Week of 10-14-24
Thank you, McDowell PTO, for providing the delicious meal and snacks for our staff during Parent-Teacher conferences! It was wonderful seeing so many parents/guardians at conferences these last few days. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!
Important Dates and Reminders:
October - Project Warmth coat drive
October 9&10 - BOOK FAIR in the Gym/Multipurpose Room during conferences! Feel free to stop in!
October 11 - NO SCHOOL
October 14-November 20 - Holiday Sharing Program
October 16 - School Picture Retake Day
October 18 - Teacher Professional Development - NO SCHOOL
October 31 - Fall Parade and Parties - please see the Fall Parade and Parties flyer for information
October 31 - Yearbook Cover submissions due (see below)
November 4 - Ready, Set, Relax
November 5 - Portrait of an Explorer - Ethical Citizen - wear your POE t-shirts!
November 8 - End of First Grading Period
November 11 - Teacher Records Day - NO SCHOOL
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
December 10 - Portrait of an Explorer - Engaged Collaborator - wear your POE t-shirts!
December 20 - Teacher Professional Development - NO SCHOOL
December 20-January 3, 2025 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January 6, 2025 - School Resumes
McDowell is looking for substitute special education aides and educational aides/monitors. Please see the flyer if you are interested in applying!
Yearbook Information: Yearbook orders are now being accepted! Please see the Yearbook flyer for more information.
Yearbook Cover Contest: Please see the Yearbook Cover Contest flyer for more information.
Tuition Fees: All kindergarten tuition fees have now been added to Payschools. The second trimester preschool fees have also been added to Payschools. Please see below for the schedule of payments. Feel free to contact the office with any questions.
Classroom Fees: Parents were able to begin paying class fees Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Parents can pay through PaySchools Central or by sending a check with their student to the building secretary. Please see below for the Preschool and Kindergarten Tuition Payment schedule.
Message from PTO: The PTO membership drive is occurring now! Don't forget to officially join PTO. The membership fee directly supports our students and staff within the Hudson City Schools. Click here to join: https://www.hudsonpto.
We are a Box Tops for Education School! Please see the BTFE flyer for information on how to load Box Tops. Our referral code is: FISM2ITC. Thank you!
Feeling Screener (Universal Screener): Mrs. Butto, school counselor, will be completing the Kindergarten Feeling Screener with students throughout the upcoming months. This 6 question screener assists Mrs. Butto in supporting the social-emotional needs of our kindergarten students.
Petermann BusZone App Information:
Download bus app here: BusZone
Follow the steps below:
1) After downloading the app, enter our school access code: 6400HCSD
2) In the search field, enter the bus number you need to follow and your child’s unique student ID
3) Lastly, create alert zones around drop-off and pick-up points
If you have questions, please reach out to Kim Lane at Petermann, klane@durhamschoolservices.com or 330-653-3355.
Nutrition Services Information:
Be sure to keep your students' lunch balance current. Pay Schools Central
Please follow this Free and Reduced Lunch for an application for free/reduced lunch.
Birthday Treat Guidelines Click Here
Preschool and Kindergarten Tuition Payment Schedule:
All Day Kindergarten Tuition:
For those students in All Day Kindergarten, please review the tuition schedule:
● Full year payment of $3,400.00 due August 6, 2024 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
● Two payments of $1,700.00 each due August 6, 2024 and January 15, 2025
● Four payments:
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$850.00 due August 6, 2024 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
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$850.00 due September 15, 2024 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
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$850.00 due November 15, 2024 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
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$850.00 due January 15, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
Preschool Tuition:
Students enrolled as peers are required to pay tuition which is $1500 for the year.
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$500 due August 23, 2024 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
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$500 due November 12, 2024 (via PaySchools Central or via check)
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$500 due February 18, 2025 (via PaySchools Central or via check