Students at Ochwilla earned a PBIS Reward Day for achieving zero referrals during Term 2—an outstanding accomplishment! To celebrate, our Owls enjoyed a special visit from K9 Mags, a Labrador Retriever, and her handler, Deputy Yeomans.
Mags is both a certified firearms detection K9 and a certified therapy dog. During the visit, she gave an engaging demonstration and spent time interacting with each student. It was a memorable and rewarding experience for everyone involved! 🐾💙
📚🍕 Family Literacy Night at Ochwilla Elementary! 🍧📖
NEFEC is sponsoring a New Worlds Reading Family Night at Ochwilla Elementary and the whole family is invited!
🗓 Tuesday, January 13
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Ochwilla Elementary School
✨ What to expect:
• Fun, hands-on reading activities
• Pizza & Kona Ice for families
• Every student receives a FREE book to take home
👉 Registration is required so we can plan food and materials.
We need at least 25 families to participate — help us spread the word!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/7NbUANPS8F3M7tXL9
Every school day is a chance for your child to learn, grow, connect, and feel supported. When students are present, they don’t just gain knowledge—they build friendships, confidence, and a foundation for a bright future.
Together, we can give our children the best start by making attendance a priority. Each day at PCSD includes learning, activities, opportunities, and nutritious breakfast and lunch to help students thrive.
🔗 Learn more about PCSD’s Attendance Initiative: www.putnamschools.org/page/attendance
#ProudtobePCSD #AttendanceMatters
School resumes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6, and we’re ready to jump back in and finish the school year strong. We can’t wait to see our students as we continue shaping the future—together.
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Thank you to all the staff who participated in the staff skit, worked the event and/or the Santa Shop.
Fun was had by all!
Give your child the strongest start with PCSD’s FREE VPK program! 💙 Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and creativity — where certified, highly trained teachers help children explore STEM, art, early reading, and social skills every day.
✨ Why families choose PCSD VPK:
💙 FREE half-day program for every 4-year-old (includes breakfast!)
💚 Affordable full-day option — financial assistance available (includes breakfast & lunch and transportation!)
💙 Certified teachers with specialized early learning training
💚 Hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and social skills
💙 Students leave kindergarten-ready and more likely to stay on grade level!
If you know a child who’s 4 years old share this amazing opportunity! Learn more or register today at www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k
Because strong starts happen here!
#ProudtobePCSD #ShapingTheFuture
Join PCSD for a LIVE parent event – Snapchat & Instagram Risks
Is your child begging for, or already using, Snapchat and Instagram? If so, join PCSD Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency along with SmartSocial on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00PM for a LIVE virtual event, designed to help parents learn why their kids want to Snapchat or Instagram and hidden risks you need to know about!:
These apps can be fun and creative, but big risks are hiding behind features like disappearing chats or “spam” and “finsta” accounts. What feels private to your teen can actually fuel comparison, anxiety, cyberbullying, and risky behavior.
Register here: https://www.smartsocial.com/event/snapchat-instagram-teen-risks?org=putnamcsd
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We’ll be sharing important updates and opportunities, including:
Building construction progress
Education Foundation initiatives
Attendance program efforts
21st Century Program
Can’t attend in person? Join us on Zoom:
🔹 Meeting ID: 705 941 2533
🔹 Passcode: 1234
We look forward to connecting with our families, staff, and community partners!
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Give your child the strongest start with PCSD’s FREE VPK program! 💙 Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and creativity — where certified, highly trained teachers help children explore STEM, art, early reading, and social skills every day.
✨ Why families choose PCSD VPK:
💙 FREE half-day program for every 4-year-old (includes breakfast!)
💚 Affordable full-day option — financial assistance available (includes breakfast & lunch and transportation!)
💙 Certified teachers with specialized early learning training
💚 Hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and social skills
💙 Students leave kindergarten-ready and more likely to stay on grade level!
If you know a child who’s 4 years old share this amazing opportunity! Learn more or register today at www.putnamschools.org/page/pre-k
Because strong starts happen here!
#ProudtobePCSD #ShapingTheFuture
October 27 - 31
Thank you to our families, students, and staff for making FTE Week a success. Because of your commitment to showing up, our schools are better positioned to receive the resources needed to support every student. 💙
Let’s keep this momentum going—attendance isn’t just important this week, it matters all year long! Every day counts toward student success.
#AttendanceMatters #ProudtobePCSD #EveryDayCounts
Let’s start strong—make sure your student is in school all week long! Together, we can give our kids the best.
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