November Students of the Month

Congratulations go out to our November Students of the Month!

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Student of the Month - Caring Award

1st Grade

1st Grade Student of the Month - Fairness Award

2nd Grade

2nd Grade Student of the Month - Respect Award

3rd Grade

3rd Grade Student of the Month - Trustworthy Award

4th Grade

4th Grade Student of the Month - Responsibility Award

October Students of the Month

Congratulations go out to our October Students of the Month!

Kindergarten

                                             Kindergarten Student of the Month - Caring Award


1st Grade

1st Grade Student of the Month - Fairness Award

2nd Grade

 
                                          2nd Grade Student of the Month - Respect Award


3rd Grade

3rd Grade Student of the Month - Trustworthy Award

4th Grade

 4th Grade Student of the Month - Responsibility Award

PGE Halloween Festivities

October 27, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Tomorrow is our Halloween Party/Parade at PGE.  I just want to make sure that we are clear on costumes and how the parade will work.

• Students should come to school dressed in their costumes, if desired.  No face paint, face coverings over their eyes, or “look alike” weapons please.  This is so students can walk through the building safely without anything blocking their vision.  School clothes should be underneath the costume so that changing out of the Halloween costume is easily done. Being this is also Red Ribbon Week, our theme for the day is Team Up Against Drugs, so we ask that students wear spirit wear under their costumes, or bring them to change into after the parade.  
• Students will participate in a morning parade around the school, beginning at 8:20 a.m.  Hopefully, parents/grandparents will be able to stop by to enjoy this!  Parents may also wish to bring younger siblings to watch the parade!  We ask that younger siblings not participate in the parade or classroom parties.  
• All classes will participate in a small Halloween party from 8:45-9:45 a.m.  If you do not wish your child to participate in the Halloween celebration, please send a note to the school office, and we will provide an alternate activity for them to participate in.  
• On this day, we would like to limit the amount of candy coming into the school.  Please do not send in any food items with your child unless you have signed up to bring an item. 
• After the parties are completed, we will resume a normal school schedule and parents are asked to take costumes home at this time. 
• Students will then participate in a PBIS assembly, beginning at 10:00 a.m.   All students will participate and have a chance to earn prizes for earning Eagle Eye tickets during the 1st trimester. 

Please call the school office if you have any questions.

Thank You!

Mrs. Walsh

PTO Donuts with Dad

October 14, 2016

Thank you to everyone that came out to support our PTO for Donuts with Dad/Special Person Day at PGE!  We had an amazing turnout.  Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time to make this day a success!

September Students of the Month

Congratulations go out to our September Student's of the Month! 

Kindergarten

                                         Kindergarten Students of the Month - Caring Award 

1st Grade

                                       

                                          1st Grade Students of the Month - Fairness Award

2nd Grade

                                          2nd Grade Students of the Month - Respect Award

3rd Grade

                                         3rd Grade Student of the Month - Trustworthy Award

4th Grade

                                         4th Grade Student of the Month - Responsibility Award

PGE Updates

October 13, 2016

We have a lot of fun things happening this month at PGE!

Today, we held our first Coffee and Conversation with the Principal Breakfast today.  We had an amazing talk and the families that attended and they brought up a lot of great ideas moving forward.  We have a lot of great things happening here at PGE and it is great to discuss how we can only improve moving forward.  Look in our November newsletter for our next Coffee and Conversation meeting! I look forward to seeing you there!  

Tomorrow is our PTO Donuts with Dad/Special Person Day.  Our event runs from 7:15-7:50.  Doors open at 7:15 so please plan accordingly.  We can't wait to see you there!

Tomorrow is also our October Mix-It-Up Day.  Our theme for tomorrow is Dress Like an Animal Day.  We ask that students do not use face paint.  Look for Mrs. McKibben in her giraffe gear!

Tomorrow is also an Eagle's Nest Day.  I look forward to seeing what great purchases our students make for Being Responsible, Being Respectful, and Being Safe within the walls here at PGE!

Parent Teacher Conferences are being held next week on 10/19 and 10/20 from 4-7:30 p.m. Please contact the school office if you have not scheduled a conference or contact your student's classroom teacher.

Don't forget that next Friday, 10/21 is Teacher Institute, so there is no school!  Our staff will be learning new things to bring back to our classrooms this year!

Red Ribbon Week is 10/24-10/27.  This year's theme is YOLO (You Only Live Once) Be Drug Free.  Please see the flyer sent home with dress up day themes.  We try to get 100% participation during this week!

Respecfully,

Mrs. Walsh, Principal

PGE Grandparent's/Special Person's Day

September 9, 2016

Thank you so much to everyone that came out to our annual Grandparent's/Special Person's Day.  We had an AMAZING turnout.  Thank you to all of the volunteers that came to help out with our special day.  I want to personally thank all of the guest that came to support our school, our students, and our PTO.  Your help and support is means so much to us here at PGE!

PGE Grandparent's/Special Person's Day

Don’t forget that this Friday is Grandparent’s/ Special Person’s Day at PGE. In order to find parking please plan on arriving early. From 7:15-8:00, Grandparents/Special Persons will be treated to a brief snack with their student(s) in the Multipurpose Room, along with an opportunity to participate in a cakewalk for $1 to raise funds for our PTO. From 8-8:30 all guests will them move into the classrooms to create a small keepsake craft with the student(s). Older siblings will join younger siblings during this time to assist those families with more than one student.

This is also a final reminder that all Butter Braid orders are due next this Friday, 9/9. Please send all order forms and money to school and turn them in to your child's classroom teacher. All checks sent in will not be deposited until after 9/16. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. 

We look forward to seeing you this Friday.

Thank you for your support of PGE!

PGE Butterbraid Fundraiser

September 1, 2016

Don't forget our PBIS Eagle Eye Butter Braid Fundraiser continues until next Friday, September 9th.  Prizes will be awarded for the highest seller in each grade, in the school, and the class with the highest percentage of sales will earn a pizza party.  I have had several students come in to get extra orders forms! Our Eagle's Nest store opens tomorrow, and all proceeds from the fundraiser go to student incentives and prizes to allow us to continue to fill our store with fun items the students can earn for positive behaviors.  

Will you be our top seller this year? 

PGE Butter Braid Fundraiser

August 26, 2016

Today, August 26th, our PBIS Eagle Eye Butter Braid Fundraiser kicks off and continues until Friday, September 9th. Last year, we raised over $6,000!  Prizes will be awarded for the highest seller in each grade, in the school, and the class with the highest percentage of sales will earn a pizza party. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to student incentives and prizes to allow us to continue to fill our Eagle's Nest store with fun items the students can earn for positive behaviors during the school year.

If you need any additional order forms, please do not hesitate to contact the school office!

First Day of School

August 17, 2016


Welcome back!  It my pleasure to welcome you back to the 2016-2017 school year.  It was great to see so many smiling faces this morning as everyone was anxiously waiting for the school day to begin.  We have many fun things planned this school year and plan to make this one of the best ever.

Communication is essential and we want to make sure that we have multiple ways to communicate with you. Throughout the school year please check our school website, district calendar, monthly newsletters, school website, and social media sites for valuable information regarding the great things happening at Poplar Grove Elementary.  You can find us at:

* Facebook - Poplar Grove Elementary School*
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/PGE_WALSH  or @PGE_Walsh

Please also plan on attending our Coffee and Conversation With the Principal monthly meetings.  If you like coffee, meeting other parents, and discussing important issues here at PGE, please stop by.  Be on the look out for dates in our upcoming newsletter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 815-765-3113 or via email at hwalsh@nbcusd.org


Thank you and kind regards,

Heather Walsh, Principal
Poplar Grove Elementary

PGE Art Show

Come on out this Friday, May 13th from 6-7 p.m. and see all of the amazing artwork created this year by our amazing students at PGE!

PGE McTeacher's Night

PGE McTeacher's Night is this Tuesday 4/26 from 5-7 p.m.

On McTeacher's Night, our teachers at PGE will be working behind the counter to serve the community and help raise money along the way!  20% of all sales that take place from 5-7 p.m. will be donated by Belvidere McDonald's directly to our school!

Come Join US!

What: McTeacher Night
When: April 26th 5-7 p.m.
Where: Belvidere McDonald's  1313 N. State Street Belvidere, IL

4th Grade Band Registration Night

All 4th graders joining band next year, be sure to bring your families to Band Registration Night next Thursday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the High School. You will learn about the band program and have the opportunity to rent an instrument for the fall. Please contact Mr. Flynn with any questions: tflynn@nbcusd.org.

Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy

Congratulations are in order as Mrs. Pagan, our Math Interventionist at PGE, has been selected for 2016 Mickelson ExxonMobile Teachers Academy this summer! She was selected based on her qualifications, dedication to inspiring our students, and her overall commitment to enhancing teaching and learning at PGE! Congratulations, what a well deserved honor! We are so grateful to have her as a member of our staff here at PGE!

PGE PTO Fun Fair

April 6, 2016

Calling all PGE parents, grandparents, older siblings, neighbors and friends...we are in need of volunteers to help run the PGE Fun Fair on April 9th. The Fun Fair is from 2-5 p.m. any and all help will be accepted! If you cannot stay the whole day we would love to have help for setup from 1-2, during the Fun Fair from 2-3:30 or 3:30-5, and cleanup from 5-6 p.m. North Boone High School students in need of community service hours are welcome to come and earn some hours. If you are available to help please let us know at ptopoplargrove@gmail.com

We appreciate your support of PGE, let’s make this event a HUGE SUCCESS!!!!!

PGE Fun Fair

Calling all PGE parents, grandparents, older siblings, neighbors and friends...we are in need of volunteers to help run the PGE Fun Fair on April 9th. The Fun Fair is from 2-5 p.m. any and all help will be accepted! If you cannot stay the whole day we would love to have help for setup from 1-2, during the Fun Fair from 2-3:30 or 3:30-5, and cleanup from 5-6 p.m. North Boone High School students in need of community service hours are welcome to come and earn some hours. If you are available to help please let us know at ptopoplargrove@gmail.com

We appreciate your support of PGE! Let’s make this event a HUGE SUCCESS!!!!!

North Boone District #200 Kindergarten Registration

Are you a resident of the North Boone School District with a child turning 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2016? If so, please help us prepare for the 2016-2017 school year by attending our Kindergarten Registration next Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-8 p.m. at your home school. Please contact your home school regarding what documentation is needed in order to register your child. We look forward to seeing you at registration!

PGE Math/Science Grant

February 5, 2016

Poplar Grove Elementary School has received a $500 grant from the Exxon/Mobil Educational Alliance program to support our school's math and science programs.  Kelley Williamson Co and Dal Pra's Mr. Quicks Mobil Gas Station in Poplar Grove worked together to secure the grant.  Poplar Grove Elementary is one of 4,000 schools across the country to receive this grant which was made possible by funding from Exxon Mobil Corporation.