
Don't forget we'll have a special Title 1 math event "Christmas Arrays" on Thursday, Dec. 5th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with a special guest, Santa Claus! 🎅 Doors open at 5:25 p.m.

PES Families: PTO is need of volunteers for Santa's Workshop next week. Please see the see the link below for SignUp Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA4AD2BABFACE9-53607824-pesholiday#/

PES: Reminder that after school tutoring is cancelled today, November 21st. Students will be dismissed per their regular dismissal plan.

After school tutoring will be cancelled on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Make Up Picture Day - Tuesday, December 3rd - 8:00 a.m.
They will leave once all make-ups are complete. This usually takes less than 2 hours.

Menu Change for week of Nov. 18th
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - Thanksgiving Feast
Turkey w/ Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Stuffing, Green Beans,
Hot Roll, Pumpkin Pie, and Fruit
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - Corndogs, Potato Wedges, Mandarin Oranges

From Strawbridge Pictures:
Do you still need to order pictures? Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. They can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.
Code Lookup Instructions can be found on Class Dojo.
If you have questions about the Code Lookup or are having difficulty navigating the site, you can also reach out to our Customer Service team via the Live Chat on our website, www.strawbridge.net

Wear your favorite cardigan tomorrow to celebrate World Kindness Day!

Veterans Day: November 11, 2024. No School


Tomorrow, November 8th at 9:00 a.m. Poca Elementary and Poca Middle School will honor our veterans at 9:00 a.m. Doors will open at 8:40 a.m. You may enter at PES Front Entrance or at the back gym door of PMS (from the back parking lot).

November PTO meeting will be on the 12th. Join us at 3pm to help plan this year's Holiday Shop!! 🎄🎁❄️

Election Day: No School for Students


Red Ribbon Week
Friday, November 1, 2024
Being Drug-Free is Smart
Wear College or Career Gear

PES Families:
Please see the attached guidelines for Thursday, October 31st. Our goal is safety for ALL!
PARADE DIRECTIONS AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
K – 5th Grades
October 30th
• Students will not bring home their red folders
October 31st – Halloween Parade
• Send your student to school wearing their costume
• Do NOT send backpacks or water bottles
• EARLY CHECKOUT AFTER PARADE – ATTACHED FORM
MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO TEACHER BY
OCTOBER 30TH FOR ALL EARLY CHECK OUTS
• Cold lunch students - please send lunch in disposable bag
/containers for convenience. Students should have
nothing to carry during/after the parade.
October 31st - Early Dismissal – Our goal is safe and secure checkout for all students
• Dismissal will be on the field – no one will be signed out at
the main office
• Please stay seated until your student’s class is called
• Have your photo ID ready for sign out
• Multiple students - After collecting your first student, move
to your second student’s teacher for sign out
• Once all your children have been checked out, please exit
the field to the parking lot.

Red Ribbon Week
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Say Boo to Drugs!
Wear your Halloween Costume


Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Lei Off Drugs!
Wear beach/tropical wear


Red Ribbon Week
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Vote No to Drugs!
Wear America Attire


Red Ribbon Week
Monday - "Team Up Against Drugs" - Wear Sports Team or DOT gear
Tuesday - "Vote No to Drugs" - Wear America attire
Wednesday - "Lei Off Drugs" - Wear beach or tropical theme attire
Thursday - "Say BOO to Drugs" - Wear your Halloween Costume
Friday - "Being Drug-Free is Smart" - Wear College or Career Attire


PES Families: SMILE! Tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th is PICTURE DAY! 8:00 - 11:00 A.M. Make-up pictures are on Tuesday, December 3rd


3rd Grade Families: Tomorrow, Monday, October 21st is our 3rd Grade Lunch n' Learn Doors will open at 11:15 a.m.
