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Pleasantdale School District Friday Update
February 16, 2018
District News

A Few Words from Our Students

The last two weeks you have heard from Mr. Sonntag and Mrs. Tomei about the Pleasantdale Portrait of a Graduate as seen through their eyes at school. This week, we are going to go straight to the middle school students themselves to see what they think and how some of their learning activities are helping them to be knowledgeable and empathetic communicators, respectful and creative problem solvers, passionate and confident individuals, and collaborative and responsible global citizens. 

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Although there may be snow on the ground, Pleasantdale District 107 is gearing up for our Summer Academy 2018!  We are excited to offer students currently in grades PreK - 7 the opportunity to take summer enrichment classes to further their learning while having fun!  Summer Academy classes will be held at Pleasantdale Middle School on Monday - Friday from June 11 to July 6 (no class July 4 in observance of Independence Day) with classes offered from 8:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. *New this year! Pleasant Dale Park District has coordinated with the school district to provide an opportunity for families to send their children to Park District Summer Camp for a reduced rate.   This opportunity is available only for families with children attending all 3 sessions of Summer Academy classes. *  Take a look at our Summer Academy Program Book, and start planning for a summer of learning!  Registration will open on February 26!

2018 Summer Academy Program Book
Elementary School News
Melissa Halusek 
Golden Apple Announcement!

We are pleased to announce that PES 2nd grade teacher Melissa Halusek is one of 30 Finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Award. Over 650 nominations were received by the organization including 7 teachers from Pleasantdale Elementary alone. Melissa will be honored at the 2018 Golden Apple Celebration of Excellence on Saturday, February 24, 2018. 

"This year's award finalists, selected through an anonymous process, represent accomplished educators who are embracing very complex assignments to enrich and advance the lives of students," said Alicia Winckler, Golden Apple President and CEO. "These awards shine a bright light on the incredible work happening in our schools. On behalf of Golden Apple, we applaud the teacher and school leader finalists for their initiative, innovation, dedication and perseverance."
 
We are so proud of Melissa, and all the nominees. You exemplify the best in our field.
Middle School News
Pleasantdale Middle School
Friday Night Live
We are excited to invite Pleasantdale Middle School 5-8th grade students to Friday Night Live on Friday, February 23, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM!  Please enter through the doors by the North Gym, and get ready for some fun. All students should arrange for a ride home at 8:00 PM.
Activities Include:
Olympics Theme! If you dress up for the theme, you might win a prize!
If you donate a non-perishable food item when you arrive,
you can enter a raffle to win a prize AND the student that donates
the most food will also win a prize!!
Watch the Winter Olympics on the big screen!
Basketball & other sports in the gym!
Book Fair
Bingo
Food Concessions
Arts & Crafts
Relay Races
Photo Booth

  There will also be an Olympic Spirit Week leading up to
Friday Night Live.

Tuesday:  Pajama Day
Even Athletes need to sleep!  

Wednesday:  Workout Wednesday
Dress like an athlete or wear your favorite jersey!

    Thursday:  Olympics Day
Each grade will wear a different color!
5th Grade - Yellow
6th Grade - Green
7th Grade - Red
8th Grade - Blue
Staff - Black

Friday:  TEAM USA Day  
 Wear Red, White & Blue!

The Student Council has put together a Food Drive to support a local food pantry.  Students can bring donations to their 1st period classes! 
February 14-23rd
Giving from the HEART! 
PTO News
The PTO is hosting the Midnight in Paris Adult Social and Silent Auction 
on March 10th, 2018. If you'd like to purchase tickets, just print out the attached form and send it to school with payment, or visit our website  PleasantdalePTO.com and click on the payment/info link.
 
Purchase a Split-the-Pot Raffle Ticket for $50 for a chance to win up to $15K. Previous winners have taken home $7K one year and $9K another year.  Proceeds go to fund PTO sponsored programs, events, and items for our sch ool district.
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS SPONSORSHIPS
If you'd like to become a sponsor for the Midnight  in Paris Event simply visit  Midnight in Paris Sponsorships  or download the attached sponsorship form for more information. Feel free to pass this information along to any individuals or businesses that might be interested.  Sponsor logos will be featured on our website  PleasantdalePTO.com  and on our Event Banner. 
The PTO relies on proceeds to fund  service, event, program and item fees for the next 2 years for the Pleasantdale Elementary and Middle Schools. We really appreciate your support. Thanks so much!


Please remember that Reading Logs are due February 23!!!!
For the January Write Stuff, students were asked to write about leading an expedition.  Although the level of participation wasn't quite as high this time, the stories were fantastic!  Students wrote about expeditions to explore outer space, discover dinosaur bones, identify new rainforest animals, and the yummiest of all expeditions: to find the best tasting macaroon cookie!!  A few select entries have been shared with Ms. Tomei, but we want to recognize ALL the students who submitted writings - they really did a phenomenal job.  Everyone who turned in a Write Stuff entry is listed by grade level on the PTO website.  Check it out at Write Stuff List.
 
The final Write Stuff prompt has already been sent home- the topic is time travel!  Submissions are due February 23 and we hope everyone will consider participating.  We can't wait to read your child's writing!
BOX TOPS
Just keep clipping, just keep clipping, clipping, clipping..
ATTENTION PLEASANTDALE FAMILIES:
THERE ARE ONLY A FEW MORE WEEKS TO CLIP BOX TOPS!!  OUR LAST MAILING OF THE YEAR IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25th!!  
THE NEXT BOX TOP SUBMISSION WILL NOT OCCUR UNTIL THE FALL 2018 SCHOOL YEAR, SO LET'S MAKE THIS A BIG MAILING!!  
REMEMBER, ALL THE MONIES COLLECTED FROM BOX TOP SUBMISSIONS IS GIVEN BACK DIRECTLY TO THE PTO AND THOSE MONIES HELP FUND EVENTS FOR OUR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!!
Please send with your child to school any clipped box tops in an envelope labeled PTO.
Important Dates
2/19:
President's Day - 
No School

2/20 - 2/23:
Middle School 
Book Fair

2/20:
1-4th Grade Math Club
3:20 -4:20 p.m.

2/21:
School Board Mtg. @ Admin Building 
7:00 p.m.

2/22:
1-4th Grade Math Club
3:20 -4:20 p.m.

2/23:
PTO Write Stuff Due

Middle School "Friday Night Live" 
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

PTO Six Flags Read to Succeed Reading Logs Due
Forms & Links
February Lunch Menu
Community Resources 
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Middle School Activities

Preschool Screenings March 13, Call for Apt.

Legacy Guild Announcement

PTO Read to Succeed Parent Letter

PTO Reading Log - Due Feb. 23
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Phone: 708-784-2013
7450 South Wolf Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527