Ava Yeager, Principal
December, 2007
Picture Retakes
7:00 PM Winter Concert – Choir/Band/Orchestra @ V.F.
Jan. 3 Classes Resume
Demonstrating excellence in the classroom/school.
Congratulations to the November winners:
Isaac Crossen, Kevin Morgan, Collin Pickens, Nick Jackson, Rachel Long, Corey Ison, Alyssa Chisnell, Devin Bator, Alex Gruse, Sabrina Struk, Lael Long, Dustin Nelson, MaryKate Corum,Rachel May, Yvonne Quiachon and Matt Kmiecik
WINTER SAFETY AND DRESS
As winter weather sets in, safety to and from school and appropriate winter dress becomes important for your youngsters. We ask that all parents review the following guidelines with their children:
No snowballing while at or while going to and from school. A snowball could easily injure someone. Also, throwing a snowball at a car or truck is unlawful and dangerous.
Outdoor recess will be held whenever possible. Please make sure that your children wear a warm coat, hats, gloves and boots. We use the 15 degree wind chill factor and the condition of the play area to determine the outdoor recess.
Students are encouraged to bring a change of shoes for during the school day.
If schools
are closed due to inclement weather or any other reason, it will be
announced on both television and radio. You may also check our
district website, www.parmacityschools.org
for the latest school
closings. In the event that school is cancelled, all evening
activities will be cancelled as well.
HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE(D)
Pleasantview
students recognized “Veteran’s Day” through a
variety of activities and a wonderful assembly. Mr. Ken Groner, World
War II Veteran, spoke with classes about the war. Our school hallway
displayed a “Wall of Honor” and war memorabilia. An all
school assembly was held on Friday, November 9, 2007 where student
council members spoke on topics such as the history of the U.S. flag,
the branches of service and other patriotic topics. Veterans, Mr,
Browning , Mr. Clark and Mr. Horabik, all spoke to the students about
serving in the wars. Fifth Graders, under the direction of Mr.
Plasterer, sang patriotic songs. This great assembly ended our
tribute to Veteran’s Day with a delicious cake that was donated
to our school from Giant Eagle.
Last year, our bulletin carried many articles regarding bullying. We will continue this conversation….. What if your child is a bully?
Reassure your child that you still love him/her-it is the behavior you don’t like.
Find out if there is something in particular which is troubling him/her and try to sort it out.
Establish rules about bullying and aggressive behavior and the consequences of such.
Explain that getting away from a situation before it becomes a case of bullying is a sign of strength and is a sensible way of ensuring that the situation does not get worse.
Teach your child about the positive aspects of diversity, whether it is racial, ethnic or the kinds of clothes people wear, or whether they’re short, tall, fat, thin. Attitudes begin at home.
Bullying will not be tolerated at Pleasantview Elementary School.
We are proud to announce that a new group of students have been recently trained to be conflict managers. Eight fifth graders, the Peaceful Pythons, have learned a 5 step problem-solving model that will enable them to resolve peer disputes in the school setting. While all mediations are monitored by adults, the students will use their problem-solving skills to guide the conflicting parties to a peaceful solution. Our Peaceful Pythons are:
Nick
Bykoskie, MaryKate Corum, Rachel Geis, Ashley Navolanic, Patrick
Nock, Rachel May, Nicholas Ricci and Jimmy Toth.
HOOP SHOOT CONTEST
Our Pleasantview Pythons were well represented at Pleasant Valley during the HOOP SHOOT Contest.
Max Martinis placed 5th, Miranda Peck placed 3rd and Ashley Navolanic had an extremely close contest and placed 2nd.
Other Pleasantview winners who competed were:
Matt Lewis, Chris Harley, Chris Panico, Amanda Menti and MaryKate Corum.
Thank you for representing
Pleasantview!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
MALLEY CANDY BAR SALE WINNERS
--Tied for 1st Place with 432 - Maria/Michela Feuerstein and Tyler/Rylie Herrman
--3rd Place – Leah Johns with 344 Bars
--4th Place – Brandon/Matt Lewis with 263 Bars
Our winners received gift cards to Target. All participants that sold at least 36 bars received a Dairy Queen Coupon. Thank you to everyone that supported our sale! Your efforts were appreciated.
Thank you to all that helped with our Physics Is Fun Program and Ice Cream Sundae Bar. We couldn’t have done the all day workshops without you.
All of your dedication and efforts make our school a wonderful place to be!
TARGET
TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION
Pleasantview received a donation check for $67.97 on behalf of Target and the Take Charge of Education Program. Target donates 1% of purchases made using the REDcard. Log onto Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate Pleasantview as your school.
RECYCLE YOUR PAPERS
To date we have recycled 15.585 tons of paper, saving landfill space of 104 cubic yards! We have earned $73.86.
Please recycle your newspapers, junk mail, magazines, catalogs, and Christmas wrapping paper in our green and yellow “Paper Retriever”. Tell your neighbors about our recycle bin!
HABLA ESPANOL
Grades 4 –5-6
Are you interested in learning Spanish?
Look for information going home.
