Field Day Fun! Thanks to all of the parent volunteers to really help make it a big success!

End of year upcoming events:

This Friday is the BIG field trip of the year! We are going to DelGrosso's Amusement Park and will return to school at 4:30pm. (no buses)
Students need to wear their tie dye shirts, and pack a lunch. They may bring $ to spend. :)

Next Tuesday afternoon, we will swim at the Ramada pool. Bring swimsuits, a towel,  sunscreen, and floaties as needed. 

Graduation of Matt/Joyce's class is Thursday at 11am, in the all-purpose room. Parents should please join us. We will also celebrate Joyce's retirement. Noon dismissal for all. (buses run)

Camping at Carolyn's Farm:

Science Fair!

Kindergarten Graduation

Mike's Baby Shower

The Plant Sale and Fun Run Fundraiser

Plants are still available for sale. We will have them out on Friday at Field Day. 
Reminder: June 1st, Volunteer Workday 10-3

We hope you are collecting sponsors for the upcoming Kids Fun Run and Plant Sale!

Waterfall hike at Yost Mountain pictures:

Tomorrow, the upper grades go camping! Friday, the younger grades will join them at Carolyn's Farm. We will provide hot dogs (or vegan option), veggies, lemon-aid and water for lunch. Rain boots are best for on the farm.

Mike brought in his baby chicks for us to observe. I wonder what the kids will name them?

Next Tuesday at 1:00 is our Science Fair for 1st grade and up. Please come and see these students presentations if available. 
​Science Rocks!

Our students rocked the PSSAs!

Fish hatchery tour followed by fun at Airport Park.

Kitten time at Foxdale Village!

Kindergarten students helped clean-up our front yard!

Making a bird's nest is hard work!

This Friday, we will hike and see a waterfall!

No School on Friday, Monday or Tuesday.
Happy Easter Break!

Wheels Day:

Old friends at the Special Olympics.

Based on the weather forecast, we are changing Wheels Day to Thursday. Friday will operate on a normal Thursday schedule.
Students should bring in a non-motorized mode of transportation to ride. They must bring in a helmet, and other safety equipment as needed. Park your bikes out back please.

The Black Moshannon trip was wet and cold, but we still got to see a lot of cool stuff! 
To our knowledge we are the first school to follow the markers and explore the historic Native American Bald Eagle's path. 

PSSA testing starts on Monday for grades 3-8.
​Attendance is crucial for these students. We will be testing daily from 9:45 to 11:45. :)

Fourth grade Spanish class field trip:

The Musser Gap hike followed by playing at the park was great! Check out the pictures:

This Friday we will be walking on old Native American trails!  (in the rain:(  

Millbrook Marsh was a cold, but fun adventure where we learned a lot about wetlands and got muddy!
We also helped our community by picking up litter. :)

Spanish classes are focusing on learning food names, while having fun playing racing games.

We wore silly socks and danced to celebrate Down Syndrome awareness last week on 3/21. 

There were some pretty elaborate Leprechaun traps set last week as well!  

We have a new positive behavior bucket: Time with Creature. Maybe spend time with Max?

This Friday, we hike! Dress appropriately :)

Lincoln Caverns was really cool!

On 3-14, we celebrated pie day with circle activities, followed by tasting some pumpkin pie. 

Tomorrow, in honor of National Down Syndrome Day (3-21), wear crazy socks! :)

This Friday, we are going to Millbrook Marsh to learn about wetlands. Dress warmly!

Report cards are coming home on Friday!
Please email your child's teacher if you wish to set up a Parent-Teacher conference.

The play performances were awesome. Here are some photos to enjoy.

This Friday we will tour Lincoln Caverns!
(Kids may shop at the gift shop too.)