Weekly News from PLDMS
Together we SOAR!
Week of April 20, 2026
🔬 8th Grade Science Progress Monitoring:
Testing takes place Tuesday & Wednesday. This is a vital check-point for the May 7th state test. Students should review Science Vocabulary Quizlet/Blooket links in Google Classroom!
📌 This Week at a Glance
- Monday: All Track Practice, Tennis Practice, Math Club
- Tuesday: Science PM Testing, Boys Track Meet @ Dunbar High (6:30 PM)
- Wednesday: Science PM Testing, Wellness Wednesday (Report to Homeroom)
- Thursday: Girls Track Meet @ Dunbar High (6:30 PM), Science Prep (8:30 AM)
- Friday: FINAL DEADLINE for Headpinz Trip
👟 Athletics
- Track & Field: Meets at Dunbar High School at 6:30 PM. Entry is $5.00.
— Boys: Tuesday | Girls: Thursday
- Tennis: Match Wednesday @ Lexington MS (Approx. 5:45/6:00 PM).
- Golf: Practice Tuesday & Thursday @ Westminster (5:00–6:30 PM).
🎭 Arts & Theatre
- Theatre 3 Tech Rehearsals: Mandatory Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday • 4:30–8:00 PM. See Ms. Clayton with questions.
♣️ Clubs & Activities
- Math Club: Monday meeting is crucial! Last regular meeting is 4/27 to select the competition team.
- Art Club: Wednesday • 4:30–5:25 PM (Mr. Donatelli’s Room).
- ⚠️ Reading Club: CANCELED for Wednesday, April 22.
📘 Tutoring & Test Prep
- Math: Mon (4:30), Tue (4:30 - Algebra focus), Thu (8:30 AM).
- Science (8th Grade): Thursday morning @ 8:30 AM.
- Online: Connect with Lee (Tue/Thu 5–7 PM).
🎳 FINAL CALL: 6th Grade Headpinz Trip
The payment deadline has been extended one final time to
Friday, April 24th.
Visit the 6th Grade Google Classroom for the waiver and payment link. No further extensions will be made!
🗓️ Save the May Testing Dates:
May 5: FAST ELA | May 7: Science & Civics | May 12: Math & EOCs
🛡️ Activity form required to stay after school. Pickup by parents or activity bus. Go Eagles!