Colebrookdale Elementary
Boyertown Area School District - Home of the Bears
WEEK IN REVIEW, FRIDAY April 5, 2024
Star Paras
3 of our Colebrookdale Paras were given a shout out through the CCRES and Boyertown Community.
From CCRES: Thank you ladies for your outstanding work this school year; your efforts and attitudes have been noticed and appreciated by your colleagues and school officials! 🙂
The Eclipse
April 4, 2024 Dear Boyertown Staff, Students, and Families, Life is full of teachable moments, including those provided by Mother Nature. The solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, is a rare and wonderous event which will be viewable throughout our district during our school day and dismissals. Approximate Timing for Pennsylvania: The sky will darken much like dawn or dusk for the short duration of the total eclipse. This will last for a maximum of three minutes and 41 seconds. In general, the eclipse will begin around 2:00 PM as the moon's orbit begins to travel in between the sun and Earth, appearing as a dark shadow biting into the bright sphere of the sun. Within the path of totality, the total eclipse phase will last from approximately 3:15 PM to 3:20 PM as the moon completely covers the sun's surface. The eclipse will conclude around 4:30 PM. Source: PA.GOV Classroom Observances: Some of our classrooms have made preparations to watch the eclipse outside. They have worked with our students to create viewing boxes or purchased viewing glasses for their classrooms. Those classrooms have or will be sending home permission slips asking parent permission for student participation. Other classes may livestream the eclipse from within their classrooms. Still others will be following their normal period/classroom schedules. Any elementary recesses that extend beyond or begin on or after 2 PM will be moved inside. Special Consideration for Parent Pick-up: Parents who typically pick up their children after school should be aware that it may be darker than usual due to the eclipse. We encourage you to plan accordingly and ensure you and your children have the necessary safety equipment if you plan to observe the eclipse after school hours. Athletics: We are making accommodations and schedule changes for our athletic teams, recognizing that there are safety concerns associated with looking to the sky to catch a ball, darker skies, etc. These changes are being communicated under separate cover through the athletic department and our coaching staff. Student Attendance: If you are taking your child to another part of the state/out-of-state to view the eclipse, the district is approving educational trip request forms through tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2024.
If you wish to pick up your child early from school or keep them home for the day due to the eclipse, we will excuse the early dismissal/absence as 'lawful.' Please note that these attendance options come with the understanding that there may be a need to make up missed assignments due to the absence or dismissal. Special Consideration for Walkers, Parent Pick-up, and Student Drivers: Walkers, parents who typically pick up their children after school, and our student drivers should be aware that it may be darker than usual due to the eclipse. We encourage you to plan accordingly and ensure you and your children have the necessary safety equipment if you plan to observe the eclipse after school hours. Important Precautions: While observing a solar eclipse is a memorable experience, taking proper precautions to protect your eyes is crucial. Directly staring at the sun, even during an eclipse, can cause serious and permanent eye damage. Here are some safety tips: • Use approved solar viewing glasses or solar filters to observe the eclipse directly. Regular sunglasses are not sufficient. • Remind children of the importance of not looking directly at the sun without protection. • Consider alternative methods for viewing, such as pinhole projectors or eclipse glasses, which allow indirect viewing of the eclipse's progression. • If using telescopes or binoculars, ensure they are fitted with solar filters designed for safe solar viewing. We hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your building principal.
Thank you.
We hope you enjoy her show!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Marybeth Torchia
Superintentdent
ATTENDANCE
JUST A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT OUT ATTENDANCE POLICY:
This is from the district handbook.
Parental Notice of Absence - Absences shall be treated as unexcused until the district receives a written excuse explaining the absence, to be submitted within three (3) days of the absence. A maximum of ten (10) days of cumulative lawful absences verified by parental notification shall be permitted during a school year. All absences beyond ten (10) cumulative days shall require an excuse from a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Unexcused/Unlawful Absence For purposes of this policy, absences which do not meet the criteria indicated above shall be permanently considered unexcused.
WHEN YOU ARE TAKING YOUR CHILD ON A TRIP:
Nonschool-sponsored educational tours or trips, if the following conditions are met:.
a. The person in parental relation submits the required documentation for excusal prior to the absence, within the appropriate timeframe. PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL FOR AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORM, OR DOWNLOAD ONE OFF THE WEBSITE.
b. The student's participation has been approved by the Superintendent or designee.
c. The adult directing and supervising the tour or trip is acceptable to the person in parental relation and the Superintendent.
TITLE 1 FAMILY NIGHT
You are invited to a Title one Family Night.
Tuesday, April 30,2024
6:30-8:00pm
Boyertown Middle School West Cafeteria
Title I Programs in the Boyertown Area School District:
Boyertown, Colebrookdale, Earl and Washington are the identified Title I elementary schools in our district. Middle School West is also identified as a Title I school. These schools receive Title I funding based on the percentage of low-income eligible students.
Title I is a federally funded program purposed with ensuring all children have a fair and equal opportunity to learn and grow. Beginning in the 2023-24 year, Boyertown has transitioned to a Schoolwide Title I program. A Schoolwide program is designed to serve all students in a Title I building and improve all structures to help support student learning. Our Schoolwide plan was developed with the help of parents, community members, teachers, and administrators. Our plan is evaluated annually to determine the impact that these supports have on student achievement.
As a Schoolwide Title I building, the staff is reviewing all students' data to determine needs. Students are identified for intervention if in need of academic support, primarily in the area of reading. All students receiving additional support must qualify through our district assessments.
Support is provided to the students individually or in small groups both in class and as a pullout program. Schools set a goal for academic progress that will be measured through mid-year and end-of-the-year assessments. The Reading Specialists, Intervention teachers, paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers partner together to support all Title I students.
As a Title I Schoolwide building, all students are considered Title I students and all teachers are considered Title I teachers. All of our professionals are highly qualified teachers. They hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher, Pennsylvania certification, and have shown competency in their subject area. In addition, the paraprofessionals in the program are also highly qualified. They have either an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of two years of college, or have passed a rigorous local assessment.
Our district works diligently to use the Title I funds as required and to provide these additional services to enhance the educational program of our Title I students. If you have any questions about the Title I program, please reach out to your building's reading specialist or call the Title I office at (610) 369-7414.
DATES TO REMEMBER
upcoming dates
4/16 4th grade field trip
4/17 early dismissal
4/17 Field Day
4/17 New Kindergarteners Launch
4/22 Author visit Patricia DeMaria
4/23 5th grade internet safety
4/23 thru 4/30 PSSA's 3rd - 5th grade
THINGS TO REMEMBER
* When your child is absent from school, please call or email the attendance line asap.
* If you are taking an educational trip, you must bring in a signed form Prior to the trip.
* If you are picking up your child for an appointment, please call the office or send in a note.
Community Bulletin Board
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Colebrookdale Elementary
1001 Montgomery Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 369-7427