Pearl S. Buck Elementary
September 1, 2017
HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Upcoming Dates
Back to School Night - September 7th, 6:45-9:00 PM
September 18th - Celebrate Constitution Day. Wear Red, White and Blue!
School Pictures - September 28th, during school. Order forms will be sent home about one week prior to picture day.
Back To School Night - September 7th
Welcome Message – 6:45-7:00
Parents in Homerooms
Session #1 - 7:00 –7:40
All homeroom teachers (K-4), Learning Support teachers
Session #2 - 7:45 – 8:20
All homeroom teachers (K-4), Learning Support teachers
Mr. Crozier, Guidance
Mrs. Buttari, Reading Specialist (A1)
Mrs. McIlhenny, Nurse (A-hall)
Mrs. Mervine, IU Speech Pathologist (A1)
The following Specialists will meet parents in our Gym:
Mrs. Humbert, Library
Mrs. McGuigan, Art
Mrs. Sutin, Music
Mrs. Wright, Phys. Ed.
Session #3 - 8:25 – 9:00
Mr. Crozier, Guidance Office
Mrs. Buttari, Reading Specialist (A1)
Mrs. McIlhenny, Nurse (A-hall)
Mrs. Mervine, IU Speech Pathologist (A1)
Specialist teachers will continue to be available in our gym
School Year Off to A Great Start!
Lunch and Recess Times
K - Recess 10:45-11:15; Lunch 11:15-11:45
1 - Recess 11:15-11:45; Lunch 11:45-12:15
2 - Recess 11:45-12:15; Lunch 12:15-12:45
3 - Recess 12:15-12:45; Lunch 12:45-1:15
4 - Recess 12:45-1:15; Lunch 1:15-1:45
Parent University: New Progress Reports
The progress reports used in Neshaminy elementary schools are changing for the 2017-2018 school year. The district will be offering four informational sessions to allow parents and guardians the opportunity to learn about these changes in person and have their questions answered. In addition, a video of this presentation will be recorded and shared with our elementary school families for those that cannot attend. The remaining dates are:
- Tuesday September 19, 2:30 pm, Maple Point Middle School District Board Room
- Tuesday September 19, 6 pm, Maple Point Middle School Auditorium
Presenters: Peg Monahan, Supervisor of STEM K-12 and Bob Boffa, Supervisor of English Language Arts & Literacy K-12
New Entry System and Routines
PTO Kindergarten Rep Needed
Be Allergy Aware!
Due to varied allergy and dietary needs, please contact your child's teacher before sending in food or other items intended to be distributed to students in a classroom (e.g. birthday celebrations, class parties). Students should not share food at any time during school - even with a close friend. A seemingly harmless food item may unexpectedly contain allergens, or interact with other medical conditions. Depending on the health needs within a classroom, teachers may choose to avoid food-oriented experiences altogether. Please consider non-food treats as an alternative. Please speak directly with your child's teacher. Do not send in any items until the teacher has responded and confirmed the appropriateness of your request. Thanks!
Can You Read Me Now?
If you know of a Buck family who did not receive this newsletter, please have them email the principal, Brian Kern, at bkern@neshaminy.org.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Thanks for your cooperation.
STARR light, STARR bright....
Picture Day
Did you know?....
- The birthstone for September is the sapphire.
- The zodiac signs for September are Virgo (August 23 - September 22) and Libra (September 23 - October 22)
- The birth flower for September is the morning glory.