10/1/21 Paw Prints

October 1, 2021

Dear PDS Families!!

PDS went for the Gold this week!! Thank you for your support during this busy week of teaching and learning!  Click HERE to see a few images.

Apptegy:  Text message reminders were sent to families this Wednesday.  These messages will provide an added layer of communication from school to home.

Thank you Food Services: Thank you to MPS Food Service for providing a special treat for all students on Thursday with lunch. What a nice way to celebrate our first full month of school being complete!

PDS Spiritwear is here!:  Click HERE to see some PAWsome spiritwear options, as well as membership.  Don’t miss the chance to get PDS spiritwear - orders/payments are due this Sunday, 10/3.

Water Bottles: Please remember to send in a reusable water bottle with your child.  They have access to our water stations and can refill as needed throughout the day.

Reporting Absences in Powerschool:  Please remember to report absences in PowerSchool.  Click HERE for more information.

Protocol for Contacting Tracing after school hours and on weekends:  Please click HERE for important information regarding contact tracing.

Students Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders:  Please click HERE for important reminders.

Bus Seating:  Please click on THIS LINK for the latest update regarding our bus seating protocols.

PDS Dates & Events

  • Walk/Bike to School Day:  Wednesday, October 6.  Click HERE for flyer.

  • Online Webinar Series:  Tuesday, October 19,  at 6:30-7:30 pm Back to the Future: Becoming Stronger Together by Alicia Farrell PH.D.: More info is HERE.

  • Fall 2021 Elementary Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences:  Wednesday, October 20 1:45-3:45 p.m., Thursday, October 21 5:30-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 22 1:45-3:45 p.m.  Student dismissal for these days will begin at 1:15 p.m.  Click HERE for more information.

  • 1:25 PM Early Dismissal for students:  Wednesday, October 27 (Staff Professional Learning Workshops)

  • Elementary Costume Day: Friday, October 29th (More info to come)

  • No School for students:  Tuesday, November 2 (Staff Professional Learning Day)

  • Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, November 17

  • 1:25 PM Early Dismissal: Wednesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Recess)

  • No School:   Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Recess)

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!

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