PARENT UPDATE
May 3, 2019
We have officially reached May and the end of the year is quickly approaching! We had another great week here at Concord. Our kindergarten students worked on their balls and ramps unit, our first graders watched their chicks hatch, and our second graders went swimming. Today we celebrated our students of the month and we congratulated Mrs. Stroup on her last Student of the Month Assembly! As we approach the end of the year, please continue to reach out to us with any comments or concerns. Thank you all for your continued support.
Vanessa and Adam
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation is next week...and we need your help!
- Please consider donating food items, gift cards and/or your time. We are still in need of items for the week. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea8a729a6fa7-2019
- Thank you for your support! Questions…email us at ConcordHSA@gmail.com
CES Multicultural Heritage Night
Thursday, May 9
5:30-7:00
Concord LGI
Multicultural crafts
Games from around the world
Please wear clothing that represents your heritage
Please bring food from your cultural background to share with others!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. W-Y, School Counselor, at witmere@garnetvalley.org
We look forward to celebrating our diverse Concord community!
Student Placement Requests
With that said, there are some occasions where information specific to your child may benefit the placement process. If you believe there are circumstances that may not be addressed within our comprehensive placement process, please email Dr. Penning at pennina@garnetvalley.org by May 10, 2019. In the email please state:
- your child's first and last name
- the grade they will be entering next year
- additional information that you feel would benefit our placement process.
Thank you for your understanding and confidence in our process to place all of our students.
Upcoming Schedule
5/6-5/10 - Staff Appreciation Week
5/10 - Young Author's Celebration
5/15 - CES Art Show and Ice Cream Social
Summer Programs
Elementary After School Activities Spring Session Brochure
The Following Clubs are Currently Filled
- Legos, Literature, and STEM
- Baton Club (both sections)
Ice Cream Social
THANK YOU HSA!
HSA Update
Family Fun Night at Oasis is Monday, April 29th from 6 to 8 PM. A flyer was sent home with information on how to register. Walk-Ups will be allowed. Reminder, it is NOT a DROP OFF EVENT. Parents must stay with their children.
Staff Appreciation is May 6th to May 10th! Let’s celebrate the best staff in the world...the staff at Concord Elementary.
Please consider donating food items, gift cards and/or your time. Use this link to view the sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea8a729a6fa7-2019
Check out our website to print more door decorations using this link.
https://sites.google.com/garnetvalley.org/ceshsa/staff-appreciation?authuser=0
Questions…email us at ConcordHSA@gmail.com
Save the date for the Spring Ice Cream Social, May 15th from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. We will also be celebrating Vanessa's Retirement. Additional information will be coming out next week.
Bertucci's Restaurant Night is planned for May 20th. Details to follow.
Celebration of the Arts
The Celebration of the Arts is just around the corner. In fact, it's next month. The students of Garnet Valley have been diligently working in the Visual Arts, Technology, and Family and Consumer Science Departments. The Celebration of the Arts is our opportunity to demonstrate our creativity, talents, and dedication. So please mark your calendars and plan to attend. The opening exhibition is Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the HS new gym. Additional viewing times are: Tuesday, May 7, daytime from 8am - 6pm Wednesday, May 8 daytime from 8am - 3pm Wednesday, May 8 evening from 6:00 - 8:30 pm Thursday, May 9 daytime from 8am - 3pm. It’s FREE to the public! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
We had another great week at Concord!
Drop Off Times
The student day will be adjusted by 5 minutes. The day will now begin at 8:45 and end at 3:15. Morning drop-off time for students being driven to school will now be 8:25 to 8:45 in the gym. Students wishing to take advantage of our breakfast program in the cafeteria can do so between 8:25 and 8:45. The "grace period" for arrival is 8:45 to 8:55. Please note that students arriving after 8:55 will be marked late. Thank you
Seesaw for Parents
Absence Reporting System
Please click here for directions on how to use your phone, app, or computer to report an absence.
PROGRESS REPORT
Our GVSD elementary progress report is updated for the 2018-2019 school year to reflect current trends in education. It remains anchored in a standards based reporting principle where students’ progress towards standards is indicated along with reporting on the Qualities of a Learner. The updated progress report enhances the Qualities of a Learner to reflect 21st century skills and updates academic indicators to be more accessible to students and parents/guardians. Characteristics of an ideal progress report were identified through research on assessment and best practice, examining samples from other districts, and by defining those qualities essential in our own district.
The recent updates were created to achieve different goals. The updated progress report provides more information to parent/guardians, has a consistent grade scale across K-5 via a new rubric, reflects elements of current instructional practices like reading workshop, and will include the level of books the student is reading.
Student progress on each Quality of a Learner and academic indicator will be reported using a 4-point rubric. This rubric is a departure from previously used state reporting language and intended to be more student-centered. The rubric was designed so that grades do not indicate the end of the learning progress. The student score on the rubric informs the student and parent/guardian of where the student currently is on a learning continuum.
A full description of the new progress report will be included in the Elementary Handbook that will be sent to parents when back to school information is sent out.
NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS
The new address for our school's website is https://ces.garnetvalleyschools.com/.
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