Mercersburg Elementary
News from the Nest
School Calendar
RACE FOR EDUCATION
8:50 - 9:50 K,1 and 2 will be running.
10:00 - 11:00 3, 4 and 5 will be running.
After our race for education, we will be having lunch and the students will be proceeding to the middle school for an afternoon movie and an Alex's Lemonade Stand surprise.
Mercersburg Elementary
Race for education
TWEP Happenings
On Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 - 2:00 TWEP will be hosting its 4th Annual Field Day event at the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center. There is no admission fee. Activities and presentations will take place all day by a wide variety of groups. The PA Woodmobile will be on site throughout the event as well.
There will be concessions and music, and an opportunity to visit the Center and the TWEP trails. Watch TWEP's website at www.twep.org to see a specific schedule of events for the day closer to May 20.
Bus Driver Appreciation Week!!!!
Health and Wellness
At last, Spring is here.
And hopefully, it is here to stay!
Here are a few things to think about as you go outside
and enjoy this warm weather!
· Make outdoor time a safe time – wear a helmet when riding bikes, skateboards, and scooters. Knee pads and elbow pads are easy to wear and add even more protection.
· Limit outdoor exposure when the pollen or mold counts are high if you have sensitivities. You can check daily particulate counts on a weather channel.
· Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac contain oil causing an allergic skin reaction that looks like swollen itchy red bumps and blisters appearing wherever the oil has touched the skin. Check the areas around your home and teach your kids to recognize and avoid it.
· Stinging insects are back – If you are stung, remove the stinger as soon as possible with a scraping motion. Wash with soap and water and apply a cold compress. If trouble breathing, severe swelling or fainting occurs, call 911 or an emergency number right away.
· Animal bites – stay away from stray animals. If you are bit, wash wounds well with soap and water and call the pediatrician. A tetanus or rabies shot may be needed.
· Ticks are already a problem in our area – use tweezers or fingers to grasp as close to the head as possible and pull the tick away from where it is attached. Call the pediatrician for symptoms of a rash or fever.
· Swimming pools will be opening this month – a great way to have some fun in the sun and spend time with family and friends. Review water and sun safety rules every day, and don’t forget to use sunscreen.
Volunteer Policy
If you are planning to volunteer for any school day event, which includes the Race for Ed event, Fun Day and field trips, you must complete and return the following clearances:
Volunteer Registration Form
Child Abuse History Clearance
PA Criminal Record Check
Act 24 – Arrest/Conviction Form
Federal Criminal History Record Check
Tuberculin Test Results Form
Mandated Reporter Training (instructions provided in Volunteer Letter)
Volunteer clearance packets, are available in the school office and on the district’s website at www.tus.k12.pa.us (select Mercersburg under “TSD Schools” tab, then listed under “Volunteer Clearances” tab). Some reports may take several weeks to complete.
Notes to school
- If your child is absent from school, a note stating the reason for absence must be turned in to the office within 3 days or the absence will be counted as an unexcused absence.
- Include child's first AND LAST NAME on any notes sent from home.
- Notes should be sent anytime you are planning to pick up your child for an early dismissal.
- Notes for sending your child home on a different bus should be limited to emergency requests.