THE LIONS DEN
Schweitzer Newsletter March 2022
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
Email: aorlando@neshaminy.org
Website: https://www.neshaminy.org/ses
Location: 30 Harmony Road, Levittown, PA, USA
Phone: 215-809-6380
Facebook: facebook.com/Schweitzeres
Important Dates
April 11th-NO SCHOOL/Act 80 Day for Staff
April 12th thru April 15th-NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
April 28th-Albert Schweitzer Spring Concert
May 13th-Neshaminy Sunset Challenge 5K/2K Walk/Run
May 17th-NO SCHOOL for Students/Act 80 Day for Staff
May 30th-NO SCHOOL/Memorial Day
June 3rd-Field Day
June 16th-4th Grade Move-Up Day 9:30 am (Parents Invited)
Elementary PSSA Schedule:
ELA-April 25, 26 & 27 (Grades 3 & 4)
Math-May 2 & 3 (Grades 3 & 4)
Science-May 4 & 5 (Grade 4)
We are gearing up for a busy third trimester at Albert Schweitzer Elementary! We have Spring Break coming up and then we will be heading back to the cafteria for lunch, preparing for the PSSAs, and enjoying end-of-the-year field trips and celebrations. I'm happy to share that this year we will be returning to doing an in-person 4th Grade Move-Up Day. More details will be coming home for parents and families soon!
In the meantime, read through our March newsletter to learn about the many learning activities we've been engaged in at our school. Staff have also been reviewing a great deal of data to monitor student growth throughout the year in order to provide supports for students to help them reach grade-level benchmarks. We always appreciate the guidance and team efforts of our Office of Curriculum & Instruction along with the many Instructional Coaches throughout the district that help our teachers each and every day!
As always, we appreciate your home/school partnership to help our children learn and grow.
Happy Spring!
Dr. Amy Orlando
Principal
St. Patty's Day Spirit Day
Girls On The Run Begins!
Girls on the Run is in FULL Swing! Girls on the Run is a program for girls in Grades 3-4 to help them recognize their individual strengths, build healthy habits, complete a Community Impact Project, and learn about teamwork! Thank you to Mrs. Macnamara, Mrs. Moyer, Mrs. Cahill, Ms. Bowman, Mrs. Mancini, and Mrs. Grebe for volunteering to coach our Schweitzer team! Girls meet 2X/week with our volunteer teacher coaches to build confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity.
Students Prepare to Return to the Cafeteria
Title I at Albert Schweitzer
Download the Winter Newsletter below to find out more ways and resources
to help your child related to their social/emotional well-being.
Mrs. Moyer's School Counselor Website
https://www.neshaminy.org/domain/1464
Covid-Related Resources:
Mrs. Cahill & Mrs. McHugh Rocked it Against the Harlem Wizards!
K Teachers Showcase Engineering by Building Peep Nests at STEAM!
PSSA Information
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests are annual standardized tests that are administered in grades 3-8. Assessments will be completed online again this year. We encourage students to get a good night's rest and come relaxed for the assessments. All assessments will begin by 9:30 am each morning, so it's also important to be on time to school on these days.
Elementary PSSA Schedule:
English Language Arts-April 25, 26, & 27
Math-May 2 & 3
Science-May 4 & 5
Please review the important information below regarding these tests:
- Parent Information Letter for PSSA and Keystone Exams
- PSSA Parent Frequently Asked Questions
- PSSA and Keystone Exam Calculator Policy
- PSSA and Keystone Exam Electronic Device Policy
If parents would like to view sample test items in each subject area, they can visit the following links:
English Language Arts Item & Scoring Samplers (Grades 3 & 4)
Math Item & Scoring Samplers (Grades 3 & 4)
Science Item & Scoring Samplers (Grade 4)
Opt-Out Information Can be Found here: https://www.neshaminy.org/page/30874
SPIRITWEAR SALE:
Schweitzer's Spirit Wear Shop is open! The above button is the link to order.
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/PA/Levittown/Albert%20Schweitzer%20Elementary%20School
This year we are doing an on-demand, direct-ship program. It works just like regular online shopping. As soon as you submit your order, your items are printed and shipped directly to your door! How convenient!
Each design is available in multiples different styles in youth and adult sizes. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out and email us at asptoinfo@gmail.com *There is no deadline to order, shop will be open until the end of the school year.
PTO WEBSITE:
This year we are working on expanding the use of our new PTO website over at PTBoard. Registering for this site will make it easier for you to keep up-to-date about the PTO activities and find connections to your child's classmates.
Please register for the website: https://alschweitzer.ptboard.com
Enrollment Code: WSWQAX
PTO Officers for 2021-2022
President-Ashley Smith
Vice President-Katie Doherty
Treasurer-Kate Hennessey
Recording Secretary-Amy Kaminski
Corresponding Secretary-Victoria Barnes Brown
Parliamentarian-Melanie Jackson-Panichelle
3rd and 4th Grade Enjoy Preview of Musical 'Matilda'
First Graders Share Their Writing with Dr. Orlando
Sweetheart Dance Raffle Winners
Butterflies Take Flight in Mrs. Bullick's Class
Neshaminy Sunset Challenge May 13th
SUNset Challenge is back May 13!
StandUp Neshaminy is excited to announce the return of the SUNset Challenge 2k/5k race on Friday, May 13 starting at 6:40 pm at Maple Point! This race offers families, teams and individual runners two great courses: the 2K walk/run will stay on Maple Point property while the 5k will use the new walking trail on Langhorne Yardley Road as part of a circular course that winds through Middletown Community Park and back to Maple Point. The race will be chipped and professionally timed by RunBucks, LLC, each runner gets a t-shirt and medal, and prizes will be awarded in multiple categories and a school banner for the Neshaminy school with the most participants (based on percentage).
The evening will feature a DJ (Mr. Gosser!), snacks and drinks for runners, and more. To guarantee a race t-shirt you must register before April 22. Register at www.sunsetchallenge.org.
SUNset Challenge II Preview YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/Sao3iBUOGPI
Like our Albert Schweitzer Facebook Page
We are working hard to keep our Albert Schweitzer Facebook page updated with lots of photos from school events. Please be sure to visit our site often and 'Like' our page!
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