ESTLA March Family Newsletter
MARCH 2022
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FROM THE DESK OF MS. TAYLOR AND MR. RODRIGUEZ
Hello ESTLA Families,
This month ESTLA celebrates Women's History month. We will be highlighting the contributions of women and the continuous impact on our world.
here's to strong women
may we know them.
may we be them.
may we raise them.
-author unknown
As we begin to enter Spring, we wanted to let you know that the district is committed to holding traditional events, like 8th Grade promotion day, to the greatest extent feasible. The District in collaboration with the CDC and Montgomery County Department of Health will continue to review capacity and other mitigation strategies.
Finally, please continue to encourage our students to make an effort to seek out teachers if they need additional support Or if they need clarity on a concept. REMINDER--you can sit with your students and review grades, assignments, projects and homework through Schoology. Simply look at the your Childs' Schoology page on their Chromebook.
SECOND REMINDER: The weather is COLD and at times we are experiencing freezing weather. our school doors open at 8:00am, students should not be arriving till 8:00am, especially with freezing temperatures.
It is the expectation that ALL students come to school with at least 2 MASKS.
**Masks must be worn at all times!**
PLEASE DO NOT drop students off in the middle of the street or across the street. YOU CAN ONLY DROP STUDENTS OFF IN THE LOOP (Picture and diagram below). The cars traveling the street in front of our school (Coolidge and Markley) do not always stop nor follow the designated speed limit.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, March 8th EARLY DISMISSAL
Friday, March 18th EARLY DISMISSAL
Tuesday, March 29th END OF THIRD MARKING PERIOD
Friday, April 1st EARLY DISMISSAL
Tuesdy, April 5th EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday and Friday, April 7th & 8th, EARLY DISMISSAL and Parent Conferences in the afternoon-12:30pm-3:30pm
In service,
Christina Taylor, Principal, ctaylor@nasd.k12.pa.us
Mr. Joseph Rodriguez, Assistant Principal, jrodriguez@nasd.k12.pa.us
PS
If you would like to donate masks, please have your student drop them off at the Main Office.
NASD ELECTRONIC ABSENCE FORM LINKS
Electronic absent notes have gone digital. An electronic absence form has been created in English and Spanish, and both are now available. I have attached the links to both forms below. The form is to be completed by parents/guardians within 3 days of the absence. The link to the English absence form can be found under the Parent's tab on the district's website. The District is working on posting the Spanish absence form link to the website.
Absence Form Link - English
https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/attendance-excuse-english?token=cpUEnrd5scrfRS87wPTKSikF
Absence Form Link - Spanish
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY, MARCH 2ND
March 2 is National Read Across America Day, a day to celebrate our favorite activity. The day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading.
https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america
ESTLA 7TH & 8TH GRADE ATHLETICS SPRING 2022
Spring sports physicals for all 7th and 8th graders will take place at Eisenhower on Monday 3/7/22 @ 3:00pm. If a student has already received a PIAA sports physical this year they do not need another physical. If students have questions regarding the online physical form process please direct them to Mr. Ryan, Mr. Panzullo, or Mr. Fahler.
Spring sports include
Boys baseball
Girls Softball
Track and field
Girls Lacrosse
We will have sign ups during lunches.
Please contact Mr. Ryan, jryan@nasd.k12.pa.us,
Mr. Panzullo, fpanzullo@nasd.k12.pa Or
Mr. Fahler, rfahler@nasd.k12.pa.us with any questions.
Or call 610-277-8720 and ask to speak to
Mr. Ryan, Math Instructional Support Teacher & Co-Athletic Coordinator,
Mr. Fahler, Phys. Ed Teacher & Co-Athletic Coordinator Or
Mr. Panzullo, Tech Ed. Teacher & Co-Athletic Coordinator
STUDENTS DELIVER SHOW-STOPPING OPENING PERFORMANCE
Please enjoy this link from Montgomery County Community College which highlights performances from our students;
https://www.mc3.edu/news/2022/02/eisenhower-manhattan-transfer
DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
March
Middle School Benchmarks March 29 - April 5
ELA, Math, & Science measure progress on focus standards
April
ELA PSSAs-April 25-29 State mandated testing
May
Math PSSAs & Make-ups May 2-13 State mandated testing
Science PSSAs State mandated testing
AimsWeb Reading, Math May 2-27 Diagnostic & universal screener
Keystone Exams May 16-27 Algebra I State mandated
CDT Full Battery Math, Science and ELA May 30-June 3
PI DAY, MARCH 14TH
Safe2Say
FAMILY SERVICES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Attached to this newsletter is a flyer for a Mock Teen Bedroom presentation that we are providing to the community on March 28th. Dr. Beth Sanborn will be the provider for the presentation. Dr. Sanborn's event, directed towards parents/guardians, will help adults in teens' lives identify indicators of poor lifestyle choices and develop skills to help identify a child before a crisis occurs. Dr. Sanborn will offer her event through a Zoom presentation, followed by a live Q&A for those in attendance.
Registration for the event is included on the flyer.
Family Services of Montgomery County
3125 Ridge Pike
Eagleville, PA 19403
VICTIM SERVICES CENTER
NOW FORMING-New support group for people who've lost a loved one to homicide. Call 888.521.0983 to learn more. FLYER ATTACHED
Our mission is to provide advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes against the person and to promote sensitivity and awareness in the community through education. Founded in 1974 as Women Against Rape, we have been supporting survivors and their families for more than 40 years. Victim Services of Montgomery County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Call our free, 24-hour hotline at 1-888-521-0983.
CONTACT
T: 610-277-0932
F: 610-277-6386
E: vscmontcopa@vscmontcopa.org
325 Swede St., 2nd Floor
Norristown, PA 19401
Immigration Rights Seminar March 9, 2022
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Here are two food pantries in the area:
1) Hawes Ave -United Methodist Church
800 W. Marshall Street Norristown, PA 19401
https://www.hawsavechurch.org/visit
2) Patrician Society
121 E. Chestnut Street Norristown, PA 19401
https://www.patriciansociety.org/what-we-offer/
Celebrating 40 Years of Service!
The Patrician Society provides help for elderly people on fixed incomes, homeless persons, parents who receive public assistance while caring for children, residents of boarding homes, recently unemployed and underemployed family breadwinners and others in need. We have been serving the economically marginalized community in the greater Norristown since 1981.
THE FOOD PANTRY - Open each month on the third Tuesday (6pm-7:30pm) and the fourth Saturday (10am - 12:30pm)
MONTCO OIC
Montgomery County OIC and Skippack Pharmacy are
pleased to announce the return of our Covid-19
Vaccine Clinic! We are accepting walk-ins and appointments.
- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson
- Ages 5 and above are eligible to attend
- 1st, 2nd, and booster shots available
1101 Arch Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Book your appointment at
www.montcooic.org or call 610-279-9700
HEALTHY NEWS
Registration Information
Booster appointments can be made online at www.montcopa.org/COVID-19vaccine or by calling (833) 875-3967. All three COVID-19 vaccines are offered at all Montgomery County Vaccination Clinics. There is no cost to receive the vaccine.
- Can’t find a time or location that works for you? Visit vaccines.gov for a comprehensive collection of clinics in our area, from all providers.
- For general COVID-19 questions or to register for the vaccine by phone, call the Montgomery County COVID-19 hotline at (833) 875-3967. The hotline is open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 8 am. to 4:30 pm. General questions can also be emailed to covid19@montcopa.org.
Flu Shots
Flu shots are available at all Montgomery County vaccination clinics. People can get their Flu shot at the same time as their COVID-19 booster but a separate appointment must be made for both shots. To make an appointment for a flu shot, visit www.montcopa.org/Flu.
Information provide by our School Nurse
Susan Melso, RN, BSN
Certified School Nurse
1601 Markley Street
Phone: 610-277-8720
Fax: 484-831-1232
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
REMINDER: PER SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUIRMENTS, ALL STUDENTS AND GUESTS VISITING NASD BUILDINGS MUST WEAR A MASK
I. PLEASE NOTE: It is strongly encouraged that students have extra masks with them.
-If you are willing we are accepting donations of disposable masks in case
a student looses a mask.
II. CHROMEBOOKS and CHARGERS MUST come to school everyday in a backpack. If Chromebook is broken or not working, please send into school.
Additionally, please monitor your students phone time! Be aware of all their passcodes and what social media applications they are using. Many incidents seem to derive from posting on Instagram, and SnapChat.
III. SCHOOL UNIFORMS-MANDATORY
Eisenhower is a FULL uniform School. Our uniforms are light/navy or white collared (polo) or button down shirts, Blue or Khaki pants/skirt/skort/shorts. Jeans are NOT Allowed! Students should wear a belt if needed. Sneakers are best, but NO open toe shoes, slides, flip flops, slippers without rubber soles. Gym uniforms can be purchased via our website. Those students who do not purchase a gym uniform can wear blue shorts/sweatpants (not jeans) and a white or blue shirt to school on those days they have gym class. Please keep accessories to a minimum. During the colder months, students may wear a sweatshirt.
STUDENTS MUST BE IN UNIFORM OR A CONTACT HOME WILL BE MADE TO BRING IN UNIFORM
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
1) GRADE ENTRANCES DURING ARRIVAL;
5th Grade = Enter through Middle Door (Number 2), next to Main Entrance
6th Grade = Enter through Door (Number 6) Near Gym
7th Grade = Enter through Door (Number 10) Back parking lot-next to loading dock
8th Grade = Enter through Door (Number 16) Back Parking Lot Door
DOORS WILL OPEN DURING REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIME...8:00AM.
+++PLEASE NOTE YOU ARE CONSIDERED LATE AFTER 8:20AM+++
IF YOU ARE DROPPING OFF YOUR STUDENT, PLEASE FOLLOW THE MAP FOR OUR CAR LOOP (map with red directional path).
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE DROPPED OFF IN THE LOOP AND THEY WILL WALK TO THIER DESIGNATED DOOR.
PLEASE DO NOT STOP/IDLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. DRIVE YOUR CAR TO THE LOOP. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS!
**SRO PETERSON WILL BE PATROLING AND CITING VEHICLES THAT DISREGARD TRAFFIC LAWS.**
2) DEPARTURE;
We will be dismissing our Buses and Vans first. We have unique situations and strict safety protocols...DO NOT PARK, STOP AT ANY TIME IN FRONT OF OUR BUILDING! From the corner of Coolidge/Markley to the entrance of our LOOP. **SRO PETERSON WILL BE PATROLING AND CITING VEHICLES THAT DISREGARD TRAFFIC LAWS.**
IF YOU ARE PICKING UP YOUR STUDENT, PLEASE FOLLOW THE MAP FOR OUR CAR LOOP. (map with red directional path)
NORRISTOWN WEATHER COLDER!
While March ushers in Spring, please remember, we still experince some extreme COLD. Please be reminded that our school doors open at 8:00am, students should not be arriving till 8:00am, especially with freezing temperatures.
ESTLA is on social media. Find us online and get updates:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/estlapanthers/
YouTube - https://rb.gy/yl55bo
Website: https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/
Location: 1601 Markley Street, Norristown, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 277-8720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eisenhower-Science-and-Technology-Leadership-Academy-1628600127392616
Twitter: @estlapanthers