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Learn, Lead, Succeed - Together...............September 2015
Dear Methacton Community,
Last week we opened our doors to thousands of excited students as another successful school year begins in the Methacton School District. While our buildings and campuses are always full of activity throughout the summer, the energy of the first week of school is second to none!
As the year begins, I encourage you to have conversations with your children about setting goals for the new school year. Help them set expectations for what will be accomplished, and encourage your children to get involved, try something new, and make new friends.
Members of my administrative team and I will be attending Back to School night activities in the coming weeks, so please introduce yourself and say hello. I look forward to meeting as many of our families as I can throughout the school year.
The 2015-2016 school year will bring with it changes and opportunities. The Methacton School District will be undertaking a comprehensive strategic planning process and will be seeking community participation, the High School campus is transforming with the soon to be completed athletic fields project, and the new Pennsylvania Core State Standards will be a source of transition for students and teachers to this more rigorous curriculum. Most importantly, the drive of our students to achieve and the support from our parents and our community in this educational partnership with teachers and principals enable all of us to spread our Methacton Pride.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools. As Superintendent of Schools, I wish you and your children a school year filled with success as we learn, lead, and succeed – together!
Dr. David Zerbe
Superintendent of Schools
First Day of School 2015!
School Board Update
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Review archived issues on our website here.
Other important School Board links to note:
- School Board Meeting Calendar
- School Board Meeting Agendas - AgendaManager
- Watch School Board Meetings Online
Student Activities Calendar 2015-2016
Stay in the Loop - Learn about the many ways Methacton communicates.
Methacton employs varied methods to keep families informed throughout the school year. While having multiple tools to communicate is beneficial, the variety can be overwhelming - especially for families new to the district.
A short animated video has been created to introduce and outline some of these methods, in an effort to eliminate confusion and help families prepare for the new school year.
View the short video here, and follow the links below to learn more about the communications tools Methacton employs.
SchoolMessenger - Don't forget to update phone and email addresses for the new school year! Log onto Contact Manager today.
Download the Methacton App:
Comments or suggestions may be sent to Methacton's Coordinator of School and Community Information, Angela Linch, or by calling 610-489-5000, ext. 15412.
Methacton.org Quick Links
Upcoming Events in Methacton!
Get your Tickets! Warrior Pride/Education Foundation for the Methacton Community Beef and Beverage Event
Saturday, Oct 3, 2015, 07:00 PM
St. Helena Church, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
EFMC Alumni and Friends Golf Outing
Methacton ALUMNI & FRIENDS Homecoming Golf Outing
Celebrate Methacton Pride AND enjoy a beautiful afternoon of golf with your friends and classmates followed by dinner, all while supporting the Education Foundation for the Methacton Community! Register at www.methacton.org/efmcgolf
Friday, Oct 23, 2015, 01:00 PM
Linfield National Golf Club, Church Road, Linfield, PA, United States
A Celebration of the Arts in Methacton!
Presented by the Methacton School District Music and Art Departments.
Cash and check donations accepted to sponsor Music and Art Scholarships
Checks payable to Methacton Music Boosters
Friday, Nov 20, 2015, 07:30 PM
Arcola Intermediate School, 4001 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403
Methacton School District
Email: information@methacton.org
Website: www.methacton.org
Location: 1001 Kriebel Mill Road, Eagleville, PA 19403
Phone: 610-489-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/methactonschooldistrict
Twitter: @Methacton