OLYMPIC DAY – Organized by physical education teacher, Mr. Chad Neiswender, this year’s Olympic Day held on Friday, June 1, was a complete success.  After the opening ceremonies, which included each class representing a different country, the students energetically engaged in a number of cooperative games, as well as a variety of team-focused activities.  Many parent volunteers assisted, as well as 26 capable high school students.  After lunch and the conclusion of the afternoon events, staff members opposed the fourth graders for an exciting kickball game.  Each fourth grade class had an opportunity to play one inning, and second grade teacher Mrs. Melissa Pogash led some between-inning dance activities and provided the play-by-play commentary.

SAFETY PATROL RECOGNITION – This year’s recognition outing for the school safety patrol was held at Jungle Wonder in Limerick.  The 55 students enjoyed a variety of activities as well as some refreshments.  The annual recognition is sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), and is a way of thanking the students for the service that they provide to the school by assisting students on the buses, in the hallways, and with the adult crossing guards who safely cross students who walk to school.

FOURTH GRADE CELEBRATION – Each year, the PTO sponsors a night to recognize the accomplishments of our fourth graders as they leave Royersford Elementary.  The activity is family-based, and is comprised of a dinner and an awards program, and this year’s theme was “A Star Studded Celebration.”  Our fourth graders can bring two guests, who are usually their parents, and they enjoy a meal prepared by our cafeteria personnel, and served by volunteer staff members.  Awards are presented to our students for participation in a variety of activities including the safety patrol, Secret Agents service club, morning announcements news crew, dance production, the Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge, and the Reading Olympics.  The final portion of the night is a slide show featuring our students and includes a current picture preceded by a baby picture. 

PRO-SOCIAL SKILLS CULMINATING ACTIVITY – Our students celebrated their pro-social skills accomplishments on June 8.  A beach-themed lunch was enjoyed by the students, who were able to eat outside on blankets and beach towels.  In the afternoon, a children’s singing group, “The Cat’s Pajamas” performed for the school family.  On the day before, students engaged in our final “school family” activity.  Mixed grade level groups met with a staff member and composed RES post cards as a way of expressing appreciation to area police, fire fighters, EMT workers, and service men and women who serve in the military.  The post cards featured scenes from various area around the school.

COOL SCHOOL – The PTO’s ninth annual summer enrichment program began this week.  More than 70 courses are being offered with more than 1,200 course slots filled over the three weeks of the program.  The program is coordinated by Upper Providence teacher and Royersford parent Mrs. Jean Lare.  She is assisted  by an army of district teachers as well as student and parent volunteers.  There are still openings during the weeks of July 9 and July 16.  More information is available on the Royersford website, or by calling 610-705-6005, ext. 2725.