The RAMbler

Happy New Year and Happy January! We have had a wonderful return to school with all so happy to be back. The temperatures continue to drop reminding us that we are indeed in Winter.

Please see all the exciting activities that we have coming up and notice that the Upcoming Events is through the end of the year.

• "Life's greatest adventures begin when you dare to step outside your comfort zone." — Unknown
• "Your voice matters; never let anyone silence your unique perspective." — Unknown
• "Confidence is the most beautiful accessory you can wear; own it and shine." — Unknown
• "The journey to self-discovery starts with believing in your own worthiness." — Unknown
• "Dream big, act boldly, and never let anyone tell you what's impossible." — Unknown
• "Your life is your story; write it with intention and make it a bestseller." — Unknown
• "Don't settle for ordinary when you can create extraordinary." — Unknown
• "You are stronger than you think. Keep pushing forward, even when it's tough." — Unknown
• "Don't be afraid to stumble. It's how you learn to walk." — Unknown
• "Confidence comes from knowing your worth. Never forget how valuable you are." — Unknown

Join the Fun!

Pleasant Hill Middle will once again participate in the Great Kindness Challenge of 2025. We will have engaging and fun lunchtime activities that will include chalk drawing and kindness rock painting. Please join us in promoting Kindness here at school and beyond!

Top Gun? Back to the Future? Clueless? Come join the fun and challenge other PHMS parents with your 80's, 90's, and 00 movie trivia! Dinner is included and an amazing auction of goodies to support the PTSA. A no host bar is available throughout the night.

Ticket purchase is for an individual ticket. Every person in attendance must have a ticket.

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm at Back Forty Restaurant in Pleasant Hill

Don’t forget at the auction—we auction off FOUR front row seats for 8th grade promotion - IN THE SHADE. This is a live auction item, so Purchase your tickets today!

PHMS Career Day 2025 is April 4th! We are in need of presenters for this exciting event. Please fill out this form if you are interested in presenting!

Career Day Presenters

With our goal of Connectedness, we wanted a way for parents to know what there children were working on in each of their classes. As of today, you can go to our website https://pleasanthillmiddle.mdusd.org/ and right next to where this newsletter is posted you will see "Monthly Curricular Focus" with a link here showing current and upcoming work.

January 27 - January 31 - Great Kindness Challenge

February 6 - Minimum Day Teacher Collaboration

- Zachary's Pizza Dine and Donate

February 7 - Winter Dance

February 17 - President's Day

February 18 - Site Council Meeting

February 21 - PTSA Movie Trivia Night and Auction

March 10 - Teacher In Service Day

March 12 - PTSA General Meeting

March 14 - End of 3rd Quarter

- Minimum Day

March 24 & March 26 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Cal State East Bay

March 31 - Cesar Chavez Holiday

April 4 - Minimum Day 12:28 Dismissal

- Career Day

April 7 - April 14 - Spring Break

April 15 - School Resumes

April 24 - Minimum Day for PD

April 30 - Multi-Cultural Festival

May 14 - PTSA General Meeting

May 21 - Open House 5:30

May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday

May 30 - 8th Grade Breakfast

- 8th Grade Promotion Dance

June 2 - 8th Grade Awards

- 8th Grade BBQ and Pool Party

June 3 - Minimum Day Dismissal at 12:28

- 8th Grade Promotion

https://pleasanthillmiddle.mdusd.org/