Renovo Elementary
Keystone Central School District
Notes From the Principal
Upcoming Activities
May 1-2 - PSSA Math
May 2 - PBIS Monthly Data Assembly - 1:45
May 3-4 - PSSA Science (4th grade only)
May 8-12 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12 - Kindergarten and 2nd grade Field Trips
May 16- 6th grade Field Trip
May 16- Showcase (4:30-6:30) (more information to come)
May 16 - PTO Meeting - 6:30 in the Renovo Elementary Library
May 22 - 5th grade Field Trip
May 24 - Alan St. Jean Visits Renovo Elementary
May 25 - Hawaiian Field Day
May 29 - Memorial Day - No School
May 31 - K-6 Awards Ceremony - 9:00 (more information to come)
May 31 - 4th grade Promotion - 1:00 (more information to come)
May 31 - Bucktail High School Graduation - 6:30 pm
June 1 - Last Student Day - 3 hour Early Dismissal (11:30)
June 1 - Central Mt. High School Graduation - 6:30 pm (raindate June 2)
Information from our Nurse
Messages & Alerts
With winter moving into unpredictable spring weather, there will be days when we may need to delay the start of the school day, call an unexpected early dismissal or have a remote learning day. Please be sure to sign up for Bloomz, our new messaging app, so you don't miss any important information.
Federal Programs
May Federal Programs Updates
In May we will conduct our final round of assessments to see how much our students have grown throughout the school year! We start with PSSAs the last week in April into the first week in May. After those are finished, we monitor English/Language Arts and math through AimsWeb and MAPs and compare the scores to the beginning of the year and the winter data sweep. We will be celebrating so much growth this year based on what we are seeing day to day!
Our reallocation for the Title I, II, and IV grants comes each spring. The reallocation is an adjustment of the original grant amounts, and sometimes schools lose quite a bit of money compared to the original allocation of funds. Thankfully this year the reallocation did not hit any school hard. We lost very little in Title I, and we actually had a minor increase in Title II and Title IV. Your input helps us determine how we are going to plan our programs across the district and spend our federal funds.
At all school levels, we use Title IV federal funds to purchase incentives for PBIS (our positive school-wide behavior supports) rewards, and we emphasize the goal of following school rules in all schools.
All elementary schools within the district are Title I schoolwide schools and receive Title I federal funds to support the positions of Interventionist and Title I Associates.
Required documents for families:
Right to Request Qualifications of Teachers (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us .
Note: If your child is taught for four or more weeks by a teacher who is instructing in a content area for which they are not currently certified, the district must notify you. Four-week notification letters will be added here if that becomes necessary.
Non-Discrimination Statement (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us.
Title I District Parent Policy - Policy 918
Family Connections
#KeystoneCares - Youth Writing Essay Contest
The BENV Kiwanis proudly supports this year's Youth Writing Essay Contest. This year's theme is: “SPRING INTO NEW BEGINNINGS & GROWTH”.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Help make school attendance a priority...avoid the #SpringSlump!
The faculty and staff of KCSD encourage parents to ensure that students attend school everyday in order to achieve academic success!
If you are concerned about your student's attendance, please reach out to your student's school counselor.
Counseling Connection
SAP
If you are concerned about a student for any reason, you can make a SAP referral. The SAP referral can potentially lead to any needed services and/or supports the student may need to be successful.
Click on the picture to make a referral!
What Could We Do Over the Summer?
Local Events to Tap into Over the Summer Months!
- Visit a local state park and enjoy special events or explore nature!
- Visit the Ross Library and take advantage of their summer programs.
- Check out the Lock Haven Chamber of Commerce site for a list of summer events that you or your family may be interested in attending.
Translation Services
If your family speaks a language other than English, the district has access to translators and interpreters that can accompany you in meetings with teachers and school members. If you would like to be connected with a translator or interpreter please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school guidance counselor. The accessibility features in the top right corner of this Smore allow you to translate this page.
Renovo Elementary School Counseling
School Counselors are able to assist your child in 3 main areas: Social/Emotional Development, College/Career Readiness, and Academics.
Some activities provided may be:
- 1:1 Counseling
Group Counseling
Classroom Guidance on Interpersonal Skills
(i.e. being a good friend, showing empathy, etc)
Academic Achievement Strategies
Career Awareness and Interest Inventories
To learn more or to schedule a meeting, please contact:
Mrs. Amy Clary: School Counselor, Renovo Elementary
Phone: 570-893-4900 x3656
Email: aclary@kcsd.k12.pa.us
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Athletics & Activities
Check out our School websites for CMHS Athletics or BHS Athletics
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
Officer Scott VanGorder - Central Mountain High School
Officer Cory Beaver - Bucktail High School & Renovo Elementary
Officer James Knarr - Central Mountain Middle School
Officer Mike Fetzer - Elementary district-wide and District Attendance Officer
Officer Todd Brian - District-wide
Keeping Up With Keystone
Career & Technical Center
Data & Performance
Spring becomes a busy time for both state and local assessments. Assessments play an important role in curriculum, instruction and interventions for student learning.
State Assessments
Spring PSSA Window - April 24-May 12
ELA - April 24-26 (Grades 3-8)
Math - May 1-2 (Grades 3-8)
Science - May 3-4 (grades 4 and 8 only)
Spring Keystone Exam Window - May 15-May 26 - HS Biology, Alg 1, 10th grade Literature
Lit- May 15-16
Bio - May 17-18
Alg 1- May 22-23
AP Exams
Testing Window - May 1-12
Local Assessments
Spring Aimsweb and NWEA MAP Window - May 10 - May 17
Act 35 Civics Exam Window - May 22- May 26
Please contact your child's teacher for information and updates on your child's progress.
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