
Pioneer Post
May 2023
Elementary School Happenings...
Pirouette Dance Lessons
2023/2024 Fall Class Registration
-Register early for the best choice in classes!
-Register online HERE
-Registration is $30 per dancer and $20 for an additional sibling
-The Pirouette Dance Company 2023/2024 class schedule can be found here. Class Schedule 2023-2024. Our 2023-2024 dance season runs from September 5th through the end of May. Please plan to stay for the entire season.
-Beginning on Sunday, April 16th, registration for Fall classes can be done online through DSP Parent Portal. Please make sure you have an account set up in DSP. You will be charged a $30 registration fee.
-If you have any questions about what level to register your child for, please email pirouettedancecompanync@gmail.com to get a recommendation.
-If your child is interested in attending our Summer Placement and Company Evaluations on Saturday, June 3rd, please register online HERE. A placement evaluation is $30 per dancer.
Pirouette Dance Company is pleased to announce our fun-themed summer dance camps! Each camp will meet Monday through Friday from 9:00am to noon, and the cost for the week is $140.
- June 19-23 Bluey and Ballet ages 3-6 Dance, laugh and learn basic ballet and tumbling with Bluey! Bluey crafts, games and more!
- July 10-14 Remix Dance Camp ages 6-11 A variety of dance styles will be sampled including jazz, tap, hip hop, acro and lyrical.
- July 17-21 Tumble and Tricks ages 6-11 Technique summer camp focusing on acro, turns, leaps and more!
- July 24-28 Mermaids and Pirates ages 5-8 Ahoy! Grab your treasure map and get ready for some dance, crafts, games and more!
In addition to morning camps, PDC will offer 2-week summer dance sessions for dancers ages 5-18 and levels I-IX. These dance sessions will be Monday through Thursday in the 4:30-7:30 time slot (not every night for every level) and many styles of dance will be included over the 2-week period. Company dancers are required to take at least two 2-week sessions, but may take as many as they like. The 2-week session is $110 for Level I, II, and III dancers, and $140 for Level IV-IX dancers, and dancers can choose from the following 2-week sessions:
- June 12-21
- June 26-July 7 (4th of July class made up on July 7th)
- July 10-20
- July 24-August 3
- August 7-17
Middle School Happenings...
Open Gym for May
Open Gym Schedule is 3:30-5PM on the following dates:
May 2 - Volleyball 5th graders
May 3 - Volleyball 6th/7th
May 4 - Girls basketball 5th Grade
May 9 - Boys Basketball 5th
May 11 - Girls Basketball 6th/7th
May 12 - Boys Basketball 6th/7th
Any parents looking to help with BoosterClub, or volunteering with the Athletics Program please reach out to Coach Corey.
General Information
Nurse Notes
Families whose children have medication at school be on the lookout for an email within the next week or so with details regarding medication pick-up before summer break.
Order your school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year NOW!!
Chromebook Collection
Chromebook Collection will occur the last week of school. All the parts and pieces of your child's Chromebook are due at that time (stylus, charger, and the Chromebook itself).
Any 8th graders that haven't turned in their technology by the promotion ceremony will not be able to receive their certificate at that time. Outstanding charges can be paid through the e~Funds link.
Forgotten School Lunch
Please remind your child to remember their lunch. Students will be asked to call home in the morning if their lunch is forgotten. If a student doesn't have a lunch by lunchtime we have Lunchables we can provide to them. Forgotten school lunches are $5 and can be paid via e~Funds . Please make sure to reimburse PSPA if we provided your child with a lunch.
2023-2024 School Calendar
The board approved our calendar in November. If you haven't already please download your copy and make sure to plan vacations accordingly for next school year. It is imperative for students to be present on the first day of school.
Middle School Athletics
May Athletics Schedule
- Girls Soccer @ Grace Christian at 3:45PM
- Girls Softball @ Falls Lake at 4PM
5/4
- Boys Baseball v. Thales @ Womble at 4PM
- Girls Softball v. Grace Christian at 4PM
Testing Dates/ EOGs
- 5/15- 3rd-5th Reading EOG
- 5/16- 3rd-5th Math EOG
- 5/16- 8th Grade Spanish 1 Exam
- 5/17- 5th & 8th Grade Science EOG
- 5/17- 3rd Grade Reading Make Ups
- 5/18- 6th-8th Grade Reading EOG
- 5/19- 6th-8th Math EOG
- 5/22- 3rd-5th Grade EOG Make Ups
- 5/22- 8th Spanish Make Ups
- 5/23- All Middle School EOG Make Ups
- 5/24- 3rd Grade Read to Achieve
Upcoming Dates
- 5/1- Middle School Band & Chorus Concert @ 6PM (MS Gym)
- 5/4- Kinder-2nd Grade Field Day
- 5/5- Pioneer Palooza @ 5PM
- 5/5- 3rd-5th Grade Field Day
- 5/5- 1st Grade Field Trip to Camp Flintlock
- 5/10- NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30PM
- 5/11- 3rd Grade Global Education Launch Party
- 5/15- Night of the Arts at 6PM (Middle School)
- 5/17- Athletics Banquet @ 5:30 PM (Middle School)
- 5/19- 8th Grade Semi Formal at 12 Oaks @ 6PM
- 5/23- Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony @ 5:30 PM (at the Middle School)
- 5/25- Middle School Locker Clean out
- 5/25- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 5:30 PM
- 5/26- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Elementary @ 11:30 and Middle School @ Noon)