PCCS : Pioneer Update 6-11-21

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

06/14/2021 8:00 AM

Pioneer Update 6/11/21

Pioneer Parents,

Congratulations!

We have made it through the 2020-21 school year.

This has undoubtedly been the most interesting school year in history. We started the year virtually, then moved to hybrid, then to in-person, then back to virtual, and finally back to in-person instruction. We truly appreciate all your support and patience as we navigated this crazy time. In this update, please make sure to review the Summer Reading and Math Resources, along with the dates of Schedule Pickup/Picture Days at Pioneer.

New Staff Members:

You are going to see many new faces at Pioneer next year. This week we were able to hire three new staff members to replace some of our retirees and open positions. Here is some information on our new staff members:

Angela Allen: Angela will be taking over for Mrs. Jenkins as our Life Management Teacher. Angela previously taught in Indiana and Florida, and recently moved to Plymouth. She is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.

Megan Atwood: Megan will be our new Special Education teacher serving the students in our Emotionally Impaired classroom. Megan formerly worked at West Middle School and Madonna University. She is a graduate of Grand Valley State University.

Alexa Lalejini: Alexa will be taking over for Mrs. Marchesano as our Media Specialist. Alexa was previously the Media Specialist of Saginaw Swan Valley High School and serves as a board member on multiple professional organizations for the State of Michigan on media education. She is a graduate of the Ohio State University & Syracuse University.

SUMMER READING 

Help your student avoid the "summer slide" by setting aside some time for math and reading. 

Make time each day in your routine for reading. To improve reading skills, students need time to practice reading -- preferably something that interests them. It's easy with the availability of downloadable ebooks & audiobooks, free from our school library. Go to our Canvas Library page for Summer Reading suggestions and access to our digital books. Choose Find a Book to access digital books (Login with Google). These books work with the Sora app on tablets, computers and smart phones. Choose Summer Reading for additional reading suggestions and our great local public library programs. All these resources are free!   Our local public libraries also offer great reading programs.

Pioneer's Canvas Library Page http://bit.ly/PioLibCanvas 

Important Dates:

7th grade Schedule Pickup & Picture Day: Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 8:30-11:00 AM

8th grade Schedule Pickup & Picture Day: Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 12:30-3:00 PM

WEB Training for 8th grade WEB Leaders: Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 9:30 AM-Noon

Schedule Pickup Makeup Day: Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM-Noon

VA Picture Day(s)

Wednesday, August 25, 2021: 7th Graders: 8:30-11:00 AM

Wednesday, August 25, 2021: 8th Graders: 12:30-3:00 PM

Thursday, August 26, 2021: 6th Graders: 1:00-3:00 PM

6th grade WEB, Schedule Pickup & Picture Day: Thursday, August 26, 2021 

WEB Orientation 9:00 AM-Noon

6th grade Schedule Pickup & Pictures: 1:00-3:30 PM

*** 6th Grade Band Parent Meeting at 2:00 PM  *** 

District Updates:

Starting June 16, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools will again offer meal pick up for school families and the community for free.  Meals will be available every Wednesday through August 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Salem High School on Joy Rd. The meals will include five breakfasts and five lunches.  P-CCS families are welcome to pre-order via mypaymentsplus.com or visit us at Salem while supplies last.  

There is still time to register for this year’s P-CCS Extended Day Summer Camp program.  Hoben Elementary School will host this year’s program and will be open from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Eligible students for summer camp must have completed Young 5s or a kindergarten program though completed 8th grade. 

Cost 2021:  Registration fee is $85 first child, $80 for siblings.  Registration fees are nonrefundable. $220 per week first child, $198 per week each additional child 

Camp Dates:  First Day of Camp is June 16, 2021.  Last Day of Camp is August 20, 2021.

We do not have a part time camp. Families may select the weeks they want to register.

Please click on this SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION LINK 2021 for all of the information on the 2021 Summer Camp at Hoben Elementary School.  You can also view this year’s planned summer camp activities by clicking on the 

Summer Planner 2021.

Ready to Reconnect and Recharge?  Then join P-CCS Community Education for some summertime recreation.  Registration is OPEN for youth and adult activities taking place June through August.

Camps and classes include art, basketball, fitness, golf, soccer, study skills, tennis, yoga, and more.  Some begin NEXT WEEK, so enroll soon.  New listings will be added throughout the summer.

Also featuring P-CEP Athletic Camps, hosted by high school coaching staff and team members.  A variety of sports available for students entering grades 3-12.  Try something new or fine tune your current skills. Safety Town returns in July & August.  An assortment of safety topics will be introduced in a fun-filled atmosphere.  For those entering Kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall.  Registration begins June 14.

Course descriptions and enrollment at PCCEREGISTER.COM.  Filling fast -- secure your spot today!  Follow us on Facebook @PCCSCOMMED for the latest updates.

Be on the lookout for the P-CCS Summer Communicator before the end of June.  This communication from the district carries all of the latest information about the 2021/22 school year, including back to school details.  Parents of high school students also can look forward to receiving the P-CEP Communicator by the middle of July.

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools produces a weekly podcast with all the important district information for students, staff and families.  You can view the last LPT in 3 podcast for this school year by clicking on this link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI3y0IGOl0Q

This press release was produced by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.