Insight PA Elementary Newsletter

• Monday, February 19th - School Closed (Presidents Day)
  
  

• Tuesday, February 27th - Insight PA Board of Trustees meeting (7:00pm)
  
  

• Friday, March 1st - Half Day for Students (Teacher PD)
  
  

• Monday, March 11 - Asynchronous Day
  
  

• Thursday, March 28th - End of Quarter 3
  
  

Please save the following dates at the end of March and beginning of April:

• Friday, March 29th - Tuesday, April 2nd - School Closed for Spring Break

• Wednesday, April 3rd - Friday, April 5th - No School for Students (Teacher/Staff PD)

Congratulations to our January Elementary Students of the Week!

Nominated by Mrs. Vuksan

“Harley is such a hard worker! She always comes to class prepared and ready to participate. She is kind to her classmates and always has a positive attitude!”

Nominated by Mrs. Shultz

“Simran is a joy to have in class! She is enthusiastic about learning, works hard, and always comes to class with a smile on her face. Simran consistently follows our classroom procedures and shows respect to everyone!”

Nominated by Mrs. Clune

“Brooklynn is such a pleasure to have in class every day! Always willing to participate on the mic, Brooklynn brings her smile and positive attitude to class each day and it is contagious. She truly exhibits a love for learning!”

Students in our 2nd grade classes had the opportunity to participate in some virtual field trips during the last week of Quarter 2. They traveled the world and even went into outer space where they visited the moon. Check out the rockets that they created below!

Our Elementary principals would like to remind you about the availability of after-school support sessions.

Why After School Support Matters: We understand that each student has unique learning needs and may benefit from additional assistance outside regular class hours. Our after-school support sessions provide an opportunity for personalized help, clarification of concepts, and reinforcement of learning objectives.

When and Where: After-school support sessions are held Monday - Thursday from 4:00PM - 6:00PM. The sessions take place in Class Connect in the online school. Our dedicated team of educators will be available to assist students across various subjects and grade levels.

How Parents Can Support: Encouraging your child to attend these sessions can make a significant difference in their academic progress. If your child is struggling with specific topics or assignments, attending after-school support sessions can provide the extra guidance they need.

Communication is Key: Our staff is committed to open communication with both students and parents. If your child requires additional assistance, please feel free to message our staff directly. We are here to work together to ensure the success of every student.

Your involvement and support play a crucial role in your child's academic journey. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your child. Together, we can empower every student to reach their full potential.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your partnership in fostering a positive and successful learning experience for our students.

Join us throughout the months of January and February at roller skating and ice skating rinks throughout the state. These events are FREE for current Insight PA students and their families. Visit the link below to learn more about the events happening in your area and access our sign-up forms.

Please note that specific times and included activities vary by location - be sure to read over all of the information for your selected event before signing up to attend!

If you have questions about a specific event, please contact:

• Western, Central, and Northeast Regions - Kristin Seidel (krseidel@insightpa.org)
• Southeast and Philadelphia Area Regions - Courtland Handy (cohandy@insightpa.org)

Please join us at the following sessions during the month of February:

Learning Coach Cafe - Teen Safe Dating & Violence

Tuesday, February 6th from 12:30PM - 1:00PM

Presenter - Cindy Brooks (Student Resource Specialist)

Zoom Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4080572556

Special Education Training - Navigating Progress Reports

Tuesday, February 13th from 12:30PM - 1:00PM

Presenter - Melissa Bialas (HS Special Education Coordinator)

Zoom Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4080572556

Learning Coach Cafe - Teen Parent Awareness

Tuesday, February 20th from 12:30PM - 1:00PM

Presenter - Shaneka Washington (Student Resource Specialist)

Zoom Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4080572556

This week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The theme for this year's week is "Standards-Based, Student-Focused".

We invite all of our Insight PA families to join us next week in thanking our incredible team of school counselors for everything they do for our students all year long. Learn more about the importance of school counselors at the links below:

• schoolcounselor.org/role
• schoolcounselor.org/standards

The elementary school counselors worked with students and Learning Coaches during the last week of Quarter 2 to collect information about their social and emotional skills to best support them. If your student qualified for a specialized intervention from our counseling team, you will be notified by your student's counselor. These exciting small groups will help students further develop their coping skills, regulation skills, social skills, and self-management skills.

Our Elementary students are assigned to a counselor by grade level and work with the same counselor each year as they move up through Elementary School. Not sure who your counselor is? Check the list below!

• Mrs. Testa (Kindergarten)
• Mrs. Peters (1st Grade)
• Mrs. McPherson (2nd Grade)
• Mrs. McFarland (3rd Grade)
• Mrs. Judson (4th Grade)
• Ms. Snyder (5th Grade)