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Monday, 13 May 2013 22:00 Written by The Boys of 4A and 4B

4A and 4B have created a business called The World Resolves Around Poetry.

We have tunes to sell
To help us build a well
Provide clean water to Sudan
With your help, together we can
On our web you’ll find the link
To help supply a clean, fresh drink

We were moved by the children that did not have clean, fresh water to drink while reading the book A Long Walk to Water. After much discussion about the conditions for children in Sudan, we decided to create a business to help raise money to build a well in Sudan.


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Upper Elementary News - archive

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 12:15 Written by Dennis Smith

Registration Ends Thursday at Noon!

Speaker: Ed Cuningham, ESPN Analyst
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Autographs: 5:30 p.m. • Dinner: 6:00 p.m
Dress: Coat and Tie
Cost: Free to 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Parents and Students
(No siblings, please)

Register

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Tuesday, 07 May 2013 06:42 Written by Dee Gibson

Congratulations to James Blatchford for winning 1st place in the 2013 Motsey Hudson Speech Contest.  Enjoy watching James give his speech titled, "How I Defeated the Third Reich in the Sixth Grade."

Feature Stories - archive

Sunday, 05 May 2013 12:40 Written by Jamie Feild Baker

"So, what's with these chairs?"

If you're not the parent of a PDS 6th grade boy, chances are you've asked that question as you wander the halls of the school.

The chairs are part of a project by Alice Parker's 6th Grade Reading Classes as part of their study of the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry: 

As the German troops begin their campaign to “relocate” all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.

Using the book as their context and source material, the boys set out to demonstrate their understanding of the larger questions of bravery and heroism. They used a quote from Miep Gies as their intellectual claim:

“Ordinary people in their own small ways can turn a light on in a dark room.”

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Upper Elementary News - archive

Thursday, 02 May 2013 22:00 Written by Spencer McLean

FIELD DAY – Monday, May 6 
Grades 1 – 3 (8:30 – 11:30am)
Grades 4 – 6 (12:00 – 3:00pm)

Dear PDS Parents,

It is time once again for our annual Field Day filled with team play and fun activities for everyone. To encourage sportsmanship, camaraderie, and a team concept, our format will be class versus class for each grade level.

Events will be held on the Football Field, and all parents are invited to attend. Student bleachers will be on the west side of the field and a spectator area will be on the east side. At any time during the day feel free to visit your son in his designated area. In an effort to avoid congestion, please try to keep the fields clear during the events.

As you and your son prepare for this day, here are a few things you may want to consider:

• Field Day is also Wacky T-shirt day for all boys. Boys in grades 1-3 are encouraged to wear their team color.

• Be sure to send sunscreen and/or a hat to prevent sunburn.

• The room mothers will provide drinks for each class.

• Aftercare will be available if needed, beginning at 11:30am for Grades 1-3.

• If you are going to be at the conclusion of 1st-3rd grade Field Day or 4th-6th grade Field Day and plan on taking your son home with you from the field, please let your son's teacher know. Otherwise, students will be taken back to the school for regular pick-up.

We are looking forward to a great day! We appreciate your support and cooperation. 

Sincerely,

Dennis Smith
Director of Operations and Athletics

Upper Elementary News - archive

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 12:29 Written by Spencer McLean

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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 22:00 Written by Dennis Smith

A reminder about our 3rd Annual Crusader Fun Run times and dates this week.

Elementary Division: 
The Elementary Division will now run on Thursday, April 25th at 10am. Thursday will also be a dress-down day.

Please come to support your son and feel free to invite all family and friends to the event. You are also welcome to walk, jog, or run with your son during the 20 lap/1 mile distance.

Dress-Down Days:

Upper Elementary News - archive

Monday, 22 April 2013 06:48 Written by Ann Clark Elmore