Ms. Nicole Small, Principal

Week of March 31, 2025

Chorus Fest

Mrs. O'Kane and Mrs. Deni, PDSD elementary music teachers, hosted Chorus Fest at Sun Valley this week, bringing together 108 students from 36 schools across Southeastern PA. Coebourn was proudly represented by CC Kessler, Hailey Block-Wehe, and Savannah Reed.

Bracket Season

In Mrs. Carroll's 4th grade class, students explored books centered around themes of kindness, empathy, friendship, consideration, thoughtfulness, caring, support, and compassion. To celebrate these values, they created a kindness bracket, thoughtfully voting for their favorites in each round. The winner was The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco.


Spring Break

School will be closed for Spring Break

Monday, April 14th to Monday, April 21st.

We will see everyone on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.



PSSA Information


PSSA testing for grades 3-5 will begin after Spring Break. Here is the schedule:


  • Wednesday, April 23 - Friday, April 25: English Language Arts
  • Monday, April 28 - Tuesday, April 29: Mathematics
  • Wednesday, April 30 - Thursday, May 1: 5th Grade Science


Stay tuned for more details!

Family Survey


To the Families of Coebourn Students,

 

Our school will be administering the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), a survey and reporting system designed to provide insights into the progress of our school. In order to provide a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, the MRA includes three different surveys; 1) one completed by all school staff, 2) one completed by students in grades 4 and above, and 3) one completed by the families of students in all grades.

 

We hope you will participate so we can use the feedback to make our school an even better place for students and families. If you have any questions about the surveys or wish to see a list of questions, please contact the school’s front office.

 

FAMILY SURVEY

WHAT: Online survey completed by one member of each household. (Please only complete once per a family).

  • Survey typically takes about 5 minutes to complete
  • Questions relate to the experiences you and your child have at our school.
  • Answers are anonymous--to encourage people to be honest and open, no names and other identifying information will be collected.

WHEN: The survey is now available for you to take through April 7th.


HOW: The survey can be taken from any computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access,

  • Simply click on this link: Family Survey for Coebourn Families


STUDENT SURVEY

This survey will be completed by students in grades 4 and above on a computer at school during the last week of April.

  • Survey typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete
  • Students privately answer questions about their attitudes and behaviors--and can skip questions and stop anytime they choose.
  • Students who do not wish to participate in the survey, or whose parents choose to deny permission for their participation, will be provided with an appropriate alternative activity (e.g. quiet reading) while the surveys are being administered.

 

If you have a child in grades 4 or grade 5 and DO NOT want them to participate in the MRA Student Survey, please stop by the front office by April 25th to fill out an opt out form. Please know that your decision to deny permission will not impact your child’s grades or your relationship with any member of our school.

In Guidance with Ms. Annuziato this week:


Habit #4: Think Win-Win.


The following topics are being covered in each grade:


Grade 5: Showing Consideration

Grade 4: Showing Courage & Consideration

Grade 3: Abundance Mindset

Grade 2: Acting with Courage and Consideration

Grade 1: Courage and Consideration

Grade K: Thinking Abundantly


Kindergarten Registration

 

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Do you have a younger child at home who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2025? It’s time to register for kindergarten!

 

Early registration helps us plan for the new school year, ensuring a smooth transition and the best experience for our incoming students. If you have a future kindergartener, we encourage you to register as soon as possible! Learn more at www.pdsd.org/kindergarten.


Tech Tip from our Technology Teacher, Ms. Cameron:


If you're like me, meals and meal planning can be exhausting at the end of the day. You can use generative AI like ChatGPT to help and model appropriate use of the technology at the same time. Here are two ideas.


Meal Magic: Recipes from What’s in the Cabinet

Parents can type in a list of ingredients they have on hand, and ChatGPT can suggest easy recipes. Perfect for busy nights or using up leftovers!

👉 Example: "I have pasta, canned tomatoes, cheese, and ground turkey. What can I make?"


 “What’s for Dinner?” Wheel

  • Let ChatGPT generate a random meal plan for the week - or the month - based on your family’s preferences.
  • You can even ask for kid-approved recipes or quick 30-minute meals!
  • Go one step further and ask it to make the shopping list based on the menus.

👉 Example: "Give me five easy dinners that picky eaters might like."



Reminders

Staff Highlight


Mr. Cameron Trainer

Head Custodian


Fun Facts from Mr. Cam:

  1. I have worked for Penn Delco for 4 years.
  2. I was Penn Delco student and graduated from Sun Valley.
  3. My favorite food is hot wings.
  4. I love to vacation at Wildwood Crest. 



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PTL NEWS


Order your Coebourn yearbook today!



Please note that 5th-grade students will receive a complimentary yearbook and do not need to purchase one.


Next PTL Meeting - Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 pm

in the Coebourn Library


Coebourn PTL has many exciting events planned for the school year. The PTL is always looking for volunteers to help out! Join our PTL meeting on the first Thursday of the month in the Coebourn Library. Follow our PTL on Facebook at Coebourn Elementary PTL.

Coebourn Elementary is now on Instagram. Find us on instagram by clicking the button below or searching @COEBOURNES on Instagram.

@COEBOURNES on Instagram

April 2025

3/31 - B Day / B Band 8 am

4/01 - C Day / A Band 8 AM / Kindergarten Joke Day / Girls on the Run 3:30-5

4/02 - D Day / World Autism Awareness Day *Wear your Coebourn Shirt or anything BLUE / Environmental Club 3:30-4

4/03 - E Day / Chorus 8 AM / Girls on the Run 3:30-5 / PTL Meeting 6:30

4/04 - F Day / Reading Olympics


4/07 - A Day / B Band 8 am

4/08 - B Day / A Band 8 AM / Girls on the Run 3:30-5

4/09 - C Day / Club and 5th Grade Photos / Environmental Club 3:30 - 4

4/10 - D Day / Chorus 8 AM / Girls on the Run 3:30-5

4/11 - E Day / Reading Olympics


Link to Coebourn April Calendar

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Above: 4th & 5th grade members of Environmental Club

Below: 5th grade field trip to Longwood Gardens

Above: A 2nd grade Math project using Leader In Me Habit 2- Begin with the end in Mind.

Below: 5th grade throwing & catching unit in Physical Education



Below: 2nd grade Science

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