Barkley Elementary News
Weekly Updates from Dr. Nic 7-17-23
UPDATES!!
Hello Barkley Families!
I hope you are having a fabulous summer and you are finding time to relax and enjoy the weather!
While you are all enjoying your summer break, Barkley is getting fresh and clean! We are also getting new fencing on our playground as well as new concrete! We are so excited to see how it looks when it is all done.
This mid-summer update contains a lot of important information so please read carefully.
The official first day of the 2023-2024 school year is Monday, August 28, 2023.
Please look forward to an official "Welcome Back" update in early August.
If you have any questions or need anything please let me know!
Well Wishes,
Danielle Nicolino
Principal
Barkley Elementary School
MEET THE PRINCIPAL
For those that do not know me and are new to Barkley my name is Danielle Nicolino, Ed.D. and I have been an administrator in Pennsylvania and Indiana since 2016. I have been principal of Barkley Elementary School since August of 2021. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Millersville University, my Master's of Educational Leadership degree from Saint Joseph's University, and my Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph's University. Prior to becoming an administrator, I taught a variety of grades and subjects at the middle and elementary levels. Much of my experiences has been with students of diverse backgrounds with various learning and emotional needs. These experiences have developed my passion for social and emotional learning and partnering with families in developing the whole child.
I married my husband, Casey, in June of 2021 and we have one multi-poo named Pruitt and two cats named Daryl and Oates. We love music, reading, the beach, and spending time with our family and friends.
I look forward to partnering with you and making this a successful school year here at Barkley!
NEW SECRETARY!
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
SUMMER WORK!
Reading: Summer Reading Information - Phoenixville Area School District (pasd.com)
- Students entering grades 1-5 are expected to complete a minimum 40 minutes per week on their Reading Exact Path learning path, with a goal of completing 4 skills per subject area. Please keep track of your work using this log sheet. Students should conduct this work between June 10th and July 31st. Exact Path will be undergoing system rollover and maintenance and will not be accessible in August. Students should complete the log sheet to be returned in August.
- Complete BINGO game assignment. As you read this summer, complete 5 consecutive squares; or all 4 corners of this Bingo card. Challenge yourself and try to cover all squares! You must read a different book for each square and include the title and author’s last name. Return to your teacher for an incentive to start the new school year!
Recommended Summer Reading Book Lists (all grade levels)
Math: Summer Math Information - Phoenixville Area School District (pasd.com)
- Students entering grades 1-10 are expected to complete a minimum 40 minutes per week on their Math Exact Path learning path with a goal of completing 4 skills per subject area.
- Students should conduct this work between June 10th and July 31st. Exact Path will be undergoing system rollover and maintenance and will not be accessible in August.
- Students should complete the Exact Path log sheet to be returned in August.
PICK UP PATROL
The August Update will have you get started! So be on the lookout!
SCHOOL LUNCHES
If you believe that your child might qualify for free or reduced meals and have not been notified by the District of eligibility from Direct Certification, please fill out an application online as soon as possible by using the following link:
https://www.schoolcafe.com/PhoenixvilleASD
PASD is uses SchoolPay to handle all school-related fees including food payment. Please click here to set up an account or login into an existing account.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
As we prepare for another year of in-person events and activities, we will need parent volunteers. All volunteers will need to be board approved. Please click here to register for board approval. We are planning trips and activities beginning in the fall and look forward to welcoming parent volunteers.
OPEN HOUSE/BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Back to School Night- Thursday, August 24 from 6:00-8:00p.m.
- Schools Closed: Friday, August 25
- First Student Day: Monday, August 28
Barkley Elementary School
Email: nicolinod@pasd.com
Website: https://bes.pasd.com/
Location: 320 2nd Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, USA
Phone: 484-927-5300