Insight PA Elementary Newsletter

Friday, November 3rd - End of Quarter 1

Any missing assignments or assessments must be completed by the end of the school day on November 2nd!

Tuesday, November 7th - No School (Election Day)

Wednesday, November 15th - Virtual Town Hall at 6:30pm
Join our Insight PA CEO and Director of Reporting & Compliance to learn more about federal programs and funding at Insight PA.

Zoom Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4278009616

Monday, November 20th & Tuesday, November 21st - Asynchronous Half Days for Students*, Learning Coach Conferences (to 6:00PM)

Wednesday, November 22nd - Asynchronous Half Day for Students & Staff*

Thursday, November 23rd - Monday, November 27th - School Closed (Thanksgiving Break)

*Asynchronous Days = No live instruction. Students will complete assignments on their own.

Congratulation to our October Elementary Students of the Week!

“Leana always comes to class with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She participates during class and cheers on her classmates each and every day. Thank you for being such a great role model, Leana!”

-Mrs. Clune

“Keniyah always actively participates in class. She volunteers to speak on the mic and read to the class. She always has a positive attitude and tries her best, reaching out for help if she needs it.

Keep up the great work, Keniyah!”

-Mrs. Betts

"A’Leem always participates in class! His attendance is great and he always completes his work. A’Leem is always smiling and eager to learn. He is also kind and respectful to his classmates, as well as his teacher."

-Mrs. Koliscak

"Julian is an absolute delight to have in Kindergarten! Every day he greets his classmates and teacher with a smile. He always has a positive attitude and actively participates in class. Julian has the kindest heart and is sweet to everyone he meets! He’s a hard worker in and out of class and his love for learning is undeniable. Continue to flourish, Julian!"

-Ms. Schulze

Join us on select Friday afternoons in November and December at museums, science centers, aquariums, and more! These events are FREE for current Insight PA students and one adult per family. Visit the link below to learn more about the events happening in your area and access our sign-up forms. Please note that specific times and included activities vary by location - be sure to read over all of the information for your selected event before signing up to attend!

Learning Coach/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st. Times will be available between 10:00am - 6:00pm and we encourage you to sign up for a slot that fits your schedule. These conferences will be held in NewRow, which can be accessed through your child's Class Connect schedule, but teachers are happy to accommodate a phone conference as well.

More information will be coming from your children's teachers - please keep an eye on your email for your chance to sign up for a conference!

The Internet Reimbursement window for Semester One of the 2023-2024 School Year is now open!

Please see your email or visit the link below for more information, and to access the survey to request your reimbursement.

*Internet Reimbursement Surveys are due by Tuesday, December 19th!

Insight PA is required to have a current photo on file of each student every school year. We ask that you please complete this survey and upload a current photo of your child on or before Friday, November 10th.

When uploading a photo, please use a photo that:

• Is current within the last two (2) months.
• Clearly features the child’s face as the main focus of the photo.
• Is a photo of the child wearing clothing that follows the School Dress Code in the Family and Student Handbook.
  
  

If the photo uploaded does not adhere to the above guidelines, you may be asked to resubmit your child’s photo.

All students who have a photo submitted on or before Friday, November 10th will be entered into a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card! Three (3) gift card recipients will be randomly selected and notified the week of November 13th.

Our team of Student Resource Specialists are again partnering with Highmark Caring Place this year to provide support to our grieving students and their families. On Thursday, November 16th, we will be recognizing Children's Grief Awareness Day. We ask you to join us by wearing blue on this day.

To learn more, visit the Children's Grief Awareness Day website.

Students and their families are also invited to visit Highmark Caring's Place's Illuminating Hope website and add a butterfly to the virtual garden in memory of a loved one they have lost or in support of others who are grieving. Butterflies can be added between now and December 31, 2023.

We are looking forward to focusing on gratitude this month. Practicing gratitude can increase our well-being and our happiness. Through lessons and activities, counselors will reflect on the importance of gratitude in our Counselor Connection sessions.

Elementary Counseling Website

*Our Elementary students are assigned to a counselor by grade level and work with the same counselor each year as they move up through Elementary School. Not sure who your counselor is? Check the list below!

• Mrs. Testa (Kindergarten)
• Mrs. Peters (1st Grade)
• Mrs. McPherson (2nd Grade)
• Mrs. McFarland (3rd Grade)
• Mrs. Judson (4th Grade)
• Ms. Snyder (5th Grade)