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Bittersweet Elementary School opened in August of 1980. In 2005, the building was updated with fresh paint, new carpeting and an improved front entrance that restricts visitor access so that people are directed to the main office where they must sign in and get a visitor badge.

Planetarium--Digital Video Theater

The P-H-M Planetarium Digital Video Theater provides state-of-the art presentations on a variety of educational topics including the wonders of the universe and a vision of the night sky.

Schedule of shows and information

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The Bittersweet Main office is open to serve students and parent.

Office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The school day is 7:55 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

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May 14th to 18th

Last week to check out Library Books.

All books are due back by Friday, May 25th.

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Thursday, May 17

7:00 PM Spring Music Program - Grades 4/5

Performing Students arrive @ 6:45 pm

Program begins @ 7:00 pm

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Friday, May 18

Student Council Retro Day - Bring 25¢

Drive-In Movie Night

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Thursday, May 24th

Volunteer Tea @ 9:00 am

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Monday, May 28th

NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

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Thursday, May 31

All School Autograph Party

5th Grade Party

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Friday, June 1st

Awards Ceremonies

8:30 am Grades K-3

9:30 am Grades 4-5

Market Day Pick up - 5:30-7:00 pm

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Tuesday, June 5th

Field Day - PTO hot dog roast

Last Day of School for Students

Fall 2012 kindergarten registration is underway

Kindergarten registration is underway. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2012 to be eligible for Kindergarten.  Please bring the following documentation: Original Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Immunization Records, Legal Documentation dealing with child custody, restrictions, or restraining orders. Please bring a calendar to be able to schedule your child's screening appointment. If you have any questions please call the Bittersweet office.

5th Grade Student and Parent News to Know

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Before entering middle school all students will be required to have Tdap, two Varicella, and one meningitis vaccinations.  Please have these done before the first day of middle school.  If you have had these completed, please let the Bittersweet health office know as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call our health office. 

School cancellations and delays

When school must be cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather, announcements will be posted on Penn-Harris-Madison’s main website http://www.phmschools.org/. Announcements are also made on the following television stations: WSBT (Channel 22), WNDU (Channel 16), WSJV (Channel 28), and ABC (Channel 57). Or, you can listen to WSBT radio (960 AM, 101.5 FM), WNDU radio (1490 AM or 92.9 FM), WRBR (103.9 FM), or WYBT-B100 (100.7 FM).

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Volunteer Information

Volunteers are needed and appreciated at your child's school. Donating a few precious hours of your time can make all the difference.

Please vist the Volunteer Information section of the P-H-M website for more information,.

Kids Club

Kids Club is a childcare program designed to provide children of working parents with childcare in a safe, home-like atmosphere. The program provides care for children in kindergarten through grade five. Kids Club members are able to choose from a variety of recreational, social, and enrichment activities each day.

Click here for more information.

MAP Test Results

If you are in need of an explanation regarding the MAP results enclosed with your child's report card please click on this link:

sites/bittersweet.phmschools.org/files/pdffiles/MAP%20letter.pdf

School Lunches

It is very important that your child always has lunch money available on the days he or she wants to purchase a school lunch.  School lunch costs for the 2011-2012 school year will be $1.80, unless you qualify for reduced lunches, which cost 40¢. Please send a check to our food service department to put money on your child's lunch card.  Or, you may use the website MyLunchMoney.com to add money and to view your child's account. When using MyLunchMoney.com, always put a zero before your child's ID number.

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55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN  46545
(574) 259-7941