November Parent Newsletter
Dr. Malinda McKillip, Principal
Important Reminders for Parents
- Please call the attendance line to report any student absence or tardiness prior to the start of the school day. (610) 469-5688
- Parents must escort their child to the main office when students arrive after 8:30 AM.
- If students are enrolled in multiple after school activities which may, at times, occur on the same day of the week, we must have a note indicating which activity the student will be attending on that given day.
- Lastly, kindly arrive on time when picking up your child up from after school activities.
Wildcat Walk
Halloween Parade
Drama Club Grades 4-6
As a reminder, if you have not done so already, please take a moment to visit and join PTBoard. This site offers parents the opportunity to sign up for notifications, receive information related to upcoming special events, student clubs, and family togetherness activities in one convenient location. The site also offers parents the option to make online payments. PTA membership and student activity dues can now be paid electronically via the website.
Student Store Volunteers Needed
Holiday Craft Night Volunteers Needed
Last year's event was extremely well attended and students were able to make wonderful hand-made gifts for family and friends at no cost. This year we anticipate even more students attending and we need new craft ideas! FCVPTA will purchase all supplies - we just need your know-how and willingness to be a craft table leader or volunteer elf!
There will be a planning meeting on Wednesday, November 8th, at 7:00 PM in the French Creek Commons. Please RSVP if you will be able to attend to Laura Mulholland, fcvpta@ojrsd.com. Additional information is posted on PTBoard.
First Friday Funday
Reflections Contest
As a reminder, all Reflections Contest entries must be submitted to Mrs. Zollers by Friday, November 3rd. Please visit PTBoard for additional information.
School Closings
Schools will also be closed on November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Fall Conferences
Fall parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st. Students will report to school on November 20th and 21st from 8:30-11:50 AM. *Kindergarten teachers will be offering one additional 1/2 day for parents on Friday, November 17th.
AM Kindergarten will attend on Monday, November 20th. (No PM Class)
PM Kindergarten will attend the morning of Tuesday, November 21st. (No AM Class)
Our district is once again utilizing Skyward Family Access to schedule parent/teacher conferences online. Parents will need to log-in to Skyward, click on the “teacher conferences” link on the left hand side of the screen and select a preferred conference time. The scheduling assistant will open on Tuesday, November 7th at 3:30 PM.
Please schedule a conference time with your child’s homeroom teacher unless you have already been contacted by another staff member in advance. Information related to your child’s overall progress, across all subject areas, will be provided at this time.
Please take a moment to view the brief parent tutorial using the link below.
https://ojrsd.ed.voicethread.com/share/6222071
The scheduling system will remain open for parents until Friday, November 17th at 3:30 PM.
Veterans Day Breakfast & Assembly
Parent Visitation Day
French Creek will be celebrating American Education Week November 13th -17th. Parents and guardians are cordially invited to visit classrooms on Monday, November 13th. If you have not done so already, please RSVP no later than Monday, November 6th.
RSVP Form: AM Kindergarten and Grades 1-3
9:30-10:30 AM
RSVP Form: PM Kindergarten and Grades 4-6
1:30-2:30 PM
If you are unable to register online, please contact the main office at 610-469-5104 to RSVP prior to Monday, November 6th.
World Kindness Day
Donuts with Dad
The French Creek PTA will be hosting Donuts with Dad on Wednesday, November 15th from 7:45-8:15 AM. You must RSVP via PTBoard, or by calling the main office, no later than Friday, November 10th. We will need an accurate number of guests in order to plan appropriately.
Fall Book Fair
Citadel Heart of Learning Award
Save the Dates
1st Trimester Report Cards will be available to parents via Skyward Family Access on Wednesday, December 6th at 3:30 PM.
General PTA Meeting-Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 PM