February 2010 Word of the Month = Honesty
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1	2	3	4	5              Health Dept. visits 2nd Grade.            Topic: Nutrition	6
7	8	9 Site Base MTG @ 3:30	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18      PTA Meeting @ 7. Spotlight-  2nd Grade	19              Tooth  Fairy visits KG & 1st Grade	20
21	22	23	24	25     PES Blood  Drive.  In school cafeteria @ 2:30-7:00 PM	26	27
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    School News and Community Interests:

 

•   The Boxtops collection campaign will continue this year at Pulaski Elementary. Students should bring their boxtops to school in an envelope or zip lock bag including their name and their teacher's name.  Visit www.boxtops4education.com for additional information.  The classroom collecting the most boxtops will be treated to a class party at the end of the year.

 

•       Lake Cumberland Health Department will visit 2nd Grade on Friday, February 5.  The discussion will be on Nutrition.

 

• PTA Meeting - February 18, 2010 - PTA Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.  Our Spotlight will be on Second Grade.

 

• The Tooth Fairy will visit Kindergarten and 1st Grade Classrooms on February 19.  The discussion will be on Oral Hygiene.  (1:15 PM & 2:00 PM)

 

•   The Central Kentucky Blood Center (CKBC) will be coming to PES on Thursday, February 25.  The blood drive will be held in the school cafeteria from 2:30-7:00 PM.

 

•   Adult Education  -          

     The Pulaski County Adult Education Program is now offering English literacy and civics education classes to immigrants and other limited English proficient individuals. Students will learn the basic skills they need to function effectively as workers, family members, and citizens. Students will also have the opportunity to learn local, state, and U.S. history and government, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and the naturalization process and test.   

                    Contact Kelly Whitaker at 606.679.7030 or kelly.whitaker@pulaski.kyschools.us   to enroll in upcoming classes.

 

 

• Tip of the Month:   Help your child become a better reader by keeping books, magazines, newspapers, and other reading materials available in your home.

 

        Looking Ahead

           

• November 12, 2009 - Our volunteer orientation will be held at 8:30 AM in the gym.  This is a mandatory orientation for all volunteers working at Pulaski Elementary.

 

• November 19, 2009 - PTA meeting at 7:00 PM.  Spotlight will be on our Fourth Grade.

 

• November 20, 2009 - The Family Resource Advisory Council will meet at 7:30 AM in the school media center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                               *****Attention Fifth Grade Parents*****                                  

                           During the second nine weeks, all fifth graders are required to earn ten (10) AR Points.   

 

 

 

 

                                    See also the Parent Place , Calendar, and Staff for more detailed information.

 

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Attendance Policy:
Teacher will call after 2 consecutive absences.
After 3 unexcused absences/tardies/early dismissals, a letter will be sent home.
After 4 unexcused absences/tardies/early dismissals, Family Resource Center will call home.
After 5 unexcused absences/tardies/early dismissals, the Family Resource Center will send a letter to the Dept. of Community Based Services.
After 6 unexcused absences/tardies/early dismissals, Family Resource Center will conduct a home visit.
After 7 unexcused absences/tardies/early dismissals, the family will be referred to the district social worker. The district social worker will contact the Dept. of Community Based Services and a meeting will be held at the school. If attendance does not improve, then a petition will be filed in family court for educational neglect.
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Also, please see the Calendar  for any upcoming events as they are added regularly.

PTA  Officers for PTA 2009-2010…

 President:  Deneen Wittlinger
 Treasurer: Stephanie Ousley
     Secretary:  Diane Brunson      

 

 

2009-2010 SBDM Members...
Mike Murphy, Principal and Chairperson
Jenny Blankenship, Teacher
Debbie Chaney, Teacher
Lynn Dill,  Teacher
Deanna Lee, Parent,
Kimberly Shawen, Parent
Sheila Farmer, Secretary

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Other Helpful PES Links:

For Holidays and Other Events  - See Calendar

School Breakfast/Lunch Menus are listed on our District web site.

Have other questions? Try our family Resource Center

as of Nov 15, 2006

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