CONCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
March 2, 2018 Edition
Upcoming Events
3/7/18 - Spring Picture Day & 2nd Grade Parent/Guardian Transition Meeting at GVES 7:00PM
3/9/18 - End of 2nd Trimester
3/14/18 - 2nd Grade Math Night 6:30PM
3/15/18 - Zoe's Kitchen Spirit Day
3/16/18 - Progress Reports Released
3/17/18 - Diva's Dance Party
3/20/18 - Music with our Friends 7PM at GVHS
3/21/18 - No Kindergarten and half day for 1st and 2nd grade
3/21/18 to 3/23/18 - Spring Conferences
3/26 to 3/30/18 - Spring Break Schools Closed
4/13/18 - Concord's Annnual Auction at Penn Oaks Golf Club 7:30PM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting at GVES
Summer Programs in Garnet Valley
During the summer, several Garnet Valley teachers host exciting activities in our schools. We have recently posted the Summer Programs and encourage interested families to save their child's spot by registering before Spring Break.
You can find the Summer Programs here: https://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/Page/800
HSA News
Math Night March 14th
Concord Annual Auction April 13th
HSA News
Calling all 2nd Graders! 2nd Grade Math Night will be held at Concord Elementary on March 14th from 6:30-7:30pm. Students are invited to bring a parent and will be given a passport to “travel around the world” and discover math games and activities in different countries. Please use the sign-up link below for this FREE event. Space is limited to the first 60 students, so make sure to sign up ASAP!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DCiaxL6I1vKijAUu1rfUAlGhritaSjx_xmMWV5fclws/edit?usp=sharing
Jag Cards are IN!! These cards are great for all your local friends and family... and now we make it easier then ever to purchase! This is a guest link for My School Bucks, which means the buyer does not need to have an account to purchase, and your child will still get credit for the sale! Cards will be sent home with your child for you to distribute. Help them win that $50 ifly gift card by offering to all your friends and neighbors! Keep selling those cards all year long- the discounts are good for an entire year!!
Concord Elementary School is holding their BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, and your business will have the opportunity to reach over 700 student's families who live in the Garnet Valley School District. Support our school AND market your business at the same time!
Concord Elementary School’s Annual Auction Friday April 13, 2018 at Penn Oaks Golf Club
All proceeds directly benefit the students of the school through extended educational and social programs.
We thank you in advance for your support!
2018 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY POSTER CONTEST
Help Promote School Bus Safety! Create a poster for the Bus Safety Poster Contest. It’s time for the National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest and PennDOT needs your help. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about school bus safety while promoting it to others.
Who May Enter:
Each public, parochial, and private school may submit posters for each division to the state poster contest. The divisions are:
Division #1 Grades K – 2
Deadline Date:
Completed poster designs must be postmarked before midnight, June 30, 2018. All entries will become the property of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and will not be returned.
Poster Guidelines:
Poster specifications and mailing procedures for the 2018 poster contest can be found in the School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest Guidelines (PDF).
GVH Dance Team Presents Diva Dance Party!
Calling all Kindergarten to 5th Grade Girls
And By Popular Demand
Mini Magical Diva for preschool girls ages 4 - 5
Saturday March 17, 2018
10 am - 4 pm
Garnet Valley High School
Check-in begins at 9:30 am
Diva Dance Party and now including Mini Magical Diva's. Dancers will spend the day with the Garnet Valley High School Dance Team! They will receive a special T-shirt, indulge in a craft, enjoy a cheese pizza lunch, and learn a dance routine! A grand performance for all at the end of the day!!
Don't delay! Register ASAP to secure your Dance Diva's spot before we are sold out!
So send your registration with payment or for a small fee use Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-diva-dance-party-tickets-40900563687
For more information, please click here and/or contact Colleen at divadanceparty@hotmail.com
This Party only happens once a year! Don't miss it!Music With Our Friends - March 20, 2018 7PM
The Garnet Valley Music Department proudly presents:
“Music With our Friends”
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 @ 7 pm,
at the Garnet Valley High School
Performing Arts Center
Good Will Donations benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Attention All Second Grade Students:
You are invited to be a part of our Student Performance, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” Please save the date if you can. More details to follow.
Thank You,
The Garnet Valley Music Department
Community Learning Opportunities
Reminders from the Office
Attendance
You will receive an automated call alerting you if your child has been marked absent at school. Please provide a signed and dated note within three days of your child’s return to school stating the reason for the absence.
Drop-off, Pickup and Dismissal Reminders
Students arriving after 8:50 AM must be walked to the main office and signed in by a guardian. All changes in dismissal must be accompanied by a note from a guardian as well. If your student attends the YMCA, you must also notify the YMCA of any changes.
Please do not use the Bus Loop during the following times:
8:20 - 8:50 AM
11:15 - 11:40 AM
12:15 - 12:40 PM
2:45 - 3:20 PM
Modified Kindergarten Schedule for 2 Hour Delay
The following schedule for Kindergarten will be in effect when there is a 2 hour delay:
AM Kindergarten - 10:40 to 12:30
PM Kindergarten - 1:20 to 3:10
AM buses will pick-up students 2 hours after their regular times. Midday transportation will be provided but run 1 hour later than usual.
E-Alert Reminders
Please make sure your email address is up to date in your Alma account to receive our weekly E-Alerts. You may log in and update your email address and any phone numbers with your parent log in. For questions about E-Alerts or Schoolwires, please contact schoolweb@garnetvalley.org. For questions regarding Alma please contact the main office.
Concord Elementary School
Website: garnetvalleyschools.com
Location: 114 Station Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States
Phone: 610-579-6100
Facebook: facebook.com/ConcordElementarySchool-GVSD
Twitter: @ConcordGV