Friday Packet (4/21/17)

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Pleasantdale School District Friday Update

April 21, 2017

A Message from Mr. Vandercar - Principal of PES

Citizenship in the Classroom

We recently named our 2016-2017 School Citizen of the Year (SCOTY). This prestigious award goes to a 4th grader who best exemplifies our description of a good citizen.

... click here to read more.

The Elementary Eagle

Student Council Summer Toy and Clothing Drive

Pleasantdale Student Council is collecting new summer toys and clothing items for kids in need. Ideas for donation include beach balls, flip flops, sunscreen, beach towels, beach toys (no squirt guns), sunglasses, bathing suits, pool toys, shorts and t-shirts. Please leave toys in their original packaging and tags on all clothing items.

Donations will be collected at school May 1st-19th. For more information, click here.

Author Kevin Sherry to Visit on April 24th

Pleasantdale Elementary would like to welcome author Kevin Sherry on April 24th at 9:30 am. The author will be presenting to the students in grades 2, 3, and 4. Kevin Sherry is the author of several books including Yeti Files, I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, and his newest book Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-Rats. Please use the attached PDF order form to order your personalized, autographed copy of Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-Rats. Orders are due by 9:00 am on April 24th.

A Message from Mrs. Knapik - Assistant Principal of PMS

Social-Emotional Learning at Pleasantdale Middle School

The sunshine earlier this week has brought a welcome dose of Vitamin D, as well as the blooming of the beautiful tulips and daffodils our PMS Garden Club has planted around our school building and the district office.

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The Tiger (PMS)

Service Project & Spirit Week

What: Our students will be participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) BRING THE CHANGE program; a coin drive and Spirit Week to help blood cancer patients and their families.

Why: To collect money to support LLS's mission: to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer.

When & Where: Monday, April 24th - Friday, April 28th: Spirit Week with daily themed days and collection of different types of coins each day. (See Attached).

Student Incentive: If we raise $500.00 as a school, we earn a $50.00 gift card to purchase something for the school!

District News

Pleasantdale Summer Sports Camps 2017

All Pleasantdale District 107 Summer Sports Camps are held at Pleasantdale Middle School and spots are still available. If your child is interested in basketball, volleyball or cross country, be sure to check out Pleasantdale's summer sport camps!

All interested students should turn in their completed registration form and payment to their school office by May 31 to guarantee a camp t-shirt.

Click here for more information. Please contact Mark Dreher if you have any questions.

Pleasantdale Taking Part in 3rd Annual

WSCAE Student Art Expo

On Saturday, April 29, more than 525 pieces of artwork created by local elementary and middle school students will be on display at Cheney Mansion (220 N. Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL). Artwork from 18 Pleasantdale students will be on display in the expo. This free event is open from 10:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. This marks the third consecutive year that 15 school districts in the West Suburban Consortium for Academic Excellence (WSCAE) are hosting the expo to showcase K-8 student artwork.

Student artists will be present to discuss their pieces during the display period. A number of professional artists from surrounding communities will be on hand to view the artwork and provide feedback. All guests will have the opportunity to submit "fan mail" to the student artists, as well, highlighting what they like most about the pieces. The event will additionally feature members of the Oak Park Art League, who will be leading live art demonstrations.

For more information, please visit http://wscaeartist.weebly.com/

PTA News

Staff Appreciation Week

Hi Pleasantdale Families-

Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner and we need your help in making it a success! Please help us by donating the food we need to spoil the staff at the middle and elementary schools May 1st- 5th. Sign up through the Sign Up Genius link provided. Feel free to reach out to Jen Metrik with any questions. [email protected]

Thanks in advance for your support!