Palmyra-Eagle Montessori School

COME DISCOVER THE PALMYRA-EAGLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - "GLASS CLASSROOM" - SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 11:00am TO 12:00pm Please see the attached flyer!

Thanks to all who attended!

Come and check out the Community Wide Rummage Sale - PE Montessori Parking Lot May 3rd

We are proud to announce and share registration information for the Palmyra-Eagle Summer Sports Academy. The Academy will take place during June and July and is a part of the District Wide Summer School program on Monday through Thursdays comprising 2 three week sessions. The Academy is for students entering grades 2 through 12. Middle and High School opportunities will be in the mornings and focus on weight training, sports skills, speed & agility. Opportunities for elementary aged students will take place in the afternoons following Summer School at Eagle Elementary. These skills focused classes will be structured in a way similar to regular sports practices. Please utilize the QR code in the flyer or attached links for much more information and specifics. LINK TO REGISTRATION PAGE https://forms.gle/kEeYafofURhzLxuU7 ELEMENTARY INFORMATION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mEoNfivezi-Lo8kJRkvcankFTCbu_ksJK-caA95B1Qc/edit?tab=t.0 HS/MS INFORMATION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QkCIfwpIqTihNszaFfkL4Gbrw8yd56GVteR00-MLQo4/edit?tab=t.0

We are proud to announce and share registration information for the Palmyra-Eagle Summer Sports Academy. The Academy will take place during June and July and is a part of the District Wide Summer School program on Monday through Thursdays comprising 2 three week sessions. The Academy is for students entering grades 2 through 12. Middle and High School opportunities will be in the mornings and focus on weight training, sports skills, speed & agility. Opportunities for elementary aged students will take place in the afternoons following Summer School at Eagle Elementary. These skills focused classes will be structured in a way similar to regular sports practices. Please utilize the QR code in the flyer or attached links for much more information and specifics. LINK TO REGISTRATION PAGE https://forms.gle/kEeYafofURhzLxuU7 ELEMENTARY INFORMATION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mEoNfivezi-Lo8kJRkvcankFTCbu_ksJK-caA95B1Qc/edit?tab=t.0 HS/MS INFORMATION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QkCIfwpIqTihNszaFfkL4Gbrw8yd56GVteR00-MLQo4/edit?tab=t.0

Schools Out Explorers! Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Palmyra Community Wide Rummage Sale on May 3rd! Please see the attached flyer for details.

Join us for a Ceramic Painting Event on April 27th from 12:00-3:00! Please see the attached flyer for more information!

On Monday, March 17th, the Montessori School and Community Education hosted a live animal event with naturalist, David Stokes. Children and adults of all ages were able to enjoy humor, riddles, sign language and of course the opportunity to have hands-on interactions with a variety of snakes, turtles, fish, and mice. An entertaining evening was had by all!

What is on your schedule for Mondays? Free Family Fun - Monday, March 17th -5:00 PM- Live Animal Event with David Stokes at Montessori School The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District's Community Education Program in conjunction with the Palmyra-Eagle Montessori School, invites you to bring your family for an exciting evening of free family fun with live animals. This event is presented by well known naturalist David Stokes at 5:00 PM on Monday March 17th. Join us at the Palmyra-Eagle Montessori School, located at 701 Maple St. in Palmyra. If you have any questions feel free to call us at 262-594-4330. Hope to see you there!

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Community Education Spring Activity Guide Spring Community Education Opportunities! The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is excited to share with you the Spring Community Education events. Please see the attached for details. If you have any questions please email District Programs Administrator Joel Tortomasi - jtortomasi@peasd.org

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Community Education Spring Activity Guide Spring Community Education Opportunities! The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is excited to share with you the Spring Community Education events. Please see the attached PDF for details. If you have any questions please email District Programs Administrator Joel Tortomasi - jtortomasi@peasd.org https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfxsVjSDo/wpNKFB4wrZes8Eet1jOgEg/view?utm_content=DAGfxsVjSDo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h43bab9ca2f

THANK YOU PEASD PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS! Thank you to all of the Palmyra-Eagle parents, families, and community members who attended parent-teacher conferences and PEASD budget conversations the past few nights! We appreciate everyone who came out to participate in these important events. Our parent-teacher conferences across all schools had a RECORD ATTENDANCE last night! We appreciate your partnership in your child's learning. To those who came to the budget conversations, your professional engagement and partnership are truly appreciated as well! Once again, THANK YOU to everyone who was in attendance! GO PEASD!

FEBRUARY BACKPACK NEWS Below is the February Backpack News from Fort HealthCare’s Community Health & Wellness Department! There is a Kids and a Teen version for you to choose from. These are brief, one-page newsletters with health promotion and disease prevention topics pertaining to your student(s). Please feel free to reach out to the District Nurse, Elisa Eikland, with any questions you may have at eeikland@peasd.org. Happy reading!

NEW PALMYRA-EAGLE APP! We're thrilled to announce the new app for Palmyra-Eagle! It's everything Palmyra-Eagle, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/LP4cn6 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/0tFTBH

NEW PALMYRA-EAGLE APP We're thrilled to announce the new app for Palmyra-Eagle! It's everything Palmyra-Eagle, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/LP4cn6 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/0tFTBH

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DISCUSSION REMINDER & TIME CHANGES A reminder that tonight is the first date of our Community Conversations about developing the 2025-26 budget! Please join us in the Palmyra-Eagle High/Middle School Community Center tonight at 5:00pm and 6:30pm. Each meeting will run for about an hour. PLEASE NOTE that the Thursday, February 27th meeting times have been changed to 4:00pm and 6:00pm! We apologize for any confusion caused by the changes. Our goal is to offer multiple sessions at different times to accommodate as many people as possible. More March and April sessions will also be announced soon. We hope to see everyone tonight or on Thursday! Dear PEASD Community, We invite you to join us at a meeting in our series of Community Conversations about developing the 2025-2026 Budget for the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District. These meetings, titled ‘Balancing the Budget & Building the Future’, will allow dialogue about the district’s financial priorities, our commitment to program excellence, and the importance of aligning enrollment and staffing to ensure a sustainable future. Your input is important as we work together to make informed decisions that reflect the needs and values of our community while maintaining the quality of education that makes PEASD exceptional. Details of the Events: 2/25 Time: 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM Location: PEMS/HS - Community Room 2/27 Time: 4:00PM and 6:00 PM Location: PEMS/HS - Community Room New Dates & Locations will be added for March/April. (Details on PEASD Website) Whether you are a parent, engaged citizen, or community resident, we welcome your perspective and questions as we engage in meaningful discussions about our building of the 25-26 District budget and strong future. We look forward to seeing you there. Go PEASD! Sincerely, Dr. Ryan Krohn Superintendent, Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Agenda: Community Conversations on 2025-2026 Budget Development Welcome and Introductions (5 minutes) Overview of PEASD's mission and commitment to program excellence State of the District: Excellence and Challenges (10 minutes) Highlighting PEASD’s robust programs and student success stories Challenges: Enrollment trends, staffing needs, and financial realities Budget 101: Understanding School Finances (5 minutes) Overview of revenue sources (state aid, local taxes, referendums, etc.) Explanation of expenditure categories (staffing, programs, operations) The impact of state funding policies on PEASD Key Budget Goals for 2025-2026 (10 minutes) Aligning enrollment and staffing levels for sustainability Preserving and enhancing program excellence Maintaining financial stability Open Dialogue and Community Feedback (15 minutes) Questions from attendees Input on priorities and potential solutions Next Steps and Closing (5 minutes) Timeline for budget development and decisions How to stay informed and engaged

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DISCUSSION REMINDER A reminder that tonight is the first date of our Community Conversations about developing the 2025-26 budget! Please join us in the Palmyra-Eagle High/Middle School Community Center tonight at 5:00pm and 6:30pm. Each meeting will run for about an hour. PLEASE NOTE that the Thursday, February 27th meeting time has been changed to a 6:00pm start time! We hope to see everyone tonight or on Thursday! Dear PEASD Community, We invite you to join us at a meeting in our series of Community Conversations about developing the 2025-2026 Budget for the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District. These meetings, titled ‘Balancing the Budget & Building the Future’, will allow dialogue about the district’s financial priorities, our commitment to program excellence, and the importance of aligning enrollment and staffing to ensure a sustainable future. Your input is important as we work together to make informed decisions that reflect the needs and values of our community while maintaining the quality of education that makes PEASD exceptional. Details of the Events: 2/25 Time: 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM Location: PEMS/HS - Community Room 2/27 Time: 6:00PM Location: PEMS/HS - Community Room New Dates & Locations will be added for March/April. (Details on PEASD Website) Whether you are a parent, engaged citizen, or community resident, we welcome your perspective and questions as we engage in meaningful discussions about our building of the 25-26 District budget and strong future. We look forward to seeing you there. Go PEASD! Sincerely, Dr. Ryan Krohn Superintendent, Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Agenda: Community Conversations on 2025-2026 Budget Development Welcome and Introductions (5 minutes) Overview of PEASD's mission and commitment to program excellence State of the District: Excellence and Challenges (10 minutes) Highlighting PEASD’s robust programs and student success stories Challenges: Enrollment trends, staffing needs, and financial realities Budget 101: Understanding School Finances (5 minutes) Overview of revenue sources (state aid, local taxes, referendums, etc.) Explanation of expenditure categories (staffing, programs, operations) The impact of state funding policies on PEASD Key Budget Goals for 2025-2026 (10 minutes) Aligning enrollment and staffing levels for sustainability Preserving and enhancing program excellence Maintaining financial stability and transparency Open Dialogue and Community Feedback (15 minutes) Questions from attendees Input on priorities and potential solutions Next Steps and Closing (5 minutes) Timeline for budget development and decisions How to stay informed and engaged

RESCHEDULED MONTESSORI MONDAY EVENT! Our Montessori Monday event scheduled for today has been RESCHEDULED for Monday, March 10th! The 'Outdoor Play and Goal of 100 Hours Outdoors' event by Ms. Tierra will now take place on the 10th, with the time still being from 5:00pm-6:00pm! WE ENCOURAGE ALL prospective and current families to join! Come learn about the many wonderful play opportunities students experience at the Palmyra-Eagle Montessori School! Also, be sure to mark your calendars for March 17th, as our next Montessori Monday event 'Family Fun with Live Animals - Presented by David Stokes' will be held starting at 5:00pm! We hope to see everyone there on March 10th!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE NEXT THURSDAY! A reminder that parent-teacher conferences are taking place this Thursday, February 27th from 3:30pm - 7:30pm across all PEASD schools! We look forward to connecting with parents and families during this important date! See you there, Palmyra-Eagle families!