Pontiac Elementary News

March 2, 2017

Together, We Can!

From the Desk of Dr. Barber

Spring brings a renewed sense of possibility and provides us with an opportunity to think about what we’re doing well and where we can improve. This week has been such a positive, engaging week at our school. We enjoyed Pancakes with the Principal and recognized students that have demonstrated the habits. Students and teachers synergized and collected over 2,000 BOX TOPS for our school! We also celebrated Black History Month and watched students perform in front of large audiences of parents! The school store is operated and managed two days a week by student leaders! Our Student Council is planning a walk to celebrate one of our very own students! Students around the building are eager for the Book Fair’s Grand Opening this week because they love to read the pages in a book!

Forgive me but I can’t help but get excited! There are so many remarkable things happening at Pontiac. Our school is integrating student leadership in ways that inspire our students. This, after all, is the purpose of The Leader in Me: to produce students who are equipped with the leadership and life skills they need to succeed in school, college, and life. We, at Pontiac, are working hard to communicate to students their individual worth and potential; to provide a place where student, staff, family, and community voices are valued; and build a sense of belonging for all stakeholders. It is our hope that this inspiration will help all students strive to do their personal best each day.

Parents, look for ways to encourage leadership in your students. What are your child’s gifts and talents? Let’s help them explore these strengths and ignite a spark! Together, we can!

Important Dates

Please have students wear tennis shoes to PE and PE 2 next week as we will begin fitness testing.

3/2 - 9 Book Fair VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

3/7 Child Development Information Night @ R2I2 6 - 7pm

3/8 Late Night Shop @ Book Fair, 3:45 - 7pm

3/10 Mother/Son Bowling Night

3/13 Chorus Performance 7pm

3/14 MAP Reading Grades 4, 5 and UM

3/15 MAP Reading Grades 3 and LM

3/16 SIC 7:45 am

3/16 Skate Night 6 - 8pm

March Menu

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Make Memories Last!

Don't miss your chance to order this year's yearbook! The price is only $22.00 if you order by April 15 and $25.00 after that deadline. Packets have gone home with each child to order these yearbooks. They are also available online at strawbridge.net with the school code 100431. Checks are to be made payable to Pontiac Elementary School.

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Book Fair Is Here!

Book Fair Hours

(Volunteers needed for all of the times below)

Students may shop alone Thursday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 8 from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday, 8:30 - 12:00
Book Fair Closes Thursday at 12:00 pm

In addition, students may shop with adults during the following times

Thursday, March 2, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Friday, March 3, 7:30 - 8:30 am

Monday, March 6, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Tuesday, March 7, 7:30 - 8:30 am

Wednesday, March 8, 7:30 - 8:30 am

(Late Night Shop - 3;45 - 7:00 pm)

Thursday, March 9, 7:30 - 8:30

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Save the Date!

The Pontiac Chorus will perform "Disney The Movies, The Music" on Monday, March 13th at 7:00 pm at the Richland Two District Auditorium located on the Richland Northeast High School Campus. Come help us celebrate 75 years of Disney magic and some of the music that helped make that magic happen with favorite songs from the movies of Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King.

The show runs approximately 30 minutes and the the cost of the program is free, but donations will be accepted to go toward the PES Music Program.