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Friday August 26 2011

Welcome to the first Friday Packet of the year!  If you want to download the entire packet as a single PDF file, it is here (3.13 MB total size).  The individual pieces are below:

District:  Questions and Answers About Curriculum Improvements in 2011-12

I am very pleased to inform you about important curriculum improvements being implemented this school year. The purpose of this question and answer document is to communicate an overview of the improvements. You will be receiving additional information at both the elementary and middle school curriculum nights.  More...

District:  Working Together to Prevent Bullying

The purpose of this correspondence is to inform you of district efforts to prevent bullying and encourage attendance at parent anti-bullying informational events.  More...

District:  Food Allergies and New Restrictions in 2011-12

Per state law, there are new guidelines that public school districts are now required to implement.  Among other requirements, schools are responsible for "preventing exposure to known allergens."  Read more about this important change...

Elementary:  Dear Elementary School Parents

By now you have received the most important word about how this school year has begun – the informal reports given to you by your son or daughter. The staff at Pleasantdale Elementary School hope those reports are positive. We hope you feel that the school year has begun well for your child. We look forward to another excellent school year.  More...

Middle:  Tiger Times

We are very fortunate this year to welcome five outstanding new teachers to our staff for the 2011-2012 school year. Please stop by to say “Hi” and help us welcome them to the Pleasantdale community.  Read about them in the rest of the Tiger Times...

PTA:  A Night in Havana

We hope to see you there!  More...

PTA:  Pleasantdale PTA Newsletter

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! I hope that everyone had a happy and safe summer. If you have not yet joined the PTA, please do so now! The $8.00 fee provides money to fund many vital programs for our students. Also, please pay the class party fees that enable us to offer games and crafts to our children; without 100% participation, we would be unable to offer these special activities to our students.  More...

PTA:  Welcome Back Event 2011

Friday, September 9th, 2011, 5:00-7:00 P.M. Fleetwood Roller Rink 7231 Archer Avenue   More...

PTA:  Agenda for the September 6th PTA Board Meeting

District Meeting Room - 7:00 p.m.   More...

PTA: Elementary Room Reps Sign Up

Are you interested in being involved in your child’s classroom parties?  Here’s your chance!  More...

PTA: Promotions

Give back to the PTA by shopping!  No kidding, read more...

Other:  Sokol Spirit - Gymnastic/Tumbling Classes

Tots classes, fitness classes for adults, and more...

Other:  High Hopes 4-H Club

4-H is an organization that is co-ed for ages 8 to 18! Members are given the opportunity to learn leadership skills and have fun! Members hold offices and run their own meetings.  More...

Other:  Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association

This is a league run by women in lacrosse who want to help girls reach their potential in a fun and safe environment. Over 1400 Chicagoland girls participated in the Spring of 2011! The goals of the program are to understand the rules of lacrosse, active teamwork, sportsmanship, and fostering personal development in a respectful environment led by positive coaching. All players will receive equal playing time and will be played in all positions.  More...