Paw Paw Later Elementary

Saturday, June 12, 2021. Red Arrow Soccer Club invites you to tryouts for our 2021-2022 soccer season. We are looking for boys and girls with 2013 birth year or earlier for our U9-U19 teams. If you have a son or daughter with a 2014-2015 birth year, come play on our co-ed Academy team! Visit our website www.redarrowsoccer.com or like and follow us on Facebook for updates and more information on RASC events and activities! Pre-register online at www.redarrowsoccer.com Questions? Contact us at www.redarrowsoccer.com for more information.

Did you know? Visit www.ppps-bond.com for more information. No need to wait until August 3rd to vote! Visit your local clerk or go to www.michigan.gov/vote to request your absentee ballot.

Good Afternoon, Tomorrow, Friday, May 21st we are unable to transport the children on the Monkey bus to and from school. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Want to learn more about the Paw Paw Public Schools bond proposal on the August 3 ballot? Check out www.ppps-bond.com

Looking for the best start for your 4-year-old? The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), an award-winning preschool located at Paw Paw's Cedar Street Campus, is hosting a "Drive-Thru Preschool Round-up" this Thursday from 5 to 7 pm! Call (269) 539-5214 for more info. #GSRP

When it comes to traditions like Senior Prom, thanks to the PPHS junior class and many others who helped plan a safe and memorable "Night Under the Stars," the Senior Class of 2021 was able to have theirs this year! If you helped make this dream come true in any way, THANK YOU!

Superintendent Rick Reo, with help from PPPS administrative staff, accepted the "Excellence in Innovation" award from @unitedwayswmich for the wonderful work done by Paw Paw Public Schools during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Well-deserved!!! #uwsmcelebration #pawpawproud

Reminder that at 7 PM this evening we'll have our final Parent Chat of the school year, focused on getting ready for summer, with information on supports, programs, and summer learning opportunities. Join us via Zoom, at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87149969509?pwd=NFR3S25kR0dyVXM4ZGszQVJzREV2dz09 For those who can't make it, remember the program will be recorded and available tomorrow on the ppps.org website.

Please remember that the Teacher Tailored supply kit order forms are due to the Later Elementary office by this Friday, May 14th. You can order online until May 28th. Go to Shopttkits.com and enter account #56459!

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.

The Van Buren Intermediate School District is working to connect families in our county with free and low-cost physical activity opportunities! Check out the list that they have compiled and click on things that interest your familu to learn more!!! https://www.vbisd.org/Page/1663

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.

Wishing all of the mothers in our school family a fantastic day. Thank you for always being there!

What a great way to kick off the weekend. Our 2 Paws Service Club worked with Mr. Clark, Mrs. Abbott, Mr. Davison, Mrs. Congdon, and Mrs. Irwin as we picked up garbage and planted a special heart-shaped flower bed with over 450 perennial flowers!

Please remember that the Teacher Tailored supply kit order forms are due to the Later Elementary office by next Friday, May 14th. You can order online until May 28th. Go to Shopttkits.com and enter account #56459!

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

Thank you Paw Paw Elementary PTO and Hard Time's Family Restauraunt for an incredible lunch today. Very much appreciated AND delicious!

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