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Hey Pashley Polar Bears!  It's time to register for Summer Forum classes

Students looking for some fun learning experiences this July should check out the Summer Forum classes that are open to BH-BL resident children currently attending kindergarten through 6th grade. You can sign up for Musical Theater, Arts & Crafts, Future Chefs, and/or Youth Challenge classes from July 1 to 26.

Read all the details in the Summer Forum 2013 flyer. NOTE: Registration forms are due by May 22.

Six Pashley students were recognized by The Prevention Council for their outstanding poster theme ideas and artwork. The theme Too Good For Violence was part of the anti-bullying program presented to third grade classes. Six third graders were finalists and one (third from the left) was a winner!  Here's a link to view a show of their posters in Windows Media Player.

On February 15th, students in Mrs. Roberts' class played dodgeball against faculty members as a prize from the PTA Breakfast raffles. 

Got Cabin Fever?
 Head to Pizza Works For Pashley’s Pizza Night

From 5-9pm
Wednesday, February 13^th

Burnt Hills Location: 722 Saratoga Road
518-399-9494 or WWW.PIZZAWORKS.ORG

Whether You Drive-Thru, Take-Out or Eat-In
Pizza Works will donate a portion of all proceeds!

 Planning ahead for 2013 summer fun

Inspire children's CREATIVITY and INVENTIVE thinking during a weeklong summer adventure of FUN and EXCITING real world challenges led by qualified educators! One of the real world challenges in the GEO-QUEST™ program is Cache Dash™.  Join us on an international expedition, navigating your way to treasure-filled caches containing global challenges from youth around the world! 

Geo-Quest is coming to the O’Rourke Middle School on July 22 - 26, 2013 from 9:00AM to 3:30PM for children entering grades one through six.

Click for more information and registration form.

Pashley School Illness Guidelines:

With the illness season here, this is a friendly reminder of our school illness guidelines. To help reduce the spread of illness to other children, please keep your child home from school if they have any of the following:

-  a fever (100˚ or greater) is present, has had one in the past 24-hour period or if medication was administered to lower an abnormal temperature.

-  a cold with persistent heavy nasal discharge.

-  a persistent uncontrollable cough is present.

-  a very painful sore throat or a sore throat lasting longer than 24-48 hours and is getting worse.

-  vomiting occurs before school or student has had it in the past 24-hour period.

-  an unidentified rash.

-  a general feeling of not being well.

Thank you for your cooperation

On January 18th, Chef Dell'Amore and Elaine Medin visited Pashley School and worked with students in grades 4 and 5 to create a healthy and delicious snack. Students learned about healthy eating and food preparation and discussed aspects of learning how to put simple meals together quickly and easily. The event, called The Power of FOOD: Healthy Eating is Mad COOL! was sponsored by the PEP Grant.

7th Annual Pashley Breakfast

On Saturday, FEBRUARY 2, 2013 we will be having our 7th Annual Pashley Breakfast.

This year the proceeds will go towards purchasing a Promethian Board (electronic white board). Once again we will be holding a raffle. As in the past, Pashley staff and families have donated items for the raffles. Listed below are the themes for each grade level.  If you would like to donate an item, please have your child bring the item to his/her classroom teacher by Tuesday, January 29.  If you have any questions please contact Bernadette Wright @ 399-1142 or Sara Cronier @ 932-1254.

GRADE LEVEL THEMES

CDS:  “Reading is fun for all ages”

Kindergarten: GIRLS:  “Everything girls”   BOYS:  “Everything boys”

1st grade classes:  “Snowy day activities”

2nd grade classes:  “Let’s hear it for sports!”

3rd grade classes:  “Arts and Crafts”

4th grade classes:  “Sweet Tooth”

5th grade classes:  “Fun and Games”

January Happenings at Pashley

Friday, 1/4 - Red, White and Blue Day

Thurs., 1/10 - PTA Meeting 6:30pm

Friday, 1/11 - School Spirit Day
                     Popcorn Day
                     PTA Movie Night - 6:30pm

Friday, 1/18 - Anti-Bullying T-Shirt Day

Monday, 1/21 - No School

Wed., 1/23 - Report Card grades 1-5

Fri., 1/25 - Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) Read-in 6:30-8:00pm

Thurs., 1/31 Half Day, grades 1-5, noon dismissal

Pashley first graders were visited by Ms. Julia from St. Jude Children's Hospital on December 20th. The first graders collectively donated $325.00 to the St. Jude Children's Hospital to make patients' lives a little brighter. Each student received a goodie bag with a special St. Jude ornament as a thank you gift.

A special message from Superintendent Patrick McGrath

Dec. 17, 2012

District takes immediate safety steps in response to shooting in Connecticut

BURNT HILLS:  In a letter to parents and staff, superintendent Patrick McGrath outlined several safety improvements to be taken in district schools.

The letter cites several changes he is instituting immediately as well as "medium-term" and "long-term" improvements that are being researched. "There is a growing field of expertise on school security and best practices that can be implemented to increase the safety of our students and staff," he says.  READ MORE including  Mr. Grath's letter and tips on talking to children about scary news

Pashley students in grade 3, 4 and 5 participated in Jump Rope For Heart during their physical education classes on November 20th and 21st.  They raised $3,188.50 for the American Heart Association.

First graders enjoyed a Thanksgiving 'feast' on Wednesday, November 21st. Afterward, they each shared what they were thankful for.

Upcoming Half-Days - please read carefully
We have reserved several afternoons in the fall for parent-teacher conferences. Students in grades 1-5 and K/1 Skills students will be dismissed at noon on the following dates:
    Tuesday, November 13^th   (for grades 1-5 only)
    Wednesday, November 14^th (for grades 1-12)
     Tuesday, November 27^th (for grades 1-12)
     Wednesday, November 28^th (for grades 1-5 only)

Half-day Kindergarten and EDK* classes will be held at their regular times:

     AM Kindergarten       8:45 – 11:15 a.m.   
     PM Kindergarten       12:26 – 2:56 p.m._**

Please remember, on half days:
- If your student attends after-school Y-Care, they must be pre-registered to attend the Y’s half-day program (to be held at Pashley)

- Any change in transportation on half days MUST be submitted in written form before 9:00AM

- * EDK students must bring a bagged lunch

- _** Afternoon kindergarten students may arrive home earlier or later due to altered bus runs (PM students only)

Explore the Arts - to find out more go to the Pashley PTA page

The Pashley PTA is taking orders for Pashley clothing.
Click here for the order form.

Adirondack Portrait Studio will be at Pashley taking school pictures on that day.  Please complete the order form sent home with your student and return it with your payment on Oct. 25th.  Don’t forget to send their smile! 

Please contact me with any questions: Suzi Goldman sussson@aol.com or 396-6342

Additional order forms are available at the school.

Students kept their eyes 'peeled' all day on October 19th to catch a glimpse of Mrs. Mazzotti dancing in a banana suit to celebrate Pashley's successful Summer Reading Challenge.

Students who completed the challenge will receive an extra recess on Thursday or Friday, October 25th or 26th.

"Go Math" online resources

This link  https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com  will allow parents and students to access the district's Go Math program. It provides access to the Student Workbook and several other useful tools to assist students with their homework.

Project Chinese classes will offer 4 half-days of fun & learning to elementary pupils

Deadline to register has been extended to November 1

BH-BL students in grades 1 - 5 will explore Chinese language and culture with BOCES teachers at the Charlton Heights elementary school from 12:30 - 3:00 on the four November half days. (That is, on the four afternoons that regular elementary classes are suspended so that BH-BL teachers can hold parent conferences.) These four half days are November 13, 14, 27 and 28.

Class size is limited, so parents should click on the link below and submit their student's application as soon as possible.  Stevens and Pashley students taking Project Chinese will be transported by school bus to Charlton Heights on the four half days.  All parents should plan to pick up their children at Charlton Heights at 3:00 and transport them home after class on these dates. The cost of the program is $75.

For more details and a copy of the BH-BL registration form, go to WSWHE BOCES Project Chinese.

Pashley Bus Routes

Bus routes are in the printed district calendar that was mailed to all households. You can also view the most recent list of routes online at Pashley Bus Routes.

Parents: Please remember that a Bus Stop Change Form needs to be filled out EVERY YEAR if your child will be bused to or from a location other than your home. See Child Care Policies for more information, a copy of the form, and a list of state-licensed day care providers within our school district.

Change of Transportation Form 2012-2013

2012-13 information for parents

Info on this website includes our Student & Parent Handbook that describes Pashley School programs, services and "rules of the road." It has been updated for 2012-13. Parents will receive a printed copy of the handbook in September, but can also review it here anytime as needed. Click on Student Handbook in the Quickview bar on the right for a copy of this pdf file. (Requires Acrobat Reader.)

Report your child's ABSENCE:  Call or Email for Safety

Parents should always notify the school by 9:00 AM whenever their child will be absent due to illness or other reason. Our student safety procedures depend on our knowing where students are!  If there is no call or email from a parent, the office staff must interrupt the classroom to verify the student's absence and then call the parent, either at home, at work, or both. (A written excuse with parent signature is still required when the child returns to school).

By 9:00 AM PLEASE		Call the nurse's answering machine at 399-9141 ext. 84507. This machine is on 24 hours a day.
		OR click here to send an absent child email  If you use this link to send an email, please also cc your child's teacher.

Parking Lot Safety

Please make parking lot safety your priority as you drop off or pick up your student. Remember, if a school bus has its flashing red lights on, it can NOT be passed, even in a parking lot. Also, never pass a bus on the right.

We request that you DO NOT PULL INTO THE BUS LINE IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL as it slows down the unloading of students.

Please help us keep your children safe by escorting them to the school doors. Never leave your car unattended and running, or parked in the traffic lane.

Reminders from the Nurse:

Students in kindergarten, second and fourth grades plus any student new to the district must submit a completed school physical form. (Click here for a pdf copy of this form.)  Parents: please send completed physical forms and immunization records to the nurse as soon as possible.

Also, remember that medications given during the school day need to come in the original bottle with a written doctor's notice. All medications must be delivered by an adult!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP ALL CONTACT INFORMATION UP TO DATE!