Polar Bear Post

Enjoy these last couple weeks of summer. Communications will now be every other week until the school year begins.

With Polar Pride,

Mrs. Nowell

August 20: Kindergarten Camp, 9-11am

August 27: Back to School Night, 4-6pm

August 31: First day of school for kindergarten only

September 1: First day of school for all students in grades 1-5 plus kindergarten

September 10: Picture Day

September 10: Open House- 5:30-7:00

Class/homeroom Information will be communicated to families on August 20. Families with students in grades 2-5 will receive an email while families with students in kindergarten and 1st grade will receive a hard copy in the mail and an email.

You will also receive information about transportation on both August 20th and August 27th. This information will have your child's bus number, bus stop location and pick up/drop off times.

School doors open at 8:45am. Students are marked late after 9:00am

Dismissal begins at 3:40pm. Early dismissals need to be completed no later than 3:00pm.

All of our incoming kindergarten students and their parents are invited to attend our kindergarten camp on August 20th from 9:00-11:00am. Students will be able to meet their teachers, practice some school routines and even check out how to board the school bus. Parents will learn about Pleasantville and how they can best support their students.

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Back to School Night AKA Back to School BBQ will take place on August 27th from 4:00-6:00pm. Come out and see your classroom, enjoy a light dinner and get excited for the new school year! The following community partners will also be here: PTA, Prevailing Church, YMCA and the Nemours School Based Wellness Center.

At Pleasantville Elementary, we strive to create a safe, equitable, happy and welcoming school where everyone feels valued and included. We are committed to teaching strong academics, leading with kindness, respect, responsibility, and empathy.

With the support of teachers, families, and friends, we collectively build a school environment where students can take risks and celebrate differences as they grow into curious, capable, and confident learners and resilient problem-solvers, prepared to make a positive difference in the world.