Congratulations to Gwen Mitchell! She was chosen to be the League of Women Voters 2024 Delegate to the Students Inside Albany conference in May. During this conference, Gwen will be taking part in interactive lectures, a tour of the Capitol, and shadowing representatives while gaining valuable experiences. Congratulations again!!
Are you parenting a 2nd – 4th grader who struggles with anxiety? Join us in the Dubot's room for coffee and dessert on March 12th from 6-8 while we discuss how to help your student live well with anxiety. Childcare provided!
https://forms.office.com/r/6SPUaMwy2T
As you may know, PCS Elementary Eclipse Day is Monday April 8th and we have shifted our instructional day to 10:45-4:05 so that our students can experience the eclipse here at school and participate in some fun and unique learning opportunities. For families that need it, PCS Elementary will operate free daycare from 7:30-10:45.
To help us plan and prepare, please complete one form per child to let us know your needs for daycare and how your child is planning on arriving at school on April 8th.
The link to the form is: https://forms.office.com/r/VbtbcN4ZHT
Please complete by 3/8.
Example: if you have 3 children at PCS, please submit three forms.
Your help is greatly appreciated, and we are looking forward to a fantastic and unique day!
More information will be out soon!
Mr. Swetland's 8th grade students thank Mr. Appleby, Mr. Dunn, and the WWII Museum!
Elementary Readers are Leaders Week
Elementary Readers are Leaders Family Fun Event - Saturday March 2, 2024
To register please visit: https://forms.office.com/r/VTEMiBhfB0
9:00-10:30 Green eggs and ham, cake, popcorn, prizes, bingo for books. 10:30 Children's Concert with Kevin McCarthy in the Auditorium! This is not a drop off event, a family member must be present.
Sweetheart-Daughter dance for PCS students grades pre-k through 6 will be held Saturday February 24 from 6-8. Physical tickets will be available on Monday in the elementary office, however they can be bought at the door as well. We do accept Venmo as well. Look forward to seeing everyone there!
EXCITING NEWS
Registration for the 2024 Little League Baseball and Softball season is open. Sign up online at https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/portvillelittleleague
Congratulations to the following 7th-12th grade students named "Students of the Quarter" for the 2nd marking period! Anna Faulkner, Cason Dick, Isabelle Snyder, Nathan Perkins, Samantha O'Brien, Shane Witter, Sofia Glover, Aidan DeFazio, Brady German, Anna Elsigan, Madison Jobe, and missing from picture: William Everitt. Great job!
Accepting Bids
We are excited to announce that the Elementary Outside the School Day NEW Session Starts Next Monday! See the calendar images below to know what events and activities are scheduled. Families will get emails from teachers and staff this week confirming registration of students.
Elementary Reminders
Last Chance for Circus Tickets
Please see the image below for dismissal times for this coming Friday's half day.
Circus tickets are still available.
All afterschool activities, including outside the school day programs are canceled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024. This also includes the community discussion regarding the 2024 capital project vote. If you are making a change to your pick-up plan, please update Pick Up Patrol by 12:30 or call the Elementary Office. Thank you for your cooperation.
PCS Parent and Family Anxiety Training - See the information below and click the link to register. https://forms.office.com/r/6SPUaMwy2T
Happy New Year Panthers
Upcoming Holiday Spirit Week - PK-6