Maureen M. Welch Elementary School
Home of Kit Kat, the Wildcat
Principal's Message
We had quite a week of activites, both educational and fun!
Many thanks are in order, though many people worked behind the scenes, a few stand out:
- Many thanks to the PTO for providing duct tape for the challenge!
- Kudos to Mrs. Loretta Young (grade 3) for organizing and bringing us the Fun Fab Lab full of STEAM equipment never before seen!
- Unbelievable describes the gym turned Ghostly Graveyard by Mr. Weaver. It is not often that you can play gym in the dark!
- With deep gratitude to Mr. O'Brien (grade 2) for his time spent on the wall for the Duct Tape Challenge!
- Thank you so very much to our staff and student council for all of their work in making the Duct Tape Challenge fun and exciting!
Thank you to our parents for their generosity in both donations and time!
Warm regards,
Rebecca Grimm, Principal
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."
Pele
Halloween Happenings
Please review the full guidelines HERE for the event. The parade route has been attached to this newsletter.
SCHOOL CLOSED
Don't forget to get out and vote!
Powering STEAM Education
The students had a fantastic time creating many objects.
Duct Tape Challenge
Following a student vote, Mr. O'Brien was voted to be the "winner" of the Duct Tape Challenge! He is still scratching his head, wondering how lucky he was to win this "prize"!
We collected $800.00 for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI is an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in the community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
The event was streamed live into the classrooms so that the students could see if they had enough tape to hold Mr. O'Brien to to the wall! Sure enough, we were able to remove the stool and leave him suspended for a few minutes!
Thank you to all of our generous donors! A special thak you to our staff and student council members who ripped A LOT of tape!!
Council Rock Education Week Designated
Bridges in Mathematics
Our teachers were trained this summer and are continuously working to provide our students with the best activities and experiences the program has to offer. We ask for your patience as the program is implemented. We are confident that the students will benefit and become engage with math.
The BRIDGES Math Program in Council Rock
BRIDGES - Program Overview and Grade-Level Specifics
(scroll down to choose specific grade level):
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/families/bridges2
Grades K-5 BRIDGES - The Math Learning Center website:
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/bridges
BRIDGES - Direct Link to Online Math Apps:
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/apps
Promotional Design Contest for the District Media Festival
It’s that time of year again! The Promotional Design Contest for the District Media Festival is officially open for submissions beginning in October, until Friday, December 6th. If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to MMW's technology coach, Hannah Pressman, hpressman@crsd.org
Link to Media Festival webpage:
PTO Membership
If you have not done so, please be sure to join our PTO. One hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds benefit the students and school. We appreciate your support!
Need more information, please read the PTO newsletter Welcome Newsletter
Any questions? Contact Julia Zinger at LINK
Upcoming Dates and Events
Oct. 31st - Halloween Parade and Parties
Nov. 1st ,4th ,6th, 7th Art Mobile visits MMW
Nov. 5th SCHOOL CLOSED
Nov. 8th MMW Spirit Day- Wear Your Favorite Team Gear or School Spirit Wear
Nov. 11th - 14th Council Rock Education Week
Nov. 11th Picture Retake Day
Nov. 11th Veteran's Day Assembly presented by 2nd grade - grades Kdg.-3rd
Nov. 11th MMW Spirit Day - Wear Red, White, and Blue
Nov. 15th PTO Family Bingo
Nov. 22nd Report Cards open in HAC - 4:00 PM
Maureen M. Welch Elementary School
Email: rgrimm@crs.org
Website: crsd.org/mmwelches
Location: 750 New Road, Churchville, PA 18966
Phone: (215) 944-1800