Bermudian Springs Elementary School

Mrs. Jennifer Eley, Principal - jeley@bermudian.org

Mr. Ethan Sentz, Assistant Principal - esentz@bermudian.org

Mrs. Tanya Gelb, Counselor - tgelb@bermudian.org

"With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts." -Eleanor Roosevelt

As we close the door on 2021 and boldy begin 2022, it is important to recognize the vast opportunities ahead of us, while acknowledging the great accomplishments behind us. As a school community, we have stayed the course during the first half of the school year; focusing on our three building goals to support our students in reaching their fullest academic and social-emotional potential.

• Make the most of every instructional minute
• Goal setting
• All students can succeed

Evidence of our building goals were seen routinely in classrooms. This focus was also evident during conversations with staff working collaboratively to support our students academically and social-emotionally.

The first half of the school year established our solid foundation, preparing our students for the rigor, perseverance, application and higher level thinking necessary to push their academic and social-emotional learning to new heights. Similarly, our winter break provided time for reflection and rejuvenation, resulting in new strength and new thoughts to end our year strong. I look forward to watching student strengths and thoughts come alive in the classroom during the second half of the year. This looks different within each classroom and for individual learners, but can be observed in class discussions focused on students making connections to the instructional activities, posing high level questions, and exploring their thinking and the thinking of others. Let the 2022 learning adventure begin!

Explore. Dream. Discover.

Jennifer Eley

JANUARY

On Friday, January 14th, school will be dismissed 2-HOURS EARLY due to teacher in-service. Students will be dismissed at 1:35 pm. Please be sure to make child-care arrangements for your child(ren).

On Monday, January 17th there will be NO SCHOOL for students in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please make child-care arrangements prior to this date. The school latchkey program will not be open.

FEBRUARY

There is a 2-HOUR DELAY on Monday, February 7th. School will start two hours later than usual (10:55 am), which means that the bus will pick up your child two hours later than usual. There will be no breakfast served on this date.

On Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st there will be NO SCHOOL for students in observance of President's Day. Please make child-care arrangements prior to this date. The school latchkey program will not be open.

Tuesday, January 11th will be the end of our second marking period (weather permitting).

Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year will be held on Wednesday, March 9th with a snow make up date of Monday, March 14th. More detailed information will be shared at a later date. We are excited to welcome our new kindergarten families!

• Cold weather is coming our way and we ask that parents be sure to send children to school properly dressed for outside recess. We will have school recess when the temperature is 28 degrees (feels like) or above.
• Remind your child to cover their mouth when they sneeze or cough.
• Remind your child to do their part by keeping themselves and school bathrooms clean and germ free!

With the winter months ahead, it is important to continue monitoring your child for symptoms each morning.

As outlined in the "Opening of the 2021-2022 School Year" email from Dr. Hotchkiss:

Please check your child each morning and PLEASE keep him/her home if they have any COVID-related symptoms that can be found below:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Muscle Aches
• Headache
• Loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

The scheduled testing window dates for third and fourth grade PSSA testing are as follows:

ENGLISH, LANGUAGE ARTS

Tuesday, April 26th

Wednesday, April 27th

Thursday, April 28th

MATH

Tuesday, May 3rd

Wednesday, May 4th

SCIENCE

Thursday May 5th

Friday, May 6th

When inclement weather or emergency conditions make it necessary to close the school, delay openings, or dismiss early, announcements will be made over the following stations. Please do not call the school, radio, or television stations. Parents are expected to arrange a plan to follow if an emergency requires early dismissal. If your child is to go to a different bus stop in an emergency situation, please send a note in advance giving specific directions.

CLOSING COMMUNICATIONS

WGAL 8 - WHP 21 - WHTM 27 - WPMT 43

Website: www.bermudian.org

Thank you for your continued support of our school and organization. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to reach out to us at any time.

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"Building Strong Minds, Bold Hearts, and Bright Futures"

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Email: tlaughman@bermudian.org
Website: bermudian.org
Location: 7335 Carlisle Pike, York Springs, PA, USA
Phone: 717-528-5147
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