The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages, and now more than ever it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles that commonly prevent individuals from seeking help.
For more information about Mental Health America’s Mental Health Month toolkit or screening tools, visit:
https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month
At last night's Board of Education Meeting, Paw Paw Later Elementary Principal Jeremy Davison was recognized for "Excellence In Education Leadership!" Sen. Aric Nesbitt and State Rep. Beth Griffin presented the tributes also signed by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and Gov. Whitmer. 👍
Due to a shortage in drivers today, Tuesday, May 11th we are unable to transport the children on the Bunny bus to and from school. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports scores, and news updates. It's everything PPPS, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the newly updated app on Android: http://bit.ly/2vNGb8D or iphone: https://apple.co/37mSfLm.
Attention Parents who are looking to register or have already registered their children for Y5's or Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year, please save these dates!
Young 5's & Kindergarten Virtual Information Night, May 19th @ 6pm.
*use the QR code provided on the flyer or join by phone
Drive-Through Registration Night, May 26th from 5pm-7pm
*for all parents needing to finish registration
*at PPEE, 512 West North St. Paw Paw, MI 49079
*1st 120 students registered receive a readiness bag
Remember Young 5 students must be 5 by December 1st 2021 and Kindergarten students must be 5 by September 1st 2021. If you have not registered your child yet, here is a link to online registration:
https://www.ppps.org/
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Don't forget to thank the frontline food service workers who rise early to prepare and serve healthy meals. PPPS students created artwork and administrators delivered "Superhero" cookies to salute and celebrate their dedication!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
Parents will see this coming home with soon:
GSRP Round Up
May 20th
5pm-7pm
Cedar Street Campus
510 Cedar St, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Thursday, May 13 @ 7PM, we'll hold our final Parent Chat this school year: "Summer's Comin', Have Me A Blast".
We'll help families prepare for a fabulous summer with a presentation on mental, social & emotional health, how to keep minds bright, and information about summer programs, from our K-5 reading program to amazing, innovative summer learning opportunities across the school district.
Always one to shed the spotlight, this time it's inescapable! After 29 years with Paw Paw Public Schools, Band Teacher Amy Gronda has been awarded this year's Teacher of the Year for Mich. School Band & Orchestra Assn. District 6! 👏👏👏
#inspired #teacherappreciationweek
It is Teacher Appreciation Week!
The Paw Paw Elementary PTO has organized a fun week of recognition ideas for the students. Here is the flyer that went home with your child last week.
Please feel free to share something fun your child did for their teacher or a staff member. We love to see our students creativity!
At Feeding America West Michigan, we believe hunger is unacceptable and that our community has the power to change lives — one meal at a time. That’s why we’ve assembled a network of partners that we work alongside on our mission to reduce hunger and increase food security in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
Here is a link to find a mobile food pantry in Van Buren County in May:
https://www.feedwm.org/mobile-pantry-schedule/?county=Van+Buren
Miss Greiner's class enjoyed a walk in the sunshine today!
Friday Math Fun with Ms. Kim & Ms. Katie!
Our Superhero capes are hung out to dry...just until Friday. Be on the lookout for Paw Paw Early Elementary Superheros, they're everywhere!
Today is National Superhero Day! Here are some fun activities to participate in at home...
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-superhero-day-april-28/
Save the Date!
Please join Mrs. Remillard as she leads the Young 5's and Kindergarten Virtual Learning Night on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6pm. You are able to join with the QR Code on the flyer or by phone using the phone number and pin provided.
Save the date!
This year's Young 5's and Kindergarten Roundup will be a drive through registration night on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5pm-7pm. This is for families to come and complete the registration packet and provide the school with all other items needed: Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, Proof of Residency. The first 120 children registered will receive a Kindergarten Readiness Bag!
We are loving our newly updated app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket! Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2vNGb8D or iphone: https://apple.co/37mSfLm.
We are loving our newly updated app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket!
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2vNGb8D or iphone: https://apple.co/37mSfLm.
Gracie Eagle, a student at Paw Paw Middle School, just found out that her poem will be published this fall in "The Young American Poetry Digest." Thank you, Ms. Schneider, for entering it in the writing contest!
https://youtu.be/TWR3UyGaGwc
https://youtu.be/TWR3UyGaGwc
