Mrs. Nicole M. Dull Elementary School Elementary Principal 1516 Tire Hill Rd. nicole.dull@ctasd.org 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!