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CLASS PARTIES:
Class parties will be held three times during the school year: Halloween, Christmas and St Valentine’s Day. Room mothers will be in 
charge of bringing in the refreshments for the students. It is asked that treats be such that students may consume the treats in the 
classroom and not take them on the bus. Many children enjoy bringing a treat in to help celebrate their birthday. This is permissible 
as long as there is a treat for every student in the class and the teacher has given his/her approval. Each classroom party or holiday 
celebration held during the school day may include no more than one (1) food or beverage that does not meet the current USDA 
Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For holiday celebrations, there should be no more than three (3) treats in any one classroom.
Treats provided by parents and students must be either prepackaged items or items prepared by an approved kitchen due to food 
safety and allergy concerns. After any party, whether a classroom activity or a visiting group, participants are requested to clean up 
after themselves. 
FIELD TRIPS:
Field trips can enhance the learning process. All grades are encouraged to utilize this type of educational experience. Parents will be 
notified of all details when a field trip is planned. All students must have a signed parental permission form on file prior to the actual 
field trip. Students not having such a form on file will be assigned to a room for completion of regular schoolwork. 
SUMMER READING:
Pioneer Elementary students are encouraged to participate in a summer reading program. The Logansport/Cass Public Library and 
the Royal Center Public Library each sponsor a program to encourage reading throughout the summer. Details for each program are 
available from the individual library. 
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Students in grade 4 are provided with an opportunity to receive thirty (30) minutes of religious education each week. A permission slip 
must be on file before students are allowed to participate. Students choosing not to participate will remain in the classroom under the 
supervision of the classroom teacher. 
ATHLETICS: 
Pioneer Elementary School offers various sports for students in grade 6. 6th grade students may participate in girls volleyball and 6th grade 
cheerleading. 5th and 6th grade boys and girls may participate in basketball. Depending on numbers, 5th grade girls are allowed to participate 
in Volleyball as a practice activity. 6th grade boys and girls also participate in Jr. High swimming, wrestling, track’ and cross-country during 
those seasons. All students wishing to participate must have a physical slip signed by a doctor. A permission slip must be on file before 
students will be allowed to participate. Any physical completed after May 1 is good for the next whole year. Students participating in the 
athletic program will be required to maintain satisfactory academic work as outlined in the schools athletic policy (Appendix D).