ESA Weekly Parent Update

10/27 - PAYS survey 9:15- 10:15 am for 8th grade; 2:00 - 3:00 pm for 6th grade

11/1 - ESA Coat Drive (more information to come)

11/7 - Teacher In-Service Day - no school for students

11/10 - First Marking Period Ends

11/21 - 1/2 day for students - Parent Teacher Conferences

11/22 - Teacher In-Service Day - no school for students

11/23-11/24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - school and office are closed

- Please send in a change of clothes for scholars in grades Pre-K - 2nd.

- If you have any uniform pieces that your scholar has outgrown, please consider donating them to our nurse's office. We are especially in need of pants sizes 5 - 12.

The more a child reads, the better reader he or she will be. Things that parents can do to encourage reading are:

• Model reading – let your child see you reading
• Encourage all reading – magazines, directions, even comic books reinforce reading skills and help the child to practice these skills
• Make regular visits to the library
• Help your child to select books that reflect his or her interests (sports, animals, etc)
• Read aloud to your child – even older children like to hear a good story
• Try to choose books and topics that you both enjoy
• Read slowly and try to stop to talk about the book and answer questions
• Look for new or unusual words
• Have your child read to you and make it a fun time!

Has a staff member here at ESA made a difference for your child? Did a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family? This is your time to shout them out. We would love for families to fill out the Google form when a staff member has impacted you in a positive way, so we can celebrate them here at school.

Thank you for helping us to keep our staff encouraged, feeling appreciated, and giving their best to your children for a successful year!

Please fill in the short form below:

https://forms.gle/smcv4TfUDrNtkUXs5

Childcare and Transportation will be provided.

Supervision of students is not available before 8:40 am.

Teachers are unable to answer Class Dojo messages immediately. They can answer messages during their prep periods. If you have an immediate need, please call the front office at 610-872-1358.

ARRIVAL:

-Bus and Van Students enter the school through the back gate and door off of 15th Street.

-Car Riders are dropped off on Esrey Street going west (facing Nazz’s Pizza). In order to ensure the safety of all students and to be considerate of our Palmer House neighbors, cars can only travel west on Esry St. Please DO NOT cross or allow your child to cross the street. We want to ensure safety for all!

Staff will be outside to greet and assist students. Please have students exit through the right side of the car only. The playground gate on Esrey Street will open at 8:35 am for Car Riders.

DISMISSAL:

-At 3:40 pm Walkers will be released from the back door

-At 3:40 Car Line Dismissal and Walk Up/Parent Pick Up dismissal will begin. Car Line Students will exit through the back gate to Esrey Street going west only (facing Nazz’s Pizza). Staff members will assist students to their cars. Please remain in your car.

-ESA’s parking lot will be closed daily from 8:25 am - 9:30 am and from 2:25 pm - 4:00 pm

**There are no early dismissals between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm

**Students’ modes of dismissal cannot be changed after 2:30 pm

Keep an eye out for information around November's meeting. Day and Time to be announced.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to volunteer please email us: ESAPCA22@gmail.com

PARENT MEETINGS

-we are unable to hold parent meetings until after 9:30 am. Everyone on our team is involved in student arrival and our number one priority is student safety. Please call the front office to schedule a meeting so we can ensure to address any questions or concerns.

SCHOOL HOURS

-Our school hours are 8:45 am - 3:45 pm

-The doors open at 8:40 am for students

-Breakfast is served daily within the classrooms until 9:00 am

-Students are considered late by 9:00 am. Please walk your student into the building if they are late. We want to ensure student safety.

If any of your parent contact information changes, please notify your child's homeroom teacher. We need your most up to date phone numbers in case of an emergency.