We say it all the time, but time really is flying! The school year will be over before you know it! April is more than half over! The weather continues to be. unpredictable! We recommend students dress in layers and wear sneakers as often as possible.

There is a survey link below under LIM/PBIS Updates. This survey is very important and we are asking all families to complete it this week. It will not take long and will help us gauge how we are doing and plan for next year. Thank you for your help with this!

LIM/PBIS Updates:

Please take the MRA survey to let us know what we are doing well and what we need to improve. Click here to begin the survey: Survey Link

PSSA testing begins on Tuesday.

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 21, 22, 23, - ELA testing Gr 3 - 5

April 27, 28 - Math Testing - Gr 3 - 5

April 29, 30 - Science Testing - Gr 5 Only

Technology Tip

Managing Screen Time During Testing Weeks

Testing weeks can feel tiring for students, both mentally and physically. Extra screen time, especially before bed, can make it harder for children to focus and rest well. The blue light from screens also effects the quality of their

sleep. Keeping routines calm and predictable helps students do their best.

Action Step: Try turning off screens at least 30–60 minutes before bedtime this week to support rest and focus.

6 Day Special/Related Arts Schedule

April 20 - E Day

April 21 - F Day

April 22- A Day

April 23 - B Day

April 24 - C. Day

Upcoming Dates:

May 8 - May 15 - Book Fair - more info to come

May 7 - May 15 - End of year testing - grades K - 5

May 8 - 11:15 Dismissal - In-service

May 18 - Springfest

May 19 - Full day in-service - no school for students

Registration for Penn-Delco’s 2026 Summer Enrichment Program is officially open! Students are invited to create, move, learn, and perform this summer through a wide variety of engaging courses offered in both half-day and full-day options. Session dates include June 22–25, July 6–9, July 13–16, and July 20–23. The registration deadline is May 31. Visit www.pdsd.org/enrich for course details and sign-up information.

Do you have a child starting kindergarten in Penn-Delco this fall? Join us for Kindergarten Signing Day, a special event to welcome our newest students and families! Families will have the chance to meet staff, take a bus tour, snap a commemorative photo, and celebrate the start of their child’s school journey. We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2039!

The Countdown to K is on! Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 20, 2026. Families of future kindergarteners are invited to complete the Kindergarten Interest Form at www.pdsd.org/registration to receive an email reminder when registration for the Class of 2039 goes live.

Download the Penn-Delco Mobile App

This user-friendly app is designed to keep busy families connected to our schools, all in one convenient place. With quick access to announcements, event calendars, directories, and more, staying informed has never been simpler. Available for download in the App Store and Google Play.

Our next PTL Meeting 🗒️ will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 PM in the Art Room. Childcare will be provided for children 4 years and older. Join us!

Save the Date - Springfest 🌸 Monday, 5/18/26- This event is for Aston Elementary students and siblings ONLY - Tickets will go on sale soon and are required to attend. Volunteers are needed to help make this event possible. Sign up here (Clearances must be on file) : Springfest Link



Reminder - Volunteer Clearances are required to Volunteer at our schools and must be renewed every five years. Visit the district’s website and complete all three steps to apply for or renew your clearances (Allow up to 2-3 weeks for processing). Clearancer Link

Photos from the week

Congratulations to the students of the month for the Month of March. These are our most empathetic students!

4th grade held glow parties to get ready for the PSSA!