11/19/2021 10:30 AM
Pioneer Update 11/19/21
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NJHS Food Drive:
The National Junior Honor Society will be having its annual “Line the Library” food drive. Students can drop off any non-perishable food items and toiletries to their homeroom. The food drive will run from November 22nd to December 1st. Donations will be taken to the Salvation Army and will provide families in need with food for the holidays.
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Upcoming Dates:
November 24-26, 2021 Thanksgiving Break
December 20-January 2, 2022 Winter Break
January 3, 2022 Classes Resume
Boys Basketball Tryouts:
Boys basketball tryouts for 7th & 8th graders will begin on Monday, December 13, 2021 after school in the Pioneer Gym. In order to tryout for the team, students must have a physical on file with the office dated after April 15, 2021. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Fenner at Jennifer.Fenner@pccsk12.com
Pioneer Book Fair:
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our school, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
After missing out on many beloved traditions, our fall Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome, and safe event for our students. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from December 6th-10th in the Pioneer Middle School Library:
Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet.
Our Book Fair is having a Family Night on December 9th before the Band Concert. Please come in and shop between 5:00-6:15pm. If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pioneermiddle
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your student there!
Happy reading,
Alexa Lalejini
Library Media Specialist
Pioneer Middle School
Job Opening:
We currently have an opening at Pioneer for a special education paraprofessional. If you are interested in the position, please access the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools employment page at the following link: https://www.pccsk12.com/departments/human-resources/p-ccs-employment
Our opening is listed under job code: 08-1657
District Updates:
The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park’s popular National Honor Society tutoring program is set to return this month after a year's absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The service will be available to students in third through twelfth grade, and tutoring is available on a first-come, first-serve basis on any school subject.
Tutoring sessions will be held at both the Canton Public Library and Plymouth District Library. The program follows P-CEP and P-CCS rules, and students are required to wear masks and bring any relevant textbooks or classwork with them.
For more information, click on this link: https://www.pccsk12.com/Home/Components/News/News/24303/19
P-CCS’ transportation provider, Durham School Services, is hiring a general manager to lead the district’s transportation team. The position pays between $100k and $110k per year. Learn more about the position, what Durham is offering, and apply on their website here: https://careers.nellc.com/plymouth-mi/general-manager-i/A31E2E3E3E7B48F69295215D7F288556/job/
Parent Council is a liaison between P-CCS families and administration to provide a forum for open communication and act as an advocate for all parents, students and schools. Parent Council is a representative group of parents from each school building in the District. Members bring issues from their individual schools to discuss with the School Council representatives. Programs and speakers inform members about educational issues that concern P-CCS students and parents. All meetings are open to the public, and guests often include School Board Members, District Administrators, Program Specialists, and Community Leaders.
Meetings are held monthly and all families of P-CCS students are welcome to attend to learn about current events and programs. The next Parent Council meeting will be on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. in the E. J. McClendon Educational Center located at 454 S. Harvey, Plymouth The meeting can be viewed on the district’s official YouTube Channel at any time after Friday.
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools produces a weekly podcast with all the important district information for students, staff and families. You can view the click last LPT in 3 podcast for this school year on the district’s official YouTube channel at: https://www.pccsk12.com/Home/Components/News/News/24366/19?backlist=%2f
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