Mercersburg Elementary
News from the Nest
School Calendar
Currently, the school year calendar has been extended to June 4th, due to inclement weather days off.
Think Spring
Conversations about school
- Let's see what you brought home. ( Just by looking at the papers and completed work in your child's bag will help you gain an understanding of what your child is learning and how well they are doing.)
- Describe a book that you enjoyed today. ( This gives you an idea of your child's interest in reading material. Then ask what they would like to read tonight.)
- What's the coolest thing that happened today?
- Pretend you're the teacher. How would you describe the day?
- What's the most creative thing you did today?
- How were you helpful today? How were you kind or helpful today?
PSSA Testing Dates
PSSA Testing Schedule for Grades 3, 4 & 5 as follows:
ELA (Reading/Language Arts) - April 16th, 17th, & 18th
Math - April 24th & 25th
Science (Grade 4 only) - April 30th & May 1st
Please remember to get a good nights sleep and eat breakfast the morning of the test.
2019-20 School Calendar
https://4.files.edl.io/6737/03/12/19/152012-960231c0-9ee4-4a7e-abd1-3b8befa0e0f1.pdf
Mercersburg Elementary
Parent Volunteer Policy
As we approach the second half of our school year, please be aware that if you are planning to volunteer for any school day event, which include FIELD TRIPS, RACE FOR ED, and FUN DAY, you must complete and submit the following clearances to the Tuscarora School District Human Resources department:
Volunteer Registration Form
Child Abuse History Clearance
PA Criminal Record Check
Act 24 – Arrest/Conviction Form
Federal Criminal History Record Check
Tuberculin Test Results Form
Mandated Reporter Training (instructions provided in Volunteer Letter)
Volunteer packets with clearance applications, forms and directions, are available in the school office and on the school district’s website at www.tus.k12.pa.us (select Mercersburg > Parents tab). Some applications may take several weeks to process, so plan accordingly to obtain volunteer approval before end of year activities take place.
If it has been longer than five years since completing one or more of your clearances, they may have expired and must be renewed before you can continue to volunteer.
Kindergarten Registration
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, 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
School Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Breakfast - $1.45, Reduced Breakfast - $.30
Lunch - $2.45, Reduced Lunch - $.40
Milk - $.45Attendance 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.
Notes to School
- Include child's first AND LAST NAME on any notes sent from home.
- Notes should be sent anytime you are planning to pick up your child for an early dismissal.
- Notes for sending your child home on a different bus should be limited to emergency requests.
School Day
7:20: Doors open
7:35: Announcements and Breakfast is done being served
7:40: School day starts
2:10: Dismissal starts