Mercersburg Elementary School
News from the Nest
SNOW MAKE UP DAYS
Make-up dates from February 11, 12 will and the 20th extend the school year calendar to June 4th.
THINK SPRING!
ITS CONCERT TIME!!!
Our “Think Spring!” Concert has a theme this year: POSITIVITY!!!!
Tuesday, March 5th
Grades K, 2, and 4
7:00 pm
***JBMS Auditorium***
All students should report to their assigned seat in the back of the
auditorium between 6:45 and 6:55 pm.
The concert should last no longer than 50 minutes.
All students should stay for the duration of the concert.
Please do your best to enable your child to participate in the concert.
Students really enjoy being a part of the concert experience.
I’m looking forward to a wonderful concert with these fantastic children! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the school.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kristin Zimmerman
Mercersburg Elementary
Email: ryan.kaczmark@tus.k12.pa.us
Website: www.tus.k12.pa.us
Location: 30 South Park Avenue, Mercersburg, PA, USA
Phone: 717-328-2023
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration Announcement:
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION PRESS RELEASE
Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-20 school year is scheduled for children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2019. Please call the school your child will attend to establish an appointment for the dates listed below. You may call, at your earliest convenience, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the following extensions.
Monday, March 25th at Mercersburg - ext. 2500
Tuesday, March 26th at Montgomery - ext. 2400
Wednesday March 27th at St. Thomas - ext. 2700
Thursday, March 28th at Mountain View - ext. 2600
Registration times available are 12:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. To be more efficient, we prefer that you make an appointment as soon as possible. However, if you are unable to pre-register for a specific time, walk-ins will be accepted. Please recognize that appointments that have been scheduled will be handled before walk-ins, therefore, be prepared for a possible wait.
In addition to scheduling an appointment to register, please go to the Tuscarora School District’s website at www.tus.k12.pa.us to complete important student information prior to your appointment. If you do not have a computer, there are computers available at each school.
Directions: go to www.tus.k12.pa.us >Departments & Services > Registration > Kindergarten Registration. Follow the directions to create a new account. Login > Kindergarten Registration Form 2019-20.
If you are unable to load documents to the computer, simply bring them with you to your appointment.
Speech and general kindergarten preparedness screening will take place at the time of registration; please bring your child with you.
The following information is required on the day of registration:
· Proof of child’s age – birth certificate, baptismal certificate
· Custodial documentation (if applicable)
· Immunization Record
· Two proofs of residency in the Tuscarora School District
· If your child(ren) will be transported from/to child care, please bring the name, address, and contact number of the provider. The child care must be within the boundary of the school your child attends.
The following documented immunizations are required for entrance into kindergarten:
· 4 Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (one dose on or after the 4th birthday)
· 3 Polio
· 2 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
· 3 Hepatitis B
· 2 Varicella (Chicken Pox) – either vaccine or date of disease
TWEP Open House
2018-2019 TWEP Open House Schedule at Charles Brightbill Environmental Center:
Sunday, March 3 - 2:00 - 4:00 - “Continental Critters”
presented by the Catoctin Zoo * in the JBHS auditorium at 3:00;
Elementary Art Show at the Center from 2:00 - 3:00 and
immediately after
Sunday, April 7 - 2:00 - 4:00 - tentative, Cumberland Valley Woodcarvers
Thursday, May 2 - 6:00 - 8:00 - High School/Middle School Art Show with
artist demos
Sunday, May 5 - 2:00 - 4:00 - Open House; No program planned
Open House events are free at the Center, unless otherwise noted with *
Want to visit the Center, but can’t make the dates? Call the Center 717-328-2126 and make
arrangements for a visit at another time.
Watch our TWEP website at www.twep.org for all current info and “Friend” us on Facebook
Elementary Meal Prices
Breakfast - $1.45, Reduced Breakfast - $.30
Lunch - $2.45, Reduced Lunch - $.40
Milk - $.45School Day Hours
7:20: Doors open
7:35: Announcements and Breakfast is done being served
7:40: School day starts
2:10: Dismissal starts
Attendance Policy
More than three unlawful absences could lead to notification of the local magisterial district judge, as well as a referral to the County Children and Youth Agency. If you have any questions in regards to attendance or excuses received, please contact the school secretary at 328-2023 ext. 2500.