BLOCKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

End of Summer 2024

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WELCOME BACK!

Principal's Corner

Welcome back to another exciting school year!

As we start this new chapter, I am thrilled to share that our school has made great strides in academic achievements and school climate over the past year. Thanks to our dedicated staff, learners, and the support of our committed families and community, we've turned a corner and are heading in a positive direction.

Your involvement plays a crucial role in our continued success. We encourage you to be an active part of our school community, whether participating in a policy committee, volunteering, attending events, or simply staying engaged with your child's education and constantly communicating with their teachers. Together, we can build on our progress and create an even more vibrant and supportive environment for our learners.

Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Warm regards,
Dr. Lugo
Principal

Present and On-Time!

Attendance Matters!

School Begins at 8:00 am

School Ends at 3:00 pm

Regular attendance boosts academic performance! Even 15 minutes of lateness daily equals 6 days of learning loss each year. Please talk to your child about the importance of being on time and present every day!

URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

6TH AND 7TH GRADE STUDENTS

If your child has not yet had their 6th-grade physical exam or received these two vaccinations MCV & Tdap, please schedule one immediately. You MUST show proof of TDAP and Meningitis vaccinations for your child BEFORE their first day of 7th grade. They will not be permitted to enter the building on August 26th without the nurse possessing proof of these shots.

Please get in touch with Nurse Michele if you have any questions or concerns. If you have an appointment scheduled already, please let Nurse Michele know the date. You may email or scan vaccination proof to mkravitzeichelberger@nasd.k12.pa.us

Contact Norristown Regional Health Center to schedule an appointment @ (610)278-7787, if necessary.

Click Here for Important Medical Paperwork for 6th-Graders

Click Here for Critical Information from Nurse Michele for 7th Graders

Blockson Dress Expectations 2024-2025

There is no uniform requirement this year, but there are dress expectations.

Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Dresses

● Must be worn around the waist and the appropriate length and fit (shorts must be finger length).

● Baggy pants/skirts/shorts must be belted and may not be worn to expose undergarments, gym shorts, articles worn as undergarments, or bare skin.

● Jeans, pants, or tops with intentional tears above the knee and pajama bottoms are prohibited.

● If wearing leggings, the top must fall below mid-thigh. The upper part cannot be transparent.

Tops

● Shirts must be longer than the waist (stomach may not show when raising hand)

● Students may not wear tank tops or bralettes.

● Shirts may not show any cleavage or any part of undergarments or sports bras.

● Students are not allowed to wear see-through clothing.

● Sweatshirts/hoodies may not be worn with the hoods pulled up.

Head Coverings/Accessories

● No hats or hoods are to be worn at school.

● Head coverings may only be worn for religious, cultural or health purposes.

● Accessories, such as chains, spikes, or jewelry that may harm the safety and/or well-being of people in the building, are prohibited.

● No Ski Masks

Shoes

● Students must wear closed-toe shoes at all times.

● No sandals, flip-flops, slides, high heels, platforms, or slippers.

● No shoes without a back strap or enclosure are permitted.

Other

● Students may not wear clothing advertising drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, weapons, or offensive language or sentiments.

● Students may not carry or wear blankets during the school day.

● No gang colors or logos of any description are allowed.

HOLD THESE IMPORTANT DATES

Blockson Resource Fair, Thursday August 22nd

4:30-6pm Blockson Cafeteria

An added bonus to the Sweet Treat Family Evening will be a variety of local agencies and organizations sharing resources that are available to families and children. Free give aways and raffles too!

Sweet Treat Back-to-School Family Evening & Resource Fair Thursday, August 22, 2024, 4:30-6pm

Open to all Blockson scholars and families. Treats, fun, games and raffle prizes!

RSVP by August 16th by clicking on the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEe3TrwvcaiCq3JBVxeods9OAMA-305y27iUOPCRCPtG4bbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

5th Grade Orientation Thursday, August 22, 2024 9-11 am

Join us to hear a brief overview of the upcoming school year, and allow your learners to meet their teachers and tour the building. No bus transportation will be provided. Please send your 5th graders even if you are not able to attend.

First Day of School Monday, August 26th

We look forward to welcoming all of our learners back and new families and learners to Blockson!

For the first day ONLY, all learners will enter through Blockson's main entrance.

August 30, 2024, School Closed

Schools and Offices are closed.

September 2, 2024, School Closed

Labor Day Holiday

Back to School Night and Resource Fair Thursday, September 5, 2024 5-7pm

Meet your learners' teachers and the building staff.

Blockson School Picture Day, September 11, 2024

Every learner will take a picture for their student ID at no cost, and you will also have the option to purchase pictures. More information will be sent home at the end of the first week of school.

2024 - 2025 School Calendar

2024 - 2025 Calendar Spanish

Blockson MS Suggested Supply List - By Grade

Please purchase as many as you are able. If you have concerns, please contact Assistant Principal Kramp at ekramp@nasd.k12.pa.us

2024-2025 Suggested School Supply List

Grades and Scholar Progress

NASD's System is Up and Running - Campus Parent

URGENT: Campus Parent opens Monday, August 19th with Student and Bus Schedules! Students will also be able to access their schedules on Monday.

Parents and guardians must complete the REQUIRED Annual Student Information Verification via Infinite Campus (IC) before accessing student’s teachers, schedules, and bus information.

Log in and complete it now. Don’t wait—ensure you’re ready to view everything on Monday! Check your email for more details.

Campus Parent puts your student’s school information at your fingertips. Real-time access to announcements, assignments, attendance, grades, schedules and much more.

Log in at this link or use the link to request a new log-in. https://nasdpa.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/norristown.jsp

Please visit the district's webpage for more information, instructions, and support! https://nasd.k12.pa.us/infinitecampus

Your learner may also access their grades for you to view by using their school-issued Chromebook.

Mid-Marks - November 1st

Family/Teacher Conferences - November 26th & 27th

NASD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (Click Here)

Community events won't be listed on Blockson's social media page, however, this Community Bulletin Board promotes community events, programs and activities in Norristown, East & West Norriton and other places of interest in the county.

BLOCKSON NEEDS SCHOOL INFLUENCERS/VOLUNTEERS

You are your learner's first teacher and know them better than anyone else. Please use your expertise to help shape a new Blockson MS. Consider working in our building to make a difference. The clearances for the PA Criminal Check and PA Child Abuse Check are required, free for volunteers and will allow you to volunteer in any of the NASD buildings and attend field trips. Please email kaddisonwilliams@nasd.k12.pa.us for the forms or more information.