Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Join Ms. Deb every Tuesday at the Calhoun Family Resource Network (FRN) in Grantsville, starting at 4:30 PM, and every Friday at Arnoldsburg Elementary School, starting at 1 PM. Ms. Deb has been facilitating Parent-Child Groups for the past six years throughout Calhoun. All families are welcome to attend and engage in enjoyable educational activities, gaining valuable insights for incorporating learning into everyday routines at home.

📢 Attention, Calhoun Students! 📝🌟 This week, our brilliant students across the county, in grades 3-8, will be embarking on a writing adventure as part of the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA)! 🎉📚 📅 When? The assessment window runs from March 4th -March 8th 2024. So, sharpen those pencils (or flex those keyboard fingers) because it’s almost showtime! 🗓️👩‍💻 🤔 How Can You Prepare? Get a Good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast. 📝🔍 Channel Your Inner Wordsmith: Revise those writing techniques, embrace creativity, and let your ideas flow! 🌟📝 Remember, you’ve got this! 🌈🚀 Shine bright, express yourselves, and conquer those writing prompts. We believe in you! 🙌📖 #WVGSA #WritingAdventure #WestVirginiaStudents

📚 Attention 3rd and 4th graders and families!📚 As we gear up for an important week ahead, let's remember the importance of self-care and preparation. 💤 Getting enough rest and starting your day with a nutritious breakfast sets the stage for success! 🍎✨ Next week, we'll be tackling the General Summative Assessment (GSA) Writing portion. 📝 Let's show our best selves by coming to school prepared, well-rested, and ready to shine! 💫 Your hard work and dedication will pay off, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Let's do this, Pleasant Hill! 💪🌟

It's starting to look a lot like Spring at Pleasant Hill!

Due to weather conditions Calhoun County Schools will be dismissing at 1:00 today.

Join the Freckles and Friends parent-child group for a chance to elevate your bonding experience! Participate each week for a shot at winning a fabulous Instant Pot in our exciting giveaway at the end of March. Don't miss out on the fun and the opportunity to enhance your family time! Group: Tuesday Calhoun Family Support Center 4:30 Thursday Arnoldsburg Elementary School 1 Share and invite your friends and family.

Preschool & Kindergarten Enrollment Enrollment Information Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to get children enrolled in Pre-K for the 2024-2025 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, or Calhoun County Board of Education during school hours. The registration fairs are held to assist families in getting the necessary documentation for starting school. We will conduct developmental, hearing, vision, and dental screenings at the event. All children who are 4 years old before July 1, 2024, are eligible to apply for enrollment in Pre-school. All children who are 5 years old before July 1, 2024, are enrolled in Kindergarten. Calhoun County Schools will be conducting Pre-Registration on the following dates: Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 8 am-2:30 PM Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Calhoun County Middle High School from 8 am- 12:30 PM Please call Sierra McCormick at 304-354-6022 ext. 402 or Jackie Allen at 304-655-8616 ext. 110 to schedule an appointment. If School is canceled, registration will be rescheduled for April 26th at CCMHS maintaining scheduled appointment times. All children applying for preschool must have the following documents before the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Certified Birth Certificate (Vital Statistics Certificate from Charleston only) Immunization Record Preventative Health Screen with dental check and hemoglobin test (available through your physician) Pre-K Universal Application Proof of Income (W2, 1040, or proof of Government Assistance) Completed preschool packets are due by the date of the registration fairs. Any child; from birth to three, thought to have developmental delays, is also eligible to be screened for possible services. If you would like more information about this topic, please call Bonnie Sands at 304.354.7011 X 317 or email bonnie.sands@k12.wv.us.

What a wonderful day we had at the Calhoun County Social Studies Fair! 🙌 We are so impressed by the creativity and hard work of our students who presented their projects on various topics related to history, culture, and society. 📚 We would like to congratulate all the participants. The first-place winners will advance to the Region 5 fair held at Blennerhassett School on Saturday, March 9, 2024. 🏅 Special thanks to businesses and organizations for providing judges and support to organize the event. Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, Metheny Construction, Start Farm of Glenville, Burnsville Docks, Queen Flora Pagents, and our local fair coordinators and teachers at each school. The World of Lego Div 1 (grades 3-5) Economics Individual Chandler Cottrell 1st place Teufel Hunden Div 1 (grades 3-5) Sociology Individual Charles Kilby 1st place Appalachian Sea Salt Div 1 (grades 3-5) State and Local Studies Individual Silas Cunningham 1st place The Boston Tea Party Div 1 (grades 3-5) US History Individual Sophia Goodrich 1st place I am Rosie the Riveter Div 2 ( grades 6-8) Sociology Individual Brooke Tingler 1st place The Titanic Div 2 ( grades 6-8) US History Group Eleana White Mason Laughlin 1st place It's a Small World Div 1 (grades 3-5) Anthropology Individual Embree Gungle 2nd place RMS Titanic Div 1 (grades 3-5) Psychology Individual Rylee Harris 2nd place WV Governor's Mansion Div 1 (grades 3-5) State and Local Studies Individual Mason Sampson 2nd place The Bubonic Plague Div 1 (grades 3-5) World History Individual Willis Gainer-Pittman 2nd place 1, 2, 3, 4, Do You Wanna Hear Some More? Div 1 (grades 3-5) World History Individual Kenlie Jarivs 3rd place The Nutcracker Village Div 1 (grades 3-5) Sociology Group Elana Harris Annie Nelson Honorable Mention Cass Scenic Railroad Div 1 (grades 3-5) State and Local Studies Individual LIllian Caldwell Honorable Mention New River Gorge Bridge Div 1 (grades 3-5) State and Local Studies Group Bryson Casner Jaselyn Adams Honorable Mention Hatfield and McCoy Div 1 (grades 3-5) State and Local Studies Individual Hunter Wise Honorable Mention The Vietnam War Div 1 (grades 3-5) World History Individual Jacob Gumm Honorable Mention The Navajos Div 2 ( grades 6-8) US History Individual Payton Quick Honorable Mention Propaganda of World War II Div 2 ( grades 6-8) US History Group Makenzie Justice Abbigale Sillaman Honorable Mention Farming in the 1920's Div 2 ( grades 6-8) US History Individual Michael McGuire Honorable Mention A Stitch in Time Div 2 ( grades 6-8) World History Individual Mason Craddock Honorable Mention The Battle of Britain WWII Div 2 ( grades 6-8) World History Group Kalee Sampson Haley Nicholas Honorable Mention The Hidden Kennedy Div 3 ( grades 9-12) US History Group Alexis Villines Abby Nicolas Honorable Mention The Berlin Airlift Div 3 ( grades 9-12) World History Individual Devan King Honorable Mention Beware the Angel of Death Div 3 ( grades 9-12) World History Individual Sydney Goff Honorable Mention

Mark your calendars! Get ready for Read Across America Week and celebrating Dr. Seuss. We kick off on Monday, February 26th through Friday, March 1st.

💚Join us on February 21, 2024, for our Early Learning Empowerment Group at the Calhoun Family Support Center, start time 4:30. Door prize(bakeware), food, and refreshments available. This months lessons is phonological awareness. 🧡Discover an exciting opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County with Save the Children! Join our weekly Parent Child Groups, featuring the engaging "Freckles and Friends Kindergarten Readiness Group," designed to set the foundation for your child's academic and social success. Key Highlights: - **Academic and Social Success**: This group lays the groundwork for your child's success in kindergarten, focusing on language and literacy skills, problem solving, math skills, social-emotional competencies, and fostering a positive attitude towards learning. - **Free Early Childhood Education Services**: Available to children aged 3 through 5, accompanied by valuable support for parents or caregivers. - **Monthly Parent Workshop**: Enhance your parenting skills and stay involved in your child's educational journey. Join our Weekly Group is: - **Friday's: Arnoldsburg Elementary School 1:00-3:00 P.M.** For more information, reach out to Debra Smith, KRA, at d.smith@k12.wv.us or call P.H.E (304) 354-6022 Ext 450 / A.E.S (304) 655-8616 Ext 510. Empower your child's future with Save the Children! 🩷The more you attend group, the more chances you(parent/caregiver) can win an Instant Pot at the end of March. 🩶The more your child attends, the more chances they can win a Light up Tracing center.

Join us on February 21, 2024, for our Early Learning Empowerment Group.

📢 Important Announcement! 📢 🌟Calhoun County Social Studies Fair Rescheduled 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the Calhoun Social Studies Fair has been rescheduled! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 21, 2024. 🗓️

Bus #23 will be starting about 10 minutes earlier tomorrow.

Calhoun County Schools will be closed today due to high water. Please be safe if you are traveling today.

Calhoun County Schools will be on a 3-hour delay today.

Discover an exciting opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County with Save the Children! Join our weekly Parent Child Groups, featuring the engaging "Freckles and Friends Kindergarten Readiness Group," designed to set the foundation for your child's academic and social success. Key Highlights: - **Academic and Social Success**: This group lays the groundwork for your child's success in kindergarten, focusing on language and literacy skills, problem solving, math skills, social-emotional competencies, and fostering a positive attitude towards learning. - **Free Early Childhood Education Services**: Available to children aged 3 through 5, accompanied by valuable support for parents or caregivers. - **Monthly Parent Workshop**: Enhance your parenting skills and stay involved in your child's educational journey. Join our Weekly In-person Group's: - **Tuesdays: Calhoun FRN 4:30-6:30 P.M.** - **Friday's: Arnoldsburg Elementary 1:00-3:00 P.M.** For more information, reach out to Debra Smith, KRA, at d.smith@k12.wv.us or call P.H.E (304) 354-6022 Ext 450 / A.E.S (304) 655-8616 Ext 510. Empower your child's future with Save the Children! Please share, invite, and come to groups. The more you attend groups, the the more chances you get to win an Instant Pot at the end of March.

Good evening, bus 23 will be picking up students that normally ride bus 29 for the rest of the week. Thank you and have a good evening.

Bus 29 students will be picked up by bus 23 (Eric Starcher) tomorrow, February 12, 2024. We will schedule a phone call in the morning as well.

Join us for this month's Kindergarten Readiness Group as we explore the theme of love and friendship. Families from Calhoun are invited to attend at their preferred location. Calhoun Family Support Center TUESDAY 4:30-6:30 Arnoldsburg Elementary School FRIDAY 1-3 For further details, please reach out to Debra Smith, KRA, at PHE (304-354-6022 Ext 450) or AES (304-655-8616 Ext 510) We look forward to seeing you there! "Here is an illustration of one of our sensory boxes."

Last call for PHE 2023-2024 Year Book orders! All paper order forms and online orders need to received by tomorrow, February 2,2024. The cost is $25.00 per yearbook. Online Order Link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09888587