Mrs. Nicole M. Dull Elementary School Elementary Principal 1516 Tire Hill Rd. [email protected] Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
CLASSROOM SNACK REMINDER
Parents are reminded to provide store bought snacks for birthday parties and snack days. It is important that the items come in the original packaging that contains a list of the ingredients. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always welcomed. Your help and cooperation are appreciated!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS
As the year draws to a close, I would like to bring your attention to the school’s policy on teacher requests, as stated on page 11 of the student handbook: TEACHER REQUESTS: Parents are strongly discouraged from making requests for teachers unless there is a specific educational need to be considered. Teacher requests should be addressed and mailed or hand-delivered to the principal. Teachers and administrators will not accept verbal requests or share requests with colleagues. Requests will not be guaranteed due to the various factors that we consider when making class lists. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
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In conjunction with the Richland School District, Conemaugh Township invites you to attend the following parent workshop:
PEER PRESSURE AND RESILIENCY FACTORS
Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Richland School District Richland High School, Room C105
The parent workshop will focus on how peer pressure and resiliency factors play a role in student experiences in school. Those attending will be provided with resources and evidence-based strategies to help educate their children and provide support when faced with challenging experiences. Please contact Jane Jugan at 479-4080, ext. 3758 to indicate your attendance at the training, for additional information or to request special accommodations. Refreshments will be provided.
2014-‐15 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration for the 2014-‐15 school year was held on March 5th. Children must be 5 years of age before September 1st to be eligible to enter kindergarten. If you have not already registered your child, you are encouraged to do so as soon as possible so there is ample time to schedule readiness testing. Parents are required to present proof of residency, the child’s state-‐generated birth certificate, and immunization record at the time of registration.
MAD SCIENTIST to Visit Story Laboratory Reading Night
PTA Sponsored Reading Night Thursday, April 24th 5pm to 8pm
C.T. Elementary School
Dr. David Willey, local Physics Professor at UPJ, will bring his world famous science experiments to Conemaugh Township. Labeled the “Mad Scientist” by Jay Leno from the Tonight Show, Dr. David Willey is an electrifying local celebrity. One might expect the job description of a physics instructor to include experimentation, but Dr. Willey takes that to the extreme! Risking life, limb, and sanity, Willey has put himself on the line for his love of physics. Whether he is walking on fire or climbing on a bed of nails, Willey isn't afraid to test the laws of physics -- literally! He believes that this experimentation is key to explaining difficult concepts to his college classes, and he has taken his message to students and teachers all over the nation. Mark the date on your calendar!!! It will be a hair-raising night!!!
FISHING DERBY
The Conemaugh Twp. Recreation Commission is sponsoring a Kids Fishing Derby at Greenhouse Park in Tire Hill on Saturday, April 19th between 8:00 am & 12:00 Noon.
Special prizes will be available! All kids 16 and under are welcome – THERE IS NOT COST!
Kids only fishing available from Saturday, April 19th thru Monday, April 21st .
Bring your fishing rod and bait!
APRIL 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Report Cards Issued PSSA Writing – Gr. 5 PTA Meeting 7pm
2
PSSA Writing
3
PSSA Writing
4 Spring
Pictures
5
6 7 Board Meeting
7pm
8 9 Flower
Voucher Pickup
10 Reading Team Competition
11 12
13 14
Read-‐A-‐Thon
15 1st Grade Field Trip
5th grade trip to Symphony
Board Meeting 7pm
16 IQ Testing
Grades 2 and 5
Pie Pickup
17 Snow Makeup
Day
IQ Testing – Gr. 2 Early Dismissal
18
Easter Vacation
19
20 21 No school
Act 80 Day
22 23 3rd grade Field
Trip to Zoo
24
Reading Night
25 26 Bike
Rodeo
27 28
29 Science PSSA – Gr. 4
Concert Practice Grades 2 & 3
30 2nd & 3rd Grade Spring Concert
01
02 5th grade
Field Trip – Fort Ligonier
03
MAY 2014
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
04 05 06 PTA Meeting -‐
7 pm
07 Concert
Practice – Grades 4 & 5
08 4th & 5th Grade
Spring Concert
09 2nd grade
Field Trip
5th Grade Songfest
10
11 12 Board Meeting -‐
7 pm
13
14 5th Grade &
Middle School Spring Concert
15 K Field Trip
16 3rd Grade Field
Trip to Somerset Historical
Center
17
18 19 4th Grade Field Trip to Caverns
20 Board Meeting –
7 pm
21 22 5th Grade
Promotion
23 Grades 3 & 4
Biz World Promotion
Party Early
24
Dismissal
25 26 Memorial Day
Vacation
27 28 29 5th Grade Field
Trip – Carnegie Center
30 31
It’s Sign-Up Time!!
Registration Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Elementary School Cafeteria
Important Information
♦ We are a member of the Appalachian Youth Football League. Teams in the league are: Conemaugh
Township, Blacklick Valley, Conemaugh Valley, North Star, Rockwood, Shade, Ferndale, Meyersdale, Portage and Windber.
♦ Travel is involved and transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. ♦ This is a full-contact, tackle football program for grades 3-6. ♦ NO Birth Certificate is required! ♦ Physicals papers will be distributed at Registration and MUST be returned on Equipment Handout
(tentatively July 28, 2014). Schedule your physicals NOW. ♦ THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE (1) SIGN UP NIGHT. If you cannot make it on April 15, please contact
Mike Rosey at 814-243-5737. ♦ Grades are for the 2014-2015 school year!!! Children currently in grades K – 5 should sign up now. Football Players- Flag– Grades 1-2. No weight requirement
Minor Tackle – Grades 3-4. Must not exceed 140 lbs. (Otherwise player must play in the Major Division). Major Tackle – Grades 5-6.
Cheerleaders- Flag – Grades 1-2.
2014 Conemaugh Township Youth Football & Cheerleading
Tackle – Grades 3-6 (Squads to be determined at a later date depending on number of participants). No Tryouts for any Division!!! Cheerleaders will be responsible for supplying shirts/socks/athletic shoes at an estimated cost of $30.
Registration Fee- Tackle Football Player …. $40 (All Grades) Cheerleader Grade 3-6 ….. $35 (All Grades) Flag Football and Cheerleading …… $30 *Multiple child discount: $10 off for each additional child. Payment is due at time of registration. Please make check payable to: CTYF NOTE – All cheerleaders will be measured for uniforms during registration. Team Fundraiser and Concession Stand / Gate Sales - All participating football players and cheerleaders will be required to sell Charity Mania tickets and volunteer for Concession Stand or Gate Sales at a home game. Details will be provided at Sign Ups.
We look forward to each and every child participating this year and hope to see you at Sign Ups!