Connoquenessing Elementary School Newsletter

Connoquenessing Elementary School Newsletter
Mr. Hundertmark, Principal
Mrs. Robinson, Secretary
724-214-4040
April 2015
Principal’s News
Upcoming
Events
Spring is here! Hopefully we can start to see warm weather, sunshine
and other beautiful elements spring brings to our surroundings. This
time of year also brings PSSA testing and class field trips. Classrooms
are ironing out specific field trip logistics and will be sending home
information to parents soon if they have not done so already. All
parents attending field trips must comply with our new Volunteer policy
(916) and obtain proper clearances.
4/8 – PTC Meeting
4/10 – Father/Daughter
Dance
4/15 – Report Cards
During the next few weeks, students in grades 3-6 will be participating
in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). Each test
provides the district, school, and individual student with vital
information regarding the effectiveness of our programs and data
regarding student achievement. There is no need to study for these
assessments. We take pride in showcasing our students’ success and are
confident they are adequately prepared.
6/11 – last day of
school (1/2 day for
students)
Mr. Hundertmark
Connoquenessing PSSA Schedule
Mr. Hundertmark
ELA (English Language Arts) PSSA
 Grades 3-6  April 14-17 – 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Grandparents Day
Tuesday, May 5 2015
10:00-11:45
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Grandparent’s Day is
approaching and we have a
wonderful celebration
planned to show our
appreciation for the
special role that they play
in the lives of our
children. A response form
will be coming home soon.
**Please note the time
change to allow both
students and grandparents
ample time to go through
metal detectors.
Grandparents can leave
belongings in the car.
Only proper ID is required.
Math PSSA
 Grades 3-6  April 20-22 – 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Science PSSA
 Grade 4  April 28-29 – 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Please be sure students get a good night’s rest and eat a nourishing breakfast.
If possible, please make student appointments in the afternoon to not conflict
with PSSA testing. Any child coming in late after 9:30 will remain in the
office until that day’s testing is complete.
Consolidation
Families should be assured that all District schools have caring and
supportive teachers and principals. Each school will continue to
provide the resources and support necessary to meet the social,
emotional, and academic needs of all students. Pending board
approval on May 6, Connoquenessing would look as follows:
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300 students
14 Classrooms K-4
3 Kindergarten Sections
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Average Class Size 20
2 LS Classrooms
Rooms for Art, Music,
Speech, and Gifted