ESTLA Family Newsletter Summer 2022
July 2022
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FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS, MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH
FROM THE DESK OF MS. TAYLOR AND MR. RODRIGUEZ
We hope summer is going well for you and our students. We are already working to prepare for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
We have included a few pieces of information regarding school supplies, ESTLA gear, vaccines and a celebration with our County partners for the Community Garden. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Please be sure to visit our webpage at https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/Page/25 in order to stay informed or send us a note of community resources we need to share with our families!
Here to serve,
Christina L. Taylor, Principal,
(610)277-8720 (Main)
(610)270-2981 (Office)
Mr. Joseph Rodriguez, Assistant Principal
(610)277-8720 (Main)
(484)270-2111 (Office)
2022-2023 District Calendar
The 2022-23 School Year Calendar has been approved by the school board. They can be found in English and Spanlish below-
Immunizations for 2022-2023 School Year
Make sure your child is ready to start school on the first day by ensuring they have all of their immunizations. Students who do not have their required immunizations WILL NOT BE permitted to remain in school on the first day.
If your child is in need of their immunizations, NASD is partnering with Delaware Valley Community Health located at Norristown Regional Health Center to provide immunizations prior to the start of the school year.
Click HERE to make your appointment today before it's too late!
Casey Molitor, Ed.D
Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
Norristown Area School District
401 N. Whitehall Rd.
Norristown, PA 19403
610-630-5000
2022-2023 Opening School Events and Supplies
Thursday, August 25th Fifth Grade Orientation
Our 5th grade orientation will take place on Thursday, August 25, from 9:00am-10:30am- No Transportation - All students will report to the auditorium for a brief assembly. They will be assigned to their homeroom teacher, get a tour of the building, walk through their classes and get dismissed at 10:30am via the 5th grade doors. Again, there will be NO bus service this day. Uniforms are optional this day, but must be worn beginning on August 29, 2022.
August 29, 2022 First Day of School for Students
We will share specific information on schedules, time for arrival & departure, and athletics, in our August Newsletter.
Supplies for 5th and 6th Grade students
- 4 copy books (composition/one subject)
- 4 folders
- Pencils/erasers with a pencil case
- Whiteboard markers
- Highlighter
- Earbud for Chromebook
- Mouse (student choice) for Chromebook
- Hand Sanitizer (personal size)
Supplies for 7th & 8th Grade Students
- 5 copy books(single, 5 subject/binder with 5 sections)
- 4 folders
- Pens/Pencils/Erasers with a pencil case
- Whiteboard markers
- Highlighter
- Earbud for Chromebook
- Mouse (student choice) for Chromebook
- Hand Sanitizer (personal size)
PLEASE NOTE:
**Chromebooks and chargers MUST come to school everyday in a backpack**
School Uniforms
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.
ESTLA National Junior Honor Society
Norristown Sprouts Community Garden @ESTLA
One Year Anniversary of Norristown Sprouts Community Garden! Celebration begins at 4pm on August 17th (rain date August 18th).
This community garden was funded by the PA Department of Health’s Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant and maintained by the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH). The garden is a joint partnership between Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy and MCOPH and is located at ESTLA campus. Join us to celebrate the One year anniversary of our garden opening! Both the Norristown Sprouts Garden Team and County Commissioners will be giving short speeches. We will also have various community organizations, partners, and vendors at the event (NASD drummers, Farm Explorer Truck, Smoothie Bike, field games, and more). There will also be an optional tour of the garden after speeches have been made.
Shanita Fields
Community Health Educator
Norristown Sprouts Community Garden Coordinator
Office of Community Information and Education
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
267-433-8551
To learn more about our Health Promotion programs visit LiveWell Montgomery County
To learn more about the Norristown Sprouts Community Garden visit www.montcopa.org/communitygarden
Healthy News
If you have a student entering 7th grade for the 2022-2023 school year they will be required to have proof of all immunizations including Tdap (Tetanus) and MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccines with the nurse. If they do not have proof of all immunizations they will not be allowed to attend school until proof of vaccination is received. All students that do not have proof of vaccination with the nurse have already been sent multiple messages.
If you have a student entering 6th grade they will be required to have a physical examination with their medical provider during the 2022-2023 school year. Please be sure they receive the Tdap and MCV4 vaccinations required for 7th grade at this appointment. This physical can be dated as far back as July 1, 2021. Please provide any paperwork from your provider as proof.
If you have a student entering any grade and they are not in compliance with a state mandated vaccine they will not be allowed to attend school until proof of vaccination is received.
Resources and Clinics
https://www.montcopa.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=29641
Explanation of Immunization Requirements
English
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/School%20Health/SIR8.pdf
Espanol
Videos
Video Library: Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
#UDontGetIt Official Campaign Video
Susan Melso, MEd, BSN, RN
Certified School Nurse
Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy
1601 Markley Street
Phone: 610-277-8720
Fax: 484-831-1232
NASD welcomes It Takes A Village Childcare as our extended day childcare provider
We are proud to welcome It Takes A Village Childcare as our extended day childcare provider!
It Takes A Village Childcare (ITAVC)
Locations:
- Arch Street (Full Day Care)
- Whitehall Elementary School
- Cole Manor Elementary School
- Paul Fly Elementary School
- Marshall Street Elementary School
Coming Soon
- Hancock Elementary School
- Gotwals Elementary School
- Musselman Learning Center (kindergarten only)
https://itavc2.us/ to register Or to be placed on the waiting list for Hancock, Gotwals & Musselman
Phone numbers 484-686-6126 or 484-686-4029
ESTLA Apparel 2022
School apparel will be on sale at Eisenhower beginning August 22nd.
Please note: All sales are cash only. Items and sizes are
available on a first come first serve basis.
Sizes:
Adult: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra large
***Some youth sizes are offered in certain styles***
Pricing Information
- Light Blue T-shirt =$10.00
- Long Sleeve Shirt = $15.00
- Joggers = $15.00
- Hooded Sweatshirt =$25.00
TOWN by Michael John Garcés - A new play written for and about Norristown
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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