Pleasant Lake Montessori

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Curious about Montessori Education? Check out this video sharing some of the unique aspects of Public Montessori Education! https://vimeo.com/725311879/c45e5ed3b6

Steuben County JDAI is hosting The Parent Project at Carnegie Public Library. This training program dives into solving child behavior problems at home. Please view the flyer below for more information. This program is free of charge. Link to register:https://parentproject.com/classes/steuben-county-parent-project-jdai/

Get to know our counseling staff a little better by checking out the February Edition of This or That on our district Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083484031497 Thank you for all you do!

5th Grade Parents, Do you have a child interested in participating in band at AMS? If the answer is yes mark your calendar for February 25th. Sweetwater will be at AMS from 5-7 to answer your instrument purchase/rental questions.

Due to continued icy road conditions, we will be on a two-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Friday, Feb 7, 2025. Be safe

Our Amazing Pleasant Lake Lions Club is at it again! Volunteers visited on Wednesday to help student design and build their very own Pinewood Derby Cars. Cars will be raced at the end of the month! We can't wait to see the end products.

Good Morning Parents - I hope you are staying safe and warm on our icy E-Learning Day. Please remember to follow the schedules sent out by your child's teacher on when to log-on to Google Meets. Please reach out with any questions. If your child is not able to log-on at the set time, they can still be counted present by watching the Google Meet Recording and completing the work within 24 hours OR completing the attendance form on Google Classroom. Happy Thursday!

MSDSC is on a two-hour delay today Monday 2/3//2025 due to fog. See you soon. Be Safe

MSDSC is on a two-hour delay today 1/31/2025 due to fog. See you soon be safe.

Students at Pleasant Lake Montesorri with assistance from Pleasant Lake Lion's Club spent some time yesterday learning about winter sowing.

Hello PLM Families: Happy Tuesday! I want to remind you of 2 upcoming opportunities to sign-up for! 1) Reading Readiness IREAD Tutoring Sign-Up: If you are a 2nd or 3rd grade family, we are offering Afterschool Tutoring to help build on the awesome learning happening at school and prepare students for the upcoming IREAD Testing. Transportation is available, if necessary. Please follow the link for more info on signing-up! https://forms.gle/3z8jFwzpuHbBEw7R8 2) Parents' Night Out Volunteer Sign-Up: Our PTO is hosting a Parents' Night Out on Friday, February 21st! BUT we are in need of a few awesome parents to help supervise, if you are interested please sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18zR9BNvb8kUA06HFznYO6ZstUWloPH_PYujizPZVuCg/edit?usp=sharing Thank you!

The MSD of Steuben County 2024-2025 school calendar was approved two years ago to help families plan for school events, including graduation.  However, the Indiana High School Athletic Association moved all of its calendar events back one week for the 2024-2025 school year.  Unfortunately, this has caused a conflict between the spring sporting events that our senior students will participate in and our graduation ceremony.  We want to make sure that all of our senior students have the opportunity to participate in their extracurricular activities and their graduation ceremony.  For this reason, we are rescheduling the class for the 2025 graduation ceremony from Thursday, May 29th 7:00 p.m. to Friday, May 30th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hornet Football Stadium.  

Did you miss our in-person IREAD meetings in November? No worries! We've got you covered. New laws are in effect that could impact your child. Catch up on the latest changes, helpful resources, AND info on our after-school readiness groups with this recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbeQPdDSocE Has your 2nd-5th grader passed IREAD? If not, we strongly recommend signing them up for our readiness groups starting in February! Extra support can make all the difference. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/324yfpieMU1jWVic9

Attention 2nd and 3rd Grade Families - We are excited to share that we are offering IREAD Readiness Afterschool Tutoring for 2nd and 3rd graders to support our students with their reading skills in preparation for our upcoming IREAD Assessment. Details: Afterschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 11th through the 27th from 3:00-4:30. Transportation is available. Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/fLzTGdgXbPCRzzoy9 We encourage you to sign up your child for this valuable opportunity. It’s a great way for them to receive personalized support and make progress in their reading. Please reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with the sign-up process. Thank you for your support!

Due to continued forecasted dangerously low temperatures, MSDSC will be closed and a self-paced e-learning day will be implemented for tomorrow Wednesday 1/22/2025. Assignments will be posted by 9 am. Stay Safe and Warm!

Want to help your young readers thrive? 📚 Join MSDSC for our continuation of the Raising Strong Readers webinar THIS THURSDAY 1/23 from 5:30-6:15 PM! This month's topic: Creating Experiences to Build Background Knowledge Here's what you can expect: Tips and strategies to enhance reading comprehension. Special Guest: The Purdue Extension Office will share exciting opportunities for student involvement within the community! Chance to win 🎁: Two lucky attendees will receive a gift card! Access to past webinar recordings: Rasing Strong Readers #1: Sounds https://youtu.be/SUh5NRnz9bQ Raising Strong Readers #2: Letters and Words https://youtu.be/fMUBVDUKtXk Raising Strong Readers #3: Fluency https://youtu.be/v2rJCV2T_ro Don't miss out! Register now: bit.ly/MSDSCRaisingReaders

Good Evening PLM Families - Our E-Learning Day tomorrow (1/21) will be SELF-PACED meaning that teachers will post lessons for students to complete on their own. Lessons will be posted by 9am and teachers will be available from 9-3 for questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions! We are here to help! Our 100th Day of School activities will be moved to Wednesday Jan. 22nd. Remember students are able to dress like they are 100 years old! Stay warm!

Due to forecasted dangerously low temperatures, MSDSC will be closed and a self-paced e-learning day will be implemented for tomorrow Tuesday 1/21/2025. Assignments will be posted by 9am. Stay Safe and Warm

While much of the world is still asleep, one of MSDSC’s incredible staff members is already hard at work. At 3 a.m., the alarm goes off for Dená Helmuth, who arrives early, rain or shine, to prepare breakfast for the students at Pleasant Lake Montessori. You can find her in the basement cafeteria, known as The Galley, where she’s been creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for 14 years. Dená’s personal touch is evident in the vibrant colors and playful ship design on the walls that she helped design and paint. The bright, cheerful setting is only further enhanced by the friendly, dedicated cafeteria workers who make every meal special. As the cafeteria manager, Dená brings her signature smile and positive attitude to the job every day. In addition to running Pleasant Lake, she has also managed the summer lunch program for several years at Carlin Park, ensuring all our students have access to nourishing meals year-round. Dená takes immense pride in her role, particularly in providing healthy meals to students who may not have great options over the weekend. She makes sure each student leaves on Friday with a hearty meal to sustain them through the weekend, and returns Monday morning with another nutritious start to their day. Though she may be quiet and unassuming, Dená’s dedication to her family is a cornerstone of her life. Outside of work, she cherishes spending time with her grandsons, ages 6 and 10, especially during the summer when they can enjoy boating and swimming together. One of her travel dreams is to visit Italy with her grandsons, having already shared their love of the country by studying its history and language together. When Dená talks about her family, her face lights up with pride and joy. A special perk of her job is having her grandson attend Pleasant Lake, where he can pop into the cafeteria to visit her. While family is at the heart of Dená’s life, she also values her moments of solitude. Whether it’s curling up with a good mystery novel, particularly those by James Patterson, or enjoying a scary movie, Dená knows how to unwind. Her personal motto, “Don’t sweat the small stuff. You can’t change everything, so focus on what you can,” is a philosophy she lives by. We are incredibly proud to have Dená as a part of the MSDSC community, where her unwavering dedication, warm spirit, and love for her family and our schools shine through every day.