Maureen M. Welch Elementary School
Home of Kit Kat the Wild Cat
Week of May 11, 2020
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day
Wishing all of our MMW mothers some peace and relaxation,
much deserved for all you do!
Principal's Message
A HUGE THANK YOU to the many students and families who submitted videos in honor of Staff Appreciation Week. The teachers and staff were surprised by the heart-felt sentiments shared by the students! Their smiling faces brought tears to their eyes! So kind of all of you to take time out of your busy lives to bring this joy to our hard working and dedicated teachers and staff!
Have a wonderful weekend and find some time to take a breath!
Rebecca
NEW INFORMATION: Building Access
As principals, we have received many inquiries from parents as to the opportunity to retrieve personal items from the school building. Please keep in mind that the health, safety and well-being of our staff, students and families is the priority.
Welch families will have an opportunity to access the building on Wednesday, June 10th and Thursday, June 11th. This will be a short visit to collect personal belongings and essential materials. Please know that accessing the building is completely voluntary.
Please carefully read the attached guidelines for additional specific information.
Virtual Kit Kat Acknowledgements
Submissions can be sent here:
Virtual Kit Kat Card Submission Form.
Congratulations to this week's ten recipients of the Kit Kat Principal's Award:
Chase MacKerchar – Safety – Learned to ride his bike and wears his helmet
Cole McDonald - Cooperating –Follows the Google Meet etiquette rules while in Morning Meeting
Julia Kach– Acting Responsibly – Worked hard to complete all her assignments
Christian Kwon - Acting Responsibly – Going above and beyond in his work while being kind to his siblings
Asher Koran– Encouraging – He encourages others to attend during Google Meets
Lila Cahill – Cooperating – Follows the Google Meet etiquette during Morning Meeting
Colin Yeager – Acting Responsibly – Makes school work a priority even with other family obligations,
Jack Nemeth - Acting Responsibly - Completes his assigned work
Lillian Cox– Cooperating - Follows the Google Meet etiquette rules while attending Morning Meeting
Abigail Knuettel– Acting Responsibly – Completing school work idependently
Growth and Development Information for Students - Grades 4th, 5th, and 6th
Quick Reminder: Medication Take Back This Week!
Dear CR Families -
I hope this email finds you safe and healthy. Council Rock’s Medication Take-Back Day will be held on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
If you would like to retrieve your child’s medication or medical supplies, please click the link below and complete the take-back form by Friday, May 8th : https://forms.gle/LXHvGPuDM55SGUvG6.
If you are unable to pick up your child’s medication or supplies on May 13th, you may designate a person to pick up the medication or supplies for you by indicating that on the form.
Please note that controlled substances can only be picked up by adults. If you are unable to pick up your child’s medication and unable to designate a person to do so for you, please indicate your hardship on the form. If you do not complete this form to schedule your pick-up or indicate your hardship, your child’s medication will be disposed of at the end of the day on May 13th, 2020.
To pick up your child’s medication or supplies on May 13th, please arrive in your car at the main entrance of your child’s school between the hours of 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Please remain in your car, and the nurse will come to your car to give you the medication or supplies. If you are feeling any signs of illness on May 13th, please do not come to Medication Take-Back Day. Instead, please email the school nurse directly, and alternative arrangements will be made to obtain your child’s medication or supplies.
Kasey M.K. Black, Ph.D.
Supervisor of Student Services
Council Rock School District
Council Rock Summer Programs Updates
Council Rock School District is canceling its Summer Music Program, Summer Academic and STEM Academy, and Camp Invention. Any registrations and payments received will be returned to families over the next several weeks.
Please note that Camp Invention is offering an at home alternative this summer. The Council Rock Director, Christine Marsden, will reach out in a few days with additional details on how to sign up for the at home version and/or get a full refund.
For questions about these three summer programs, please contact Dr. Susan Elliott, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning via email at selliott@crsd.org. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe and well.
FREE or REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM
To apply for free or reduced lunch during the COVID-19 school closure, you may:
· Download the Free and Reduced Lunch Application, fill it out, and email back to Karen Moody kmoody@crsd.org. DO NOT send your application via US mail to the district office as there is no mail being delivered to our buildings during this time.
· Apply online by visiting: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome (website offers language options other than English)
You will only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Council Rock School District. Eligibility determination is made using federal income eligibility guidelines and applicants will be informed of a decision within two business days of submission.
Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 school closure, Council Rock School District is offering a “grab and go” food service. If your family qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, you will be given instructions as to how to access these meals when you are notified your child is eligible.
For questions, please email kmoody@crsd.org
Student Wellness Activities
In addition, you maybe interested in The Mindful60: Enjoy this mindfulness activity focusing on Mindful Listening. It takes only 60 seconds to be mindful. The benefits include better focus and a feeling of calm. Mindfulness Video
Having Tech Problems?
New Student and Kindergarten Registration
On-Line Registration is now fully open! Please go to the CRSD site at www.crsd.org and click on the Student Registration tab.
You can submit your completed registration by using instructions listed on the site. Once your file is reviewed, you will be in contacted to complete the process via e-signature. Please do not forget applications must be submitted by June 1st to guarantee a spot in your student’s home school!
If you have any questions please reach out to our registration department at registration@crsd.org.
Support From Our Guidance Counselor
During our Distance Learning, there may still be times in which students need the support of our guidance counselor, Mrs. Nancy Jachimski. She is available during this time to assist students and their families.
About Us
Email: rgrimm@crsd.org
Website: https://www.crsd.org/mmwelches
Location: 750 New Road, Churchville, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 944-1800