This week and continuing until December 20th, the next P.E. unit will include tumbling and stretching activities. Reminder - please wear appropriate clothing for these activities. It is recommended to have clean athletic shoes, socks, shirt/sweatshirt and shorts/leggings/sweatpants that allow for unrestricted movement for physical activity.

Library Save the Dates:

Letters to Santa Open from November 230th - December 14th

Library Talk: Last Will & Testament Presented by Ron Danks: Tuesday, December 3rd at 6pm

Festival of Trees & Art - December 6th - 11th

Children's Story Time - Monday, December 9th at 10:30 AM

Children's Christmas Party - Saturday December 14th at 10:30 AM

Pokemon Club - Wednesday, December 18th at 4-5 PM

Happy Birthday today to Harlee Harvey

6th Grade : December 12th Vocal Concert 7pm

2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th: December 12th at 5:00pm

Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade: May 6th at 5:30pm.

Pleasantville Families can now download and use the JMC Family App!

Attached are 3 different sets of directions that help families:

1) Download the app
2) Setting up the app
3) Navigating the app

Contact Katie Jordan with questions.

Creating a safe learning environment starts with awareness and early reporting of concerning behaviors. That’s why the Iowa Governor’s School Safety Bureau developed Safe+Sound Iowa—an anonymous reporting tool for students, teachers, parents and community members to help identify and provide intervention for students in crisis before they harm themselves or others. Reports are monitored 24/7 by trained dispatchers who immediately vet and share information with the appropriate local school administrators, law enforcement or other community partners— so outreach and support can be provided to the student in need. How to Report What to Report Anyone who has information about a safety concern can prevent: • School violence • Unlawful possession of weapons • Self-harm, and • Other forms of victimization and threatening behavior.

NOTE: The Safe+Sound Iowa website, mobile app and tip line should be used responsibly. Like misusing 911 or filing a false police report, knowingly submitting a false report to Safe+Sound Iowa could have serious consequences, including being charged with a crime

https://dps.iowa.gov/SafeandSoundIowa

Thank you to McKay Insurance Agency, Integra Fortified Seed, and Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness for sponsoring the livestream so that our patrons can watch our home activities for free! Our livestream can be viewed at the following website: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/iowa/pleasantville/organization/14078/pleasantville-high-school

Here is a list of away schools livestream links, and this spreadsheet will be updated throughout the year: Livestream Links

School supervision hours

A reminder to our students and families that our daily school campus supervision hours are as follows:

Mondays - 9:15 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesdays - Fridays - 7:45 am - 3:30 pm

At the end of the day, students who are not participating in school activities and athletics should make arrangements to leave campus by 3:40 pm.

If you still need to register your child(ren) for school please contact Amy in the Superintendent’s office (located in the SW corner of PHS) ASAP.

Below are the activities for next week.

Thank you to McKay Insurance Agency, Integra Fortified Seed, and Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness for sponsoring the livestream so that our patrons can watch our home activities for free!

Our livestream can be viewed at the following website: https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/ia/?S=pleasantvilletrojans

The Pleasantville Community School District is always looking for good people to join our team. Check out the district employment page for the most current list of district job openings at: https://pleasantville.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Internal candidates interested should notify HR via email of their interest or to ask any questions.

Direct application questions for vacancies to:

Linda Russell, Director of Human Resources

Lrussell@pvillecsd.org

(515) 848-0555

Applications available online at www.PvilleCSD.org or at the District Office: 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225. Call (515) 848-0555 with any questions.

Pleasantville Schools is an EOE/AA employer

Pleasantville CSD encourages positive sportsmanship and behavior at all events, home or away. This applies to our athletes, coaches, and fans. What fans do and say during the contest reflects our team, school, and community. Enjoy the game by being a good sport. Specific guidance from the Iowa HS Athletic Association may be found HERE. Fans who act inappropriately during Pleasantville events may be asked to leave.

Expectations specific to elementary and middle school students @ Pleasantville events

Pleasantville Elementary School preaches "Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe" as part of the school's PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports) system. With that in mind, we ask that all elementary students refrain from dangerous, uncourteous, and irresponsible behavior. The following expectations are in place and will be enforced for all Pleasantville Schools events:

• All students must be accompanied by an adult at the game

• Students should not bring footballs to the game

• Students are expected to sit in the stands or stand with an adult and watch the game

• No outside food or drinks are allowed

• ENJOY the game and CHEER for the TROJANS!!

Any student violating the above expectations may be asked to sit with their parents and/or be removed from the game if necessary.

The Pleasantville Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

• Business Education

• Agriculture Education

• Family & Consumer Sciences Education

• Industrial Technology and

• Marketing Education

It is the policy of the Pleasantville Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Human Resources Director, Linda Russell,, 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225, at (515) 848-0555, or Lrussell@pvillecsd.org. or Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560, Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

It is the policy of the Pleasantville Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Human Resources Director, Linda Russell,, 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA 50225, at (515) 848-0555, or at Lrussell@pvillecsd.org.

Students, parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the school district have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination. The district has policies and procedures in place to identify and investigate complaints alleging discrimination. If appropriate, the district will take steps to prevent the recurrence of discrimination and to correct its discriminatory effects on the Complainant and others.

A Complainant may attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with a building principal or a direct supervisor. However, the Complainant has the right to end the informal process at any time and pursue the formal grievance procedures outlined below. Use of the informal or formal grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. Please note that informal processes and procedures are not to be used in certain circumstances (e.g., sexual harassment and sexual assault).

Filing a Complaint

A Complainant who wishes to avail himself/herself of this grievance procedure may do so by filing a complaint with the equity coordinator(s). An alternate will be designated in the event it is claimed that the equity coordinator or superintendent committed the alleged discrimination or some other conflict of interest exists. Complaints shall be filed within 180 days of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The equity coordinator(s) shall assist the Complainant as needed.

Investigation

Within 15 working days, the equity coordinator will begin the investigation of the complaint or appoint a qualified person to undertake the investigation (hereinafter “equity coordinator”). If the Complainant is under 18 years of age, the equity coordinator shall notify his or her parent(s)/ guardian(s) that they may attend investigatory meetings in which the Complainant is involved. The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy. The investigation may include, but is not limited to the following:

• A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint;

• A request for the individual named in the complaint to provide a written statement; • A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement;

• Interviews of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses;

• An opportunity to present witnesses or other relevant information; and

• Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation.

Within 60 working days, the equity coordinator shall complete the investigation and issue a report with respect to the findings. The equity coordinator shall notify the Complainant and Respondent of the decision within 5 working days of completing the written report. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class. Decision and Appeal The complaint is closed after the equity coordinator has issued the report, unless within 10 working days after receiving the decision, either party appeals the decision to the superintendent by making a written request detailing why he/she believes the decision should be reconsidered. The equity coordinator shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Superintendent. Within 30 working days, the superintendent shall affirm, reverse, amend the decision, or direct the equity coordinator to gather additional information. The Superintendent shall notify the Complainant, Respondent, and the equity coordinator of the decision within 5 working days of the decision. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

• The decision of the Superintendent shall be final.

• The decision of the Superintendent in no way prejudices a party from seeking redress through state or federal agencies as provided by in law.

• This policy and procedures are to be used for complaints of discrimination, in lieu of any other general complaint policies or procedures that may be available.

• If any of the stated timeframes cannot be met by the district, the district will notify the parties and pursue completion as promptly as possible.

• Retaliation against any person, because the person has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in an investigation, is prohibited. Persons found to have engaged in retaliation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures.

District Mission (Why we exist)

The Pleasantville CSD, in partnership with the entire community, will empower every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community.

District Vision (Desired state)

To engage learners in a caring, student-centered environment with rigorous, challenging and innovative curricula by highly qualified staff while showing respect, responsibility, school pride and communication with all stakeholders.

Pleasantville Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries and grievances may be directed to the office of the Human Resources Director, 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, Iowa, (515) 848-0555, or, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661.

Website: www.pvillecsd.org
Location: 415 Jones Street, Pleasantville, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 848-0555
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pvillecsd
Twitter: @pvilleCSD