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"Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries." James A. Michener
 
Work hard, try hard, do your best, are all "sayings" that have resonated with each of us throughout our lives.  As adults we try to embody these words in our day to day lives or at least when we remember. Teaching children to be persistent is important.  We know through research, that persistence and having the ability to keep trying ultimately helps students navigate through life.
 
So, what does this look like in school for your children?    
In the classroom
Students may have to complete assignments more than once.
Students may have to study a concept for quite a bit of time.
Students work in small and large groups on learning to better understand.
Teachers organize differentiated experiences for our students to ensure learning.
 
All of these exercises are cloaked with the emphasis on working hard and persisting throughout the activity.
Within the classroom setting, teachers constantly remind students about the importance of persisting through a task.  
As we continue these discussions with students, please be sure to share with your children times when you have had to be "persistent
 

This link will show tweets that have been posted from the start of this school year.  Colonial Tweets

  • A Colonial student jumps over a pole mounted on two cones as part of Jump Rope for Heart.

    Fourth and fifth graders at Colonial School worked to raise $3,951 for the American Heart Association through the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Each year, the physical education teachers at each elementary school organize the event, in which students collect sponsors and donations before jumping rope to raise funds and awareness. The money that is raised goes to help children with heart-health issues. In addition to the fundraiser, the students develop healthy habits and learn about the value of community service. In total, the four schools combined to raise more than $25,000! View more photos from the event on the District's Facebook page.

  • 5th Grade artists created these "heartfelt" works of art inspired by American POP artist Jim Dine. Students were encouraged to develop their own unique styles using a variety of media and techniques. On display are dozens of hearts in an array of colors and textures. 

  • Celebrating the Chinese New Year: The red-themed Chinese Dragon that slithers across the hallway wall shows how students use simple materials, such as paper in circular shapes and streamer ribbons, to explore and create this dragon creature. 

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District Announcements

  • Oct. 23 BOE Meeting: Bond Update & Work Session on Strategic Plan Pillar IV

    The Board of Education will meet at 8:15 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in the Pelham Middle School Library, 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803. Prior to the public meeting, the Board is expected to meet at 7:00 pm and immediately enter into executive session in the Superintendent's Conference room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
    At the regular business portion of the meeting, KG&D Architects will provide an update on bond implementation, including the addition to Prospect Hill, renovations to the high school/middle school, athletic fields, and environmental/sustainability at the new Hutchinson School. The Board will also conduct a work session on Pillar IV of the Strategic Plan: “Building a professional culture of learning, effective feedback and growth, for every employee, inspiring a standard of excellence for all.”
    In addition to Dr. Champ's Superintendent's report, the agenda may include updates from each School Board committee, as well as reports on 21st Century Learning and Professional Development, Networks of Support and Social-Emotional Development, and Finances and Facilities.
    The full agenda will be available for viewing 24 hours before the meeting.

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  • Bond Steering Committee - October 19

    The Board of Education's Bond Steering Committee will meet at 8:30 am on Friday, Oct. 19 in the library of Pelham Memorial High School, room 105E at 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803. 

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  • Dr. Steven Garcia Wins Foreign Language Award

    Congratulations to Dr. Steven Garcia, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel who was recently named the recipient of the National Network for Early Language Learning Award for Outstanding Support of Early Second Language Learning. Please read more about Dr. Garcia's Award.

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  • Pelham Public Schools Joins Consortium Seeking Changes to IRS Regulations

    The Pelham Board of Education approved a resolution advocating for fair treatment of contributions in support of public education under IRS regulations while also joining a consortium of other school districts and municipalities sharing that opinion.  Read more. 

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  • KG&D Presents Schematic Designs of New Hutchinson School

    Representatives from KG&D, the District's architectural firm, presented the schematic designs of the new Hutchinson School to the Board of Education on Sept. 25. This presentation reflects approximately 30 percent of the overall design and the architects, as well as Triton Construction, which is serving as the District's construction management firm, will continue to provide the Board and community updates as the plans become more detailed. Please view the KG&D presentation slides here.

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  • Upcoming Math/Literacy Nights for Elementary Parents

    Elementary School parents are invited to attend one of two Pelham Public Schools Parent Math/Literacy Nights on Thursday, October 11 (Gr. K-2) at Siwanoy School and Thursday, October 18 (Gr. 3-5) at Colonial School. Each event will run from 7-8:15 pm. Please read more about these events or view the flyer for more information. 

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  • BOE Letter Opposing Proposed Site of Telecommunications Tower

    The Board of Education recently sent a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation and elected officials opposing the proposed site of a telecommunications tower across the street from Ingalls Field. Please read the letter for more information. 

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  • Notice of Retirement Waiver and Temporary Employment of Susan E. Lockhart

    Dear residents

    Please be advised that the Pelham Union Free School District has been granted a waiver for temporary employment Susan E. Lockhart as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services under Section 211 of Retirement and Social Security Law and section 80-5.5 of Commissioner's Regulations from June 28, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Mrs. Lockhart will be paid on a per diem basis during her employment with the District and will continue to receive her New York State pension during this time.

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  • Interested in Serving on a BOE Committee?

    The Board of Education is seeking interested candidates to fill vacancies on several of the Board's committees for the 2018-19 school year.
     
    Vacancies exist on the Board's Advocacy & Community Engagement, Audit, Bond Steering, Safety & Security, Strategic Planning, International Baccalaureate Oversight, Literacy, Math, K-12 Innovation, Wellness and Diversity committees, as well as the Athletic Facilities sub-committee.
     
    Please read more about each of these committees and complete this Google form or fill out this PDF form and scan and email back to Public Information Officer Alex Wolff at awolff@pelhamschools.org. Forms must be submitted by September 28, 2018.
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  • Update on new Hutchinson School Design and Invitation to Community Meeting

    Architect Russell Davidson of KG&D provided the Pelham Board of Education with an update on the schematic design of the planned new Hutchinson School that was approved in the 2018 capital improvement bond.

    The community is also invited to a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 pm in the Hutchinson School gym at which Mr. Davidson will share information on the design and status of the new school, as well as the other projects included in the bond.

    Please read more about Mr. Davidson's update and view the slides from his presentation.

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    Halloween Party

    Friday, October 26 6:30 pm

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  • Open House

    Monday, September 24: Gr. K-2, 6:30 pm

    Tuesday, September 25: Gr 3-5, 6:30 pm

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  • Chess Family Night

    Thursday, September 20 @ 6 pm; Gym

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  • Student Login Information

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  • Follow Mrs. Wilson

    Follow Mrs. Wilson and Colonial School on Twitter! Use the handle @tonyajwilson1

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  • The Colonial Times

    The Colonial Times  - News from the School You Love Lots of new stories from our students!  

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  • FILR

    Attention teachers and students: A new way to access your network files from home using FILR - view

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    Pelham Public Schools 2018-19 (single page) Calendar

    2018-2019 Pelham Public Schools single page calendar

    It is common during the school year for the dates, times, and locations of events to change or for additional events to be added. As changes are received, the District will update both the PDF calendar and the eChalk calendar. Also, consider following the District on Twitter and Like the District's Facebook page where changes and updates will be posted. 

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    Two-Hour Delays for Professional Development

    Classes will begin at 10:20am on the following dates:

    October 12

    December 12

    January 7

    February 4

    March 11

    May 21

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  • 2017-18 District Events Calendar

    2017-18 District Events Calendar

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  • Kindergarten and New Student Registration

    Click here for forms and requirements

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