Early Learning Center Update
November 10, 2023
A Greeting from Dr. Champagne-Lee ๐
Dear Families,
The month of November is moving right along. Today's update provides information regarding different aspects of our curriculum. Happy Reading! ๐
Please note that future PAELC communications will be sent by Dr. Celotto, PAELC/MES Principal.
Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you.
Educationally Yours,
Keya Champagne-Lee, Ed.D.
Elementary Principal
Science Instruction is Officially Underway!
Science!
During the first marking period, students experienced Social Studies during their content time. Now that the second marking period is here, all classes have switched to Science. This is a high interest area for so many students. It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm as the students dig into these investigations. Here is your homework: Ask your child what they learned in Science this week?๐
Exact Path
What is Exact Path?
All K-1 students have now been exposed to Exact Path. Exact Path is a computerized resource in which all students receive a personalized learning path. Students practice various reading and mathematics skills. A mastery learning approach is used to adapt to each student's needs and remediate with prerequisite skills as needed. Students earn trophies as they demonstrate skill mastery.
American Education Week
American Education Week is a nationwide event that honors the dedication and hard work of educators, support staff, and our school system. It emphasizes the value of a quality education and the need for collaboration among teachers, parents, and the community to ensure student success. Please see the spirit week details below.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is on Saturday, November 11
Veterans Day is a day for honoring the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Some of our students engaged in experiences today that helped them understand more about the significance of this day. In Mrs. Finkbohner's class, Mr. Serzega joined the class to speak about his time in the armed forces. The class was able to see Mr. Serzega's helmet, medals, and maps he used when he was in the armed forces. In Mrs. Snaith's class, her husband, discussed what it means to be a veteran and why we should be thankful for them. They even got to see a real MRE!
We thank both Mr. Serzega and Mr. Snaith for their service and for sharing their stories!
Updates from the PAELC HSA
We Need YOU!!!
PAELC WINTER BOOK FAIR
DECEMBER 6th from 5 - 7:30 PM
Please consider donating your time
to help this ONE NIGHT event
go off without a hitch!
All Scholastic funds raised directly benefit our school!
Please see Sign Up Genius Below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4BA5AF29A2FB6-paelc1
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We are also looking for volunteers for
Januaryโs Raise Craze
Contact: PaelcHSA@gmail.com
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Our next restaurant night will be
November 30th from 5 - 9:00 PM
@ Loch 29
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We have raised $468 of our $3,000 Fall Fundraising Goal.
Please consider a donation -
Funds will support our upcoming Teacher Appreciation Dinner
Donate via Venmo: https://venmo.com/PAELC-HSA
Donate via Givebutter: https://givebutter.com/dJtoOe
๐ COMING UP!!!
November 13, 14, 16: Safe Touches Program
November 17: Report Cards posted in Skyward
- November 20: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00 am โ 7:15 pm)
- November 21: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00 am โ 7:15 pm)
- November 23 and 24: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
- November 27: School Resumes
PREVIOUSLY POSTED CONTENT
Safe Touches
Upcoming Lesson
Once again, the Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center will be partnering with The Crime Victimโs Center of Chester County, Inc. to offer the Safe Touches program to all kindergarten and first grade students. Trained clinicians will be visiting your childโs classroom to deliver a lesson designed to help keep kids safe. Safe Touches is an evidence-based program developed by the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
It teaches children how to:
- Keep their bodies safe;
- Recognize the difference between safe and not safe touches;
- Tell a trusted adult (such as a parent) if they have experienced a not-safe touch.
Passive consent forms were sent home as a hard copy with all students.
The CUBS Communicator
Extra, Extra, Read all About it...
Please click here for the Fall Edition of The CUBS Communicator. It is loaded with great, interactive content for your enjoyment.
November Conferences
Please click here to see the information regarding November parent-teacher conferences.
Lost and Found
We have a large accumulation of lost items that have not yet been โfoundโ in PAELC and Manavon. These items are located in the entryway next to the main office. Please visit the school to search for your child's missing item! No appointment is needed.
NEED HELP?? HAVE QUESTIONS??
While your child's teacher is your primary point of contact, there are times in which you may need to connect with other resources:
IMPORTANT CONTACTS:
- Transportation: transportation@pasd.com
- Attendance: PAELCattendance@pasd.com
- Technology: Click here for the PASD technology page
- School Counselors: Ms. Brittany Dellaquila- Dellaquilab@pasd.com, Mr. Ryan Parsons- Parsonsr@pasd.com
- School Administration: Dr. Keya Champagne-Lee, Principal- Champagneleek@pasd.com, Mrs. Natalie Hrynko, Assistant Principal HrynkoN@pasd.com