Baltz Bulletin - Family Edition

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Believing...Achieving...Learning...Team Building...with Zeal! We are BALTZ!

This year's theme is Ready. Set. Grow! We will focus growing student achievement through a dedicated approach to equity and many other ways that our students can take actions to be safe, be kind, and be on-task!

Baltz Families,

It was wonderful to see so many families at conferences on Thursday evening and Friday of last week! If you were unable to attend your conference, and there are concerns about your child's progress, please reach out so we can support you.

We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we're excited to invite you to our Black History Expo on Thursday evening, February 27. Please see the flyers and links/QR code below to sign up.

Another huge thank you for supporting our recent Coin Drive! Thanks to your generosity, Mrs. Personti has started distributing a free book to each student, and their smiles say it all—check out the featured photo above!

Also, a reminder that nominations for Behavioral Health Professional of the Year are due by February 19 (see the link below). This is a great opportunity to recognize someone who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference in the lives of students.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Thank you for your continued partnership!

With gratitude,

Ms. Gallagher, Mrs. Palma and Mr. Wright

• February is Black History Month!
• Access testing continues through March 7.
• 2/18 - 2/19 - After school Cheerleading tryouts and basketball practice; 5th grade Parent Information Zoom for Puberty Education 6-7 PM: Zoom link: https://redclayschools.zoom.us/j/82101465070
• 2/19 - Behavioral Health Professional Nominations due: BHPOY Nomination Form Link
• 2/25 - 3rd Grade ELA IABs
• 2/26 -2/27 - Hygiene presentations in 3rd/4th
• 2/27 - 5:30-7:00 PM Black History Expo - Sign up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqxxFGkoWGGRzFwT1Gs_mGANI6_HUBDpCVpKVkGB_qlsibFg/viewform?usp=headersee sign up link below.
• 3/6 - Interims disseminated for 3rd Marking Period
• 3/12: In-service, No school for students
• 3/19: RCCSD Board Meeting, 7pm, Richardson Park or Zoom
• 3/20: Red Clay Art Show, 4-8, DE Art Museum

Baltz Elementary School presents The Black History Expo on Thursday, February 27. The event begins at 5:30pm and ends at 7:00pm. The expo will feature a gallery walk that displays student work highlighting key black history figures, interactive activities, light refreshments, and a special guest drum performance by Griots Wa Umoja. Please register using QR code below.

La Escuela Primaria Baltz presenta la Exposición de Historia Afroamericana el jueves 27 de febrero. El evento comienza a las 17:30 horas y finaliza a las 19:00 horas. La exposición contará con un recorrido por la galería que muestra el trabajo de los estudiantes que destaca las figuras clave de la historia negra, actividades interactivas, refrigerios ligeros y una actuación de tambor como invitado especial de Griots Wa Umoja. Por favor regístrese usando el código QR arriba

Sign up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqxxFGkoWGGRzFwT1Gs_mGANI6_HUBDpCVpKVkGB_qlsibFg/viewform?usp=header

It's that time of year!

We are seeking nominations for the 2025/26 Red Clay Teacher of the Year. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on Red Clay teachers.

The nomination window closes on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Do you know a Behavioral Health Professional in your school who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference?

If so, please take the time to recommend this person by completing the Nomination Form by February 19, 2025 (by 11:59 pm). School staff, families, students, and community members are encouraged to participate.

BHPOY Nomination Form Link

It is also recommended that all students have a full set of extra clothes on hand at school. The nurse office has some extra items for emergencies, but please launder and return all borrowed clothing. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

We want to remind you to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date in our system. Keeping your details accurate helps us stay connected with you, especially during the winter season when weather-related updates or emergency alerts may be needed.

Please take a moment to review and update your contact information with your child’s school to ensure you receive timely notifications throughout the winter months.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you for being an important part of our Red Clay community!

Please call us if you need help with attendance. We will do our best to listen and partner with you so that our children have a successful year! We are working to make our school environment a place where everyone can be safe, healthy and learning. Review the Attendance Matters flyers posted below to learn why daily attendance at school is so important for your child/children. We ask our families to do their best to ensure that students are on time each day, and that early dismissals are limited to emergencies only. Students are engaged in class instruction until 3:45 PM daily. Please use the Red Clay calendar posted below to assist with planning during days off/vacation. Thank you for your support.

A few families have reached out for information regarding local ESL classes. Ms. Ocasio wanted to share contact information for the following organizations that may offer ESL classes/resources for families:

Latin Community center( Centro Latino)
(302) 655-7338
403 North Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19805

Literacy Delaware
(392)658-5624

Red Clay Center ( Groves Education Center)
(302) 651-2709

Brandywine Valley Church
(392) 478-4255

🏥 Did you know that we have a School Based Health Care Center right here at Baltz? If your child registered last year, they do not need to register again. If your child didn't register yet, see the forms below for more information!

This year all Red Clay Elementary schools will continue using the Remind App for home - school communication.

The district has created accounts for you. Check your email or text messages for an account invitation. If you can't find the invitation, contact your child's teacher. Once you click on the invitation, you will be able to choose the type of communication you prefer in Remind. Choose one or a combination of text messages or email for using the Remind App. Families can select the preferred language for all communications.

For more information about getting started...check out the information and video below.

At Baltz Elementary School, we follow an Off and Away Policy. Cell Phone and electronic device use is prohibited. It is our expectation that all cell phones and electronic devices are kept off and in backpacks during the school day. Any visible cell phone or electronic device may be confiscated. Confiscated items will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian in the main office.

Pautas: Los estudiantes deben usar ropa limpia que no tenga agujeros ni roturas y que sea apropiada para la estación.

The Red Clay Consolidated School District offers a voluntary low cost accident insurance for your student. Families can choose either during the school day or 24-hour coverage. The brochure is attached. Applications and fees should be sent directly to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies. There is no obligation to purchase this insurance.

Link to English Brochure

Link to Spanish Brochure

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