Pleasant Hill Families,
With the gorgeous fall weather upon us, we've been enjoying fresh air and time outside.
Next week, on October 9th, it's our first (optional) Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day! PH groups are meeting at:
- Tenney Lane and Farmhouse at 8:10
- Woodland and Nelsen (at the Little Free Library) at 8:35...I will be at this stop!
There are no safety officers or formal chaperones walking with groups. As a result, caregivers/parents are responsible for ensuring safe routes and safe travel. For more safety info, please see https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/plan/how-to-plan/safety-first/.
If you and others coordinate a meeting place and time, please email Mrs. Olore or myself and we'll put out a list of times and locations on October 8.
Both indoors and out, students have worked hard on the Pleasant Hill's 3 guidelines to Be Safe, Kind, and Focused. There was lots of focus this week as children dove into their iReady Diagnostic assessments. These were highlighted in last week's newsletter, but more information can be found here. We look forward to wrapping up iReady in the coming week+. The information we collect will allow us to target students' instruction to meet individual learning needs.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend,
Jenn
Jennifer Humphrey, Principal
Pleasant Hill School
Winner
was caught being KIND when he saw a friend had gotten hurt on the playground, so he sat with them until they felt ready to play again. Thank you for looking out for others, Winner!
Remy
was caught being KIND when he helped a friend get up after they fell in the cafeteria. Thank you for helping others, Remy!
Harper
was caught being KIND when she picked up toys she didn't use at recess. Thanks for helping to keep the playground clean, Harper!
Luke
was caught being SAFE & KIND when he pushed in his classmates' chairs without being asked. Thanks for helping to keep the classroom safe, Luke!
Elliot
was caught being SAFE & KIND when he was the first to offer to help a classmate who had spilled a bin of toys. Thanks for helping to keep the classroom safe & clean, Elliot!
Miles
showed great FOCUS and perseverance when he continued to practice the monkey bars even though it was challenging. Great job staying focused, Miles!
Safer, Smarter Kids
This month in PE class, students will participate in lessons 1 & 2 of the Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum led by Mrs. Szeman, school counselor, and Ms. Spark, PE teacher.
Safer, Smarter Kids is an abuse prevention education curriculum designed for elementary-aged children, that meets the need for state mandated abuse prevention education. The education program uses developmentally appropriate information to arm children with the tools and language they need to better protect themselves from abuse.
This week, all students completed a Trusted Triangle of at least three grown-up buddies they can go to for help in any situation. Additionally, Kindergarteners and 1st graders practiced using a Safety Stop Sign and an I Mean Business Voice to let others know when they are feeling unsafe. 2nd graders learned about being aware of their surroundings to spot unsafe situations and discussed the importance of knowing their address and phone number, and with whom it is safe to share that information.
Students will participate in more lessons in the coming months.
For more information visit https://safersmarterkids.org/ or reach out to Mrs. Szeman at mszeman@scarboroughschools.org
Book Character Day - October 25th
On Friday, October 25th, we'll have Book Character Day at Pleasant Hill!
This is our chance to dive into reading, and learn a bit about the interesting character traits of characters we come to know in stories. In class, students will be working on projects related to book characters, and talking about their favorites.
If you wish, you may assist your child in dressing up as a book character on 10/25.
This is completely optional. Don't be surprised if you see some staff members dressed a little differently that day, too!
To keep things fun, safe, and comfortable for all, please remember to avoid:
- masks
- scary costumes
- inflatable costumes
- any props resembling weapons
We look forward to a fun day for all!
Please review this letter from our school nurse, Dorice Groshon, about flu vaccinations. If you wish to have your child participate, please click the link below and be sure to register by Oct. 14.
Coming to Scarborough on October 15, 2024
Our school is partnering with Tooth Protectors, Inc. to offer free, preventative dental care for Students and Staff WITH or WITHOUT dental insurance. Services are FREE to those with MaineCare (age 1-100). Fees are included on this attached flyer for those who are self-pay. Tooth Protectors can bill other Dental Insurance, but currently DO NOT accept: Harvard, Pilgrim, Humana, or Martin's Point.
Sign your child up Today!
Fill out this form (print or request a paper copy) or fill out the Electronic Permission form at this link: https://www.toothprotectors.org/permission-form/
Bus routes are available on the Scarborough School Website here. If you have any questions regarding your child's bus stop, please call the Transportation Department at (207) 730-4145, or email the Transportation Supervisor, Sarah Redmond, at sredmond@scarboroughschools.org.
Please click here to learn how to sign up for MY Rides K-12 which will allow you to follow your child's process along the bus route.
Please read this letter from the Nutrition Department regarding school lunch & breakfast. Students are able to access breakfast as soon as they arrive to school.
For breakfast meals in all of our schools, you can order online on the same day before 6:30 AM, while for lunch meals, you can order online on the same day before 7:30 AM. You can order meals for the day, or set up a weekly or monthly plan for meals to be provided to your children. The menus for all meals for a new month will be posted on the school’s website and on the Nutrislice app the last Monday at the end of the previous month.
Upcoming Events
Oct 8 PTA Meeting 7-8PM, Town Hall or virtually PTA Monthly Meeting Zoom Link
Oct 9 Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day
October 11 All Staff PD Day (No School for students)
October 14 No School. Indigenous Peoples' Day
Vaccination Clinic Consent form due by today.
October 15 Tooth Protectors Clinic
October 16 Early Release Wednesday 1:45 Dismissal.
October is Fire Prevention Month.
Fire truck visits kindergarten here at PH & firefighters host an assembly for grades 1 & 2 in the gym.
October 18 Scarborough Pride Friday! Wear red or your Scarborough gear to show your pride!
October 21 Flu Clinic starting at 10:45am. Complete form by 10/14/2024.
October 21-25 Book Fair
October 25 Scarborough Pride Friday! Wear red or your Scarborough gear to show your pride!
October 28 Picture Retake Day
Nov. 4-15 Fall Conferences. More info to come.
November 11 No School. Veterans' Day
November 12 5:00 pm Volunteer Training
Where: https://scarboroughschools.zoom.us/j/9577613642
November 20 Early Release Wednesday 1:45 Dismissal.
Pleasant Hill Primary School
Email: jhumphrey@scarboroughschools.org
Website: https://pleasanthill.scarboroughschools.org/
Location: 143 Highland Avenue, Scarborough, ME, USA
Phone: 207-730-5250