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We are crusing through the school year; May begins on Friday! We are also well into PSSA testing. The students in grades 3 - 5 are working hard on the test and the students in grades K - 2 are following the rules and keeping a quiet testing environment! We have math Monday and Tuesday, then grade 5 has Science Wednesday and Thursday.
LIM/PBIS Updates:
Please take the MRA survey to let us know what we are doing well and what we need to improve. We are trying to get 100 percent of families to participate Click here to begin the survey:. Survey Link
Thank you to all of the families who have already completed the survey!
The Book Fair is Coming - May 8 - 15! Here is a link to some important information about the book fair! Book Fair
PSSA testing Continues
Students should get a good nights sleep on testing days. We highly recommend students in grade 3, 4,and 5 leave cell phones and smart watches home during testing. If studento bring electronic devices to school, the teacher will be required to collect them and return them after PSSA testing.
PSSA Schedule for All Students:
Recess and Lunch:
10:30 Recess/11 – 11:25 lunch – Gr 2
11:00 Recess /11:30 – 11:25 – lunch – Gr 1
11:30 Recess/12 – 12:25 – lunch – Gr K
12:00 Recess/12:30 – 12:55 – lunch – Gr 3
12:30 Recess/1:00 – 1:25 – lunch – Gr 4
1:00 Recess/1:30 – 1:55 – lunch – Gr 5
Specials
9:10 – 9:50 – Gr 2
9:55 – 10:35 - Gr 1
10:40 – 11:20 - K
12:55 – 1:35 – Gr 3
1:40 – 2:20 – Gr 4
2:25 – 3:05 – Gr 5
PSSA Testing Dates:
April 27, 28 - Math Gr 3,4,5
April 29, 30 - Science Testing - Gr 5 Only
Technology Tip
Balancing Screen Time After Testing
With state testing happening online this year, students are spending extra time in front of screens—often for extended periods. After focusing so hard during testing sessions, it's important to give their eyes, brains, and bodies a break. Encourage your child to take tech-free time in the afternoon or evening to help them reset. Outdoor play, reading a physical book, drawing, or even helping in the kitchen are great screen-free ways to decompress. If your child wants to unwind with a device, try to steer them toward creative or calming activities like drawing apps, digital puzzles, or audiobooks. It’s all about balance—letting kids relax while still being mindful of how much screen time they’re getting overall. Testing can be mentally draining, so giving space for unstructured, offline time is a great way to help them recharge and come back refreshed for the next day.
6 Day Special/Related Arts Schedule
April 27 - D Day
April 28 - E Day
April 29- F Day
April 30 - A Day
May 1 - B. Day
Upcoming Dates:
May 8 - May 15 - Book Fair
May 7 - May 15 - End of year testing - grades K - 5
May 8 - 11:15 Dismissal - In-service
May 14 - Art show and chorus concert
May 18 - Springfest - Volunteers needed - there is a link below in the PTL corner
May 19 - Full day in-service - no school for students
May 21 - Band A and B concerts
May 22 - 11:15 AM dismissal for students
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