Pleasant Hill Family News

Thank you for joining us for this week’s Scholastic Book Fair. The students thoroughly enjoyed exploring the selection of books.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our wonderful PTA volunteers. Your dedication, coordination, and support made this year’s event a tremendous success—the fair would simply not be possible without you.

The funds raised this year will directly support special guest speakers, field trips, and grade-level activities that enrich our students' school experience.

With gratitude,

Jenn

Jennifer Humphrey, Principal

Pleasant Hill School

If your child missed Picture Day earlier this fall, or if you'd like them to retake their school picture, Monday is the day. If you are doing retakes, please send the original package in with your child. Thank you!

Our assessment weeks have officially wrapped up, marking the conclusion of an important milestone in this trimester. Throughout the evaluation period, the dedication and hard work of our students were fully evident each day as they focused on demonstrating their knowledge and growth.

In the coming weeks, our teachers will be thoroughly examining the assessment results. This valuable data will allow educators to gain deep insights into student progress, helping them to fine-tune instructional plans and tailor future lessons to meet the specific learning needs of every student.

It's nearly time for our annual school Book Character Parade!

This celebration of reading is a fun, annual event. Dressing up as your favorite book character is OPTIONAL! If students wish to dress up, they can come to school wearing their costume.

Staff and students are invited to dress as their favorite book character for the day. Even if your child doesn't wish to dress up, they'll still be able to participate in the parade, as each class will be making drawings or other small projects to represent their favorite book character.

There is no need to go out and purchase store bought costumes or create elaborate homemade ones. Simple is best!

Please ensure your child's costume is something they'll be comfortable wearing throughout the day and avoid sending your child with a costume that is:

• inflatable or
• has any accessories like weapons or masks

Thank you!

We invite you to come learn more about Scarborough Public Schools' upcoming building projects:

• Site Plans
• Floor Plans
• Timeline
• Next Steps

Thanks to the hard work, generosity and participation of our school community, our school raised $1,266.00 through the 2026 Hannaford Helps Schools program. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our school and your involvement and encouragement truly make a difference for our students, teachers and staff. Thank you for your continued dedication to our school community!

**Please remember to update your child's teacher in Nutrislice to this year's homeroom.**

Nutrition Program Menus

• Breakfast can be ordered online on the same day before 6:30 AM.
• Lunch can be ordered online on the same day before 7:30 AM.

NOW is the perfect time to get volunteer trained! This is REQUIRED for anyone who wants to volunteer, chaperone a field trip, or visit your child's classroom.

Trainings are held monthly, and you only need to be trained ONCE during your time here at Pleasant Hill School. If you are unsure if you have received training yet, you can always check with the front office at 207-730-5250. If it turns out you have already taken the training, we will send you the updated confidentiality link, which you are required to sign ANNUALLY.

TRAINING SESSION:

Wed Oct 28, 2026 11:30am - 12pm

Training is 20 minutes in length.

Where: https://scarboroughschools.zoom.us/j/9577613642

No need to sign up, just hop on Zoom!

• 10/26 Picture Retake Day
• 10/28 Volunteer Training. 11:30-12:00 noon. No need to sign up, simply join at: https://scarboroughschools.zoom.us/j/9577613642

• 11/17 Post-Referendum Building Committee Community Forum (Save the Date to learn more about our upcoming school projects.)

  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  Scarborough Public Safety Building, 275 US-1

Fridays: Red Storm Pride. Show your school spirit if you wish by wearing red or your Scarborough gear!

COMMUNICATING WITH US

For all communication regarding students, please contact the office via email phoffice@scarboroughschools.org or by phone 207-730-5250.

*Please include your child's teacher in the email if it is regarding a change in dismissal plans.*

Student Absence Reporting:

We ask families to report their child's absence from school by calling the main office at 207-730-5250 or by email at phoffice@scarboroughschools.org. When leaving a message, we ask that you state the reason for the absence, otherwise, office staff will reach back out to you for that information.

Excusable reasons for an absence:

• illness
• appointment
• religious holiday
• family emergency
• planned absence

For Planned Absences (a day out of school which is not illness or medical appointment related), families should fill out the PH Planned Absence Form in advance of the day your child will be absent. To reduce lost instructional time, we ask families to do their best to coordinate vacations so they line up with our scheduled school vacation weeks. We appreciate your help with this.

For questions about attendance, please contact the main office at 207-730-5250 or email us at phoffice@scarboroughschools.org

PLEASANT HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Principal - Jennifer Humphrey, M.Ed., C.A.S.

Phone: (207) 730-5250

Email: jhumphrey@scarboroughschools.org

Office - Laurie Olore

Phone: (207) 730-5250

Office Email: lolore@scarboroughschools.org

Website: https://pleasanthill.scarboroughschools.org/

Location: 143 Highland Ave, Scarborough, ME, USA

Email: jhumphrey@scarboroughschools.org
Website: https://pleasanthill.scarboroughschools.org/
Location: 143 Highland Avenue, Scarborough, ME, USA
Phone: 207-730-5250