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4801 E. Oakwood
Pleasant Hill, IA  50327
(515) 242-8432
fax (515) 265-8344

Send mail to Kim at  chucksengstock@hotmail.com

What's New                    

Pleasant Hill School
4801 E. Oakwood Pleasant Hill Iowa  50327

(515) 242-8432

EVERYONE EXPECTING EXCELLENCE EVERYDAY

Every Wed. Early-out 1:50pm.....Nov 23-25 Holiday Break No School

 

New Updates to 2011 Calendar

  2012 Preschool Information 

  2012  Kindergarten  Registration 

**Please wear your hats, mittens/gloves, & warmest coat this time of year!!***

 

 Candy Sales:  

February 1-February 13th

Candy Gram Order for Pleasant Hill Elementary

 All candy grams will be handed out during the Friendships Party on Feb. 14th !!

Candy Gram: Order form copy

Spirit Wear Sales:   February 15-February 24th

NEW...ONLINE PAYMENT LINK

This link will enable parents/students to pay online for schools fees, meals, and community education.

http://dmps.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=default

FAMILY NITE 

TUESDAY Jan. 24th

5:00 - 8:00 PM
at
SUBWAY
in
Pleasant Hill 
 
The class with the most students attending will receive cookies
donated by SUBWAY
 
10% of the sales during the event will
go to the 5th grade party held at the end of the year.
 
Please make plans to join us! 

 
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PTO Mtg Tuesday Jan. 10th Agenda 2012

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No school  for students on Jan. 16th  

 
New PTO Panther!  Avery "Baby Cupcake"
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Reminder that the Fall Fundraiser products will be coming Thursday, Dec. 15th,  for distribution Thursday afternoon from 3-6pm.  We will need helpers to help with distribution.  If you are available to help please send Carol Pierce an email at pierce.carol@principal.com

Thank you for supporting our students and school. 

Terrie Price, Principal

December  Box Top Contest!

SNOWBALL COLLECTION SHEET

Be the class to bring in the most boxtops by December 19th and your class will get the BOXTOP TROPHY for the month of January AND a tasty treat with your class!

Good Luck!  -the Pleasant Hill Elementary PTO\

Winter Concert

Pleasant Hill Elementary 

All 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Times: 3rd Grade 6pm arrive by 5:45pm

4th Grade 6:30pm arrive by 6:15pm

Choral-ation: 6:30m arrive by 6:15pm

5th Grade 7:00pm arrive by 6:45pm

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"What's Best for Kids?  Whatever It Takes!"

Dear Parents,

   I have attached a fact sheet for the common core curriculum IRI Fluency Norms to help parents with the concepts and skills that are taught at each grade level.   Thank you for helping all of our students to reach their goals.   Our parent support  for students at home is greatly appreciated and we thank you!!!!!!   Terrie Price, Principal-

THANK YOU VETERAN'S

From the Students and Staff and Pleasant Hill Elementary!!!

Next Family Fun Night:  Nov 21st

 5-8:30pm  Altoona Pizza Ranch

Pizza Ranch coupons 

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Pleasant Hill 

Fall "Frog" Fundraiser!!!

**Friday Nov 11th thru Friday Nov. 18th**

www.gaschoolstore.com

 School ID sale # 1464049

        Great American Sales         

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2011-2012 yearbook orders due December 2, 2011

extra orders forms at the school office

ORDER DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND,2011

COST BASIC: $8.00

MAKE PAYMENTS TO: PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY PTO

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Paying Lunch accounts online: Infinite Campus sign up

www.SchoolPaymentSolutions.com.

Instruction Sheet

 please contact Mrs. Walker email brenda.walker@dmps.k12.ia.us 

or call  515-242-8432 in the office for your child’s student ID Number 

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FOOD DRIVE AT PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY

Please donate non-perishable goods Nov 7-Nov 17

FOOD BANK OF IOWA

Nov 8  PTO Mtg 6:30pm at the Art Room

Nov 11  Fall Fundraiser starts orders to be turned in the week of the 21st – products arrive around Dec 14th

Nov 22  Family Read In   Our Pre-K PM through 5th grade Family Read In will be held from 2:45-3:20 P.M.   The PrekAM will hold the Family Read In on November 22nd from 10:45-11:20 A.M.  

Nov 23-25 Holiday Break No School

Holiday Shop at Doanes Park on Saturday, December 3rd.  Hours 8:00 - 11:00 AM and 5:00 - 7:30 PM.

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The event is called BAGS N Beans and it is a chili feed and Bean Bag Tournament 

Sunday, November 20th from noon -5:00 P.M. 

being sponsored by the Pleasant Hill and Altoona Police Associations. The funds raised
will support the Shop with a Cop opportunity for students in need. The event will take place on
Sunday, November 20th from noon -5:00 P.M. at
1250 NE 56th Street in Pleasant Hill at Assembly Hall.
Good will
donation will be taken from 12-5 P.M. -All you can eat chili feast 1:00-5:00 P.M. will be the Bean Bag Tourney -$20 for a 2 person team in Advance (any ages) $30 per team after Nov. 14th up to noon on Nov. 20th. There will also be a silent auction during the event.
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Family Read In on November 22nd.  

Our Pre-K PM through 5th grade Family Read In will be held from 2:45-3:20 P.M.   The PrekAM will hold the Family Read In on November 22nd from 10:45-11:20 A.M.  

Holiday Shop /Scholastic Book Fair at Doanes Park on Saturday, December 3rd.  Hours 8:00 - 11:00 AM and 5:00 - 7:30 PM.

 

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Red Ribbon Week – October 24th-October 28th

Red Ribbon week is coming right up.  Here is a schedule/list of the themes for the week and what special attire the students can wear to show their support and their desire to BE DRUG FREE.

Monday 10/24: I’m a “JEAN”-ius, I’m Drug Free! – Wear Jeans.

Tuesday 10/25:  Follow Your Dreams – Don’t Do Drugs - Wear pajamas.

Wednesday 10/26: Team Up Against Drugs, We Can Be Drug Free – Wear Team jerseys and bring in a can of food to team up against hunger; we are collecting cans and other non-perishable food items for a food drive.

Thursday 10/27: Drugs Are Ridiculous – Wear crazy outfits, hats, and socks.

Friday 10/28: These Paws Don’t Touch Drugs – Show off your spirit; wear school colors.

Over the Top

Chocolate and Ice Cream Shop

 

October Box Tops Contest

Mrs. Parker’s first grade class with 

1972 Box Tops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second Place: Mrs. Bulver’s 2nd grade:  981

Third Place: Mrs. Keiran’s 2nd grade: 849

Fourth Place: Mrs. Dolphin’s 1st grade: 747

Fifth Place: Mrs. Nicodemus’s 5th grade: 737

Mrs. Logsdon’s 3rd grade: 687,  Mrs. Ritter’s 4th grade: 530,   Mrs. King’s 4th grade: 497, Mrs. Lowe’s 5th grade: 495,Mrs. Jennings’s 3rd grade: 454, Miss Young’s Kindergarten: 444, Mrs. Bowman’s preschool: 388, and Mrs. Horstman’s kindergarten: 166

For the grand total of $894. 70!!!!!!!!   Keep up the great collecting! 

Keep collecting box tops for the next contest!!!!!  

 

Labels For Education

October 2ndBulver : Morgan Adamovicz   680 points  Overall Winner!!!!

AM PreK: Josiah Thornton, PM Prek: Payton Genzen, 1st Dolphin: Tyler Moss, 1st Parker: Britt Gleason, 2nd Keiran: Matthew Pauscher, 

3rd Logsdon: Cindy Hoang,

Way to go, I’m sure the PTO will be having more contests coming soon so keep collecting!!!!

is the month for our first Campbell's Label Contest!

The child that brings in the most participating labels by Oct 31st,

 IN EACH CLASSROOM, will win a cool TOP SECRET PRIZE!

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Participation Products

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1-point collection sheet

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5-point collection sheet

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10-point collection sheet

Please have your child give these directly to their classroom teachers!!!

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Hy-Vee SMART Points Program is back by popular demand!

The school with the most points wins a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. Every $20 worth of Procter & Gamble products purchased at Hy-Vee earns you 100 SMART Points to donate to the school of your choice.

http://hy-veesmartpoints.com/home/index.php

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The Polk County Health Department, will offer influenza and pneumonia vaccinations to students, staff, parents, siblings and the community

You may also visit www.polkcountyiowa.gov/health for more information on influenza and vaccinations.

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Pleasant Hill Elementary School

No appointment necessary, just walk in.

   See pictures from Walkathon 2011

 on FACEBOOK share your pictures too!!

Great 8th Walk-a-thon!!!!

Graham Futlon 

Walkathon 2011 GRAND MARSHALL

Walk Together   Rock Together!!

2011 Shirt Design Winner: 

Jacie Stephenson

Alexis M.

2nd Place Winner!!

Gracie B.

2nd Place Winner!!

Burriola Family

Keira & Joey

Family winner!! 

Corporate Sponsors!!

Maplewood Wellness Center

Accelerated Rehabilitation

Deery Brothers

Custom Craftsman Construction

Pleasant Hill Family Dentistry

Eisenlauer Team

Pediatric Dentistry of Central Iowa – Dr. Steven Whittemore DDS

Mercy Medical Center

Monkey Joe's

 Anderson Erickson Dairy

Blank Park Zoo

Science Center of Iowa of Iowa & Blank IMAX

Golf Cars of Iowa

East High School

Special Thanks.... 

 Eastern Buffet,  El Azteca, Target-Altoona,    Altoona Campus,  Copper Creek 9 (Fridley Theaters),  Toad Valley Golf,       Jasmine Thai Cuisine, Burger King, Drake University,, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Over the Top Fabulicious Ice Cream and Chocolates, Culvers, ABC Electrical Contractors, Home Lodge No.370, Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, Lutz Pharmacy, Now or Later Restaurant, Pennie Carroll & Associates, Pleasant Hill PTO, Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee, & Schneider Graphics.

 PH Families... 

Blitz & Ray Family, Gleason Family, Hackett Family, Horstman Family, Kuhns Family, Lerdal Family, May Family, Meyer Family, Moss Family, Pierick Family, Susan Blome, Tigges Family, & Price Family!! 

Top Money Raiser in a Classroom

Mrs. Bowman’s A.M. Preschool

Josiah T.

Mrs. Bowman’s P.M. Preschool

Indi P.

Mrs. Horstman’s Kindergarten

Sven L.

Miss Young’s Kindergarten

McKenzie L.

Mrs. Dolphin’s 1st Grade

Georgie H.

Mrs. Parker’s 1st Grade

John W.

Mrs. Keiran’s 2nd Grade

Jack W.

Mrs. Bulver’s 2nd Grade

Devyn R.

Mrs. Jennings’ 3rd Grade

Dakota E.

Mrs. Logsdon’s 3rd Grade

Logan C.

Mrs. King’s 4th Grade

Zack B.

Mrs. Ritter’s 4th Grade

Paityn B.

Mrs. Nicodemus’ 5th Grade

Morgan P.

Mrs. Lowe’s 5th Grade

Blake B.

 

Friday, September 30th 

School Picture Day!

Lifetouch Pictures

http://schoolportraits.lifetouch.com/

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School Recycling Challenge

Build With Bags School Challenge

The contest will begin Monday, October 3 and will continue through Friday, November 4. 

Please send dry, clean plastic bags to school with your student during this time. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 15, America Recycles Day.

Each week, the results from each school will be posted online at www.MWAtoday.com so you can check our school’s progress and the progress of other schools.

October Box Tops Contest

Collection form

 

East High School Programs

Little Cheer Clinic

High Stepper

Meet our Principal Mrs. Price

School Menu

Battle of the Books List 2011-2012

Library links:

eBooks

Destiny Pleasant Hill Virtual Library

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First Day of School of K-5 is Thursday, August 25th

bulletSchool hours are 8:35 A.M.-3:20 P.M. for grades K-5 ARRIVE BY 8:25AM,
bullet Preschool hours are 8:30-11:30 A.M. Class and 12:30-3:30 P.M. Class.

1st Day of School   

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School Lunch Info 2011-2012

  Keep  Reading join the Pleasant Hill Library Summer Reading Program!!

*****Our preschool program at Pleasant Hill has been reinstated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   We will have preschool for the 2011-2012 year!!!!!   If you have questions please call Janet Riggle with DMPS Universal Preschool at 242-7234

Free Health Fair East High School

Battle of the Books List 2011-2012

School Supply List 2011-2012

Fall 2011 School Registration info

Panther Paw Press July 2011

School Registration July 26 & July 27 from 1:00pm-6:30pm

Our preschool program at Pleasant Hill has been reinstated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

We will have preschool for the 2011-2012 year!!!!!   If you have questions please call Janet Riggle with DMPS Universal Preschool at 242-7234

bulletRegistration Information 2011-2012
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Kindergarten registration forms 2011-2012

 

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News for Summer Health from our School Nurse,

Nurse J. Hansel

Head Lice Fact Sheet

Head Lice Brochure

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Registration Information 2011-2012

Kindergarten registration forms 2011-2012

Please bring the following documents to kindergarten registration:

bulletBirth certificate or another proof of birth date for your child;
bulletResident verification (two of the following items: rental or purchase agreement, valid identification, utility bill, cell phone bill or credit card statement)
bulletImmunization records;
bulletHome Language Survey (download and print)
bulletRegistration Form (download and print)

Children must be five years old by Sept. 15, 2011 to enroll for the 2011-2012 school year.