Early Learning Center

Do you have a child from 0-5 & want FREE books sent to your home? Watch the video and explore the links below to learn more! Video: app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/t5iNZVhEQFgNYw5biEbL Registration: imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ INLearning Lab: inlearninglab.com/

Trine University Innovation One and The Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) would like to invite any student and parent to join us in a fun evening in the MILL to learn about the equipment we have and participate in a couple of hands-on activities.Wednesday, May 1st, 4-7 pm. Stop in any time during the event. See Flyers for more information. To REGISTER use QR on flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pcw2_9dOCyWLcNZRJu9uboT6ElVx392E/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD97xzvUDjxtu2OGj6JIQudymD5XztyY/view?usp=sharing

Last night, the Board of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County voted to convert Pleasant Lake Elementary to a K-6 Montessori school. We are excited to introduce the ONLY area Montessori programs for preschool at the Early Learning Center at Carlin Park AND K-6 students at Pleasant Lake Montessori. Don't miss our Open House today, April 17, where parents can learn more at Trine University's Center for Montessori Education in Shambaugh Hall from 6:00-7:00 PM. Click the link to learn more and transfer your students now. https://bit.ly/PLEMontessori

Below is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document compiled from questions asked during the School Board's Public Work sessions regarding Pleasant Lake Elementary. We want to be sure that questions are answered before the next School Board meeting which is April 16. FAQ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EVKyGsMCOrB7l7U0OU5svwZ7xNLvQpY2/view?usp=sharing

You're Not Alone...Coaching for Parents Do you need someone to talk to about the challenges of parenting? Consider meeting with a parent coach for FREE! Register at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/160tJ6beiOIT94W4o6SImN2GHHONBo5ca/view?usp=sharing

Tomorrow is our first Parent Informational meeting at the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University, Shambaugh Hall, 600 Park Ave., for parents to learn more about our proposed Montessori program--FREE Public Montessori education for grades K-5. The meeting is from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. We will host a repeat session on April 17. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also stop in to visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Ages 2.5-5--CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers or paid tuition) Register here: https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8

Trine University Montessori Open House Registration We are excited to join the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University to welcome parents to learn more about Montessori education. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8

Check out the update regarding the options for Pleasant Lake and find out when you can join Open Houses to learn more about Montessori programs. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiyj59CySxvjHweIs5GTHhmzxIU3ToqT/view?usp=sharing

The Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County will meet in a public work session on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm. at Pleasant Lake Elementary School Gymnasium. Subject to be discussed: Future Planning for Pleasant Lake Elementary School Public Comment: Public comment and input will be sought

Steuben County Health Department will be administering Immunizations during Kindergarten & Pre-K Round-Up. March 13. See flyer for more information. Appointments Required.

Don't Miss Tonight's Parent Guidance Webinar! You can join from anywhere or come in person to the Carnegie Library from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. Register using the QR code and receive the link to join the Webinar.

Trine University Innovation One and The Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) would like to invite you to join us in a fun evening in the MILL to learn about the equipment we have and participate in a couple of hands-on activities. Wednesday February 14th 4-7pm See Flyers for more information. To REGISTER use QR on flyer or go to https://trineinnovationone.wufoo.com/forms/m12pc0z01cpi4q2/

We have some big news to celebrate! The Montessori Early Learning Center (MSDSC's preschool at Carlin Park) has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We are the first program to be NAEYC accredited in Steuben County and only 1 of 178 programs nationally to receive this status! CONGRATULATIONS to all of the staff members at the ELC and to Jami Hubbard, ELC Director, for her tireless work in bringing all of this to fruition! Small Community. Big Opportunities!

It was reported to MSD Administration that there was a report of a shooting in town. Per MSD Safety Protocol all MSD buildings were put on a lockdown/hold. After about five minutes the lockdown/hold was lifted after admistration received the all clear from local authorities. All students and staff are safe and all schools have now resumed normal operations.

Special Education Rules Title 511 Article 7 Rule 34 requires that public schools hold a consultation session with parents of home schooled students who have children with a disability or suspected of having a disability that reside in the school district's area. The Metropolitan School District of Steuben County will hold this “Child Find” consultation session on Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM. The session will be at 400 S. Martha Street, 2nd Floor Board Room. Please call 260.665.2854 (Ext: 1303) if you have additional questions.

MSD Steuben School Vaccine Clinic Get your child up to date on all childhood vaccines before the next school year starts! This is free, and no appointment time is needed. All childhood vaccines will be available. Who: All Pre K- 12th grade students welcome When: Thursday August 3rd, 2023 Time: 12pm-7pm, stop by anytime during these hours Where: MSD Steuben Central Gym Located at 403 S. Martha Street, Angola IN 46703 The Steuben County Health Department will register your child at the central gym and you will be directed next door to the health department to get the vaccines when it is your turn. Contact the health department 260-668-1000 x 1525 or Jenny Adkins- MSD Steuben District School Nurse, for any questions/help at 260-665-2854 ext 1215 or email jadkins@msdsc.us (email preferred when school is not in session)

Don't forget to adjust your clocks tonight before bed!

We have updated our calendar to reflect the two extra days needed to make up for last week's ice storm. The new last day for students is Wednesday, May 24! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2936/MSDSC/2821356/22-23_UPDATED_MSDSC_NEW_calendar_.xlsx_-_Full_2019.pdf

MSD of Steuben County is on a two hour delay schedule today due to the fog. Stay safe, and we'll see you soon! #Apride

Earlier today, Angola High School was made aware of a possible threat made toward surrounding schools in the Steuben County area through social media. AHS School administration, the school resource officer, other Steuben County school administrators, along other local authorities immediately investigated the alleged threat. During the investigation school administration and law enforcement authorities learned that the alleged threat was not a viable threat and that the schools were safe and secure. Further investigation later revealed that the threat did not originate from any students at Angola High School or MSD of Steuben County. AHS school administration has been notified that the origin of the threat has been located, and local law enforcement successfully addressed the situation. Please know that all MSD of Steuben County Schools are safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow morning.