Concord Elementary
May 16, 2017
Calendar
Dates to Remember
May 29th - No School for Students - Memorial Day
June 2nd - Field Day
June 5th - Field Day Rain Date
June 7th - Second Grade Sendoff
June 14th - Last Day of School for Students - Half Day for Students
100 Book Challenge
For 1st and 2nd graders, as of May 26th, you should be on line 148 of your 100 Book Challenge log. Keep reading!
Reading Tip
From the Counselors - Common Sense Media for Parents
Week 2: Cyberbullying
A Note from the School Counselors (Mrs. W-Y & Mrs. Ventura)
Although it might seem early to think about our CES students and online bullying, it’s best to take precautions and have honest and open conversations about internet use early. This week, we thought we would share some information that Common Sense Media has around the topic of Cyberbullying.
“Once kids go online, their chances of finding cyberbullies, haters, and trolls is, sadly, quite high. Find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles to help with tough conversations -- whether your kid is a bully or is being bullied. We answer all your cyberbullying questions, offering age-appropriate advice, school resources, and more from parents and experts.”
Check out the link below for the answers to some common parent questions around cyberbullying, such as:
“What should I teach my kid about online safety?”
“When should parents intervene in a cyberbullying situation?”
“How do I report cyberbullying?”
“What can I tell my kid if he/she is being cyberbullied?”
Home and School Association
School Spiritwear
Activities and Events
From the Office
Introducing Community Living and Learning
The Garnet Valley Special Education Department has established a Community Living and Learning program to support the development of students with special learning needs at the high school level. We have leased an apartment to provide an authentic learning environment for the students to acquire independent living skills, work skills, and life skills.
We are seeking donations from our Garnet Valley community to support and sustain the program. This support would include:
- Gift Cards to local grocery stores and department stores (Home Depot, Staples, Home Goods, Best Buy)
- Purchasing items at our Target Registry (Listed as Garnet Valley CLL Apartment)
- Direct cash donations through My School Bucks Click Here to Donate
Any donation size would be appreciated!!
We are also seeking a special donation of a transportation van to support our needs for work schedules and grocery runs.
For businesses who wish to donate $500, the company name will be listed on the district website. For donations of $1,000, the company name and logo or link to website will be listed.
Donations are Tax Deductible, and will be accepted at Garnet Valley School District, Attn: Community Living & Learning, 80 Station Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Please join us in our initiative to enhance the educational programming for our students with special needs.
Insight - Substitute Teacher Program
Photo/Video Opt-Out Form
Throughout the school year, photo opportunities/multi-media opportunities exist both in the classroom and during special events. These opportunities include, but are limited to yearbook and class pictures, theater and musical productions, sporting events covered by outside media, award assemblies, and pictures posted to the District website. Garnet Valley will be also uploading student photos to Alma, our new Student Information System in the upcoming weeks. For parent who do NOT want their child's picture used in any of the ways listed, please complete this Opt-Out Form.
Volunteer Clearances
Garnet Valley CTC
CTC Quick Tip
Garnet Valley CTC Quick Tip #36 Safe Driving Habits
Did you know? This week the Mock Crash was presented to high school Seniors at GVHS. They also heard from a speaker from Cruisin’ Smart from Bryn Mawr Rehab. These programs have a strong impact on our students but they are not the game changer in how our teens will drive. You are!
84 % of the parents surveyed by Allstate admitted to speeding.
88 % of parents acknowledge they use cell phones while driving.
(Allstate Foundation Driving Change 2015,see full text of survey below)
According to a national survey by the National Safety Council (NSC), 91% of parents who drive distracted, do so in front of their teens [and younger kids]. A major culprit in bad driving behavior is the use of cell phones while driving, namely texting.
(NSC 2015 report - http://www.nsc.org/learn/about/Pages/91-percent-of-parents-distracted-driving-NSC-survey.aspx )
Call to action…You can make a difference every day you drive with your children and teens. Two of the major contributors to teen car accidents are speeding and distraction. Make those changes today and build the safe driving habits you would like your children and teens to have. You will find a short video about setting an example as a driver, Allstate’s Teen driving fact sheet and the results for the Allstate Foundation Driving Change 2015 survey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFyG_mzlw5g&feature=youtu.be&list=UUMsizKJIujBt-6_x4kbf_Jg
https://www.allstate.com/resources/allstate/attachments/pdf/teen-driving-print-piece-eng-spn.pdf
https://www.allstate.com/resources/allstate/attachments/pdf/2015-chronic-quant-summary.pdf
Concord Elementary School
"Where Caring and Learning Go Hand in Hand."
Email: schoolweb@garnetvalley.org
Website: garnetvalleyschools.com/ces
Location: 114 Station Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States
Phone: (610) 579-6100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Concord-Elementary-School-GVSD-729021673907959/
Twitter: @ConcordGV