March Parent Newsletter
Dr. Malinda McKillip, Principal
Early Dismissal Reminder
- AM Kindergarten will attend on Wednesday, March 4th. (No PM Class)
- PM Kindergarten will attend the morning of Thursday, March 5th. (No AM Class)
Parent Pick Up Concern
March Rotation Schedule
Read Across America Book Swap
Volunteers Needed for Annual 24 Competition
Please click here for the SignUpGenius.
Kindergarten Registration
Please note that Kindergarten students must be age 5 by September 1, 2020.
Drama Club Performance
March PTA Meeting
We hope you will be able to join us on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 PM for our upcoming PTA meeting.
Report Cards
Second trimester report cards will be available via Skyward Family Access on Friday, March 13th at 3:00 PM.
Go For The Greens Week
This year, Chartwells Chefs are preparing Sautéed Kale for all students who wish to have a sample on Thursday, March 19. The dish is simply prepared with garlic, salt & pepper and the recipe will be available on our website. Ask your child if they have learned to like kale!
Please contact Mrs. Weber at dweber@ojrsd.com if you are able to help serve samples from 11:15-1:00 on 3/19.
2020 Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
Yearbooks are on sale NOW... Please see the attached ordering directions. Please note that all Sixth Graders receive a yearbook compliments of the FCVPTA and DO NOT need to place an order. The deadline for ordering a yearbook is Friday, March 27.
To place your order, please go to: www.schoolannual.com
- Click the “Buy My Student's Yearbook” button
- Search for “French Creek Elementary, Pottstown, PA”
- Click “2020 Yearbook” - Click “Order Now”
Please make sure you enter your child’s teacher’s last name when ordering!
OJR Education Foundation Consignment Sale
Join us March 28th at the OJR Middle School Gymnasium to support local families and find great deals on gently used children's items including infant through teen clothing, books, toys, bikes, sports gear, baby gear and more! While this is a fundraiser for the Owen J. Roberts Education Foundation you are also supporting the OJR families who participate in the sale.
Do you have items to sell? Registration is open until March 22nd! Visit www.ojref.org for more information or email us at ojrefsale@gmail.com with any questions!
The Owen J. Roberts Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3)charity that operates independently from the district and is dedicated to encouraging community-wide participation and philanthropy to support educational innovation and the Mission of the OJRSD.
2020 PSSA Testing Dates
Please mark your calendars. Students will be completing PSSA assessments on the dates listed below. As a reminder, requests for Non-School Sponsored Travel cannot be approved during the PSSA testing window.
ELA Grades 3-6
April 20th, 21st, and 22nd
Math Grades 3-6
April 27th and 28th
4th Grade Science
April 29th and 30