ahead 1 Hour!
3/13:
~Girls Volleyball @ McClure
3/14:
~Girls Volleyball vs. Gurrie
3/15:
~School Board Meeting @ Admin Building, 7pm
~PTA Art Night @ PES, 6:30pm
3/16:
~7th & 8th Grade Girls Softball Clinic
~7th & 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Clinic
~Girls Volleyball @ Park Red
~Parent Resource Night @ PMS, 6pm
3/17:
~St. Patrick's Day
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