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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

  • Board of Education Meeting - Nov. 13

    The Board of Education will meet at 8:15 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in the Pelham Middle School Library, 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.

    Prior to the public meeting, the Board is expected to meet in executive session for board development at 5:00 pm in room 105E of Pelham Memorial High School, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803.


    At the regular business portion of the meeting the Board is expected to receive updates on the Every Student Succeeds Act and the new school accountability report card.

    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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  • Audit Committee Meeting

    The Board of Education's Audit Committee will meet at 8 am on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in the Superintendent's Conference Room located in District Offices at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803. 

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  • 21st Century Learning Oversight Committee Meeting

    The District's 21st Century Learning Oversight Committee will meet at 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 7 in room 013 of Pelham Memorial High School at 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803. 

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  • International Baccalaureate Oversight Committee Meeting

    The District's International Baccalaureate Oversight Committee will meet at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, November 6 in room 013 of Pelham Memorial High School, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803. 

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  • Sock'n'Buskin Tickets for "Brighton Beach Memoirs" On Sale Now

    On the heels of receiving eight National Youth Art Awards for its 2017-2018 productions, Pelham Memorial High Schools’ Sock’n’Buskin looks to continue its success with the upcoming production of Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at the PMHS Auditorium November 16-18.

    Shows are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm with a matinee show on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 pm. All tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/children/senior citizens. Please email snbtix@gmail.com reservations.

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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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  • 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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  • Board Appoints Susan Lockhart and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Asst. Superintendent, MS Asst. Principal

    We are pleased to announce the appointments of Susan Lockhart as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Assistant Principal of Pelham Middle School.

    Please read Dr. Champ's letter announcing their appointments and join us in welcoming them into their respective new roles!

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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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    Parent-Teacher Conferences

    The Pick A Time Parent / Teacher Conference Scheduler will open on Wednesday, November 14th @ 8:30 pm, and close on Tuesday, November 27th @ 8 am. Follow this link, or copy and paste it into a new browser window to access Pick A Time (not before 8:30 pm November 14th):  https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11601173&evt=330087

    Available Conference Dates/Times: 

    Thursday, November 29 5:30pm-8:30pm

    Friday, November 30: 8:15am-3:00pm

     

     

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    Friday, November 30

    All Day Parent/Teacher Conferences: No Classes for Students

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    Thursday, November 22-Friday, November 23

    Thanksgiving Recess: Schools Closed

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    Wednesday, November 21

    Early Release Drill: Noon Dismissal 

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    Two-Hour Delays for Professional Development

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

    December 12

    January 7

    February 4

    March 11

    May 21

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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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  • 2018-19 District Events Calendar

    2018-19 Calendar (click here)

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  • Kindergarten and New Student Registration

    Click here for forms and requirements

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What's Happening

  • Day 6

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  • Early Release Drill

    All Students Dismissed at Noon 
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  • Thanksgiving Day

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  • Thanksgiving Recess

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  • Board of Education Mtg

    8:15 pm, MS Library

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  • C: PTA Mtg

    7 pm, Library

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  • Grades K-5 Evening Conferences

    All Elementary Schools

  • No Classes for Students; Parent/Teacher Conferences, K-12

    8:15 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 3 pm

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  • Hanukkah Begins

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  • PTA Council/Superintendent Mtg

    8:45 am, HS Library

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