About Pittsfield Elementary School

Office Staff
Secretary: Jane Winters
Teacher Clerk: Abbey Woodman

Office Hours

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1st morning bell: 8:45 a.m.
2nd bell/classes begin: 8:48 a.m.
School ends: 3:42 p.m.

Benefits of attending your neighborhood school:

All Day Kindergarten
Art, Vocal Music, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology, Humanities & Instrumental Music classes part of the school week
A rich cultural mosaic that reflects our community
86.4% of Pittsfield K-1-2 and 75% of Gr. 3-4-5 students met the end-of-year grade target in reading (June, ’10)
86% of Pittsfield students Gr. 3-4-5 scored advanced or proficient in reading as tested by the MEAP (‘09/’10)
85.3% of Pittsfield students Gr. 3-4-5 scored advanced or proficient in math as tested by the MEAP (‘09/’10)

World Languages:

We remain proud that World Language classes are offered this year at Pittsfield. Spanish instruction will occur in grades 3 – 4.
Download the monthly World Language newsletters (pdf documents):
September 2010 3rd Grade | 4th Grade

Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students have a right to:

Learn and study in a positive atmosphere for learning – one that is unbiased, nonjudgmental, and free from prejudice, discrimination, verbal or physical threats, and abuse
Expect that school rules will be enforced in a consistent, fair, and reasonable manner
Discuss and receive assistance with educational concerns from the school staff
Receive a copy of the Rights and Responsibilities booklet (1.3 MB, .pdf)
Receive fair discipline without discrimination
Have access to their own student records
Use computers and other equipment for learning

Students have a responsibility to:

Attend school regularly, arrive on time, bring appropriate materials, be prepared to participate in class, and complete assignments
Strive for academic growth
Respect the rights, feelings, and property of fellow students, parents, school staff, visitors, guests, and school neighbors
Conduct themselves properly on school grounds, school buses, at bus stops, at any school-related activity, and in the classroom, so as not to interfere with the rights of another student to learn
Make up work resulting from an excused absence or suspension
Follow discipline guidelines adopted by the school and district
Use computers in an appropriate manner