CONCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
May 4, 2018 Edition
Upcoming Events
5/15/18 - No School - Teacher In-Service
5/16/18 - Concord Art Show and Ice Cream Social 4:30PM
6/14/18 - Last Day of School for Students
Save the Date - Change of Calendar
HSA News
Thank You CONCORD!!
This year’s Auction was a HUGE success thanks to our Concord families, staff & community! Are you ready for THIS????? Concord’s Auction raised over $28,000!!! Each and every dollar earned goes right back into the school and benefits every student. Check out our auction thank you note to see all of the programs the HSA is able to provide throughout the year:
https://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/Page/15308
THANK YOU for your support!!
We need YOU! Please consider volunteering for at least one committee next year- your time is so valuable to us and even just ONE hour makes a BIG difference! In an effort to "go green", eliminate paperwork and streamline our volunteer process, we invite you to take a few minutes to fill out our
2018-2019 Online Volunteer Form.
We know next school year seems so far away, but there is a lot of planning that takes place behind the scenes to make things run smoothly and we appreciate your quick response. CONCORD HSA HAS GONE GREEN and there will NOT be a paper volunteer form sent out this year, so please make sure to sign-up HERE:
bit.ly/2HLCaqF
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Mark your calendars! Wednesday May 16th is Concord’s Ice Cream Social and Student Art Show!! Pop in anytime between 4:30-6:30pm. Back by popular demand!! Ice Cream Sundae Bar with our Concord Teachers and Staff! Pre-sliced vanilla ice cream squares and a full topping bar will be available for purchase for $3. The student art show will also be on display. Come and spend some time socializing with our Concord Family and Friends!
PEEP, PEEP, PEEP!! The chicks are hatching!!
Our 1st grade chick project is under way, and it is just one of the wonderful educational experiences the Concord HSA is able to provide our students, thanks to your generosity through our fundraising efforts!!
Mileage Club is back up and running! The club takes place during first and second grade recess (11:30am-1:30pm) every Wednesday, weather-permitting. See the sign-up link below for a complete class schedule. Please consider volunteering, even if only for a 30-minute time slot....every little bit helps!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094da5a829a3f58-mileage
STAFF APPRECIATION is NEXT WEEK! Thank you for sending in your staff door decorations and donations!
Want to make a donation for the week?
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea8a729a6fa7-concord1
Attention 2nd Grade Parents / Guardians!!
We are nearing the end of the school year and are very excited for our 2nd grade send off celebration which will take place during the school day on Friday June 8th.
If you need another copy of the child survey or send-off information letter, please visit our webpage and click on HSA, 2nd Grade Send-Off to download and print at home or click on this link:
https://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/Page/15310
As part of the celebration we will be showing the students a video of their time at Concord as well as a side by side comparison of how much they have grown from Kindergarten to 2nd grade. All photos will be pulled from our yearbook vault but if your child did NOT attend Concord in Kindergarten and you would like to submit a photo to us for use in this video please do so by Friday May 11th. Please send the photo electronically in .jpeg format to Jennifer Sauers at houcky10@yahoo.com. Thank you!
GVES 3rd Grade Transition Camp
For All Incoming GVES 3rd Graders
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
9AM until 11:30AM
- Program includes welcome & introduction, exploring the building, playground time, snack, Q&A session, & a t-shirt.
- Register in 2 easy steps - Click on the link for the registration form then submit your payment.
- $10 registration fee must be received through MySchoolBucks or check payable to GVES HSA by May 15 to guarantee a t-shirt. Please submit checks to the CES Office in an envelope labeled GVES Transition Camp. Student name should be on the check.
- Questions? Please email GVES School Counselor, Ms. D'Olio, at dolioc@garnetvalley.org.
Donations for Music Class Please!
Volunteers Needed for Butterfly Garden
Thanks for sharing your green thumb with us!
Garnet Valley CTC Quick Tip #35 2017-2018
Did you know?
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Students who struggle with mental health challenges can benefit from the support of their peers. The Aevidum club which stands for ‘I’ve got your back” will lead the high school in celebrating Semi Colon Day on Monday, May 7th. A semi colon is used when a sentence is not finished. Semi Colon Day celebrates the fact that teen lives are not finished and that they have the potential of many wonderful times ahead.
Call to action… Learn more about the topic of mental health. Learn about ways to help your student cope with mental health challenges at any age.
Click on the websites below for:
GVHS Semi Colon video
More information on Mental Health
Community Learning Opportunities
E-School Learning
eSchool @GarnetValley provides multiple pathways for more learning. The goal of Garnet Valley School District is to offer all students multiple opportunities to reach their academic goals through quality programs and instruction.
Click here to download the 2018 Summer eSchool Catalog.pdfTransportation Procedural Changes for Next Year
Changes are being made for elementary busing for next year to increase student safety. A notification of these changes went out via email this week so that parents/guardians are aware of the changes in planning for next school year. The complete information is on our website.
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