
CES Update
May 17, 2024
Where Caring and Learning Go Hand in Hand
Principals' Message
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Heritage Night and Art Show. It was an amazing night. The fun does not stop next week as we get ready for our annual field day. We welcome families to the event to cheer on their children.
There is a lot of information in this Smore. If you are pressed for time please feel free to watch our 30 second Smore. For your convenience, within this week's Smore you will find information on:
- End of Year Medication
- Champions
- Kindergarten Registration
- Car Magnets
- Heritage Night
- HSA Update
- Lunch Program
- School Time
- Pick up and Drop Off Procedures
- Bus Information
- Nursing Information
We know this is a lot of information. As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions at all.
Dr. Adam Penning (pennina@garnetvalley.org)
Mr. Talley (talleys@garnetvalley.org)
End of Year Medication
Please be aware that all over-the-counter or prescription medications that have been brought to the nurse's office during the school year must be picked up before the end of the day on Friday, June 14. Medications not picked up by Friday afternoon will be discarded. Also please remember that the school medication policy requires that parents supply a new doctor's order and parental medication consent form at the beginning of each school year in order for medications to be dispensed from the nurse's office. Contact the nurse's office with any questions or concerns.
Instagram @concordelementaryschool
Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
Garnet Valley Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on January 8th. There will be a Kindergarten informational night on April 18th at 6:00 PM. Parents with children attending Bethel Springs Elementary will attend the information night at Bethel. Parents with children attending Concord Elementary will attend the information night at Concord. In order to attend the informational session, your child must be registered by April 4th, 2024. Thank you and we look forward to meeting our new Kindergarteners!
Concord Car Magnets!
HSA Weekly Updates for Week
FIELD DAY - MAY 22
Field Day will be held at Concord on May 22 (Rain Date: May 23). Please have your child wear their free "spread kindness shirt" they received in the fall. Below is a schedule for the day.
Kindergarten: 9:30-10:45
Second Grade: 11:20-12:35
First Grade: 1:20-2:35
SAVE THE DATE!
Texas Roadhouse
May 22 4-10pm
10% will be donated to Concord HSA!
EPI SCHOOL SUPPLY PACKS
The smart choice this year is to order EPI school supply packs. Avoid the trips to multiple stores to get all the items on your school supply list. Just order a pack online to get all the teacher approved items and brands for the 2024-25 school year. Order now with our School ID of CON220 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
Deadline is June 2.
MILEAGE CLUB EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Mileage Club will take place every Wednesday during recess. All students are encouraged to participate. Please consider joining us for a time slot during your child’s recess. Make sure to have your volunteer clearances on file with the district.
Please visit our Sign Up Genius to choose your time slot,
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508044EAFAB2DA2FE3-48924614-mileage/92999924
*If your child lost his/her necklace, they can bring $2 on Wednesday to purchase a new one. Thank you so much!
BOX TOPS
Join us in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!
Use this referral code D4YN308V when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=D4YN308V
SPIRIT WEAR
Get your Concord spirit wear HERE!!! Place your orders today! Deliveries will be made to your child's class.
https://forms.gle/zhYdRPV3tqmv9tGR8
LIBRARY READERS
Reading to your child's class during Library is a great opportunity to see your child at school! When you sign up to be a library reader, you will attend your child’s designated library time and read a few books from the library's collection to the class, then you can help the students choose a book to borrow from the library. All volunteers MUST have their clearances submitted to the district. Be sure to get your clearances before signing up! Please note that because of the A-E letter schedule, your child's library day will vary.
*The initial signup limitation has been removed* If your schedule allows, please sign up for the nearest date.
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
READING BOOK POUCHES
If your student still needs a reading book pouch, please contact concordhsa@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES
Check that your clearances are up-to-date and submitted to the district so you do not miss the opportunity to volunteer with your child’s class. All volunteers MUST have clearances in order to volunteer for Home and School activities and events in the buildings. Information on how to obtain your clearances can be found on our website here: https://sites.google.com/garnetvalley.org/ceshsa/volunteer-clearance-information?authuser=0
📢 HSA MEETING📢
Our next monthly general HSA meeting will be May 2 at 7pm on Zoom. Your attendance and participation are always appreciated. We cannot do what we do without your amazing support!
🗓CALENDAR OF EVENTS🗓
You can view our current complete calendar of events here:
https://sites.google.com/garnetvalley.org/ceshsa/hsa-calendar-of-events?authuser=0
Please check back periodically as dates may change throughout the year.
STAY UP-TO-DATE
We are committed to keeping you up-to-date with all of our current information and exciting events. If you have not already done so, please "like" us on Facebook @concordelementaryhsa or on Instagram @concord_hsa. You can also visit our website to find out what’s going on. https://sites.google.com/garnetvalley.org/ceshsa/welcome-to-concord-hsa
Lunch Program
My School Bucks is a secure online platform that allows parents to easily manage and monitor their child's school-related expenses. With My School Bucks, you can make online payments for school meals, view your child's account balance, and set up automatic payments for recurring expenses. Access or setup your MySchoolBucks account.
More information on our Food Services can be found here.
School Time
Students can be dropped off at 8:40 AM, yet will remain in the cafeteria until 8:55 AM when they are permitted to go to their classrooms. Drop-off doors will be open from 8:40 - 9:05 AM.
Pickup and Drop Off
Drop off time 8:40-9:05.
Pickup time 3:30-3:45.
Bus Information
The Garnet Valley School District uses Infofinder for student transportation schedules. Beginning August 21st please access Infofinder by clicking the link below
InfoFinder provides online access to assist in finding your child’s bus number, pick-up/drop-off locations, and times.
InfoFinder allows you to:
- Find your child’s designated bus stop;
- Find the estimated pick-up/drop-off times for your child’s bus stop;
- Locate which school your child would attend if you are planning to move.
Infofinder GVSD Busing Schedules
*During the beginning weeks of school, pick-up/drop-off times will be adjusted. We ask parents/guardians to check Infofinder periodically during the first weeks of school.
Concord Elementary School
Website: garnetvalleyschools.com
Location: 114 Station Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States
Phone: 610-579-6100
Facebook: facebook.com/ConcordElementarySchool-GVSD
Twitter: @ConcordGV