
Pre-K Pre-Enrollment as well as Kindergarten Round-up for 2021-2022 are finally here! The Pre-K Enrollment Application is ready and we can't wait to get students enrolled for next year. We also have a Kindergarten Round-Up for students who did not attend our Pre-K Program. Students who are currently enrolled in Purcell Schools do NOT need to fill out the Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment packet. You will see forms on our website at purcellps.org under Purcell Elementary. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office at 405-442-0099.

Thank you Sally Holt for seeing the need on our playground for basketball nets and organizing such a quick effort to help our students enjoy playing basketball! ๐ Thank you to parents who joined in and helped! They are up! A big thank you for purchasing the nets to Dannie Jones, Sara Walker and Nick Underwood. Thank you to John Montgomery for installing them! #DragonPride๐โค๏ธ๐

We are encouraging and providing flu shots from the Chickasaw Nation. Forms are included in parent newsletters. We also have printed forms available at the school. We are providing flu shots on Monday at PES from 1-3pm. We will allow parents to come inside and go with their child to get the flu shot. Please know that you will need to wear a mask to enter the building. Shots are provided to students and staff only.

Parents & Dragon Fans-
Dragon Softball and Football Seasons have begun! We can't wait to see you at the games!
However, due to CDC guidelines, we are requiring students to stay seated with parents or family members and will not be allowed to run around unattended at events. Students will only be allowed to enter with parents. Students will not be allowed to be dropped of at games/events without a grown-up.
Our goal is to be able to stay in school and to be able to continue to host sporting events. Working together we hope to be able to continue to host sporting events with guests attending as well as ensure the safety of all.
Thank you for helping us make this sports season safe! #GoDragons!โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ท

Thank you, parents, for your patience as we worked to develop a plan at the Elementary and Intermediate buildings to be able to open at 7:30am. We will begin opening at 7:30am starting this Thursday. Prior to COVID and CDC guidelines, we could easily cover a large group with fewer adults. Extra support has been provided and we hope this helps our Dragon families who need to drop off students at 7:30.
Thank you and see you tomorrow!โค๏ธ๐

We are so excited to welcome our Dragons to their first day of the 2020-2021 school year today! Teachers and staff are ready! Thank you so much for your patience, encouragement and prayers as we unload and welcome our students this morning. Please join me as we become the calm for our students. We can't wait to begin today and look forward to all we will learn and do together! #DragonPride๐ #weareenough #togetherwearestrongerโค๏ธ

We will have grab and go breakfast in the morning as students enter the building at 7:45. Please have a conversation with your child on whether or not you'd like them to eat breakfast at school. Breakfast is $ 1.50 and lunch is $3.00.
Reduced breakfast is $0.30 and reduced lunch is $0.40. Thank you for helping us with this! We can't wait to see you tomorrow!!โค๏ธ๐

We were so excited to see you tonight at Open House Drive Through! Thank you for your patience, it was worth getting to see all of the smiling faces! Remember doors open Thursday at 7:45am, see you then! We will help students walk in and get to classrooms. โค๏ธ๐#TogetherWeAreStronger #DragonPride

Quick reminder - When you are out picking up school supplies, the Elementary & Intermediate Schools need students to bring bottles of water, face masks, & Clorox wipes. Thank you in advance for helping us with these!
Your child's teacher is excited and will be reaching out to you tomorrow afternoon! They can't wait to have them in their class this year! Please make sure enrollment has been completed. We look forward to seeing you at the Open House Drive Through on Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Purcell Virtual School Agreement - PAVE - Spanish Version - https://5il.co/indm

Links to Purcell's Virtual School option (PAVE) - English - https://5il.co/ij9k & Spanish - https://5il.co/ij9l

Purcell 2020-2021 Elementary & Intermediate Enrollment - Link to Forms https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qtvVIjl8gKOxGWCwzrP1zLrBezD2vRRAbO9XSF60LFE/edit?usp=sharing

Updates:
1) The yearbooks have not arrived. Please expect plans for distribution to be announced once they are on campus.
2) Plans for enrollment have not been finalized. Information will be made available as soon as the details have been worked out.
4) Devices that remain checked out will be due at enrollment confirmation.
3) The elementary office will be closed until Monday, July 13, 2020.

We will have the student's possessions packed up and ready for pick up beginning Monday, May 4. Bags/packets will be available for pick up 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning May 4. Please review these important notes:
1) Individual pictures that were purchased before spring break will be included in the bag with student possessions. **class pics are not in yet, will advise when they arrive.
2) Yearbooks are expected to be in on the 8th and will be available for pickup the week of May 11. If you are not picking up a packet, please consider waiting to pick up possessions the week of the 11th to help with congestion in the drive through lane.
3) Please remember to remain in your vehicle and pull through the drive through lane at the main entrance. School staff will assist and deliver the items to your vehicle.

Just a reminder new packets are available for pickup this week. Drive through at the main entrance and staff will assist. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.

New to the district? Enroll here for Kindergarten 20-21
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yfxpnswz0HRjYF00G_LK2wT2Ofpfv53NOPquEIsWRuQ/edit?usp=sharing

Tammy Dillard, publishing on 04/09/2020 at 08:00AM
Pre-Enoll now for Pre-K 20-21 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OR5YNuZ_O-h1hqwssnhlpJO_QHjc72zCBsMv4uKyuRs/edit?usp=sharing

Good morning! The teachers are communicating with you directly; however we want you to have easy access to our resources. Please be reaching out if you need help or support with distance learning.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X98uNCy6cct4b1bY9KGnt7bPi--hKvti

Mrs. Walkupโs class finished up fairy tales this week by building chairs for Goldilocks and 3 Bears, building a bridge for 3 billy goats gruff, and building houses for the 3 little pigs. Finished up with a yummy snack...the 3 pigs houses. Itโs fun to be in Kindergarten. #pesstartthespark #dragonpride

Purcell Schools will be closed tomorrow February 6, 2020. Stay safe and warm!

Purcell Schools will be closed tomorrow! February 5, 2020

When you are in the building for Christmas parties today please take a moment to check out lost and found. We want to these items returned to their owners before the break.

Wow! Total cans collected 3,308!! Great job everyone. So proud of you all
#dragonpride #pesstartsthespark

Note a Breakfast change for Friday morning!!
"We will be having Muffins and Yogurt on Friday instead of Donut Holes"!!

Remember - the Turkey Trot takes lots of volunteers! Bundle up and come on out to help tomorrow!!

Please remember that effective November 1st our phone number has changed. Please call 405-442-0099 to reach Purcell Schools.

Attention 2nd Grade Parents: Due to the threat of inclement weather the 2nd grade field trip has been rescheduled for Monday, October 28, 2019.
Thanks for your understanding!

Please note the breakfast menu for Friday morning (Oct. 11) has changed. We will serve pancakes instead of donut holes. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Brrrrrrrrrr With cooler temps upon us - it is a great time for a reminder! Please take time to write a name in the jackets and coats to help us in getting them back to the owner!

No school for students on Monday, September 30th! Teachers will be in professional development. #wearetheleadlearners #GoDragons

Make note the PTO meets Tuesday (8/27) at 6:00 p.m. Follow Purcell PTO on social media for more information.

Just a reminder that the front doors are locked promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students arriving after 8:00 will need to be signed in at the office and get tardy slip for class! #pesstartsthespark

Happy Monday Morning! I know some of you have wondered about this.
We are always generous with water breaks when recess is hot, but when the heat index is 100 or higher we do not go out at all.
You will probably hear grumbling that "we missed recess" tonight. ๐ข We will monitor the temp/heat index adjusting appropriately from one recess to the next.

What a great beginning! A great big shout out to the staff and much appreciation to our patrons and community. #pesstartsthespark #growstrongpes

We are having a great first day! Just few reminders for drop off and dismissal.
Building opens @ 7:30 am. Pre-k enters on west end and reports to classrooms. Everyone enters at main entrance and reports to the cafeteria if arriving before 7:45. After 7:45 K-2 may report directly to th e classrooms.
Pre-k dismisses on the west end at 2:30. Please remain in your vehicle and pull through the pickup line. The staff will load your student
K-2 dismisses at 2:55. It is strongly encouraged that you pull through in the pick up line. If you elect to walk up please wait outside the awning, keep the area clear and your student will be released to you by the teacher.
Please be patient as we work to establish safe procedures to get everyone in and out safely.

Super excited for the first day! Please remember that it takes a few days to get our groove on at drop off and dismissal. The traffic will seem overwhelming. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to get everyone in and out safely.

Working on our brand! How about these hashtags? #pesstartsthespark. #growstrongpes

Donโt forget - Picture Day (2/15)

4 trivia questions during second grade lunch: #of stars on the flag, # of stripes on the flag, 16th president? They nailed those!! 14th letter of the alphabet had them thinking a bit :) #dragonpride

Elf Shelf Store Hours for this week:
Monday 8:00 to 4:00
Tuesday 8:00 to Noon
Wednesday Noon to 4:00
Thursday Noon to 4:00
Friday 8:00 to 4:00

Many, many thanks to our PTO for organizing and providing a wonderful โThankmasโ lunch. It was delicious and much appreciated. #dragonpride

Any temperature greater than 100 degrees F is considered a fever. Children must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications (such as Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, etc.) in order to return to school. This applies even if the underlying cause of the fever is non-infectious, such as middle ear infections, etc. Children with a fever do not usually feel well enough to participate and attend school activities. It is recommended that they be given 24 hours to recover from the fever before returning to school. Please help us minimize the spread of the flu, strep, and other viruses by following this guidance.

Kindergarten Christmas Program
Tuesday, December 4
6:30 pm
Admin Building

Working to get the word out! Monday, 8-27 the doors will be secured at 8:00. Students arriving late will need to be signed in by a parent or guardian. Keep working on those curb side drop offs and goodbyes at the gazebo. We will restrict traffic in the hallways beginning 8-27! Thanks for your cooperation.

The PTO needs YOU! Make plans to attend the first organizational meeting on Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. We'll be in the elementary school cafeteria!! Hope to see you there.

Only a week until we will be seeing all you at enrollment ๐๐
Monday, August 6, 8 to 3
Tuesday, August 7, 8 to 6

The Kindergarten program has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 10. Both performances will be during the school day to avoid conflicts with ball. Performances will by at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

All systems go for the 1st Grade field trip on Thursday, April 19th. Looking forward to a great time at the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum!

We are working to get the menu on track:
This week lunches will be
Monday - Meatball Sub
Tuesday - Chicken Noodles and Biscuit
Wednesday - Nacho Bar
Thursday - Pizza
Friday - No School

Please be patient! I know you are all anxious for answers. We will make an announcement regarding any calendar changes soon. This week will be 4 days as indicated on the original school calendar.

Kindergarten parents....just a reminder that zoo field trip money is due pretty soon, by April 19 but will extend yhedate to next Monday . Permission slips went home in Thursday folders a couple weeks ago. Kids admission is $4.00. Parents will pay that day. Field trip is set for Thursday, April 26.

On the road to personalized learning! #arewethereyet

Second Grade program โJourney Into Outer Spaceโ is tonight!!! Doors open at the administration building at 6:15!!! See you there!

Purcell Schools will be closed tomorrow- Thursday, Feb. 22 due to inclement weather. Stay safe!!

Just a reminder there are no classes tomorrow (Monday, Presidentโs Day). Teachers will be in professional development. Enjoy the day!

Link to all the schedule for Valentine Parties on Wednesday!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AOFLoZL2P4vACo8HNUbOFEyE97kQ8eotH9Q4P9-B6bc/edit?usp=sharing

Attention 2nd grade parents! We have changed the date of the program to Tuesday, Mar 13 to accomodate the post season basketball tourney! #dragonpride

Picture Day at Purcell Elementary- Friday, February 16! More info to follow. #dragonpride

I found a reader! #dragonpride

Today is the day! Missoula Auditions will begin at 3:30 in the Purcell Junior High Auditorium. Students need persmission slips in hand. Auditions will end at 5:30. A small percentage of those cast will begin rehearsals immediately at 6:00.

Looking forward to Missoula Children's Theatre auditions - Monday, January 29. 3:30 to 5:30 at the Jr. High Auditorium #dragonpride

"Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." - Rita Pierson

Kicking off effort social media presence! What a great team I have. #dragonpride

Look for 2nd quarter report cards in Thursday Folders - tomorrow, Jan. 11