Elsie Rogers Express
April 21, 2023
#PHM Excellence
This week Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker travelled around the district to surprise this year's winners. On Monday, April 24, P-H-M Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker surprised Walt Disney Music Teacher Mr. Robi Davidson naming him P-H-M Elementary Teacher of the Year. The next day he surprised Penn High School AP History Teacher and Tennis Coach Mr. Eric Bowers and named him Secondary Teacher of the Year. Dr. Thacker wrapped up the week on Friday naming Horizon Teacher's Aide Julie Mead Classified Employee of the Year.
All awardees officially recognized at P-H-M’s annual Employee Recognition & Retiree Dinner in mid May.
Summer Academies
If you are looking for some fun summer activities, take a look at the summer enrichment opportunities P-H-M is offering in July!
Visual Arts Academy (July 10 – 14, July 17 – 21, or July 24 – 28, 2023) In this award-winning one-week academy, current P-H-M Kindergarten – 5th grade students learn art history, art production and writing through a unique integration program. The program is based at Penn High School and in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame's Snite Museum of Art. Families may select the week that is most convenient for all of their children to attend, regardless of their grade. Click here to register.
Junior STEM Academy - In this one-week academy, current P-H-M K – 5th graders will discover how math and science are applied in the real world. Each week is reserved for specific grades and will be held at Penn High School. Click here to register.
- Kindergarten and 1st grade attend the week of July 24 – 28
- 2nd and 3rd grade attend the week of July 17 – 21
4th and 5th grade attend the week of July 10 – 14
Junior Foreign Language Academy (July 10 – 14) This academy integrates the French language, social studies, culture, visual arts and music into an intensive and enriching learning experience. The one-week camp is held at Penn High School and is open to current P-H-M 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students. Click here to register.
KIndergarten Registration
We are super excited to meet our newest roadrunners!
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Save the Dates
April 17 - ILEARN Window Opens through May 5
May 1 - Running is Elementary Event @ Elm Road
May 2 - Recess Day - No School
May 4 - 5th Grade Music Program
May 16 - 1st Grade to Rum Village
May 16 - 5th Grade to Visit Schmucker
May 23 - 4th Grade Music Program
May 29 - Memorial Day - No School
May 30 - Kindergarten Graduation, 1:30 PM
June 1 - Field Day
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Email: ccampbell@phm.k12.in.us
Website: https://elsierogers.phmschools.org/
Location: 56219 Currant Road, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Phone: 574-259-5231
Twitter: @ElsieRogersES