Hello,
What a week we just had! The T.I.G.E.R. performers capped it off with an energizing day of workshops for older students (grades 6 to 8) and a compelling anti-bullying performance for grades K to 5. Check the website for pictures and be sure to ask your student about their impression. It was especially fun to experience the sea of Connected Through Kindness t-shirts. I was proud of all of our students and the conversations the T.I.G.E.R. program inspired. We plan to keep this going through advisory and H3 programming. Our students are exposed to so much biased and hateful media these days. From jokes and memes about disabled people, black people, and women to daily news stories about the ways black people, Jews, and others continue to be targeted by hate speech and violence, our students need our help to make sense of it all. It is also critically important we continue to reinforce our expectations of respect, kindness, and compassion for all members of our community.
Thank you so much for your support of the PTA Book Fair. It was a huge success and had the front hall full of smiles and activity for the better part of the week. See the attached “Thank you” note for complete details.
THE WEEK AHEAD
This week will be another busy one with early release on both Thursday and Friday for Parent Teacher Conferences. The end of the day is at 12:50, exactly 2 hours earlier than usual. Please plan accordingly.
You will receive a confirmed time from your teacher by the end of the day Tuesday (if you haven’t already heard from them.) We hope to see EVERYONE there. Teachers will review your child’s academic performance based on classwork and test scores. Be sure to ask about our expanded Summer Skill Camp in July. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to prevent the “summer slide” and learn through fun projects four ½ days per week.
FRIDAY’S MENU - The Abbey Group will be serving Hot Dogs, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar and Milk Variety on March 31st.
It’s finally here! The Newsies Musical runs this week on March 31st and April 1st. Our 3rd through 8th graders have the opportunity to attend during the day on Friday the 31st. If you have not already done so, please download, print, complete and return the attached permission form. You will find ticket information for the evening productions below.
SNEAKER SALE CONTINUES
Wow, who knew your closets were so full of sneakers 
. Thanks for the donations from so many and the 6th grade class efforts, 45 PAIRS OF SHOES are on their way to be reused or recycled for materials! The Class of 2025 is also saving some really great ones for a local sneaker sale! Thanks for helping the class raise money AND for keeping these shoes out of the landfill.
There’s still time! They’ll be collecting shoes through April, so clean out your closets and tell your friends! Drop them off at one of our collection boxes conveniently placed at the school, The Plainfield Country Store, Plainfield Church, or Plainfield Town Offices.
SCHOOL SING RETURNS
Thank you for your understanding that we decided to cancel the K to 4 school sing last week. It is back this week and we look forward to seeing many of you there (8:05 to 8:15 am in the lobby.)
NEWSIES
Newsies shared some sneak peeks of their production and sold quite a few tickets to their March 31st and April 1st performances at the Briggs Opera House (7pm both evenings.) It’s not too late to get your tickets:
You can also support the drama program by purchasing a limited edition Newsies T-shirt! - T-SHIRT ORDER FORM
NH BRIGHT FUTURES SURVEY
Please be reminded the state has released the annual “Bright Futures Survey.” This survey is administered to families, staff, and community members and provides critical information for the state, our local school board, and the administration and teachers. We use the information to set annual and strategic goals, determine training needs, and steer programs here at PES. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey:
PLAINFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT - Summer Programs
The Plainfield Recreation Department has released the baseball/T-ball registration forms (see attached) and is also excited to announce the return of live music for the annual 4th of July parade. Check out the attached flier for details of how you and your family can get involved!
Dartmouth Lax Youth Day!
Dartmouth Women’s Lacrosse teams would like to invite you to their Youth Day! Bring the whole family and cheer on the Big Green Lacrosse on April 1st as they take on Harvard University! Fans will receive FREE Dartmouth rally towel and the opportunity for postgame autographs with Big Green Players. Tickets are starting as low as $5. Follow the link(s) below to secure your seats today!
Women’s Lax vs. Harvard – Saturday, April 1st at 2:00PM: bit.ly/3leD57J
They also have group opportunities for teams. If interested, please contact the office for more information.
LOST & FOUND
Last but not least, please remember to check Lost & Found next time you are in the school (or remind your child to do so . Please don’t forget you can view our Lost and Found closet online. The lost and found website is updated weekly.
Finally, I should also let you know that I am away Monday and Tuesday at a conference. Jen Lizotte will be covering for me and you can always reach out to Superintendent Leggett with questions or concerns as well.
Thanks!
Audra
MARCH
27 Drama Tech/Dress Rehearsal 3:00 pm
27 Drama Choreography during WIN
28 K to 4 School Sing – 8 am Lobby – Parents/Guardians Welcome
28 Drama Tech/Dress Rehearsal 3:00 pm
29 BridgeUP - 5th Grade 9:45 am
29 PES XC Skiing 2:50 pm
30 Early Release, Parent/Teacher Conferences - Report Cards & iReady Scores handed
out and annual progress to date discussed at conferences
30 Drama Performance Cast and Crew Call Time 5:00; Preview Show Time 7:00 pm
30 BridgeUP - 5th Grade 9:45 am
31 Grades 3-8 Field Trip to Briggs Opera House to watch Newsies 9:15-11:30 am
31 Early Release, Parent/Teacher Conferences
31 Drama Performance
APRIL
1 Drama Performance
4 K to 4 School Sing – 8:00 am Lobby – Parents/Guardians Welcome
5 BridgeUP - 5th Grade 9:45 am
5 PES School Board Meeting 5:30 pm – Music Room
5 Art Club & Set Design Grades 5-8 3:00 pm
6 BridgeUP - 5th Grade 9:45 am
7 BridgeUP - 5th Grade 9:45 am
10-14 Spring Break