PCKCS 5-08-08
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Snow Days in May! Why not? Every year when we build our school calendar we must build in several snow days…just in case. This year, since we did not use any snow days, I have decided to end the school year a day and a half earlier than planned. Our scheduled ‘last day of school’ was Wednesday, May 28th at 12 noon, but it will now be Friday, May 23rd, at 1 P.M.
Since May 23rd is also our scheduled Field Day at Salisbury Park, we are combining two fun events into one: Our last day together will look like this:
• Students arrive at Salisbury Park by 9 A.M.
• Field Day activities and events run from 9 A.M. – 12 noon
• Individual class End-of-Year parties commence around the park from 12 – 1 P.M.
• At 1 P.M., all parties end, students check out with teacher and . . . . SUMMER BREAK BEGINS!
Before you all start to think I’ve lost my marbles, allow me to share several factors that contributed to my decision to end the year early.
1. Every year I hear friendly grumblings about having to return to school for a day and a half following the Memorial Day weekend. The teachers have completed the curriculum, and the students are eager to begin their summer break, so why make everyone come back…right?
2. This year, there is the small issue of our summer front office remodel. We need to clear everything out of the front and back office area so that the renovation can begin June 2. Having four days without students in the building will allow us to move everything out and into other rooms within the school in order to prepare for the summer construction project.
3. Finally, I believe we all deserve a break every now and then. The students, staff and parent volunteers have all worked extremely hard this past year, and giving back a day and a half on the calendar is just a small way to say thanks…thanks for all the hard work, love and support you’ve given…now it’s time to rest!
I hope this little calendar change is a pleasant surprise for everyone!
MAY
8th Talent Show (6th – 8th) 2:00 P.M.
9th Moms and Muffins 7:00 A.M.
13th Volunteer Breakfast 8:00 A.M.
15th 5th grade mini-concert 2:15 in the music room
16th School Supply (Tool Box) orders due
17th Outdoor Garden Construction Day
23rd Field Day & LAST DAY of School 1:00 P.M. dismissal
27th 8th Grade Graduation
Parent(s) Needed – to facilitate production of our PCKCS yearbook. Some after school time will be required. Please contact Mrs. Aplin if interested.
Optional Summer Reading Support - If interested in teacher-led reading support for your student over the summer months, please contact Johanna Harth. This option runs from June 2nd through June 27th, and is designed for struggling readers who would benefit from additional practice over the summer months. There is a cost associated with this option, but it’s still a great deal.
School Supplies for Next Year – We are once again offering the convenience of ordering school supplies through School Tool Box. Order forms are included in today’s Thursday folder. This program is optional. Orders will be delivered to the school by Greet, Eat and Meet Night – August 11th. All orders are due Friday, May 16th.
Volunteer Carpenters (Dads) Needed - to build 3 raised garden beds to house our outdoor classroom’s butterfly garden, insectary, and teaching garden. All materials and instruction will be provided. The workday is set for Saturday, May 17th starting at 8:00 A.M. We need help - please contact Fiona Breslin at cobreslin5@comcast.net.
Field Day is just around the corner and the PE teachers are in need of a few items to help the day go smoothly! Here is a list of supplies that are needed:
• Plastic cups (small size)
• Bottles of water or large water coolers
• Eggs (the day of, but let us know if you can help with this before hand)
• Portable volleyball net (1)
• Pretzels
• Fruit (apples and oranges cut up for the day of)
• Face painters and face painting supplies
Please contact Mrs. Whitley or Ms. Marion to let them know if you are able to help with any of the above.
Snow Days in May! Why not? Every year when we build our school calendar we must build in several snow days…just in case. This year, since we did not use any snow days, I have decided to end the school year a day and a half earlier than planned. Our scheduled ‘last day of school’ was Wednesday, May 28th at 12 noon, but it will now be Friday, May 23rd, at 1 P.M.
Since May 23rd is also our scheduled Field Day at Salisbury Park, we are combining two fun events into one: Our last day together will look like this:
• Students arrive at Salisbury Park by 9 A.M.
• Field Day activities and events run from 9 A.M. – 12 noon
• Individual class End-of-Year parties commence around the park from 12 – 1 P.M.
• At 1 P.M., all parties end, students check out with teacher and . . . . SUMMER BREAK BEGINS!
Before you all start to think I’ve lost my marbles, allow me to share several factors that contributed to my decision to end the year early.
1. Every year I hear friendly grumblings about having to return to school for a day and a half following the Memorial Day weekend. The teachers have completed the curriculum, and the students are eager to begin their summer break, so why make everyone come back…right?
2. This year, there is the small issue of our summer front office remodel. We need to clear everything out of the front and back office area so that the renovation can begin June 2. Having four days without students in the building will allow us to move everything out and into other rooms within the school in order to prepare for the summer construction project.
3. Finally, I believe we all deserve a break every now and then. The students, staff and parent volunteers have all worked extremely hard this past year, and giving back a day and a half on the calendar is just a small way to say thanks…thanks for all the hard work, love and support you’ve given…now it’s time to rest!
I hope this little calendar change is a pleasant surprise for everyone!
MAY
8th Talent Show (6th – 8th) 2:00 P.M.
9th Moms and Muffins 7:00 A.M.
13th Volunteer Breakfast 8:00 A.M.
15th 5th grade mini-concert 2:15 in the music room
16th School Supply (Tool Box) orders due
17th Outdoor Garden Construction Day
23rd Field Day & LAST DAY of School 1:00 P.M. dismissal
27th 8th Grade Graduation
Parent(s) Needed – to facilitate production of our PCKCS yearbook. Some after school time will be required. Please contact Mrs. Aplin if interested.
Optional Summer Reading Support - If interested in teacher-led reading support for your student over the summer months, please contact Johanna Harth. This option runs from June 2nd through June 27th, and is designed for struggling readers who would benefit from additional practice over the summer months. There is a cost associated with this option, but it’s still a great deal.
School Supplies for Next Year – We are once again offering the convenience of ordering school supplies through School Tool Box. Order forms are included in today’s Thursday folder. This program is optional. Orders will be delivered to the school by Greet, Eat and Meet Night – August 11th. All orders are due Friday, May 16th.
Volunteer Carpenters (Dads) Needed - to build 3 raised garden beds to house our outdoor classroom’s butterfly garden, insectary, and teaching garden. All materials and instruction will be provided. The workday is set for Saturday, May 17th starting at 8:00 A.M. We need help - please contact Fiona Breslin at cobreslin5@comcast.net.
Field Day is just around the corner and the PE teachers are in need of a few items to help the day go smoothly! Here is a list of supplies that are needed:
• Plastic cups (small size)
• Bottles of water or large water coolers
• Eggs (the day of, but let us know if you can help with this before hand)
• Portable volleyball net (1)
• Pretzels
• Fruit (apples and oranges cut up for the day of)
• Face painters and face painting supplies
Please contact Mrs. Whitley or Ms. Marion to let them know if you are able to help with any of the above.
Thank Yous
To ALL of our wonderful parents who made Staff Appreciation Week so FABULOUS!!!
Flowers, A.M. carpool coverage, lattes, breakfast, lunch every day, gift certificates, massages, personalized mugs, coupons for free stuff, take-home dinners, Starbucks coffee … the list is end less! Adelia Redalen and her crew out did themselves!!
To ALL of our wonderful parents who made Staff Appreciation Week so FABULOUS!!!
Flowers, A.M. carpool coverage, lattes, breakfast, lunch every day, gift certificates, massages, personalized mugs, coupons for free stuff, take-home dinners, Starbucks coffee … the list is end less! Adelia Redalen and her crew out did themselves!!
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