We are sending en early edition of the ePony as TODAY is the last day to purchase Frozen JR. T-shirts ($20) and program shout-outs ($5) for cast & crew. Purchase HERE.
TOMORROW, March 31 is the deadline for early bird 5K/1Mile Fun Run pricing. Register to run HERE. Several classes have already earned a donut party for having at least 50% of the class signed up. Other classes are so close that we wanted to give families another reminder about the pricing change.
This week, on Wednesday, April 2, 6-7:30 PM, join us for the HSA Meeting & Speaker Series Panel Event on neurodiversity for families with neurodiverse and neurotypical children. RSVP HERE. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
On Thursday, April 3 we will be celebrating our Paraprofessionals. Click HERE to see how you can help celebrate our PAS 1:1's & climate staff. Share notes of gratitude HERE or drop off at the office.
Join us on Saturday, April 5, 9 AM-1 PM for Musical Build Day. Sign up to help HERE.
The annual Philly School Experience Survey for families is now open. Click HERE to complete the survey. We are asking families to complete the survey to better understand your school experience this year and how we can improve it. Class competitions are back for participation! Any class with 80% family survey completion will earn a free recess. Any class that gets 100% family response will earn free recess and water ice party.
If you missed last week's coffee with the principal, click HERE for the slidedeck.
Please see our Resources Section below for links to family support videos for math.
Grades 3-8 will be taking the state exams, PSSA, at the dates below. The exam is moving to be computer-based only, similar to the Star assessments and others that students regularly take. Test dates:
- April 22-24 ELA PSSA
- April 29-30 Mathematics PSSA
- May 1-2 Science for 5th-8th grade only
- May 5-8 Make Ups
Click HERE to read Principal Overton's letter to families. Click HERE to read the PSSA Frequently Asked Questions. Click HERE to read the Keystone/PSSA Features and Accommodations. Click HERE for the smart devices testing policy. Paper copies of these letters will be sent home in Tuesday's pony. If you have questions about the PSSA, please reach out to our testing coordinator, Mrs. Trusty at mntrusty@philasd.org.
