Upper Allen Elementary

Next week we will hold our Bingo Night on Friday. We will have two sessions of Bingo with the first beginning at 5:30 PM and the second session at 6:45 PM. Seating is limited so please register below.

I would like to thank the parent volunteers who helped to make picture day a huge success. Volunteers assisted students in getting ready for their photos and helped monitor students waiting in line. They even helped those our reluctant smilers to say cheese!

We had our October Community Meeting today and learned about a new word, "courteous". During the month of October students find fun and creative ways to be courteous to others. Some may even earn a Power Paw and have their name read on the morning announcements! Be sure to ask your children about being courteous.

The Upper Allen Family Newsletter is distributed via email about every other week during the school year. The parent contacts in the Sapphire portal are used to generate the email lists to send out the newsletter.

During the week of October 28th students will participate in activities related to the fall season. These activities are not affiliated with Halloween and we ask that students do not wear any costume to school. For those families that do celebrate Halloween, below is a list of community opportunities for students to wear their costume and participate.

Halloween Celebrations

· Mechanicsburg Borough Halloween Parade: October 8

· Mechanicsburg Streets of Treats: October 19 10AM - 2PM

Trick - or -Treat

· Mechanicsburg Borough: October 31 from 6-8:00 PM (no rain date)

· Upper Allen: October 31 from 6:00 -8:00 PM (rain date: Saturday, November 2nd from 4-6 p.m.)

Cold and flu season is fast approaching. If your child is not feeling well and you are unsure if you should send your child to school, please review the below information. Please note, if your child is out for more than three consecutive days, a medical note is required to excuse these absences.

Covid guidelines have changed. If your student has been exposed, tested positive, or experiencing symptoms, please review the respiratory virus guidelines.

Please contact our school nurses, Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Nelsen, if you are still uncertain about whether your child may attend school or have any concerns about your child’s health.

Flu, COVID, RSV, and upper respiratory infections fall under our respiratory illness guidelines. Click below to review these guidelines.

If you have questions about whether your child should attend school due to an illness, please contact our school nurse.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We want our students to have the courage to be UPstanders. An UPstander is someone who recognizes when something is wrong and acts to make a change. One way we can all be UPstanders is to participate in Unity Day.

Unity Day was started by PACER’S National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011. Our elementary school will be recognizing Unity Day on Wednesday, October 23rd. We want to come together as a school community and show that we are UNITED for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. What a powerful way to send a unified message that we care about student’s physical and emotional wellness and that all students belong here at MASD! We hope all of the students, staff and families will join us in wearing the color ORANGE on Unity Day to help us make a bold statement as a community.

Students will also be working on positive pumpkins during Unity Day. Check out our Positive Pumpkin Patch when you come in for parent teacher conferences.

**This event is being sponsored by your Elementary Student Assistance Program

It is time to start gathering up your loose change!

From October 21st to October 25th first, second, and third grade will be competing in coin wars. Each day we will collect a different coin. Be on the lookout for more information soon.

Interested in making a direct donation to the PTO?

Your generous donations directly support a variety of programs, events, and resources that benefit our students, teachers, and the entire school community. Whether it’s funding field trips, classroom supplies, or special events, every contribution makes a difference!

If you’re able to donate, please visit https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=GLHE7LMTJK56C or scan the QR code below.

No amount is too small, and every bit helps us create a vibrant learning environment for our kids.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mechanicsburg Area School District is privileged to offer a weekend food distribution program for families in need. The purpose of the program is to provide non-perishable, vitamin-fortified, and easy to prepare foods to children at times when school resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. Bags will include two breakfasts, two meals, and two snacks. The program is free of charge, and it will begin on Friday, September 27th. Please use the link below to sign up.

This year we will be providing two BINGO Night sessions for families to attend. Families may attend 5:30-6:30 PM or 6:45-7:45 PM. Families must sign up in advance. Pizza may also be ordered ahead of time. Look for a sign-up in our next newsletter and soon on seesaw.

Check out our Wildcat Gear at the MA-PTO store. Click the photo to visit.

October

• Thursday, October 10 - BINGO Night 5:30-6:30 PM or 6:45-7:45 PM
  

• Friday, October 11- Act 80 Day - No School for Students
  

• Monday, October 14 - Columbus Day - No School

• Wednesday, October 30- Fall Teacher/Parent Conferences 3-7:00 PM

November

• Monday, November 1 - Fall Teacher/Parent Conferences 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (No School for Students)
• Tuesday, November 5 - PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
• Monday, November 11 - Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
• Monday, November 18 - World Expo Day at Upper Allen
• Sunday, November 24 - Girls on the Run 5K
• Wednesday, November 27 - Contracted In-Service Day (No School for Students)
• Thursday, November 28 - Monday, December 2 - Thanksgiving (No School for Students & Staff)

December

• Tuesday, December 3 - PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
• Friday, December 6 - Student Progress Reports Sent Home (First Trimester)
• Saturday, December 21-Sunday, January 5 - Winter Recess

Long Term Planning

• Spring Recess - April 17-21
• PSSA Reading Test - April 23-25 (Third Grade Students Only)
• PSSA Math Test - April 29-30 (Third Grade Students Only)

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Email: jmcintosh@mbgsd.org
Website: https://upperallen.mbgsd.org/
Location: 1790 South Market Street
Phone: (717)691-4594
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