Monday, January 18 is a school holiday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This federal holiday is a reminder of one of King's core values and quotes: "Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve." AmeriCorps urges us to think of ways to serve others, and offers ideas for virtual service experiences at americorps.gov.
We hope you'll join us, in person or via YouTube livestream, for the January School Board meeting at 7 pm, Thursday evening. Masks are required and limited seating will be available, or you can watch from home (https://youtube.com/c/PlainfieldCommunitySchoolCorpIndiana)
January 9 is National School Resource Officer Day, and we are incredibly grateful for the SROs who work in each of our schools!
Late last week, the Administration Building board room was filled with bags, tags and gifts for Plainfield children, courtesy of the Clothe-a-Child program. Chaired locally by Jenny Rice, the Hendricks County MIBOR chapter (Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors), with support from realtors, mortgage, title and other real estate-related companies, works year-round to raise monies for the effort.
“We have a bowl-a-thon, corn hole tournament, golf outing, Thanksgiving event and several things in between,” explained Jenny. While donations are not solicited, they are gladly accepted at any time of the year.
Jenny and her committee work directly with school counselors to gather names, sizes and other important information needed for the big shopping event that takes place in one day at the Perry Crossing JC Penney store. Store managers work with Jenny to schedule a day when their dollars will stretch the furthest.
The shopping experience is open to anyone who would like to help. For those without the means to make a financial contribution, this is a great opportunity to lend much-needed hands.
Reflecting on her many years working with Clothe-A-Child, Jenny added, “shopping day is one of my favorite days of the year.”
We are incredibly blessed with so many helping hands throughout our community. To Jenny and everyone at Hendricks County MIBOR, thank you. Your kindness and generosity will brighten many smiles this holiday season.
Check out this story about coding: Hour of Code or The Power of Code? You'll learn how students in every grade are putting computer coding skills to work in some interesting and exciting ways. https://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/article/365708
Just over two hours and counting until this evening's School Board meeting. We begin at 7 pm, with limited seating in-person (with masks worn properly) or from the unlimited comfort of your home and our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/PlainfieldCommunitySchoolCorpIndiana
The December School Board meeting will take place Thursday evening (12/10/20) at 7 pm. Mask-wearing visitors are welcome to attend up to the current seating capacity, and the meeting will be carried live on our YouTube channel. We hope you'll join us in one form or another!
Each year since 1994 when Congress designated it a national day of remembrance, Americans have formally recognized today as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Just before 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,407 people and injuring 1,100 more. While the United States had been reluctant to enter World War II, this marked the turning point.
Due to COVID-19, this year’s official events will be closed to the public, although a small group of survivors will gather at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center, located near Honolulu, HI.
We honor all who served at Pearl Harbor and throughout our involvement in World War II, remembering especially today those who did not return to their homes and loved ones.
Please take a moment to watch this heartwarming story featuring a Central Elementary first grade student. What a big heart she has! #KindnessCounts #ThePlainfieldWay
December's Community Value is kindness, acting with goodwill and compassion. This year, perhaps more so than most, even a small kindness could change the day for someone you encounter. In our already generous, caring community, let's add another layer of kindness!
On a day when we often gather with family and friends, our focus this year is on our many gifts and not what is missing. We feel incredibly fortunate to do the work of educating children in a community that supports us in so many ways.
After weeks of rehearsals, PHS students present "Clue On Stage," the High School Edition, this weekend. To learn how you can buy a ticket to livestream the production from the comfort of your home, click here: https://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/article/353039
Applications to fill the Board of School Trustees seat that will be vacated January 1 are now available online: https://5il.co/n62o. Completed applications must be delivered to the PCSC Administration Building, in person, before noon on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Don't forget that this month's School Board meeting is this evening at 7 pm. Limited seating will be available (masks required), or you can follow us on YouTube in real time: https://youtube.com/c/PlainfieldCommunitySchoolCorpIndiana
Please join #QuakerNation today as we take a few moments to thank and honor our veterans.
In a community with so many deserving businesses and partners, it is truly an honor to be recognized by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce as its 2020 Member of the Year. Thank you, Chamber, for your recognition of our entire staff!
Since this is the second week of the month, that means the PCSC School Board meeting takes place Thursday at 7 pm! We hope you'll join us, with limited seating available in-person, or endless seating via the YouTube channel! #QuakerFaces #WearYourMask
We're hosting a job fair this Thursday, November 5 for bus drivers and aides, food services, instructional assistants and substitute teachers. Learn more about openings, apply on the spot, and possibly even interview while you're here! Details on the attached flyer.
This weekend we'll turn the calendar to November. We'll also turn back clocks by an hour, which means it's time to check the batteries in smoke detectors, change furnace filters, and all the tasks we've come to associate with the time change! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Earlier this week, Mrs. Hacker's PHS Spanish class took to the courtyard to do some review work in the form of an Easter Egg Hunt! Learning tends to be more memorable and fun when combined with sunshine and fresh air!
