The Paradise Press

This is the last Paradise Press for the 2023-2024 school year. Please look at each section for important information. We will be sending information over the summer for the upcoming school year. Wishing our Paradise Families a safe and relaxing summer!

The Paradise Elementary Office has an email for parents/guardians to use to alert the office to changes in their child's schedule. It is important to ensure the office is aware if their child will be leaving early, arriving late, or any other attendance related inquiries. Parent/guardian MUST bring their license when picking up their child early from school.

The Paradise office email is officePES@sgasd.org.

• • 05/01 & 05/02 - PSSA - Science for 4th grade students only
  • 05/03/2024 - Teacher In-service/ ACT 80 Day - NO SCHOOL for students
  • 05/08/2024 - Student Council Meeting - 8 am (changed from 5/1) AND Project TEAM Day - wear t-shirts
  • 05/09/2024 - 2nd grade field trip
  • 05/10/2024 - Career Day - see information below
  • 05/14/2024 - Curriculum Fair 5:30 - 7 pm; PTO Book Fair - during school day and at Curriculum Fair
  • 05/22/2024 - Project TEAM Day - wear t-shirts; 4th grade Wax Museum (more info to follow)
  • 05/23/2024 - 4th grade field trip
  • 05/24/2024 - Laps for Learning
  • 05/29/2024 - 4th grade graduation - 6:30 - 8 pm
  • 05/30/2024 - LAST DAY/Early Dismissal - 12 noon

Paradise is so proud to be the trophy winners for the 23-24 school year and embodying “Learning without Limits” for a fellow Spring Grove Area student! We are Paradise proud!

Dr. Renault stopped by PES to present the trophy to the student council for raising the most money per student for the Coins for College scholarship fund. Dr. Renault, previous SGASD Superintendent, organized the fund raising campaign that will support a current high school senior as they continue their education in the future.

Second grade was the winner of the Paradise grade level competition! Their reward is a field trip to Farmer's Field. Way to go second grade!

Some of the supports that our counselor offers:

· Whole group counseling/classroom lessons
· Individual counseling

· Small group counseling

· Collaboration with staff, parents, and outside agencies

· 504 Case management

· Emergency Response within the school

· Career Education

· Help with referrals to outside agencies

I invite you to use my contact information above to reach out at any point throughout the school year. I look forward to working with our PES students and families this year!

MAY HIGHLIGHT:

Career Day is coming to Paradise Elementary!

On Friday May 10th students are encouraged to dress up as someone in an occupation of their interest. All clothing and props for the day must be school appropriate (no toy weapons, axes, or cleats). Students will also have the opportunity to learn about different careers from our community members who will be joining us that day. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Barley, school counselor, at 717-225-4731 ext. 1572.

To learn more about Mrs. Bortner's fitness and wellness classes for grades 1-4, please click the button to view the May newsletter.

Click the button below to view the lunch menu for May.

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing dates have been finalized for this academic year. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

• Science (4th Grade only): May 1-2
  

It's crucial that students are present and prepared for these assessments, as they provide valuable insights into their academic progress and help us tailor our instruction to better meet their needs. Please click the PSSA Paradise Parent button below for more information.

We are inching towards the end of the school year, so let's finish the year with strong attendance!

1. As always, all absences must be submitted via the Sapphire Community Web Portal within 3 school days of the absence.
   
2. Pre-approved excused absences may not be granted during the first ten (10) days and the last ten (10) days of school
   
3. Students who are arriving late to school must be signed in inside the Paradise Elementary office by their parent/guardian.
   
4. It is highly recommended that the parent/guardian email officePES@sgasd.org and/or send a note along to school with their child if he/she is leaving early for an appointment or if he/she is going to be picked up at the end of the school day as opposed to riding the school bus. Parent/Guardian picking their child up for early dismissal MUST bring their license to the office.

Visit the following link to view the district's full Attendance Policy: Handbook Policy - Attendance

Please reach out to our attendance secretary, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, with any questions. thompsos@sgasd.org or 717-225-4731 x 1561.

If you are getting ready for spring by cleaning out closets and drawers, please consider donating pants, undergarments and gently worn shoes for both boys and girls in all sizes.

Also, it may be a good idea to send an additional change of clothes in your child's backpack. Your child may be more comfortable in their own clothes if they happen to have an accident or spill something on their clothes while at school.

Please click the button to review information from the school nurse.

Lost and found items are in the lobby area of the school. If your child is missing their winter coat, jacket, hoodie, winter hat, water bottle, etc. please encourage them to look in the lobby. Any items not claimed by the last day of school will be donated.

The May PTO meeting is Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 pm in the Paradise Library. Hope to see you there!

Please click on the link to view the May PTO Newsletter.

The PTO Scholastic Book Fair is Tuesday, May 14th during the school day for students. The book fair will also be held in the evening during the Curriculum Fair for parents and students to shop together. Please read the letter below from Mrs. Janusz regarding the book fair.

Registration is open for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Please note the minimum age for kindergarten: a child is eligible if he/she turns five (5) years old on or before August 31st of the school year in which he/she seeks admission. Registering early and attending our Readiness Day on Thursday, May 9th will allow you to be added to our mailing/emailing list, considered for free summer learning opportunities and become familiar with Paradise.

The button below will take you directly to the district website to register your incoming kindergarten student. Please share this information with any friends or family living in the Spring Grove School District.

Ongoing communication is important to us. Please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher at any time to discuss your child's success at Paradise. We value our partnership in education.