PLDMS Weekly Newsletter – March 2, 2026
Dear Eagle Families!
Here is this week's update!
Week of March 2, 2026
Together we SOAR!
📌 This Week at a Glance
- Choral MPA: Tuesday, March 3 • Gulf Coast High School, Naples
- Concert Band MPA: Saturday, March 7 • Cypress Lake High School
- Soccer Playoffs: Monday & Wednesday
- Track Tryouts Continue throughout the week
- 8th Grade Field Trip Deposit Deadline: Monday, March 2
🎭 Arts
Our Fine Arts students have an exciting and important week ahead!
- Monday, March 2: Fine Arts Association Meeting
Starbucks, 7935 Dani Drive, Fort Myers • 6:00–7:30 PM
- Tuesday, March 3: Florida Vocal Association Choral MPA
Gulf Coast High School, Naples • 2:00–6:00 PM
Mandatory for Advanced Chorus students.
- Tuesday, March 3: All County Theatre Rehearsal • 4:30–5:30 PM
Select students. See Ms. Clayton for details.
- Tuesday, March 3: Band All County Audition Prep & Percussion Help • 4:30–5:30 PM
With Ms. May.
- Wednesday, March 4: Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band MPA Rehearsal • 4:30–5:30 PM
Mandatory.
- Thursday, March 5: Theatre 2 Rehearsal • 4:30–5:30 PM
Mandatory for Theatre 2 students.
- Thursday, March 5: Band All County Audition Prep & Percussion Help • 4:30–5:30 PM
- Saturday, March 7: Concert Band MPA • Cypress Lake High School
Symphonic Band: 9:00 AM | Wind Ensemble: 1:00 PM
We wish our students the best of luck and know they will represent PLDMS well!
⚽ Athletics
Track Tryouts Continue This Week
- Boys: Tuesday & Thursday • 4:30–5:30 PM
- Girls: Monday & Wednesday • 4:30–5:30 PM
Soccer Playoffs
- Monday: vs. Lehigh Middle School • South Fort Myers High School • 6:15 PM
- Wednesday: Playoff game — opponent and time TBD
🎨 Clubs
- Monday: Thespians • Ms. Clayton's Room • 4:30–5:30 PM
- Wednesday: Art Club • Mr. Donatelli's Room • 4:30–5:25 PM
- Wednesday: Book Battle Club • Ms. Doxy's Room
🏫 Grade Level Events
🎒 8th Grade Field Trip — Deadline March 2
March 2 is the final day to reserve a spot for the 8th grade field trip. Students must submit:
- $100 deposit
- Signed permission slip
Please note that no late reservations can be accepted.
🎡 7th Grade Busch Gardens Trip
This trip is filling quickly. If your child would like to attend, please submit the permission slip and $50 deposit soon. Only 25 spots remain.
⭐ PBIS
Our next PBIS celebration, March Madness, will take place on March 12 — the last day of the quarter.
🏫 School Updates
We are now entering the final weeks of the third quarter. This is an important time for students to stay focused and finish strong. Please continue checking grades in Focus and encouraging your child to complete assignments and seek help when needed. Teachers will continue reaching out to families of students who may need additional support.
📘 Tutoring Opportunities
We encourage students to take advantage of tutoring for extra help.
Math Tutoring (In-Person)
- Monday: 4:30–5:30 PM — Ms. Rosenthal
- Tuesday: 4:30–5:30 PM — Ms. Rosenthal & Ms. Tomlinson
- Thursday: 8:30–9:15 AM — Mr. Senicola
Online Tutoring is available through Connect with Lee
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 5:00–7:00 PM • Access through Student LaunchPad
🚌 Students must have an activity form on file to stay after school.
Students may be picked up by parents or ride the activity bus.
📸 Yearbooks Are On Sale!
The 2025–2026 PLDMS Yearbooks are available for purchase online only.
Order at www.Strawbridge.net
School Code: YB34972
We encourage families to order soon to ensure your student receives a copy.
Have a wonderful week, Eagles! 🦅