The Paw Paw District Library has planned a new virtual summer reading program. We'd like to encourage as many kids as possible to participate. READ MORE >
Early Elementary End of year slides Grade 3 Week of June 1st Grade 4 Week of June 1st Grade 5 Week of June 1st Later Elementary End of year slides (June 8th-11th) READ MORE >
Good afternoon 5th grade families. First, Mr. McDaniel sent out a survey via email to 5th grade student accounts for class interest for 6th grade schedules. Make sure your child takes a minute to fill that out. This will allow the middle school to work on class schedules sooner than later. The survey link will also be in the daily update tomorrow. Next, we have... READ MORE >
The Facts Regarding the PPPS Nickname Adoption Process Paw Paw Schools announced its top three considerations for nicknames on Friday, May 22, inviting the public to submit image, logo, and mascot ideas before the final round of voting. The process leading to the adoption of a new nickname and imagery is being led by the Paw Paw Nickname Task Force... READ MORE >
It's a short week with a fun project based on the TV show "Shark Tank." Have fun and give your best effort! Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 3 Shark Tank Grade 4 Grade 5 Title I READ MORE >
At-Home Learning Resources for the week of May 18th.Make sure you are taking your time and giving us your best effort. We miss you guys!Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 READ MORE >
In accordance with recommended best practices in education, we have made the decision to discontinue that practice moving forward into the 2020-21 school year. Our placement procedures will take into consideration a number of different data sources, as well as teacher input that collectively contributes to a placement that provides the best learning environment... READ MORE >
At-Home Learning resources for the week of May 11th Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 READ MORE >
Our Book Fair is now open through May 17th! Spread the word to family and friends about the great deals through Scholastic.Book Fair Link READ MORE >
Did your child leave anything behind at school? Our staff worked on bagging up all student belongings for a curbside pickup the week of May 11th. If your child attends the early elementary we will be asking you to pull into the bus loop. We will come to your car, ask you your child’s name and teacher, and we will bring out your child’s belongings to your... READ MORE >
Remember that this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Take time to say thank you to your child's teacher for their continuous dedication to our children through this school year and especially during this pandemic. Have a fantastic week! Title I Kindergarten Week or May 4th 1st Grade Week of May 4th 2nd Grade Week of May 4th 3rd Grade Week of May 4th 4th... READ MORE >
How did your kids do with the first week of our Continuity of Learning plan? We want to remind our families that this work does not replace classroom instruction and we do not expect parents to teach lessons. The exercises and activities meant to serve as practice for students to grasp an understanding of essential skills and concepts. Teachers will assess... READ MORE >
Grab a snack and join your library friends for a time of sharing and fun. Please visit the Paw Paw District Library Website or their Facebook Page READ MORE >
The window to submit nickname suggestions has closed, and now the process to replace the Paw Paw Public Schools nickname shifts into its next phase.On April 28 the Student Task Force will host an online forum for community members, followed by the first round of voting on May 1 for students, alumni, and community members to identify the ten most popular nicknames... READ MORE >
We are excited to begin Phase II of our Continuity of Learning Plan and we appreciate your patience, understanding, and support to help us make this plan work. Lessons, documents, videos, and additional resources will be updated here each week. Here are our grade level resources for the week of April 20th, 2020. Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Later Elementary families. This is Mr. Davison with an update on where we are with our Continuity of Learning plan for the Elementary Campus.Our grade level teams have been working on finalizing content that will be posted and available beginning on Monday, April 20th. Work will look a little different this time around as we follow the State of... READ MORE >
In regards to personal belongings:At this time, we are honoring the governor's Stay Home order, and are not allowing students or parents into the buildings.If your child has left any critical belongings that are essential, please email Mr. Davsion (jeremy.davison@ppps.org) to make an arrangement for him to get that item to you.Thanks for your patience! READ MORE >
As part of our continuity of learning plan for the state, we need to make sure that we have an accurate understanding of which households are capable of electronic learning and who will need printed materials. I understand that teachers have been in contact with you, and that if you have children at the middle school or high school that they are collecting this... READ MORE >
The process for selecting a new nickname for Paw Paw Public Schools kicked off on April 2, 2020, and the 27-student Task Force helping to lead the process has invited anyone (students, alumni, staff, community members, etc.) with a suggestion, idea, or thought for the next nickname to submit it using this online survey: Paw Paw Nickname Suggestion Survey. So far,... READ MORE >
Thank you for participating this month in our Battle of the Books for Reading month. After fierce reading and intense voting, we are pleased to announce that the Ultimate Survivor in our Paw Paw Later Elementary Battle of the Books is.... READ MORE >
Who is our ultimate survivor for reading month??? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X9D9DDG READ MORE >
We are down to our final four books in our Read To Survive Battle of the Books. Be sure to cast your vote by clicking on the Final Four Survey. Voting closes at midnight on March 30th!VOTE HERE READ MORE >
Paw Paw Public Schools created a Guidelines & Timeline Document, available by clicking on the link, that establishes stages in the process for replacing the Paw Paw Public Schools nickname.The document was first produced prior to the mandatory school closure, and then was revised again prior to the State of Michigan "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order, so dates and... READ MORE >
Research shows that the most fundamental factor to academic success is an access to books and reading as much as possible.When school was closed last Friday, the biggest obstacle for the elementary campus was the ability to send our kids home with a bagful of books to read during this unprecedented closure.We talked about ways to open the library this week, but the... READ MORE >
Hello Parents and Students,Mr. Bowater here, if we haven’t had the privilege to meet yet, I’m the PRIDE ClassTeacher at the Paw Paw Elementary Campus. If your family is anything like mine, thishas been kind of a scary couple weeks. Still, we want to be available for you and yourfamily during these difficult times.In addition to helping the students be Social... READ MORE >
Later Elementary Families, As we go through this unprecendented journey together, the Later Elementary staff want to make sure that you are supported with purposeful resources to continue the academic and emotional growth of our kids. We also recognize the importance of building new daily routines for our kids. Teachers have provided some suggestions in our... READ MORE >
Dear Fifth Grade Families,We miss you!! This is a very strange time, but we want you to know we are thinking ofyou. Please make sure that you are using your time wisely. Have fun, go outside, but alsospend time exercising your brain. Hereis list of activities you can do to keep your brain in thegame! :)Week OneWeek TwoWeek Three READ MORE >
Hello Families!! The fourth grade team is hoping you are all well and finding fun ways tospend time together right now. We all miss you and look forward to seeingyou again soon! If you have any questions please contact your classroomteacher. Included in this packet are enough fun learning activities to last you for aweek. Hopefully you received this packet on... READ MORE >
Dear 3rd Grade Families, We have made multiple packets to help engage our students during this unpredicted break from school. The packets include: Math Activities Reading/Writing Activities Wonders Comprehension Activities Social Studies PBL (Project Based Learning) (PBL Part 2)All science activities can be found at: ... READ MORE >
Spring parent teacher conferences will take place on Tuesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 1st from 1:00pm until 7:15. We are very excited to use an electronic platform for the scheduling of our spring parent teacher conferences. Please be patient as we make this transition. If you are unable to sign up online, please contact your child’s teacher to schedule... READ MORE >
Paw Paw Later Elementary is excited to begin another exciting reading month. We will kick off the month celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday and an event called Read Across America Day. The theme for Reading Month will be "It's a Jungle Out There: Read to Survive!" We will have special events, activities, guest speakers, assemblies, exotic animals and much, much... READ MORE >
The mission of Paw Paw Public Schools is that we develop, support, challenge and inspire every child for life-long success. In the spirit of that mission statement, we are excited to share some exciting news with our families about changes being made to our specials classes on the elementary campus. We will be adding the Michigan Model for Health Curriculum from... READ MORE >