PES Newsletter
What's Happening in Our School!
PES Family,
Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful Christmas break filled with time to relax and recharge. It has been wonderful to see our students return with smiling faces and ready-to-learn attitudes. As we begin the second semester, I am excited about the growth, learning, and successes that lie ahead for our school community.
This month, our students will be preparing for ILEARN Checkpoints, which help teachers understand how students are progressing and guide instruction moving forward. Later this semester, students will also participate in the IREAD and ILEARN assessments. Our staff is working hard to support students every step of the way, and we appreciate your continued encouragement at home—confidence, good sleep, and positive attitudes make a big difference!
As we move through winter and into early spring, please remember to be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature. Sending students to school with layers, coats, and appropriate gear will help ensure they are comfortable and ready for the day.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Together, we are looking forward to a strong, successful, and joyful second semester!
Sincerely,
Mr. Quillen
Adam Berry is Pioneer Elementary's Dean of Students, as well as our Varsity Football Coach! Mr. Berry attended Ball State for his Elementary Education and Physical Education K-12 degrees. He also received his Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Prior to becoming the Dean of Students, he taught PE at the elementary and high school levels and coached a wide variety of athletics.
Mr. Berry states, "My favorite thing about the Pioneer Community is how they support our students through academics and athletics even after they graduate from Pioneer."
His favorite memory so far is watching the state championship games between football, softball, volleyball, and girl's basketball from 2017-2020! Coach Berry has definitely had a hand in helping our athletics get there!
"Ayla is quiet and kind to everyone. She models good choices for classmates. She loves spending time coloring and doing art projects during free choice times with friends. She works hard and is helpful."
Mrs. Bean
"Maverick is a very kind and thoughtful student. He is always willing to help others and is a good friend to everyone. He has a big heart and fun sense of humor. He shares with his classmates and will try to cheer them up if they are sad or upset. He is such a joy to have in class."
Mrs. Manges
"Sawyer is such a quiet, hard worker. He leads by example. Sawyer is a kind student who is a friend to everyone!"
Mrs. Cowell
"Addy has been working really hard in class. Her work ethic has improved immensely. Addy is a friend to all and loves to make others happy."
Mrs. Centers
Miss Brown
"Kelly is a "go-getter" and a problem solver. She has taken the time to teach others how to take initiative in and out of the classroom. Kelly’s leadership skills have grown exponentially this school year!"
Ms. Peppers
Miss Gleitz
"Ameila is a wonderful example of preparedness and kindness. She comes to class each day ready to learn, with materials organized and a positive attitude. Beyond academics, she consistently shows kindness and respect to classmates and teachers, helping create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment. Her responsibility and compassion make them a role model for others."
Mrs. Martindale
This year we are partnering with SchoolStore to raise money to help purchase tools and materials to help our students and teachers!
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Box Tops is making it easy! Download the FREE app on your phone. Buy products with the Box Tops logo and then scan your receipt on your app. Help earn money for our school!
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At Pioneer Elementary School, we use a tool called Rooms to communicate with parents & guardians. If you are not signed up for this, you should have received an email and/or a text message last week. Here are guidelines for how to proceed from that email or text message.
Click the image to take you to the Google Form!