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November 24, 2021

Dear PDS Families!!

It was terrific seeing so many Pumpkin Panthers showing school spirit with today’s Wacky, Tacky Day!  Be sure to be on the lookout for next month’s spirit day!

PDS PTA Reminders:  Our PTA is holding an online Winter Plant Sale.  Click HERE for the flyer and to order.  Orders are due Friday, November 26.

Our PTA will host a Family Fun Night at Barnes and Noble on Wednesday, December 10.  Click HERE for more information.

Pediatric COVID Vaccine Clinic:   Please see the attached flyer regarding the Milford Health Department's scheduled COVID vaccine clinics for 5-11 year olds. The next clinic is Wednesday, December 1..  

PDS Mitten Tree is BACK:  PDS will hold a coat drive through Friday, December 17.  Click HERE for the flyer.

Newsletter Reminder:    We will make a complete transition to our Mobile friendly newsletter after Thanksgiving break.  Families may access the newsletter’s content on your mobile devices as well as on the school’s website.

PCR Testing:  If your child participated in the voluntary testing this week and you are having difficulty creating an account, please contact SEMA4 at 1-800-298-6470, select option 2, then option 2, again.

We will continue to hold voluntary PCR testing for students and staff Monday and Tuesday  at PDS.  Students must be sent in with a completed consent form in order to be tested.  Click HERE for the link to the printable consent forms.

District Communication:  Please take a minute to review.

Updated Screen and Stay Update Communication from Dr. Cutaia and Deepa Joseph, Director of Milford Health Department

Snow days Communication 

A Friendly Reminder:  Please use the daily health screening checklist for your child. If they are experiencing any of the symptoms listed, please keep them home

PDS Dates & Events

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

  • Coat Drive:  Monday, November 29, through Friday, December 17.  Click HERE.

  • Trimester 1 Ends:  Wednesday, December 1st

  • Pediatric COVID Vaccine Clinic: Wednesday, December 1st from 3-7 pm at 336 Sub Way, Milford, CT. More info is HERE.

  • Report Cards:  Friday, December 17th; Families access report cards in Powerschool

Click HERE for this week’s Paw Prints

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