Early Learning Center Update
October 20, 2023
A Greeting from Dr. Champagne-Lee
Dear Families,
I hope that this message finds you doing well. Believe it or not, the month of October is winding down and so is the first marking period of the school year. Field trips and fire safety have been the themes for the past two weeks. We hope that our students enjoyed these experiences.
Educationally Yours,
Keya Champagne-Lee, Ed.D.
Elementary Principal
Mrs. Rotonda's Writers
Upcoming Leadership Change
Please click here for a video announcement regarding an upcoming leadership change at the Early Learning Center
Parent-Teacher Conferences
November Conferences
Please click here to see the information regarding November parent-teacher conferences.
Second Step
Second Step: Unit 2
Our students have officially completed the first unit in Second Step. This prior unit was all about Growth Mindset and Goal Setting. Students began Unit 2 this week, Emotion Management. In this unit, students will learn how to identify emotions in themselves and others and apply strategies to manage their emotions.
Phantom Buddies
Mrs. Fortescue, who is an Autistic Support teacher at PAELC, and Mrs. Moore, who is a Life Skills teacher at the high school, have partnered up for their 2nd year to offer the Phantom Buddies Program. The programβs main objective is to build a relationship amongst our younger and older students in Phoenixville.
Our secondary objectives areβ¦
- Provide our younger learners exposure to different types of students from Phoenixville. We want them to see their Phantom Buddies in a positive light, and learn how they can be helpful and kind. Differences should not prevent them from interacting with others.
- Provide experience to our high school students in leading a lesson and building independence with a task through repeated practice and preparation.
This year we plan to take on different themes that will include a story reading and interactive center activities:
- October- Different Learners and Kindness to all
- November- Fall followed by craft
- December- Gingerbread Man
- January/February- Winter Fun
- March/April- Spring Garden
- May- Games and Activities on Turf field
Fire Drill Notification
We completed our monthly fire drill this week. All students and staff exited and re-entered the bulding in a calm and orderly fashion.
Updates from the PAELC HSA
Love Disney? Love Ice Skating?
Consider Disney On Ice!
This fundraiser benefits the HSAβ¦.
and gives discounted tickets!
https://fevo.me/disneyschoolfundraiser2023
CODE: PAELCHSA
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FALL/WINTER PHOTO BOOTH!
October 28, 9 AM - 1 PM
featuring Liv Rothfuss Photography
SIGN UP BELOW
(more information linked to sign up)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4BA5AF29A2FB6-45112561-winter
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REC ROOM BY CONSHOHOCKEN BREWING
will host our next Restaurant Night
on November 1 from 4 -9 PM
Dine in or take out!
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Our next HSA meeting :
November 8th @6:30 in the PAELC Cafeteria
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Donate via Venmo: https://venmo.com/PAELC-HSA
Donate via Givebutter: https://givebutter.com/dJtoOe
π COMING UP!!!
- October 23: Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling open in Skyward (6 pm)
- October 27: Fall classroom parties
- (DβAloia, Holmes, Rotonda) 1:00 β 1:45 (Bucara, Snaith, Wosczyna, Yelk) 1:00 β 1:45 (Ford Bey, Frack, Nash) 1:45 β 2:30 (Edgar, Grasso, Hawley, Jermacans/Izzi) 2:15 β 3:00 (Gutierrez, Kryder, Parker, West) 2:15 β 3:00 (Finkbohner, Finley, Boyle/Jermacans) 2:15 β 3:00 (Schmid, Miller, McDonald) 2:30 β 3:15 (Lovelidge, Allen/Alexander, McElhiney 2:30 β 3:15 (Barker, Sturges) 2:40 β 3:25
- October 28: Home & School Family Photo Day - outdoor event
November 3: End 1st Marking Period, Picture Retake Day
November 6: Begin 2nd Marking Period
November 7: NO SCHOOL β Professional Development
November 8: Home & School meeting (6:30 pm β 7:30 pm)
PREVIOUSLY POSTED CONTENT
Lost and Found
We have a large accumulation of lost items that have not yet been βfoundβ 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