THE WEDNESDAY MESSAGE!
The Official Weekly of Salford Hills Elementary School
School Improvement Survey
Elementary School Improvement Survey
Parents of Students Currently in Grades K-5:
To continuously improve our elementary schools, we need data regarding students’, teachers’ and parents’ perceptions of the school year coming to a close. Accordingly, students will be taking their school improvement surveys in May. We ask all elementary school parents to take the end-of-the-year Elementary School Parent Survey available in electronic format. The information gained from the survey will help our elementary schools set goals to improve the educational experience for the students. Please use the link below to access the survey:
Be apart of the ACTION!
Home and School is looking for YOU :0) Please consider getting more involved in the below activities.
HANDS ACROSS THE DISTRICT – Coordinator for volunteers through the Hands Across the District. The coordinator will send out sign ups and organize incoming volunteers and send committee heads volunteer information. The coordinator will also coordinate TB testing with volunteers. (1 Coordinator needed)
BINGO –Coordinator and Co-Coordinator – Coordinate BINGO night and help collect prizes around the town through donations. Bingo night is in March of 2020. (2 Coordinators needed)
Lip Sync – Coordinator and Co-Coordinator, to help run the 2019 Lip Sync in April. (2 Coordinators)
Prime Time Reading – Co-Coordinator needed for next year years 3-5th grade Prime Time night in October 2019. (1 Co-Coordinator needed)
Prime Time Reading - Co-Coordinator needed for next years the K-2nd grade Prime Time Reading in February 2020. (1 Co-Coordinator)
Holiday Gift Shoppe –Coordinator and Co-Coordinator to help run the 2019 Holiday Gift Shoppe. (2 Coordinators needed)
Video Literacy Program - Co-Coordinator to help run video literacy. Coordination on permission slips, scheduling the taping and taping of the students. (1-2 Coordinators)
Ice Cream Social – Shadow the current Coordinator at the June 2019 and run the social in June 2020. (1 Coordinator/Shadow)
Contact Angela Hiller to get involved or have questions, a.m.hiller@gmail.com
Girls on the Run Prepares for Big Race on Saturday
Appreciation Success!
Book Fair, 2019 Declared a Success!
Thank you for visiting the book fair on Tuesday! I am sorry that we ran out of a few of the more popular books. Have no fear! You can order these books online. Our online fair will run until May 21st. If you would like to visit our online book fair please click here. Thank you!
Congratulations to Our First In Math Winners This Week
Mystery Readers Shine in Room 13
First Grade Visits the Zoo
Room 51 Visits the Mitzvah Circle
Girls on the Run Donates Needed Items to Pet Shelter
4th Grade Learns Discovers Service at the Boys & Girls Club
Lip Sync Video Now Online!
Did you Know?
Here's the Link: https://m.facebook.com/Salford-Hills-Home-School-423469294760540/
Parents of Fifth Grade Students Only
Parents of Fifth Graders:
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate either their time or food/paper product for Outdoor School (May29-31).
Volunteers and food/paper product donations are still needed. Please click on the links below to sign up and help make this year a success!!
We hope to have remaining spaces filled by this Friday, May 17th.
Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4fabaf23a1f49-salford
Food/Paper Product Sign-Up:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c084eaea923a2fb6-outdoor
If you have any questions, please email one of the Outdoor School parent coordinators:
- Corinne DeGeiso corinnedegeiso@gmail.com
- Breean Hill msbrebran@hotmail.com
- Carrie Stankus cstankus@comcast.net
And Now a Word From Our Superintendent, Dr. Frank Gallagher
Superintendent's Corner: Spring 2019
Dear SASD Parent/Guardian,
It has been an exciting spring for the school district, and our high school seniors are counting down the days until graduation. This week we held the Souderton Area High School greenhouse dedication and, if you haven’t seen it yet, you must take a drive through the high school and view this amazing structure “growing” next to our high school. The theme of the dedication was “Growth Happens Here,” which truly captures the spirit of the project. Thank you to the efforts of the Indian Valley Education Foundation which funded this endeavor using resources from the Cindy Kilmer Fund.
Evidence of growth is not in short supply as our students and school community continue to develop in new and innovative ways. As I visit classrooms and listen to young readers who may have struggled early in the school year now read aloud with confidence and vigor, I think about their progress and what is next for them. I listen to our student musicians perform at spring concerts and view the incredible student artwork this time of year, and I am inspired by the exceptional talent and growth. I have enjoyed standing on the sidelines cheering on our student-athletes, and it is with great pride that I share the news that 42 of these student-athletes will continue their athletic careers at the college level.
During this spring season, the work of the Administration and School Board continues to move forward.
• Our legislative efforts remain robust as we continue to advocate for public education. We are collaborating with the stakeholders of the Souderton Charter School Collaborative to advocate for reinstating state financial support to help pay for Charter School tuition. On April 29th, School Board President Ken Keith, School Board Vice President Donna Scheuren, and I spent the day at the State Capitol advocating for our schools. We will continue to update you on our efforts with our legislators.
• Safe Schools continues to be the number one priority of our Administration and School Board. I am pleased to report that our school district is the recipient of another safe schools grant. It is our intention to utilize these funds for the creation of an additional school police officer position. We will also be adding another security guard to the staff for the 2019-2020 school year.
• Our Administration and School Board are working through the demanding budget season and have already approved a proposed budget which reflects the School Board’s prioritization of minimal tax increases for our community members. The School Board and I share the goal of reducing the tax increase below the state’s Act 1 Index of 2.3% as we prepare the final budget for adoption in June. Challenges remain, but I am pleased to report that we will be restoring 9th grade basketball teams for both boys and girls to our athletic department, replacing student technology devices, and implementing a new middle school schedule.
As I reflect on the growth of this school year, I find it fitting that spring is in full bloom when we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. I want to commend our dedicated and passionate teachers who nurture and guide our students on their pathways each and every day. I am proud of the ongoing collaboration within our school community that creates innovative learning opportunities to help our students grow. Thank you for your support.
Frank T. Gallagher, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Big Red Picnic Summer Food Program
We know this program will be a valuable resource for so many of our students!
In order for the program to be successful, the "The Big Red Picnic" Coalition (see partners listed below) would greatly benefit from your help and participation.
• Should you have any interest in serving as a volunteer for this program, please visit the following link: Big Red Picnic Volunteer Form
• If you are interested in being a donor, or know someone who would, please see the Big Red Picnic Donor Form (PDF).
• Parents and guardians of all eligible students will be notified in early May. Our school counselors will be collecting the forms being returned by families who wish to participate.
The Big Red Picnic Coalition consists of representatives from the following organizations:
- Souderton Area Community Education
- Indian Valley Education Foundation
- SASD Food Services
- "The Bean Bag Program" Zion Mennonite Church
- Keystone Opportunity Center Food Pantry
KINDNESS
5/16/2019
Sundae Bar
Room 52 Empathy in Action Field Trip 9:45 AM -11:45 PM
Girls on the Run 3:30 PM -5:00 PM Auditorium/Gymnasium
5/17/2019
School Spirit Day
School Meeting 1:00 PM
5/20/2019
First Grade Field Trip Empathy In Action 9:00 AM -11:15 AM
Room 54 Empathy in Action Field Trip 9:45 AM -11:45 PM
Kindergarten Preview 6:00 PM -7:00 PM
5/21/2019
Election Day - Teacher In Service - No School for Students
5/22/2019
Instrument Demo/Sign-ups Grades 3 and 4 9:00 AM -9:45 AM Cafeteria
5/23/2019
Rain Date for Field Day
5/24/2019
Extended Day Kindergarten Ends
5/27/2019
Memorial Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
5/28/2019
Assembly for Grades K-2 9:15 AM Auditorium/Gymnasium
Franklin Institute; Motion and Machines
Assembly for Grades 3-5 10:15 AM Auditorium/Gymnasium
Franklin Institute; Motion and Machines
Room 33 Empathy in Action Field Trip 12:15 PM -2:15 PM
5/29/2019
Grade 5 Outdoor School
Room 32 Empathy in Action Field Trip 12:15 PM -2:15 PM
5/30/2019
Grade 5 Outdoor School
Grade 3 Field Trip 9:15 AM -1:45 PM
5/31/2019
Grade 5 Outdoor School
Grade 4 Wax Museum 9:15 AM -10:00 AM Cafeteria
Salford Hills School Year at a Glance! Print out or download it now to always have SH activities close by.
Salford Hills Elementary School
Fundamentally committed to each other, we at Salford Hills are a caring community of learners who value each individual’s intrinsic worth and potential.
In our supportive environment, learners are encouraged to achieve high standards by developing responsibility for their learning through authentic experiences that require hard work, critical thinking and reflection.
Learning is a process that positively impacts the future.
Website: http://salfordhills.soudertonsd.org/
Location: 2721 Barndt Road, Harleysville, PA, United States
Phone: 610-287-9197
Twitter: @SASD_SalfordHil