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1/30/18 Weekly Email

TONIGHT – PTA Meeting & Presentation -The PTA is sponsoring a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Thiele, superintendent of DG99 and Jill Browning, Communications Director for DG99 TONIGHT at 7pm in the PD Library after a brief PTA meeting.
 
Dr. Thiele and Ms. Browning will be giving an overview to the additions and modifications to the facilities at DGN (and DGS – but our presentation will focus on DGN) which have been approved by the DG99 school board. The Downers Grove community will be asked to vote on this issue in March. It the desire of the PTA to inform Pierce Downer parents of what is happening at the high school level because eventually it will effect our children (some sooner than others). Please join us for a presentation outlining the proposed changes, what they will cost and how it will effect you.
 
 
NEW INFORMATION
 

Box Tops for Education Race for Recess – Rev Up Your Engines…. It’s Box Top Time! Support our school and participate in a friendly Box Top grade level competition! The competition will run Tuesday, February 20th-23rd. Send box tops into school with your child in a ziploc bag labeled with the teacher’s name and amount of box tops included. Please make sure the box tops are not expired. Each day, the box tops will be counted as the classes race to win an EXTRA RECESS this spring! Due to the different number of students in each grade, it will be computed by percentage. Totals will be given daily to keep the competitive spirit alive with a winning class announced on Friday, February 23rd!

Box Tops can be found on hundreds of products from brands like General Mills, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Ziploc, Kleenex, Hefty, etc. A complete list can be found at btfe.com. Remember to ask family, friends, and neighbors to clip them as well and then be ready to submit them the week of February 20th!
Thank you for your support!

 

Reflections Update – Congratulations again to all of the students who participated in the Reflections program this year!  We had 9 total projects that were selected to move onto the Regional competition back in December.  Of those 9 entries, six have moved on to compete at the Illinois state level as follows:

  • Malini Fisher – Dance
  • Rajan Fisher – Film
  • Hannah Klemz – Film
  • Sajan Komanduri – Film
  • Pallavi Fisher – Music
  • Avery Miller – Visual Arts

We should find out later in the spring about the next round of judging and competition results for these students.  Way to go!  The projects that did not move on to compete at the regional and/or state level will be displayed in the library beginning this week.  A majority of these projects had advanced to the District level, and we could not be prouder of all of our students accomplishments.  Please stop by the library to see these amazing projects!

 
Sweetheart Dance – The Sweetheart dance was a huge success! Thank you all that were able to join the fun!  Also a big thank you to Dee O’Driscoll, Sara Purgatorio, Jennifer Klemz, Lisa Ordway, Brenda Bruno, and Lora Dominow! You all made the dance so special for the girls!

 
Save the Dates-
TONIGHT – PTA Meeting & Presentation, 7pm in the LRC
2/7 – Parent Teacher Conferences
2/8 – Fun Lunch
2/8 – Parent Teacher Conferences
2/13 – Grade Level Color Day
2/19 – No School – Presidents Day
2/22 – Fun Lunch
For more information on school or PTA activities please visit the school web site or PTA web siteFor even more information on community events and activities please check out the District’s e-fliers page at District e-fliers.
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1/23/18 Weekly Email

REMINDERS
 
PTA Meeting & Presentation -The PTA is sponsoring a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Thiele, superintendent of DG99 and Jill Browning, Communications Director for DG99 on Tuesday, January 30th at 7pm in the PD Library after a brief PTA meeting. Dr. Thiele and Ms. Browning will be giving an overview to the additions and modifications to the facilities at DGN (and DGS – but our presentation will focus on DGN) which have been approved by the DG99 school board. The Downers Grove community will be asked to vote on this issue in March. It the desire of the PTA to inform Pierce Downer parents of what is happening at the high school level because eventually it will effect our children (some sooner than others). Please join us on January 30th for a presentation outlining the proposed changes, what they will cost and how it will effect you.
Sweetheart Dance – The Red Carpet is waiting for you and a your gal! Sign up here for Thursday’s dance from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Pierce Downer! You may also pay at the door! Sign up and Pay here ($20) –https://fs22.formsite.com/dgforms/redcarpet/index.html

Feed My Starving Children – The Service Learning Committee has organized a volunteer event for Pierce Downer students and their families at Feed My Starving Children. Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit organization that helps turn hunger to hope.  Children and adults hand-pack meals specifically designed to reverse malnutrition for starving children around the world.

After you register your name, be sure to click “add members” to add the name of each member of your family that will be attending so that we can get an accurate head count.

For any questions, please contact Anu Fisher at fisheranu@gmail.com.

 

Variety Show – Please find the link below to “Variety Show Application & Permission Slip” for all audition/rehearsal and sign up information.  The form must be completed for all participants including 6th-grade Emcees and Stage Crew.  


All forms will be completed online this year and only ONE parent leader for each group will complete the Act Information section.  ALL participating students must have the permission slip completed in order to participate.  Completed forms are due no later than Friday, February 9th. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Lodding at MattLodding@johngreeneRealtor.com or (630) 301-0492.

Variety Show Application & Permission Slip- https://goo.gl/forms/rc8zMo5qrbFKFIMn1

AUDITION AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

  • Wednesday, February 21st– Auditions 3:00pm-5:00pm – PD Gym
  • Wednesday, March 7th– Rehearsal – 3:00pm-5:00pm – PD Gym
  • *DATE CHANGE* Friday, March 16th – Dress/Tech Rehearsal (Beginnings/Endings/Bows) – 3:15pm-5:15pm – TIVOLI
  • Saturday, March 17th – Tivoli Show – 10:00 am-12:00pm
Save the Dates-
THURSDAY- Fun Lunch
THURSDAY – Sweetheart Dance, 6:30-8:30pm in the PD Gym
FRIDAY – Half Day
1/30 – PTA Meeting, 7pm in the LRC
2/7 – Parent Teacher Conferences
2/8 – Parent Teacher Conferences
For more information on school or PTA activities please visit the school web site or PTA web siteFor even more information on community events and activities please check out the District’s e-fliers page at District e-fliers.