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TITAN TIMES A publication of the Pembroke Public Schools
LEXIA CORE 5 READING PROGRAM What our teachers are saying
INTRODUCING LET'S TALK! We want to hear from you
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Inside the halls of PPS
Winter 2017
INTRODUCING
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
@PPSsupt
Feedback is a critical component for improvement and growth as we strive to provide the highest quality education to our students. With that in mind, I am very excited to introduce our newest communication tool called Let’s Talk! This new tool will make it easy for you to provide input and engage with us in a productive dialogue about critical district issues. As we work towards continuous improvement in all areas, we must be transparent and open with our conversations with our parents, staff members, students and the community. Let’s Talk! is based on the premise that every opinion matters and provides the opportunity for learning and growth. It enhances and simplifies communication not only because it’s always accessible, but also because, unlike postings on social media, Let’s Talk! allows every comment to be carefully considered and directed to the appropriate staff for follow-up.
Click the Let’s Talk! button on our website www.pembrokek12.org and select a topic to start the conversation. Whenever you have a question, comment, suggestion or compliment to share, please visit the page and send us your thoughts. We’ve launched Let’s Talk! because we are committed to creating a collaborative community, where every person’s voice has value and can spur positive change. If it matters to you, it matters to us! So what are you waiting for? Ask that important question, provide us with your ideas or just tell us how you feel! Let’s Talk! We’re listening. Sincerely, Erin Obey Superintendent of Schools
24 hours a day, 7 days a week Because if it matters to you, it matters to us!
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CONTENTS 02 INTRODUCING LET'S TALK! 04 LEXIA CORE READING 5 08 ENVISION 2.0 FEATURE
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ART & MUSIC
EARLY CHILDHOOD & KINDERGARTEN
16 ATHLETICS UPDATE 19 FOOD SERVICES 20 COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE 21 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
14 IT MATTERS
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Our New Communication Platform Let's Talk! is now on the District Website. 03 | TITAN TIMES
Teaching & Learning with
LEXIACORE 5
Lexia Reading Core5 supports educators in providing differentiated literacy instruction for students of all abilities in our elementary grades pre-K–6. Lexia’s research-proven program provides explicit, systematic, personalized learning in the six areas of reading instruction. The interactive adaptive program targets skill gaps as they emerge, and provides teachers with the data and student-specific resources they need for individual or small-group instruction. The Lexia program was purchased after a pilot program in the Spring of 2016. This program provides our elementary school teachers with a data designed instructional tool to support interventions in the classroom. Lexia also helps to standardize teacher intervention resources across all three of our elementary schools. This program is a personalized reading curriculum that helps students to learn inconjunction with traditional teacher led lessons in the classroom. Teachers are able to use real-time student data to make informed instructional decisions to help students in their classrooms. This program does not replace direct, explicit instruction in the classroom, but serves as another tool to help reinforce the basic reading skills the students need to become fluent readers.
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District Goal: Achievement
What are teachers saying about LexiaCore 5?
“I think first of all its very motivating and the kids love to use it. One of the really valuable things about the Lexia is that they can go online at home and use it and we have so many students that are going home and just getting so involved in practicing these very important foundational skills.”-Claudia Celluci, District Reading Specialist “This year with Lexia, I am able to use it in both my Daily 5, or the students are able to log on with Ipads as part of a center and sometimes I send it home as homework. Luckily for me, the students love it so much that sometimes I can also use it as a reward”. Nicole Fabricius, Noth Pembroke Elementary School, Grade 1 A key point is that Lexia works with classroom instruction, and is not in place of classroom instruction. I think moving forward we need to continue having discussions about how we are going to use the data and what are the things we are learning and seeing, and how is that going to impact our instruction as a district”. – Amiee Duffy, Bryantville Elementary School, Grade 1 “Core5 provides students with more independent practice and builds up their reading confidence in a fun way. The parents like the program at home because it is a fun way to practice those needed reading skills. I also like how I can keep track of how each child is doing. I think the students’ ability to notice sound chunks and word families have improved. When we practice them in small groups I am able to move along a little faster.”- Diane McBride, Hobomock, Grade 1
Check out more of our teacher interviews about Lexia Core 5 on the Pembroke Public Schools YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com.
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WINTER 2017
D E V L O V IN n w O T nd Arou
Pembroke Public Schools are proud of all of the ways our students work to help our community. Our students are always finding ways to volunteer, raise funds and be involved with local community organizations. Here are just a few examples of how PPS students give back. This October students at PHS raised almost $1500 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Principal Talbot wore a pink bunny suit and Assistant Principal Mr. Rix was taped to the wall in a show of support of the student’s efforts. The PHS Student council also ran a “Trunk or Treat” Halloween fundraiser where Pembroke families were invited to come trick or treat and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Every year Mr. Turley’s newspaper group The Sentinel, sponsors the Plymouth County Coalition for the Homeless and collects toy and clothing donations. The students at PHS also work together to collect presents for the Toys for Tots every holiday season. In December students from Pembroke Community Middle School collected over 120 toys for the Pembroke Community as part of their annual Jingle Ball Toy Drive. Students also volunteer around the holiday season to share their musical talents with local organizations for example, in December they played for the residents at the New England Village. Students also collected winter coats and non-perishable food items in December to donate to the Pembroke Food Pantry. In February students hosted a “Red Out” day in an effort to raise awareness about Heart Disease. Students and staff all wore red to show support for those with heart disease and collected donations for the American Heart Association. Pembroke elementary schools also got in on the action from student council toiletry drives to the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Community activism is supported throughout the culture of all our schools. Literature and the arts go hand in hand. Images have a way of bringing the stories to life. High School English teacher Jennifer Campbell works with her students to create art pieces that allow students imaginations to create images to support the literature they are reading. Every two weeks a new rotation of artwork is displayed at the Pembroke Public Library using art created in Mrs. Campbell's classroom. The art created is based on independent book projects that the students are working on. The variety of topics that the students are studying help to increase interest in the diversity of books at the library. Stop by the local library today to see the display. From fundraising, musical concerts to local art displays, the efforts of Pembroke students can be seen everywhere throughout our town. Pembroke Public Schools are proud to support students in these efforts as they become engaged citizens of our community and the world.
The Pembroke Education Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual Golf Classic on May 15th. For additional information see www.pembrokeeducationfoundation.org
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Since the inception of PEF in 2003, the Foundation has raised over $215,000 in grants to support Pembroke Public Schools.
Showing Support For The Military Students and teachers from all of our schools find ways to honor our soldiers. Here are just a few examples: Teacher Paul Macdonald works with his students on their Patriot Pen essays and was recognized for his efforts with an award at an assembly in November. Army and Navy veteran David Walmsley from the Halifax V.F.W. gave out the Patriot Pen Awards. First place winner Holly B. shared her award winning essay at the assembly and the school chorus sang for the event. PHS English teacher Jen Campbell worked with her students to write letters to soldiers. She sent them through the "A Million Thanks Organization." Hobomock teacher Tammy Duncan organizes a care package drive every December for Army Special Forces who are in undisclosed locations. These troops normally cannot connect with family or friends during the holidays so these packages are special treats for them. They often write back with letters of gratitude that the students love to receive.
FIRST PLACE WINNER HOLLY B. SHARES HER AWARD WINNING ESSAY.
HOBOMOCK STUDENT NATHANIAL T. SHARES HIS ESSAY AND CONCLUDES WITH A POEM HE WROTE ABOUT VETERANS.
Hobomock Makerspace Students learn, create and problem solve in Hobomock's Makerspace classroom. This past fall Hobomock Elementary School applied for a professional development grant through Verizon Wireless Mobile Learning Academy in conjunction with Johns Hopkins and ISTE (the International Society for Technology in Education). Over the course of 10-weeks, the team, facilitated by Beth Drolet, worked collaboratively with Helen Crompton, a faculty member and consultant for ISTE who served as the team’s technology coach. The team, comprised of six teachers and administration from multiple levels, participated in hands-on learning activities focused around mobile learning. Some of the activities included designing Padlets, participating in Google+ and Google Hangouts, designing mobile learning lessons, creating infographics, and more. At the end of the 10-week course, the team’s task was to design a capstone project centered on hands-on and mobile learning. The team collaboratively decided to create a Makerspace at Hobomock. What is a Makerspace? It is a dedicated space where students can work on creative projects. It combines some of the elements of a traditional Science Lab with a major focus on combining 21st century skills, as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Working in a Makerspace engages students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepens their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. Work in Makerspaces improves students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning and critical reflection. For example, within this Makerspace our students will have the freedom to design, engineer, fabricate, create, build and collaborate. Makerspaces provide students with a place to tinker and develop something that may not have been possible to create without a space with resources. The Makerspace Creators Team: From far left: Lara Sangiovanni (Gr. 4), Christine Belliveau (Gr.1), Jackie Egan ( Gr. 3), Sharyn Raiche ( Gr.1), back row on far left, Mindy Murphy ( Gr.4), Beth Drolet (Assistant Principal), Gretchen Doyle ( Gr.5).
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enVision 2.0
Making Strides in Math
Pembroke Public Schools purchased enVision 2.0 in the Spring of 2015 as part of a strategic effort to standardize resources across all three elementary schools. The enVision 2.0 progam is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework Standards and emphasizes the standards for Mathmatical Practice. The program supports the 21st century shift in mathematics instruction from what to think, to how to think. EnVision 2.0 emphasizes conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and application through problem based learning.
As PPS rolled out this new math program professional development was a cornerstone of the process. In 2015-2016 the emphasis was on learning the program components and developing the guided math workshop model. During the summer of 2016 over 20 teachers in grades PreK-6 representing the three elementary schools worked together to design three benchmark assessments. Those assessments are being piloted this year with emphasis on depth of knowledge in an Understanding by Design framework.
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Did you know that many of our classrooms have flexible seating such as standing desks and excersize balls? Studies show this helps students focus while learning.
District Goal: Achievement What the teachers are saying about enVision 2.0
This fall we took to the schools to hear what the teachers thought about enVision 2.0 and here is what they had to say: " The program is different; it flows nicely into guided math groups, working with children at their instructional levels and makes it easier to identify children that need additional interventions so that you can structure your lessons and groups. It also comes with a lot of components which make is easier to do all that. " Cindy Nadworny, Bryantville Elementary School, Grade 3
“I have used this program on the first and second grade levels. I love being able to put their workbook on the board and be interactive with it during instruction. I have everything I need at my fingertips which means I am not spending time looking for objects to use. I have the students using the on line assessment. They like doing it. It also gives immediate feedback for them. They love to tell me their score. The enVision program does a good job of hooking the new skills to something they already know.” Diane McBride, Hobomock Elementary School, Grade 1
Check out more of our teacher interviews about enVision 2.0 on the Pembroke Public Schools YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com
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CELEBRATING THE PEMBROKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
PHS THESPIAN TROUPE #7127
Proudly Presented 10 |Â TITAN TIMES
Peter and the Starcatcher The Pembroke High School Thespian Troupe No. 7127 presented their winter play selection, "Peter and the Starcatcher," to a full house on Friday, February 10th with a second performance on Saturday the 11th. The play was chosen because of its ability to appeal to all generations. A grown-up prequel to Peter Pan, this story teaches the bonds of friendship, duty and love. This play was enjoyed by all ages despite a winter snowstorm and with ticket prices only $8.00, truly one the entire community could enjoy.
#ARTISTSAMONGUS The PHS Art Department is thrilled to annouce that three students from PHS won regional awards in the 2016 Scholastic Art Awards.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE FINE ARTS PROGRAM AT PEMBROKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2016 AwardScholastic Winners Art
Silver Key Winner, Grade 10, "Conscience" by Lara Federspiel
Lara Federspiel, Silver Key Winner, Grade 10, for her painting Conscience Tayla Jarvis, Honorable Mention, Grade 12 for her painting Ollie Erin Woods, Honorable Mention, Grade 12 for her mixed media Snow Dog.
Pembroke Public Schools celebrates student artists. Our visual arts teachers are constantly updating displays to highlight student work for everyone to enjoy.
Pembroke Communitytheir Middle School students completed ceiling tile project. These tiles will decorate halls of PCMS for years to come.the Check out Titan Tv on YouTube for Artist Spotlights featuring PHS students! Titan TV News can be seen daily on Comcast Channel 14. and www.pactv.org
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Music Makers
PROVIDENCE BRUINS
SOUTH SHORE BAND EXCHANGE
THE STATE HOUSE
Students in grades 4-8 performed The National Anthem on Friday, February 10th before the Providence Bruins game. PHS Honors Wind Ensemble particpated in the South Shore Band Exchange Concert on February 15th.
On December 20th, students from Pembroke elementary schools were invited to showcase their musical talents at the State House.
March is MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH! To help celebrate the thriving music program here in Pembroke, three special concerts will take place for grades 4-12 students participating in the music program. Concerts will take place at Pembroke High School. Tickets are required for All-Band Night.
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All-Band Night at 6:30 p.m. All-Choral Night at 6:30 p.m. All-String Night at 6:30 p.m
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OF THE EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING WITH THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT CHECK THE DISTRICT WEBSITE. FOLLOW OUR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DIRECTOR ON TWITTER: WWW.PEMBROKEK12.ORG • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS• @GCHAPMAN7464 YOU CAN ALSO SUBMIT A QUESTION, COMMENT OR COMPLIMENT AT ANY TIME VIA LET'S TALK!
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THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE MUSIC PROGRAM AT PEMBROKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
#MUSICMAKERS The Music Department is thrilled to announce the following students who were selected to attend the 2017 SEMSBA Music Festival.
Orchestra L-R: Britney Frisbee, Samantha Shea, Alex Hodge Chorus L-R: Front: Samantha McDonough, Stephanie Block, Laurel Flaherty, Kaeleigh Ahern Back: Quinn Keegan, Amy Cardinal, Emma Keane, Matthew Buzalsky
Band L-R: Front: Derek Lambaise, Grace Viviano, Marissa Moorhead, Sydney Alfano, Lili Brown, Jared Briggs Back: Will Ferreira (Chorus), Eric Kaplowitz, Ben Reggio, Chris Wessinger, Nate Belser
Jr. SEMSBA (PCMS) : Top (left to right)-Delaney Miller (alto sax), Elizabeth Hayes (flute), Ava Murrin (soprano), Elizabeth LaPine(Soprano), Maggie Amendolare (Alto)
Chorus L-R: Front: Meaghan McIver, Samantha McDonough, Laurel Flaherty, Kaeleigh Ahern Back: Zachary Reggio, Quinn Keegan, Emma Keane, Frank Campbell, Allison Waterman
Owen Mayer – PHS, Band
2017 MA All-State Chorus
All- State Chorus Zachary Reggio Kate Moorhead Quinn Keegan
Bottom (left to right)-Kate Murphy (soprano), Luke Merlan (baritone sax), William Yarranton (cello)
The Pembroke High School Music Department will be traveling to New York April 6-9, 2017.
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IT MATTERS
TEACHING STUDENTS TO NAVIGATE IN A 21ST CENTURY INTERNET DRIVEN WORLD
In order to prepare our students for a constantly changing world, we as educators must be flexible and adopt 21st century skills by modeling them as facilitators of an educational process which brings relevance to core content, connects our students with their communities, and help them tackle and solve the complex, and increasingly global problems they will face. In order to become successful in the ever changing landscape of the future, our students will need to become critical thinkers who can communicate effectively, be able to collaborate and take a creative approach to the diverse new ways of thinking they will encounter. Pembroke Public schools are committed to supporting our students as they become responsible digital citizens. Our students engage with the world around them in new ways every day, from using Skype to talk to students in classrooms around the world, to learning computer programming with the help of programs such as Bootstrap and Scratch. Our teachers are constantly innovating and using technology in new ways as part of their lesson plans. Our staff models responsible digital citizenship for our students at all grade levels. Here are just a few examples of technology integrated learning in action!
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District Goal: Technology
VIDEO GAME DESIGN Only about 40% of US schools teach computer programming classes, but Adam Newall and Megan Jeffers teach Bootstrap 1 and 2 at Pembroke Community Middle School in addition to teaching Math Apps. The Bootstrap curriculum bridges mathematics problem solving with computer programming while students make video games. Math is everything when it comes to video designers. Without the use of mathematics video games would not be able to calculate the trajectory of an animation as it moves and jumps. Even the most basic of games use some form of math in their design.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOTSTRAP PROGRAM, THE SCRATCH PROGRAM, AS WELL AS THE HOUR OF CODE, PLEASE SEE THE LINKS BELOW. WWW.HOUROFCODE.COM WWW.BOOTSTRAPWORLD.ORG WWW.SCRATCH.MIT.EDU
HOUR OF CODE Hour of Code is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org reaching tens of millions of students through a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming. Hour of Code week took place December 5-11th and students from all of our schools participated. Computer science skills are a critical component to education because they help to nurture problem solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early our students will have a foundation for success in any 21st century career path. Students in Mrs. McNulty’s 5th grade class are currently learning how to code using MIT’s program Scratch. They are now beginning a project in which they will create programs that illustrate Newton’s Three Laws! 15 | TITAN TIMES
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14 INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Students named All-Stars Dan O’Neil: Fisher Division MVP Alex Wengryn Julianne Watts Cole Radke Carliegh Messner Andrew Cirillo Kelly Evans Colton Cappa Olivia Chilcott Justin Gaiser Sarah Tormey Tim Marx Alyson Coyle William Richards
Julianne Watts ran a new PR of 8.58 to take 3rd place in the 55 mm hurdles at the MIAA All State Championships. The boys team also won the Patriot League Fisher Division.
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Students traveled to Algonguin HIgh School for the State Wrestling Championships -Ryan Parmenter, Mike Bryne, Kyle Davy and Kristian Dawes.
Ryan Parmenter won at All WRESTLING States with a 15-5.
02 SWIMMING Liz Brown placed 12th in the 100 Butterfly at MIAA Swim State Championships. Brendan Farrell placed 16th in the 100 Breast & 30th in the Fly at MIAA Swim Championships.
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@PHS_Titans
WINTER HIGHLIGHTS FROM PEMBROKE ATHLETICS
GO TITANS!
Girls Hockey
Boys Hockey
The Pembroke girls hockey team scored a No. 2 seed with an 18-0-2 record and will open the MIAA Division 2 Tournament with a game against either No. 15 Medfield (12-6-2) or No. 18 Medway/Ashland (10-6-5) Friday March 3 at 8 p.m. at Bridgewater Ice Arena. The Girls Hockey team is ranked by the Boston Globe as #11 in the state .Goalie Kathryn Hathaway leads the conference in goaltending with a 1.0 GAA. The team are the SEMGHL SE Division Champions and remain undefeated going into the last game of the season.They won the Gould tournament vs. Norwell in a shootout. Jackie Diepeitro scored and became a 100 point scorer.
The Pembroke boys hockey team grabbed a No. 11 seed with an 11-7-3 record and will open the Div. 2 South Sectional Wed. March 1 at 5:30 p.m. against No. 6 Canton (14-4-3) at the Ice House in Canton. Cam Judkins was selected as a Shriner MSHCA All Star. The team also played a scrimmage game in the "Frozen Fenway" series this year versus Revere. The team won the Gould tournament in a shootout vs. Norwell.
Basketball The Girls Basketball team has Gymnastics
Pembroke/Silverlake Coop Team are Patriot League Champions. Questions, comments or compliments? Reach out to the Athletics Department via Let's Talk!
qualified for the the MIAA Tournament.
Did you know? Spring Sports Information Night Tuesday, March 7th, at 6:30 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium. This is a mandatory meeting for all student- athletes planning on trying-out/playing a Spring sport.
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Early Childhood Education Gearing up for school The Pembroke Public Schools offer a free, half-day kindergarten program as well as a full-day, tuition based program. Both programs share the same educational goals and objectives and use identical curriculumn materials. All entering kindergarten childen are eligible for the tuition based full-day program, however selection is based on a lottery system. The lottery is scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Large Group Instruction Room located at North Pembroke Elementary School. Applications are now being accepted and are available online, at each elementary school, and the Office of Student Services located at North Pembroke Elementary School. Applications must be hand delivered to the Office of Student Services by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017.
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Children in Pembroke can also attend the Integrated Preschool Program located at the North Pembroke Elementary School. This program is a well-respected early childhood program option within the community. The interdisciplinary team of early childhood special educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language therapists provide a spectrum of early childhood services to eligible and tuition students within an integrated preschool model. The Integrated Preschool is designed to educate young children with a variety of learning styles and abilities. Children with identified special needs attend the program at no cost. Community peers are charged a tuition fee. There is a lottery for placement into the program. There are two options available, full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:30-2:30 or a part-time option, Monday through Thursday either 8:30-11 or 12:00-2:30. The school conducts screenings for all three and four year olds when referred by parents, caregivers, and/or private preschools. This screening reviews a child’s development and assists in identifying children who may need a referral for a special education evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services. For more information about the Integrated Preschool or Kindergarten Programs at Pembroke Public Schools, please visit the Early Childhood: Preschool & Kindergarten section on the district website or submit a question through Let’s Talk!
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Pembroke Public Schools are a proud participant of the Massachusetts Farm to School’s Harvest of the Month project. The Mass. Farm to School’s Harvest of the Month Campaign promotes a different Massachusetts-grown food each month. The goal of the program is to encourage healthy food choices by increasing students’ exposure to seasonal foods while also supporting local farmers. Pembroke Public Schools Food Services Department is always working to offer out students healthier and tastier choices. Salad bars are available at all five of our schools and serve fresh produce often provided by farms right here in Massachusetts. - Food Services Manager, Nadine Doucette
Pembroke Public Schools strive to provide a variety of nutritious options to our students. Lunch Menus are posted monthly on the website. www.Pembrokek12.org Under the Food Services Tab For questions, comments or compliments please submit via Let's Talk! on the district website.
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HOBOMOCK FIRST GRADERS SHOW SUPPORT FOR TEACHER
LOCAL MEDIA COVERAGE
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE GREAT STORIES AND MORE VISIT OUR COMMUNICATIONS PAGE AT WWW.PEMBROKEK12.ORG
Check out PCN for more coverage of PPS. Professional Development Day https://youtu.be/5q0FP7kWjf8 PHS Day of Poetry https://youtu.be/4Yl3CK44TII
North Pembroke Elementary School was featured on Fox 25 News on Feb. 17 for their efforts fundraising for Jump Rope for Heart.
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First-grade teacher Christine Belliveau came to work at Hobomock Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 2 to a rousing show of support. Each first-grade student came to school wearing shirts emblazoned with "Team Tucker" and "Team Beahawks," in honor of Belliveau's two sons, 3-yearold Tucker and 20-month-old Beau, who both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
PHS STUDENTS WIN 2016 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE Justin Gaiser and Alec Lawrence won for their APP called, The Handy Dandy Guide To Sign Language. Their work was sponsored by Representative William Keating.
PEMBROKE MIDDLE SCHOOL RECEIVES NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAP On Dec. 9, the Pembroke Community Middle School received one of the world's largest maps of Europe, measuring 26 feet by 26 feet. The map is a rental from National Geographic and was set up in the school cafeteria for interactive lessons and activities.
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COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE The Communications Department is very excited to introduce our newest communication tool called Let’s Talk! This new tool will make it easy for you to provide input and engage with us in a productive dialogue about critical district issues. Let’s Talk! is a 24/7 outlet for community ideas, concerns and praise. This new technology ensures that every comment
PCMS @pembroke_ms
receives careful consideration and appropriate follow-up. At any time, from any device, reach out to us via Let’s Talk! by selecting the relevant topic below or choosing “Something Else?”. Your message will be sent to
North @NPES_Principal Bryantville @GlaudeCatherine
the appropriate staff member for follow-up. If you would like a direct response, be sure to include your contact information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hobomock @DANIELLEMKAY Athletics @PHS_Titans Communications @PemSch_news Superintendent @PPSsupt
Pembroke Public Schools recognize one employee each month who demonstrates outstanding communication skills. Please nominate someone you think who has gone above and beyond by filling out the nomination form on our district website under the communications tab.
Previous Key Communicator Winners:
Jessica Walls- PHS Carolyn Talbot-PHS Debra Ousue- NPES
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Sandi Neumiester- Hobomock
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Inside the walls of PPS
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PHS DECA CLUB CONFERENCE RESULTS On January 16 the PHS DECA Club made quite the impression. The DECA Conference Results were outstanding and 16 of PHS DECA Club students qualified to compete at the DECA States Competition in March. These are the conference results:
Did you know? Students in AP Biology will be working with a set of labs developed by the Jackson Labs in Maine called Teaching the Genome Generation. Students will isolate their DNA and create randomized samples. They will examine the samples to see different rates of metabolizing. For more info: www.jax.org
CELEBRATING RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS AT PHS
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Nicole Keeley-1st Place Colin Keefe- Top 10
Principles of Business Management Eric Kaplowitz – Top 8 Finley Gouth – Top 8
Accounting Application Series Nick Adams- 2nd Place
Apparel & Accessories Marketing Frankie Falcone – Top 8
Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Robert Healy & Jake Henderson2nd Place
Business Services Marketing Alex Zeoli – Top 8
Marketing Management Series Dan O'Neil- 2nd Place Principles of Marketing Kira Mohr – 3rd Place Tyler Spellman – Top 10 Personal Financial Literacy Lilly Christello – Top 8
On Thursday, February 16, PHS hosted the first Random Acts of Kindness Award Celebration. Fifteen students, nominated by their teachers for committing random acts of kindness, were recognized at a light breakfast ceremony.
Food Marketing Series Serge Canepa – Top 8 Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making Trevor Flaim and Bobby Brooks – Top 8 Financial Services Team Decision Making Thomas Lagner and Justin Wolf –Top 10 Human Resources Management Jeanmarie Marshall – 1st Place in her Written Test
PHS EXCHANGE STUDENTS Twenty-two Pembroke High School students left Thursday, Feb. 16 for this year's trip to Alcorcón as part of a student exchange program with Spain.
Did you know that our student written newspaper the PHS Sentinal is also available online? Read the latest stories from PHS today at www.pembrokesentinel.com 23 | TITAN TIMES
HEALTH & WELLNESS
February 1, 2017 marked the kick-off event for a month long fundraiser happening at North Pembroke Elementary School. Students are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. Throughout February, North Pembroke will hold their annual Jump Rope for Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association, which funds lifesaving heart and stroke research and community and educational programs for our youth. North Pembroke Elementary School holds the honor of being one of the top fundraisers for the American Heart Association, raising an overall total of $98,158.00. This year students and their families are looking forward to putting up the banner for their 10th anniversary of doing Jump Rope for Heart, while also hitting the $100,000 donation milestone. Jump Rope for Heart teaches students how physical fitness benefits the heart, and shows them that volunteering can be a fun and positive experience for the whole community. The need to educate children about the importance of physical activity couldn’t be timelier. According to recent studies, about one-third of children ages 2-19 are overweight and obese. “Our students have so much fun doing this program, jumping around the gym and making their hearts healthier by being active. They’re also so proud of themselves, knowing that the donations they raise go to fund lifesaving research,” said Brendan Mosher, PE teacher at NPES. “By raising money through Jump Rope for Heart, we are preventing heart disease and obesity for the next generation of Americans. Kids are literally jumping into a heart heathier life while becoming passionate about raising money for other kids with congenital heart defects.”
“Our students have so much fun doing this program, jumping around the gym and making their hearts healthier by being active. They’re also so proud of themselves, knowing that the donations they raise go to fund lifesaving research.” - Brendan Mosher, PE teacher at NPES
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