

The Paradise Press
April Information
Paradise Office Email
The Paradise Elementary Office has an email for parents/guardians to use to alert the office to changes in your child's schedule. Please ensure the office is aware if your child will be leaving early, arriving late, or any other attendance related inquiries. The email is officePES@sgasd.org.
April Calendar Information
- 04/01/2024 - NO SCHOOL
- 04/03/2024 - Student Council Meeting - 8 am (for 2023-2024 council members only)
- 04/10/2024 - Project TEAM Day - wear t-shirts
- 04/11/2024 - Third Grade Field Trip. Also PTO Meeting @ 6 pm
- 04/16/2024 - Instrument Concert @ HS - 7PM (3rd & 4th grade students)
- 04/22-04/24 - PSSA - ELA for 3rd & 4th grade students
- 04/24/2024 - Project TEAM Day - wear t-shirts
- 04/25/2024 - 2nd Grade Math Night - 6-7:30 pm
- 04/29 & 4/30 - PSSA - MATH for 3rd & 4th grade students
Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Barley - School Counselor
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!
APRIL HIGHLIGHT:
- During the month of April, as part of the Project TEAM program, we will be focused on all of our Project TEAM super hero characteristics. Click the Project TEAM button for more information.
- Strategies for success with PSSA testing. Click the Counselor Test Taking Tip button for more information.
Mrs. Bortner's Fitness/Wellness Corner
To learn more about Mrs. Bortner's fitness and wellness classes for grades 1-4, please click the button to view the April newsletter.
April Lunch Menu
Click the button below to view the lunch menu for April
PSSA Dates - 3rd & 4th Grade Students
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing dates have been finalized for this academic year. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
- English Language Arts: April 22-24
- Mathematics: April 29-30
- 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.
Attendance Information
As we roll towards the end of the school year, many families begin thinking about family trips. Please read through the information below to fully understand the Educational Trip Policy.
Educational Trip Forms
When a trip or educational experience is planned by the family, which will require a student to be absent from school, an Application for Excused Absence form must be completed in the Sapphire Community Web Portal no later than one week prior to the absence. Pre-approved excused absences may not exceed five (5) school days in each school year. To be excused for a trip, a student must have a cumulative average of 70% or better, with no failing grade in any subject and a satisfactory attendance record of less than 7% absence for the school year to the date of the application.
When can you take a trip?
- Pre-approved excused absences may not be granted during the first ten (10) days and the last ten (10) days of school.
- The District discourages parents from scheduling these trips during the time of State Exams such as the PSSAs.
- Neglecting to gain proper pre-approval for the education trip will result in the recording of unlawful/unexcused daily absences for those dates absent.
Where can I find the trip form?
As always, all absences must be submitted via the Sapphire Community Web Portal. 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.
News from the Nurse
If you are getting ready for spring by cleaning out closets and drawers, please consider donating pants and undergarments 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
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.
Paradise Elementary PTO
The April PTO meeting is Thursday, April 11th at 6:00 pm in the Paradise Library. Hope to see you there!
Please click on the link to view the April PTO Newsletter.
Kindergarten Registration - 2024-2025
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.
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.
Aevidum - Kinsley Fundraiser
Back by popular demand! The GREEN Kinsley Aevidum shirt! To purchase the shirt, click the button below to go directly to the online store. Please note, the online store closes on Sunday, April 21st.
T-shirts will be available for Mental Health Awareness Month (Green is for Mental Health)!
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.