Pioneer Middle School Pioneer Union Elementary School District - Hanford, CA Home of the Panthers!
Weekly Bulletin April 16th-22nd
101 W. Pioneer Way Tel: 559-584-0112 Fax: 559-584-0118
April 16th, 2017
Important Phone Numbers/Extensions
Welcome back families! I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break.
Administration: Ext. 7 Attendance Hotline: Ext. 5 Student Services: Ext. 0 Cafeteria: Ext. 8 Foggy Day Hotline: (559)585-2450
In this Issue Parent Meetings Sports News Upcoming Events Band Events
Hello Pioneer Families!
This week in athletics we have softball and baseball away versus Sutter Middle School on Wednesday and Tuesday our Track team will travel to Hanford High for the Bob Fraley Invitational. Our district is seeking parent input! If you have not completed the district parent survey, the link is below. Your input and feedback is greatly appreciated. Parent Survey: https://goo.gl/V2LYaO On the horizon we have district benchmark testing next week in Math and English. We will also be conducting CAASSP May 1st-May12. Testing will take place during 2nd period, as a result we ask parents to avoid scheduling dental or medical appointments in the morning during our testing window. As you know these assessments are required by the the State of California and take an extensive amount of time, which is why having students present during the testing window is so important. During both benchmark testing and CAASSP testing students will need to bring their headphones to school, so parents please mark your calendars and remind your students to bring headphones and fully charged chromebooks April 24th-28th and May 1st-12th. Lastly, information 8th Grade Banquet ticket money was due April 7th. If you did not turn in your envelope please do so ASAP. Students who are attending without a parent, also need to return their banquet envelop. Additional tickets will go on sale Monday April 24th. Also our PTC is sponsor a Spirit Wear order. While a majority of the items are in adult sizes there are some youth sizes as well. If you are interested in purchasing some Spirit Wear, order forms are available in the Middle School office. All orders are due May 1st. Thank you again for your continued support of Pioneer Middle School! Jamie Rogers, Principal Pioneer Middle School
Show Panther P5 Pride…Be Prompt, Prepared, Positive, Polite, and Productive Today and Every Day!
Cafeteria Info
LUNCH PRICING: Hot Lunches $3.25 Milk $.30 Snack Bar $.75 - $3.00 Please Note Snack Bar is CASH ONLY
Weekly Menu: Mon. April 17 No School Tues. April 18 Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tots Chicken Strips & Tots Wed. April 19 Crunchy Taco & Refried Beans Chicken Enchiladas & Refried Beans Thurs. April 20 Cheese Quesadilla & Picante Sauce Maxx Stix & Pasta Sauce Fri. April 21 Chicken Patty Sandwich & Seasoned Potato Wedges Pizza Wedge, Parmesan Cheese & Jalapeno Slices Available Every Day: Fresh Salad Bar Fat Free Chocolate Milk 1% White Milk
Snack Bar Menu: Break & Lunch
Tornado-sold at lunch only-$2 Corn Dog- sold at lunch only-$2 Popcorn-$1 All Chips-$1 Cookie-$1 Gogurt-$1 Cereal with Milk-$2 Churro-$1 Breakfast Sliders-$1.50 Drinks Bottle Water-$1 Juice Box Apple/Orange-$ .50 Milk-$ .50 Izze-$2
Sports News
Parent Meetings District Board Meeting: Wed. April 26 2017 District Office PLC Closed Session @ 5:30 PM Open Session @ 6:00 PM ELAC & Migrant Meetings: Thursday, May 11th , 12:30 PM District Office PLC Wellness Committee Meetings: TBA
Track Practice: April 19th 2:30PM-3:30PM April 20, 21st 3:30PM-4:30PM Track Meets: Tuesday, April 18th @ Hanford HS Week of April 18th-21st Softball Practice: Tues & Thurs 3:30 PM-5:00 PM Baseball Practice: Tues & Thurs 3:30 PM-5:00 PM Baseball & Softball Games: Wednesday, April 19 @John Sutter
8th Gr Banquet Payments are Due! PUESD Kindergarten Registration: April 3rd-28th HWHS Cheer Applications Available in Student Services
Upcoming Events
School Clubs
After School Math Homework: Monday Tuesday & Thursday’s 3:30 PM-4:30 PM, Room 701 Book Club: Mondays at lunch, Room 704 Chess Club: Thursdays at lunch,Room 402 CJSF Club: Once a month on Wednesdays Google CS Club: Thursdays After School, 3:15 - 4:15 French Club: Friday’s at lunch, Room 909 Kindness Club: Every other Thursdays at lunch Room 902 Ukulele Club: Every Tuesday, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Room 404
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Jazz Band Festival: Thursday, April 20th 10:00AM-12:30PM Hanford High Presentation Center Spring Arts Gala Spaghetti Dinner & Concert: Tuesday, April 25th 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Pioneer Middle School Gym Symphonic & Jazz Band performance at Pioneer Elementary: Thursday, April 27th 12:30 PM-2:30 PM Symphonic & Jazz Band performance at Frontier Elementary: Friday, April 28th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM Band Trip-Magic Mountain: Saturday, April 29th
Pioneer UESD Is Seeking To Fill A Vacancy On Its Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. Pioneer Union Elementary Citizens Bond Oversight Committee is seeking to fill the vacancy of its Committee member representing and currently active in a senior citizens organization. This organization could be any number of organizations including being a member of retirement community, a member of AARP (American Association of Retired Persons, or similar organization representing senior citizens. If you are interested in applying for a position on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, please see the Pioneer Website at www.puesd.net for an application or for more information please contact Debby Sorrick at 585-2400.
Background: In November, 2000, the voters of the State of California approved an amendment to the California Constitution (Proposition 39) which lowered the voter approval requirement from 2/3rds to 55% for school districts that provide voters a specific list of projects, requires a committee of appointed citizens to oversee the expenditure of funds and an annual performance audit and financial audit of the bond funds and bond projects. Proposition 39 provides that the Citizens’ Oversight Committee shall have at least seven (7) members who may serve up to three (3) consecutive terms of two (2) years each. Committee members are governed by the rules and regulations as set forth and contained in the CBOC bylaws. Purpose: To actively review and report on the proper expenditure of taxpayers' money for school renovations.
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Ensure Bond funds are used for legally authorized purposes.
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Provide information to the public on the progress of Bond projects and expenditures of Bond funds.
Ensure Funds are not used for teacher or administrative salaries. Receive and review copies of the annual performance and financial audits of Bond projects as required by California State law (Prop 39).
Dear Parents, The link to the 2016-17 Pioneer Parent Survey is now available on the Pioneer School District website homepage. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey in order to provide us information about our programs and the manner in which we conduct the business of educating your child. Your input is important feedback for us so that we may further meet the needs of your child and our entire community. Sincerely, Paul van Loon - Superintendent
