Past Events
Teen Esteem
Teen Esteem came to PMS last week to present important information to our 7th graders. They tackled many topics including; Respect, Media Influence, Emerging Hormones, Decision Making Skills, and Building Trust with Parents/Guardians.
Pride Time has started and counselors have been able to offer several SEL sessions to our students. Students have participated in Self-Care Bingo, Healthy Choices, and Free Art Time.
May 12 - PTSA Sponsors 8th Grade Promotion Dance.
Staff Appreciation
May 2023
Each year PTSA partners with PMS Leadership to support the PantherFest - a yearly celebration of school clubs! Students that attend the fair are able to see what clubs are available to join at PMS and how they can get involved in the Panther community!
Panther Family Game Night - March 2023
Thanks to all the parents who helped, and all the parents and students who came and made the evening a great success! Parent/Student Trivia, Relay Races, Games, and lots of food!
Holiday Thank You Lunch - December 2022
The PTSA hosted a staff luncheon for the holidays with PTSA funds and parent donations of desserts from around the world. A way to thank our teachers and staff during the holiday season!
PTSA Mini Grant Recipients
PTSA’s Mini Grant Program was a great success, enabling PTSA to provide close to $15,000 to support our teachers and staff in a wide array of means for our Panther community. All these grants were made possible by our Panther parents’ generous donations. Our 2022-2023 School Year recipients were:
Pearl Woo - EB Academics
Susie Robinson - Doodle Notes and Maps & Bare Books
Beth Pecoraro - Art & Social Emotional Learning Supplies
Melissa Kondrick - Poster Making Supplies
World Language/Dual Immersion - Spanish Language Books
Ellen Bernie- Cooking & Science materials
Shab Dahlman - Ancient World Doodle Notes Bundle
Carolyn Slous - 3/4 Size Cello
Katherine Orenberg - Drama Props & Costumes
Kim Saah - Kitchen Textiles
Jennifer Costello - Math Resources
Madeline Gathman - Ceramic Supplies
Kathy Nichols - School Newspaper SNO Subscription
& Printing for School-Wide Literary Anthology
Linda Teitell - PBIS Rewards Program
PantherFest - Sept. 30, 2022
Each year PTSA partners with PMS Leadership to support the PantherFest - a yearly celebration of school clubs! Students that attend the fair are able to see what clubs are available to join at PMS and how they can get involved in the Panther community!
Reflections
Each year PMS PTSA helps coordinate entries for the nationwide PTA Reflections Program. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
2022-2023 Reflections Results: We had 12 submissions from PMS. 8 submissions for Visual Arts, 3 for Lterature and 1 for Fild Production. Thanks to the judges who picked 3 entries to be sent to the next level to Council.
Out of the 3 entries, 1 entry was selected by the council level judges and sent to District level.
PMS PTSA Teacher Grants -2021
PMS Teacher Grants sponsored by the PMS PTSA provided teachers with opportunities to increase student engagement and learning !
Panther Day of Service - Saturday, March 26
Thank you Panthers and families!! In celebration of PTA's 125 years, Pleasanton Middle School PTSA hosted a Day of Service at PMS on Saturday, March 26th. Panthers, including students, teachers, and administrators, worked together with PTSA to get the PMS campus ready for spring. Families were able to work on projects in the garden, and around campus. Thank you to all who participated!
National School Counseling Week
Our PTSA is committed to supporting all staff at PMS, including our wonderful school counselors. On Friday, February 11th, in honor of National School Counseling Week, we provided breakfast treats to our school counselors. Thank you for all you do!
Book Fair!
Books! Books! Books!
Book Fair is being hosted by our school librarian Ms. Hagerty from April 15-22, 2022. Click here for all the details!