Do you have a child from 0-5 & want FREE books sent to your home? Watch the video and explore the links below to learn more!
Video:
app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/t5iNZVhEQFgNYw5biEbL
Registration:
imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
INLearning Lab:
inlearninglab.com/
We are excited to announce that MSDSC is participating in the 23-24 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning, a national initiative of Project Tomorrow. Since fall 2003, Speak Up has helped education leaders include the voices of students, faculty, parents, and the community in annual and long-term planning. We have partnered with Project Tomorrow to offer surveys which will ask about technology usage in our schools.
To take the survey, visit https://projecttomorrow.questionpro.com/MSD-Steuben
To learn more about Speak Up, visit https://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/
Trine University Innovation One and The Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab
(MILL) would like to invite any student and parent to join us in a fun evening in the MILL to learn about the equipment we have and participate in a couple of hands-on activities.Wednesday, May 1st, 4-7 pm. Stop in any time during the event. See Flyers for more information.
To REGISTER use QR on flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pcw2_9dOCyWLcNZRJu9uboT6ElVx392E/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD97xzvUDjxtu2OGj6JIQudymD5XztyY/view?usp=sharing
To the Families of Pleasant Lake Elementary--Now that the School Board has made the decision not to close Pleasant Lake Elementary and convert it to a Montessori school with ACE Academy sharing the facility, we are opening and simplifying the intra-district transfer process. We hope many of you will continue learning about Montessori and plan to keep your child(ren) at PLE Montessori. We have an Informational Meeting at Trine's Center for Montessori Education, Shambaugh Hall, tonight from 6:00-7:00.
We kindly ask that you complete one of these two forms to let us know your plans for next year by May 15.
Complete this form to transfer out of Pleasant Lake Elementary: https://forms.gle/pLZo9153MKpkc3XK6
Complete this form to transfer to PLE Montessori:
https://forms.gle/9FcoFHzQ3WVoLMRQ7
You will be contacted near the end of the school year to confirm your choice. Buses will be available to transport your child(ren) to whichever MSD school you choose.
We understand this has been a stressful couple of months, but we want to help you navigate the best next step for your family. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Schauna Relue, Assistant Superintendent, at 260-665-2854 Ext 1311 or srelue@msdsc.us
Last night, the Board of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County voted to convert Pleasant Lake Elementary to a K-6 Montessori school. We are excited to introduce the ONLY area Montessori programs for preschool at the Early Learning Center at Carlin Park AND K-6 students at Pleasant Lake Montessori. Don't miss our Open House today, April 17, where parents can learn more at Trine University's Center for Montessori Education in Shambaugh Hall from 6:00-7:00 PM. Click the link to learn more and transfer your students now.
https://bit.ly/PLEMontessori
Below is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document compiled from questions asked during the School Board's Public Work sessions regarding Pleasant Lake Elementary. We want to be sure that questions are answered before the next School Board meeting which is April 16.
FAQ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EVKyGsMCOrB7l7U0OU5svwZ7xNLvQpY2/view?usp=sharing
Today is a Virtual Live Learning Day. Live instruction will start at 9am please see included schedule.
Eclipse Timing - Starts 1:54, Maximum Point 3:11, Ends 4:25
Enjoy And Stay Safe - Wear your glasses!!
Please see the attached letter from Dr. Widenhoefer regarding the eclipse on Monday. Due to staff and student attendance rates, we will have a live elearning day on Monday. We appreciate your flexibility as we strive to serve our students to the best of our ability. Thank you.
You're Not Alone...Coaching for Parents
Do you need someone to talk to about the challenges of parenting? Consider meeting with a parent coach for FREE! Register at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/160tJ6beiOIT94W4o6SImN2GHHONBo5ca/view?usp=sharing
Tomorrow is our first Parent Informational meeting at the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University, Shambaugh Hall, 600 Park Ave., for parents to learn more about our proposed Montessori program--FREE Public Montessori education for grades K-5. The meeting is from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. We will host a repeat session on April 17. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit.
You can also stop in to visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Ages 2.5-5--CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers or paid tuition)
Register here: https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8
Trine University Montessori Open House Registration
We are excited to join the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University to welcome parents to learn more about Montessori education. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8
Good Afternoon!
If you have a second or third grade student, you will receive a report detailing your student's performance on IREAD-3. Below is a link to a video with more information.
https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/zH3Dp7yRA4UDjZU590iW
Check out the update regarding the options for Pleasant Lake and find out when you can join Open Houses to learn more about Montessori programs.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiyj59CySxvjHweIs5GTHhmzxIU3ToqT/view?usp=sharing
Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 school year happening NOW until 7pm. Location Angola High School Gym, park in the student lot by the gym, and enter at door 21. See you there!
The School Smiles dentist is returning to our school in April for dental cleanings. If you missed the dentist’s first visit, there is still time to get your student signed up for our upcoming visit! Please visit www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup to sign-up today! A new form needs completed each school year to remain in the program, BUT if you have already completed a form for the 2023-24 school year, you do not need to sign-up again. School Smiles accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and offers self-pay rates for those who may be uninsured.
The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County will meet in a public work session on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm. at Pleasant Lake Elementary School Gymnasium.
Subject to be discussed: Future Planning for Pleasant Lake Elementary School
Public Comment: Public comment and input will be sought
Steuben County Health Department will be administering Immunizations during Kindergarten & Pre-K Round-Up. March 13. See flyer for more information. Appointments Required.
Good Afternoon, We have some exciting news to share about our new take-home books for kindergarten through second grade students. Below is a letter and video with more information. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evo9ZyyYQ8w
Don't Miss Tonight's Parent Guidance Webinar!
You can join from anywhere or come in person to the Carnegie Library from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM.
Register using the QR code and receive the link to join the Webinar.
If your 5th-grade students fell in love with an instrument during sessions in school recently, sign up for the band in middle school and get your instrument ready to go. Come to AMS on Tuesday from 5-7 and meet with representatives from Sweetwater to start the rental process.