Your Board of Education wants you to know about the great things they see happening in and around Paw Paw Public Schools! #BuildTogetherPawPaw
The PPPS Summer Feeding Program starts two weeks from today! The fantastic food service team is busy preparing free, nutritious meals for children throughout the summer. #summerfeedingprogram #endchildhoodhunger
Thanks to Meemic for providing a Samsung tablet to Paw Paw Middle School teacher Andrew Becker. He will put it to good use with students!
At the June meeting of the Board of Education, Paw Paw Middle School math coach and interventionist Beth Covey shared the work of the MS Math Professional Learning Community, introducing board members and those in attendance to the work her team has put into developing a comprehensive MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) program in math for students in grades 6-8.
For many board members and attendees it was an introduction to work generated during Wednesday Early Release sessions when teachers collaborate around student data to plan and adjust instruction to better meet the needs of all students.
Thank you to Mrs. Covey and the MS Math team for sharing and providing the high quality MTSS program provided to students at Paw Paw Middle School.
Last night at the June meeting of the Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Rick Reo introduced the two individuals selected for the 2021-2022 Van Buren County Educational Hero Awards. Board President Brent McNitt helped recognize the recipients by presenting them with their awards.
Paw Paw Early Elementary teacher Melissa Shugg was nominated for the award by a parent who wrote in her nomination letter about the extraordinary care, consideration, support, and professionalism her child received from Mrs. Shugg this school year.
Paw Paw High School teacher Ben Tomlinson was nominated for the award by a parent who wrote in her nomination letter of the outstanding leadership Mr. Tomlinson provides for the PPHS Robotics Program and the outstanding experiences, mentoring, and outcomes provided to students who participate in the program.
Congratulations to both 2021-2022 Paw Paw Public Schools Educational Heroes, and thank you for all the ways you positively impact the lives and experiences of students.
Kudos to the teachers, staff and district administrators who were featured in this insightful article today @mindsitenews, and thank you to journalist Eleanore Catolico for shining a light on the great work that's being done at Paw Paw Public Schools.
https://mindsitenews.org/2022/06/08/as-youth-mental-health-crisis-rages-michigan-schools-work-to-bolster-students-sense-of-connection/
#ForceForGood #MentalHealthMatters #BuildTogetherPawPaw
Parents for the Class of 2023-
It's time to start thinking about Grad Bash 2023!
While next year's graduation seems so far away, it will be here before you know it. It's time to get organized for Grad Bash, so you don't miss out on some prime summer fundraising opportunities.
If you are interested in being part of the 2023 Grad Bash leadership team, please reach out to Mrs. Southworth this week. She'll get you in contact with the 2022 GB Officers to set up a time to meet and hand over the reins!
Bronson Health is conducting a survey to help identify the most important needs and issues affecting the health of people who live and work in Van Buren County. They would like to hear from you! Please take this Community Health Needs Survey. The survey is offered in both English and Spanish and will stay open through June 11. Your feedback is important! https://bit.ly/3MrD494
Reminder that even though tomorrow is a Wednesday, we are NOT releasing early. School dismisses at 2:45 tomorrow, June 1.
Thank you, PPPS families, for your support of Early Release Wednesdays! While today is the last Early Release Wednesday of the school year, please know that our teachers and staff are grateful for having this time set aside each week to work together, share ideas and collaborate on strategies for success.
#ProfessionalLearningCommunity #TeamWork #BuildTogetherPawPaw
Your Board of Education wants you to know about the great things they see happening in and around Paw Paw Public Schools! #BuildTogetherPawPaw
Seniors were given this handout on Friday afternoon. Copies are available in the office. Senior parents- take a look for more details about the next couple weeks. Also enclosed is the calendar we shared in late April- sharing again.
Upcoming Community Forums:
Senior parents
From Grad Bash:
It is hard to believe in less than two weeks it is the big day of graduation and our Grad Bash overnight event. Grad Bash officers have been busy finalizing details to make sure your senior has an amazing experience and have been working to collect and purchase prizes for all seniors who attend.
We understand life is busy and many of you have not been able to attend meetings or be involved as much as you would have liked to- however there is still time.
We are in need of a minimum of 6 more parents to chaperone in order to have the Grad Bash event. We need help from approximately 9 pm Friday night until 6 am Saturday morning.
If you are able to help please text or call Julie at 269-870-2911.
Be sure to spread the word that this Friday, May 13th is Paw Paw Public Schools Senior Citizens' Luncheon at the high school cafeteria!This FREE event begins at 1:15 p.m. and is open to seniors 60 years and older. #BuildTogetherPawPaw
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"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret J. Wheatley
Thank you to all of the Paw Paw Public Schools Teachers and Staff for making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of all students. We appreciate you!
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Tomorrow is Election Day! Every vote counts, so please make a plan to vote. Help spread the word by sharing this reminder with your family, friends and neighbors. To learn more about the PPPS Bond Proposals, visit www.ppps-bond.com.
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If you have a child entering Kindergarten or Young 5's next fall, then you won't want to miss the "Kindergarten/Young 5's Information Night" on Wednesday, May 11th at 6 p.m. at Paw Paw Early Elementary! Meet other families, the award-winning teachers and staff, and learn about schedules, programs and what forms are required to register. To find out more, call the Early Elementary Office at 269-415-5300, and if you already have the information you need, Kindergarten and Young 5's registration is open online at www.ppps.org.
Mark your calendars for the next Senior Citizens' Luncheon on May 13th at 1:15 p.m. at Paw Paw High School! This FREE event is hosted by Paw Paw Public Schools as a way to show we care about seniors and the valuable contributions they make in the community. All seniors 60 years and older are welcome to attend. #BuildTogetherPawPaw
