
Don't forget to join us tonight , April 30th, at Culvers from 5-8 p.m. Can't wait to see you. PS - Some of your favorite staff members will be working at Culvers tonight.


MSD students, parents & educators, don’t miss out on the opportunity to share your views on technology in K-12 education! Since 2003, Speak Up has collected and shared the views of more than 5.4 million students, teachers, and parents/guardians from across the country. By participating in Speak Up, you are expressing your views to a wider audience of local, state, and national policy makers —and contributing to the national dialogue about how best to prepare students for the future.
Your input is crucial in shaping the future of technology in education at our school. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
To take the survey, visit https://projecttomorrow.questionpro.com/MSD-Steuben To learn more about Speak Up, visit https://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/


Register for Free Public Montessori Education at Pleasant Lake Elementary for Grades K-6
Current MSD Students: https://tinyurl.com/MSDMontessori
Enroll Students New to MSD: https://tinyurl.com/NEWMontessori
Enroll by May 15 to guarantee your spot. Registration is limited.


The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 22. There will NOT be a 1-hour delay on the last day. Summer is coming quickly!


Come Out have a great meal and Support Carlin Park. Carlin Park Staff and Teachers will be there working to serve you!


Do you have a child from 0-5 & want FREE books sent to your home? Watch the video and explore the links below to learn more!
Video:
app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/t5iNZVhEQFgNYw5biEbL
Registration:
imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
INLearning Lab:
inlearninglab.com/


We are excited to announce that MSDSC is participating in the 23-24 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning, a national initiative of Project Tomorrow. Since fall 2003, Speak Up has helped education leaders include the voices of students, faculty, parents, and the community in annual and long-term planning. We have partnered with Project Tomorrow to offer surveys which will ask about technology usage in our schools.
To take the survey, visit https://projecttomorrow.questionpro.com/MSD-Steuben
To learn more about Speak Up, visit https://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/


Trine University Innovation One and The Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab
(MILL) would like to invite any student and parent to join us in a fun evening in the MILL to learn about the equipment we have and participate in a couple of hands-on activities.Wednesday, May 1st, 4-7 pm. Stop in any time during the event. See Flyers for more information.
To REGISTER use QR on flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pcw2_9dOCyWLcNZRJu9uboT6ElVx392E/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD97xzvUDjxtu2OGj6JIQudymD5XztyY/view?usp=sharing

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! Our school looks at many types of data to complete a Comprehensive Needs Assessment every three years as part of our School Improvement Plan development. An important piece of information for us is your feedback. Please help us continue improving our school by answering the survey questions at the link below so we know what we are doing well and what we need to improve. We appreciate your time and valuable input!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBJsD7rLNQssXaSxLs6ikrnpbQPTbJuN0ubayqlB1apNhsQ/viewform

Last night, the Board of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County voted to convert Pleasant Lake Elementary to a K-6 Montessori school. We are excited to introduce the ONLY area Montessori programs for preschool at the Early Learning Center at Carlin Park AND K-6 students at Pleasant Lake Montessori. Don't miss our Open House today, April 17, where parents can learn more at Trine University's Center for Montessori Education in Shambaugh Hall from 6:00-7:00 PM. Click the link to learn more and transfer your students now.
https://bit.ly/PLEMontessori

Below is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document compiled from questions asked during the School Board's Public Work sessions regarding Pleasant Lake Elementary. We want to be sure that questions are answered before the next School Board meeting which is April 16.
FAQ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EVKyGsMCOrB7l7U0OU5svwZ7xNLvQpY2/view?usp=sharing


Today is a Virtual Live Learning Day. Live instruction will start at 9am please see included schedule.
Eclipse Timing - Starts 1:54, Maximum Point 3:11, Ends 4:25
Enjoy And Stay Safe - Wear your glasses!!


Please see the attached letter from Dr. Widenhoefer regarding the eclipse on Monday. Due to staff and student attendance rates, we will have a live elearning day on Monday. We appreciate your flexibility as we strive to serve our students to the best of our ability. Thank you.


You're Not Alone...Coaching for Parents
Do you need someone to talk to about the challenges of parenting? Consider meeting with a parent coach for FREE! Register at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/160tJ6beiOIT94W4o6SImN2GHHONBo5ca/view?usp=sharing


Tomorrow is our first Parent Informational meeting at the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University, Shambaugh Hall, 600 Park Ave., for parents to learn more about our proposed Montessori program--FREE Public Montessori education for grades K-5. The meeting is from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. We will host a repeat session on April 17. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit.
You can also stop in to visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Ages 2.5-5--CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers or paid tuition)
Register here: https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8

Trine University Montessori Open House Registration
We are excited to join the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University to welcome parents to learn more about Montessori education. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8


It was MADNESS at Carlin Park during our Staff vs. Students Basketball Game today. The Students defeated the Staff and fun was had by all! The basketball game was an all-school reward for earning 400 CHIRPS for positive behavior as a school! We love having fun and working hard!




Good Afternoon!
Spring pictures at CP will be on Tuesday, April 2nd. Only those who have preordered will be photographed. The link below can be used to order. Online preordering concludes at 8 AM on April 2nd.
https://bit.ly/3VqDaVL


Good Afternoon!
If you have a second or third grade student, you will receive a report detailing your student's performance on IREAD-3. Below is a link to a video with more information.
https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/zH3Dp7yRA4UDjZU590iW


Check out the update regarding the options for Pleasant Lake and find out when you can join Open Houses to learn more about Montessori programs.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiyj59CySxvjHweIs5GTHhmzxIU3ToqT/view?usp=sharing