9/24/21 Paw Prints

September 24, 2021

Dear PDS Families!!

Can you believe that we’re approaching a month since we’ve started the school year at PDS?!!  We had a blast at our school this week!

Water Bottles: Please remember to send in a reusable water bottle with your child.  They have access to our water stations and can refill as needed throughout the day.

Reporting Absences in Powerschool:  Parents/Guardians must fill out the Attendance Absence Form within PowerSchool any time their child is absent.  This form must be completed on the day the child is absent and must be completed on each day absent.   Please click HERE for more information.

 A Message from PDS PTA:  The BJ’s Club for a Cause Fundraiser continues through Friday, 10/1.  Click HERE for information and HERE for the BJ’s Club membership form.

PDS Spiritwear is here!:  PDS PTA’s annual Spiritwear Sale is happening!  Click HERE to see some PAWsome spiritwear options, as well as membership.  Please note that Spiritwear orders/payments are due 10/3.

Protocol for Contacting Tracing after school hours and on weekends:  Please click HERE for important information regarding contact tracing.

Students Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders

  • Pull to the far right of the roadway as possible.

  • Active your vehicle's flashers so other traffic is aware of your intentions.

  • Be a good citizen and do not block our neighbors' driveways.

  • Keep a 25-foot distance from intersecting streets while waiting in line

  • When exiting the school parking lot, please turn right to reduce congestion in the area.

Bus Seating:  Please click on THIS LINK for the latest update regarding our bus seating protocols.

PDS Dates & Events

  • Wear “Gold” on Thursday, Sept 30!! Click HERE for the flyer.

  • Fall 2021 Elementary Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences:  Wednesday, October 20th 1:45-3:45 p.m., Thursday, October 21st 5:30-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 22nd 1:45-3:45 p.m.  Student dismissal for these days will begin at 1:15 p.m.  Click HERE for more information.

  • 1:25 PM Early Dismissal for students:  Wednesday, October 27 (Staff Professional Learning Workshops)

  • No School for students:  Tuesday, November 2 (Staff Professional Learning Day)

  • Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, November 17

  • 1:25 PM Early Dismissal: Wednesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Recess)

  • No School:   Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Recess)

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!!

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