The Weekly Update #4
June 25th, 2024
OFFICE UPDATE
It is getting close to the start of the 2024-2025 school year and we are beyond excited! Our staff is setting up their learning spaces, our new teachers have begun their orientation week, and our construction is wrapping up. We hope that your families are excited to begin this year of learning. We wanted to share the district's middle school video to get you excited for the school year.
WALK YOUR SCHEDULE
September 3rd, all middle schools in the district will have the students walk their schedule from 12:45-1:30. During that time students will have the opportunity to visit their classrooms and get an understanding of how to move through their day. The staff will be present in the hallway to help direct students. At 1:30 the staff will transition to meetings. During the first days of school our staff will continue to help students learn their schedule and different routines.
CELL PHONE USAGE
As we prepare to welcome students to the new school year, I want to emphasize the importance of creating a focused learning environment for all students. To ensure that our classrooms are conducive to learning, the expectation is that cell phones must be kept powered-off or silenced and out-of-sight during the regular school day. Please review the student-parent handbook for additional details. By following these guidelines, we can create a positive and productive classroom community where students can fully engage in their education.
FALL SPORTS
The district sent out information this week in regards to our fall sports. All students participating or trying out for sports must have a current physical on file. All physicals for sports need to be dated 8/15/2023 or later to be considered current. Updated physicals can be emailed to our school office. There is an activity fee to participate of $85 per student per sport.
All 6th - 8th grade students are welcome to join. All runners will be expected to run either the 1.5 or 2 mile distance. There are NO tryouts. This is a NO-Cut sport. All abilities and experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to register. Practices will take place Monday -Thursday {2:15-3:45}
PGMS COACHES: Mr. Ouimet, Mrs. Bridges, Mrs. Muller, Mrs. Reid. Ms. Mauro, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Lightfoot
All 6th - 8th grade students are welcome to try out. There are 4 teams, that are arranged by different grade levels. (6th/7th Team; 7th/8th Team). This is a cut-sport and the coaches will post the team roster after tryouts are completed.
Tryout Schedule:
September 9 - 12, 2024 {2:15 - 3:45 pm}
PGMS COACHES: Mr. Arnieri, Ms. Lucash, Ms. Rodino
All 6th - 8th grade students are welcome to try out. There are 4 teams, that are arranged by different grade levels. (6th/7th Team; 7th/8th Team). This is a cut-sport and the coaches will post the team roster after tryouts are completed.
Tryout Schedule:
September 9 - 12, 2024 {2:15 - 3:45 pm}
PGMS COACHES: Mr. Pike, Mr. Bruns, Mr. Landerman, Mr, Hamann
P.T.A.
Our PTA executive board will be meeting in the summer to plan for the upcoming school year. There are opportunities for parents/guardians to volunteer. If you are interested in working with our PTA please contact them at plumgrovepta@gmail.com
SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST
Our school supply list can be located on our website. Each middle school student will be provided a planner on their first day of school.
BUS ROUTES AND TRANSPORTATION
Parents will receive information directly from the transportation department in regards to the bus routes, with pick-up and drop-off times. All routes are created by our transportation department and our school office is unable to make adjustments to transportation routes or pick-up locations.
DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL ON BUSES
Students riding a bus home will load the buses that will be parked in our lot outside door 2. Our staff will list the bus order on our Bus Board every day for students to know the location of their bus. Staff will be present to assist students in finding their buses to ensure that they are able to arrive back home safely.
ACTIVITY BUSES
The school will have activity buses for students who stay for clubs, sports and activities after-school Monday - Thursday. In an upcoming newsletter, we will provide the bus routes for the activity buses. Please review the route with your student prior to staying for an after school activity. Parents can expect the after-school activity route to leave at approximately 3:55 each day.
UPCOMING INFORMATION
Below are some key dates for families for the upcoming 2025-205 school year.
- September 3rd-Walk Your Schedule 12:45-1:45
- September 5th-First Day Of School
- September 12th-Parent Orientation 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- September 12th - P.T.A. Meeting 7:15 p.m.
- September 26th-Half Day Of Student Attendance
You can also access the official district calendar for all important dates on the district's website
INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE
Our school nurse prepared a letter with some key information for parents in regards to required physicals, and immunizations. This information can also be found on our district's webpage.
Please note that if your child wishes to tryout for one of our competitive sport teams they will need to have a current physicals on file with the school nurse. Physicals are valid for 13 months.
