News from Spring-Ford Area School District
November 2017
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CELEBRATE AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
American Education Week—November 13-17, 2017—will present all Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
2017's theme is "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility." Visit your school's website for school specific events and details.
2017's theme is "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility." Visit your school's website for school specific events and details.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: SPRING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A "High Achievement" Title I Distinguished School is determined by the following criteria:
- Highest 5% Title I schools based on aggregate Mathematics/Reading proficiency for PSSA
- Test participation in Mathematics and Reading PSSA
- Graduation Rate
- Closing the Achievement Gap in Mathematics and Reading PSSA
- Closing the Achievement Gap in Mathematics and Reading PSSA for Historically Underperforming Students
- Not a Priority School or Focus School
Congratulations to the Spring City Elementary School students and staff members!
1st MARKING PERIOD REPORT CARD INFORMATION
Report cards and conferences provide an excellent opportunity to communicate with parents and guardians regarding student achievement and growth. Please visit your school's website for additional Parent/Teacher Conference information.
November 2: 1st Marking Period ends
November 14: All electronic report cards are to be available by 4 p.m. via the Skyward System
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS
The Spring-Ford Area School District is proud to announce that three Spring-Ford Area High School students have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. Congratulations to John T. Kelly, Nicholas D. Moore, and Yash B. Shah.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test — which serves as a screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.
OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Join friends and family at Oaks Elementary School to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Sunday, November 5! Open House will be from 1-4 pm, this event is FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
- Enjoy a walk down memory lane with memorabilia from every decade.
- Past students can share pictures from their time at Oaks, and have fun in a before/after Photo Booth!
- Email Stephanie Rittenhouse at sritt@spring-ford.net with any questions
- Click here to learn more
SFAHS FALL PLAY: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Your whole family will be in for a treat with this special adaptation of A Christmas Carol! Deck the halls as the holiday spirit travels beyond the footlights, right into your very own heart.
Join us for an evening performance Friday night, November 17th. OR make an afternoon of it and have Snacks with Santa at 2pm prior to the Saturday matinee on November 18th, which begins at 4pm! This special event is FREE with your advance ticket purchase! Click here to purchase tickets online.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT: NOVEMBER 18
Mark your calendar for the Upper Providence Elementary All-Star Holiday Shopping Event on November 18th from 9 am to1 pm.
Shop local vendors such as Distinctive Crafts , Beauty Counter, Suncatchers & More, So Fairy Green and more!
Click here for more information.
DOWNLOAD THE NEW iPHONE APP
Spring-Ford Area School District's app for iPhones and iPads allows student, faculty and parent constituents to take full advantage of the ever-growing mobile phenomenon by delivering content from the website directly to their iOS-based devices. Enable push notifications, browse the online calendar, check your portal and more!
Click here to watch a video tutorial form RCTV.
FALL ATHLETIC TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to Spring-Ford Area High School student athletes for a successful fall season:
- Congratulations to Senior Ben Pochet, who claimed the District One Class AAA Boys Golf championship on October 11 – his second straight season
- Congratulations to the Girls' Tennis Team for winning the PAC Team Title
- Congratulations to the Boys' Golf Team for winning the PAC Team Title, the first time since 2012 – Josh Brauer, Drew Fuhrman, Axel Kalbach, Ben Pochet, Jack Straub, Steven Stumpo, Luke Watson, George Wicks
- Congratulations to the Girls' Volleyball Team for advancing to District play
- Congratulations to the Girls' Soccer Team for advancing to District play.
Also, congratulations to the Golden Ram Marching Band! They competed in the Bands of America Regional at the University of Delaware. This is the National Circuit Show they attend once a year, with 39 bands participating this year.
SAVE THE DATE
Spring-Ford Family Math Night
November 6 • 6:30 p.m.
American Education Week
November 13-17, 2017
Spring-Ford Area High School Fall Play: A Christmas Carol
November 17 and 18, 2017
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Spring-Ford Area School District
857 South Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468 || 610-705-6000 || news@spring-ford.net