The Tiger Times Newsletter
Pleasantdale Middle School
May 26, 2024 (Our Last Edition for this Year!)
Pleasantdale IS Better Together
Dear Pleasantdale Middle School Families,
This year has been filled with remarkable growth, both academically and personally, for each of our students. From the first day of school to the last day with our annual cancer walk, students have been connected and involved in many ways! We thank you for all of the support you provided for them at home. Whether it was driving students to school early for band, choir, student council, or picking them up after practice or club meetings, or helping them with homework or projects, they would not be able to do it without your support!
As we say goodbye to this school year, let's celebrate the achievements your children have reached, cherish the memories from this year, and look forward to the adventures that await us in the future.
I also want to express my gratitude for entrusting us with your child's education. It has been an honor to be a part of their journey, and I look forward to continuing our partnership.
Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful summer break filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.
Respectfully,
Jeanine Arundel
Proud Principal of Pleasantdale Middle School
Pictures from this week
This Week
Make it a Great Week!
Monday, May 27th - No School
Tuesday, May 28th- Full Day
- 8th Grade Graduation Practice and Clap Out (10:15)
- 8th Grade Grade Graduation at 5:00
Wednesday, May 29th - Full Day
5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Picnic and Field Day
Thursday, May 30th - 1/2 day - 11:50 Dismissal - Last day of school
5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Cancer Walk
Friday - NO SCHOOL - HAPPY SUMMER!
Cancer Walk
Pleasantdale will be doing a walk to benefit the American Cancer Society. The 5-7th graders will walk on Thursday, May 30, while the 8th grade will walk on May 23. This is our 16th year doing this and to date we have raised over $110,000 as a school to benefit cancer research and education
We will walk for an hour at the Pleasant Dale Park District track. All donations will be raised before the event. We know that this will encourage student awareness of community service and their own health.
We are excited to announce that we’ll be moving to ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school. ParentSqaure is a simple and safe way to connect and communicate. Next week, parents will receive an invitation link to register for their account.
Important Upcoming Dates
- August 13th - 3pm Skyward open to families
- August 15th - Tiger Pride in the AM (5th grade only)
- August 15th - Move into Middle PM
- August 19th - Teacher Work Day
- August 20th - Institute Day
- August 21st - Institute Day
- August 22nd - 1st day with students (1/2 day)
- August 29th - Curriculum Night
PBIS Expectations
Students receive Tiger Stripes when they meet our "I"s of the Tiger. (I am Respectful, I am Responsible, I am Safe).
This week we will focus on appropriate behavior in our classrooms. Students will receive Tiger Stripes for:
- Being Respectful
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Listen carefully when others speak.
- Be considerate and show kindness.
- Participate in discussions appropriately.
- Being Responsible
- Be on time and ready to learn.
- Bring all needed materials to class.
- Follow directions and classroom routines.
- Do quality work.
- Being Safe
- Stay in your own personal space and respect other's personal space.
- Use materials and equipment appropriately.
We have been reviewing our interventions we have tried for tardies and tech violations and noticed they have not been successful. For the third trimester, if students receive more than 3 tardies to school or tech violations, it may result in after school detentions.
Basketball and volleyball summer camp
Please use this link to register for summer camp : https://sd107.revtrak.net/rw-summer-academy/
Open to Pleasantdale students completing grades 4th through 7th, Pleasantdale Cross Country Camp is a great way to improve your running skills over the summer and have some fun. Participants will work on the correct running form while also building endurance and speed. Mrs. Kiley Hanna will lead the camp this year.
When: July 29, 31, August 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, and 16. from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. The cost is $80.00, which includes a camp t-shirt. All interested students should register by June 1 to be guaranteed a camp shirt. Camp begins each day at Pleasantdale Middle School.
https://sd107.revtrak.net/rw-summer-academy/
Football I Youth Camp
Grades 1-4
7/15-7/19 (Monday through Friday)
Time: 10:00-11:30
Cost: $90
Campers will receive a t-shirt, shorts, and an LT football under armour fitted hat.
Football II Youth Camp
Grades 5-8
7/15-7/19 (Monday through Friday)
Time: 11:30-1:00
Cost: $90
Campers will receive a t-shirt, shorts, and an LT football under armour fitted hat.
Register:
PMS Class of 2024/ LT Class of 2028 Information
- 8th Grade End of Year Events
- Class of 2028 Welcome Letter
- Class of 2028 Fridge Sheet
Spirit Cheer tryouts at Lyons Township High School Tryout registration information: https://www.lths.net/Page/13589
Notes from Nurse Rende
- If your child is not going to be at school or is going to be late, please remember to notify the school. Attendance notification: 708-246-3210, extension 5 or email middleattendance@d107.org before 8:20 a.m., please.
- Also, if your child is not feeling well, please ask them to visit Nurse Rende. Students should not be texting their parents if they are not feeling well. Nurse Rende will call you or we will allow your student to call you.
Thank you for your help!
School Spirit Fridays/Spiritwear
There are exciting new product lines and designs!
Pleasantdale Links:
- Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/30645
- General Flyer: Click to download.
Tiger Tip-Line
Pleasantdale Middle School Tiger Tip-Line
While it is always best to talk directly to a staff member, we understand that sometimes this can be uncomfortable or difficult for students or parents. At Pleasantdale Middle School, we offer the Tiger Tip-Line as an anonymous tool for reporting unsafe, uncomfortable, or unkind behaviors and situations. We explicitly teach the students that if they ever see something or hear something that makes them feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or is unkind, either online or in person, they should tell a “trusted adult” which could be parents, school personnel, or other adults in their lives.
If you are reporting because someone did something unsafe, unkind, made someone uncomfortable, or you want the negative behavior to stop, this is not snitching, tattling, or narcing. This is doing what is right. Telling an adult so that they can intervene and help you make our school safer for everyone is doing what is right.
The Tiger Tip-Line can be accessed here.
PTO Information
Pleasantdale PTO
Also, check out all of the great activities they have planned for this year!
The PTO is hosting a Flying High Pizza Fundraiser on Friday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. This is a drop-off event and for Pleasantdale families and friends ages 5 and up. The cost is $18 per child if registered by 1/24; $22 at the door. A portion of the fee goes back to the PTO.
To register, visit this website and select “Pleasantdale PTO” from the pull down menu: https://www.flyinghighgym.com/countryside/field-trips/pizza-fundraisers
Just A Dash Lunch Information
Our Cafe is cashless so you will need to add money to your student's account (see below). We will be offering the hot lunch meal, milk and some a la carte items. This is a good time to check your child's account balance for lunch. Students who do not have money on their account will not be able to purchase a la carte items.
The cost for lunch is $3.60 (which includes milk) and the cost for milk only is $.30. An extra entree is $2.95. A la carte items will also be available for sale. These items (chips, bars, fruit snacks...) range in price from $0.75 to $1.75.
Skyward’s Food Service Module allows families to view students' food service account balances, view daily purchase information, make online payments, apply for free and reduced benefits, and set limits to the daily a la carte purchases. Check out how to set a daily a la carte limit with this step-by-step guide or video tutorial.
Set daily a la carte limit step-by-step directions PDF
Set daily a la carte limit video (3:05)
Click here for step by step instruction on how to add funds to your child’s lunch account
The lunch menu can be found online here.
Yearbook Information
Collections at the Middle School-Keep Collecting, Please
We collect the following at the middle school:
1. Pop Tabs-The Pop Tab competition by grade has begun so please continue to collect Pop Tabs for us throughout the year. We donate them to Ronald McDonald House to support families of children with cancer.
2. Box Tops for Education-These are all given to the PTO to support our schools! There is an App and all you have to do is scan your receipt each time you grocery shop. I use it and love it! It could also be a "kid job" at home.
Throughout the year, there are other collections and drives that occur. Keep an eye out for how you can support the causes that are important to the students and staff here!
BoxTops for Education has changed to an App!
Consider getting started by clicking on the referral code below:
Follow Us on Twitter @Pdaleprincipal for updates and pictures of the happenings around the middle school!
#pdalepride
Questions? We're here to help!
Athletics: 708-246-7382
Mr. Mark Dreher, Athletic Director, mdreher@d107.org
Attendance notification: Please call 708-246-3210, extension 5 or email middleattendance@d107.org before 8:20 a.m.
Health Office: 708-246-7619
Mrs. Denise Rende, Nurse, drende@d107.org
Miss Cassidy Long, Health Aide, clong@d107.org
Main Office: 708-246-3210, extension 0
Mrs. Stacey Tantillo, Secretary, stantillo@d107.org
Mrs. Diana Faught, Clerical Aide, dfaught@d107.org
Mrs. Maura Raleigh, Assistant Principal, mraleigh@d107.org, 708-246-7373, Cell:630-442-4898
Dr. Jeanine Arundel, Principal, jarundel@d107.org, Office: 708-246-7609, Cell: 312-965-1147
Social Worker:
Mrs. Jenna Reisch, Social Worker, jreisch@d107.org , Office: 708-246-7505