Welcome to Pleasantdale Elementary School!
This new Pleasantdale Elementary School webpage was designed to be your “one-stop shop” for announcements and information about events at our school. If what you are looking for isn’t here, the navigation menus at the top of the page provide links to something for everyone. Try our Google Custom Search tool if you need a little help finding something. Different parts of the site are updated daily, so enjoy your visit and come back soon!
Please visit Mr. Vandercar's "Principal's Page"!
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School Announcements
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Experience Elementary
Please join us on Wednesday, May 2nd, anytime between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. to see first-hand what happens at school. This special night will have an “open house” structure where students and parents can visit classrooms, talk to teachers, and socialize. The students and staff are excited about this special night. We look forward to seeing you.
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Computer Lab Time Available for Third and Fourth Graders
The elementary school computer lab will be opened before school from 8:00-8:55 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays until May 17. This is an opportunity for students to use computers in a supervised setting. The computer room supervisor will be able to assist students with projects for school or other educational activities. This time could be used to help complete the fourth grade state project or the third grade “All About Me” PowerPoint.
When students arrive for before-school computer, they should pick up a pass from the office and sign-in in the computer room. Entrance to the computer lab will end at 8:40 so the morning arrival routine is not disrupted. There will be high expectations for student behavior so all students have the opportunity to work and study in a quiet environment.
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Testing Tutorials
Click HERE to access tutorials for reading and math.
Did you miss the "Understanding Your Child's ITBS Scores" workshops? Looking for more information? The Parent Presentation is now available!
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Can I go see the Nurse?
This is a question teachers hear quite often. Parents can easily check to see if their child has visited Nurse Penrod. In Skyward Access, in the general information area, parents can click on “Health Information” and then “Office Visit” to get a synopsis of each time their child has been to the nurse’s office.
Of course, Nurse Penrod will always contact parents in case of an emergency, if a child is sick, or if she feels the situation requires a call.
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Responsibility
Instilling responsibility in our children is a priority. In school, for example, students learn how to organize and prioritize their homework. A daily amount of time is spent with assignment notebooks, organizing desks and backpacks, and making sure students are fully prepared for homework. Occasionally, students forget and want to come back to school after they get home. This could become habitual, students are only allowed to do this one time during the school year. Although this practice may sound harsh to some, students usually learn their lesson and become a little more responsible for their actions. Of course, when using their one chance to go back to the classroom, permission and supervision is necessary. Students and parents must check in at the office before going to any classroom. The school office closes at 4:15. After hours, the cleaning staff is not permitted to let any students back in the building for any reason.
Your support and understanding is appreciated.
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Traffic Safety During After School Pick-ups
After school pick-ups are hectic because of the number of cars in the back parking lot. Traffic patterns have been set up so the flow of cars is organized and accidents are avoided. Please drive slowly and carefully in the back lot. There are students and parents walking to their cars and we have witnessed cars driving extremely fast in this area. We have had some close calls and the students’ safety needs to be a priority. We appreciate your cooperation.
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Lost and Found
The lost and found box is located outside Nurse Lisa's office. Jackets and sweatshirts which have been found are hanging in the APR. Please stop by the office to have a look if your child is missing items. All items left by the end of the school year will be donated to Goodwill.
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Upcoming Events:
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| May 10 - 4th Grade Field Trip
Symphony Hall
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May 15 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Morton Arboretum
4th Band & Orchestra Final Concert @ 7:00 pm
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| May 22 - Spring Concert 3&4th Grades @ 7:00 pm |
| May 25 - Student Dismissal @ Noon - Teacher Institute Day |
| May 28- Memorial Day - No School |
| May 29- 3rd Grd. Field Trip to Chicago |
| May 30 - 4th Grade Battle with Books @ 10:15-11:30 |
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June 1 - Preschool Celebration @ 10:45 am
Grd 3&4 Awards Assembly @2:00
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| June 4 - Field Day |
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June 5 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 9:15
Kindergarten Celebration @ 2:30
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| June 6 - Last Day of School - Dismissal at 10:00 |
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(updated 05/08/12)