Clearing the Air - Vape Prevention Workshop
Kids are wired to try new things. Whether it’s nicotine, THC (cannabis), or “just” flavoring, the current trend, both nationally and locally, is vaping. Along with other risky behaviors, this is something we need to have a conversation about, as parents and as a community that cares. We’ll talk about:

• Ways we can help kids to break away from cultural pressures.
• The teenage brain is built to take risks. How can we encourage smart choices?
• Vaping can involve flavored liquids, nicotine, or THC (cannabis).
• We’ll learn about the implications of each.
• What are the implications of medical marijuana, and the potential for legalized adult use?

WHEN: May 21 at 6:30-8 p.m.

WHERE: Spring-Ford Area High School

REGISTER: Click here to register.

MCIU Job Fair - May 21, 2024
Join Spring-Ford at the MCIU for the School Districts of Montgomery County Spring Education Recruitment Fair on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5 - 7 p.m. Representatives from Montgomery County school districts are actively recruiting for teachers and other educational professionals to work in our schools supporting our students.The fair will be held in-person at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) Lafayette Building in Norristown (2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown, PA 19401). 

Career opportunities within our Montgomery County school districts include the following:

• Certified Teachers across all grade levels and content areas, including Elementary, Secondary (All Content Areas), and Special Education Teachers.  
• Other Certified Educational Professionals, including: School Counselor, School Nurse, School Psychologist, Speech & Language Pathologist, Reading Specialist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), etc. 
• Support Staff positions, including: Paraprofessionals, Office & Administrative Support, Information Technology, Bus/Van Drivers, Food Service, Custodial & Maintenance, and others!
• A list of all current and anticipated vacancies will be shared with all candidates who attend in-person.  

Click here to learn more and to register.

Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!
Welcome, Class of 2037! Registration is opening for incoming Kindergarten and new 1st-grade students! Children living in the Spring-Ford Area School District who will be five years old by August 31, 2024 are eligible to attend school in 2024-2025.

Families registering for Kindergarten will be the first to use Spring-Ford's new online registration system. Returning SFASD families who have already registered at least one student in Spring-Ford and already have a Spring-Ford Skyward account can log into Skyward to start the Kindergarten Registration process. Click here to learn more.

15th Annual Film Festival
Lights, Camera, Graduation! Major 2's present the 15th Annual Spring-Ford Film Festival. Broadcasting Teacher, Cheryl Murgia will be retiring in June, let's sell out the Colonial as her final send off! Invite all of friends to enjoy a night of student creations and to give a wonderful send off for our very own Murg!

WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Doors open at 6. Trailers start at 6:15. Event starts at 6:30.

WHERE: The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville
COST: Free! Donations will be accepted at the door, all proceeds will go to Epilepsy Foundation.

DETAILS: Most content is PG, but some spookier scenes may be more suitable for an audience over 13. Click here to tell your friends on Facebook that you'll be attending!

Meet the Instrument Night
Students entering 4th grade for the coming 2024-2025 school can sign-up and learn a Band or Orchestra instrument! On Thursday, May 30th the Music Department is holding Meet the Instrument Night at the 5/6/7 Grade Center. Students will get to try out three instruments of their choice and (Registration is Required by May 26th).

• Students must sign up for this event in advance. Click here to register.
• Can’t make May 30th? Click here to learn more about Spring-Ford's music program.
•  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Brett Slifer (Band) bslif@spring-ford.net or Ms. Kylie Sexton (Orchestra) ksext@spring-ford.net

Message from MCOPH
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) has seen an uptick in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, throughout the county. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease. It can spread when a person with pertussis coughs or sneezes. A person with pertussis can spread the disease for several weeks unless treated. To protect yourself and others from getting sick, take action to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, like pertussis:

• Avoid close contact with sick people: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
• Stay home when you are sick:  It is important to stay home when sick for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medicines.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.  It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• Wash your hands often:  Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use at least a 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth: Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Clean and disinfect: Clean surfaces and objects that are touched frequently, including desks, doorknobs, railings, computer keyboards, phones, and toys.
• Staying up to date with your vaccinations: Vaccines help your body create protective antibodies that help it fight off infections. By getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself and avoid spreading preventable diseases to other people in your community.

If you think that your child has been exposed to pertussis or develops cold symptoms that include cough, contact their healthcare provider.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
In 1987, Congress passed the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, (subsequently renamed the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) to aid homeless persons. The Act defines the term "homeless children and youths" as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The Act explicitly includes within the definition of "homeless children and youths" those who are "awaiting foster care placement." On December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was enacted amending McKinney-Vento. This Basic Education Circular (BEC) explains the categories of children who are "homeless" and entitled to the protections of the federal law. Click here to learn more.