Mustang Memo

August 16th, 2024

We have had a fantastic 1st week of school!

Throughout this week, we’ve focused on establishing relationships, strong learning routines and expectations. These early weeks are crucial for setting the tone for a successful year. We encourage you to talk with your children about what they’re learning and how they’re adjusting to their new routines. Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a positive and productive learning environment!

Questions To Ask Kids About School

Who did you play with at recess?
What did you do during PE... math... ELA... Music... Art?
What did you need help with today? Who helped you?
What was the funniest thing that happened today?
What made you laugh/smile?
What was your favorite part of the day?
Tell me about what you read in class.
Can you show me something you learned (or did) today?
What rules are different at school than our rules at home?

PLC Wednesdays

Our first PLC Wednesday will be August 28th. On this day school will not begin until 9:00am. Buses will run 1 hour later than normal. The building will open at 8:40am for breakfast. If your child(ren) are signed up for PLC Day YClub they may be dropped off at 7:40-8:00am. To register your child for YClub, click here. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Dates to Remember

Aug. 28th - PLC / Late Start Wednesday

Aug. 29th - Parent Info Night (5:00-6:00pm)

Sept. 2nd - No School: Labor Day

Sept. 3rd - No School: Professional Development Day

Sept. 11th - PLC / Late Start Wednesday

Sept. 13th - Picture Day

Sept. 18th - PLC / Late Start Wednesday

Sept. 18th - PTO Meeting in Library 6:00pm

Lunch Time Visitors

Please hold off on visiting your child(ren) for lunch until we can get expectations and routines established. Lunch time visits will be allowed starting September 2nd.

Parents/Guardians are welcome to come bring and/or eat lunch with their child(ren). We ask that all parents/guardians and their child(ren) sit at the designated 'Visitor Table' in the lunchroom. Friends will not be permitted to join and outside food should not be shared with anyone other than your child(ren).

Thanks in advance for your help in ensuring our lunch time is safe and runs smoothly!

Stay Connected!

Follow us on social media to keep up with school happenings and important reminders.

Facebook

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Tardy Policy

After 8:00am parents will need to walk their students into and check in with the office. You can read more about our Tardy Policy on page 9 of the Elementary Handbook.

BIST

(Behavior Intervention Support Team)

Volunteering

Are you, a relative, neighbor or community member interested in being a volunteer?

Get registered today!

At PCES, we believe in the power of your time and talent and know that it will have a positive impact on our students! Some ways that volunteers help out are:

Working with students
Helping at the book fair
Assisting with activities that occur during the school day (examples: Fun Run & Field Day)
Going on field trips
Assisting teachers with clerical tasks
Shelving library books
Joining Watch D.O.G.S.