5/6 Grade Center

Starting Monday, March 30th teachers will be providing new instruction online using Google Classroom with the intent of advancing and moving the curriculum forward. Please know that we understand that this is going to be a transition for families, and we are stressing flexibility for families. Instruction will be asynchronous, which means that families will have flexibility as to when in the day they will complete their work.

Please click here to review the Instructional Continuation Plan. On this page, you will find:

• The full Instructional Continuation Plan presentation, which was broadcast live on March 26^th.
• A written Instruction Guide for parents
• A quick start Google Classroom Guide for parents
• A Special Education letter from Mr. Rizzo
• A link to the Technology Support Zoom Room
• The Device Access Request Form
• Technology Support email
• General Questions email
• RAMful Learning Videos
• Achieved Enrichment Activities
• And more!

We understand that this transition may be difficult, but please remember that your Spring-Ford family is here to support you as your family ease into this near learning style. Please take your time in reviewing this information, and watch (or re-watch) the Instructional Continuation Plan presentation.

5th Grade and 6th Grade students interested in joining a Model Rocket Club must complete an interest/ permission form and hand it in by Friday, March 6th to Mr. Downs in room W241. Space is limited, therefore students will be selected by lottery. 5th Grade students will meet on Tuesdays after school March through June. 6th Grade students will meet on Thursdays after school April through June. Click Here for 5th grade form. Click Here for 6th Grade form.

Click here for the March 4, 2020 Weekly Update.

The February edition of the Ram Review is now available. Check it out for news and updates including Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Update; SFAHS Presents 42nd Street; Screenagers: NEXT CHAPTER; 7th Grade Coffee Cart Program; and so much more!

Click here to read the full newsletter.

The 5/6 Library invites you to help Kick-off "March is Reading Month" with our Book Swap!! Click here for more info.

Our 6th grade class Hershey Park field trip is coming up in May. Each team will be traveling on a different day. The Pioneer team will go on the trip on May 26th. The Trailblazer team will go on the trip on May 27th. The Settlers team will go on the trip on May 28th. The cost of the trip will be $65.00, which includes the ticket and transportation. Checks are to be made out to Spring-Ford. Payment for the trip and the permission slip are due back on February 21, 2020. Click here for permission slip.

On Friday, 2/21, the 5/6 Home & School Association will be hosting a Family Bingo Night. The event is scheduled 6:30 pm-8:00 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter the rear of the building using doors 13 and 20. Entrance fee is a gift valued at $10 or a $10 gift card that will be used as prizes. Bingo cards and markers will be provided as well as light snacks. Spirit Wear will also be available for purchase.

Intramural basketball is starting up after school next week! 5th Grade Boys will play on Mondays and 5th Grade Girls on Tuesdays. 6th Grade Boys will play on Wednesdays, and 6th Grade Girls on Thursdays.

All basketball intramurals will take place from 3:45-4:45 in the main gym. Pick up will be at the front main entrance. Permission slips are available outside the PE office and must be turned in on the first day in order to play. Any questions, contact Mr. Moyer at JMoye@spring-ford.net. Click here for boys permission slip. Click here for girls Permission slip.

Spring-Ford Intermediate School will be hosting its 3rd annual Basket Raffle to help raise money for an end of the year school wide event and we need your help! Each homeroom pair has been assigned a basket theme and we're asking for donations to help fill the baskets. Donations could be items or gift cards pertaining to the theme as well as monetary and items will be purchased for you. Please look for your homeroom/switch teachers name in the sign up genius. Items requested for the raffle baskets are listed, but feel free to add anything you think would fit the basket's theme. Please note your students name in the comment box. If you are able to contribute to another homeroom's basket, please do so!

All basket raffle items should be turned into your homeroom teacher on or before Thursday, APRIL 30^th, 2020.

Basket Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the 5th and 6th grade spring music concerts, art show, and during school in homeroom. More details will be provided to students regarding ticket sale dates as we get closer to the events in May.

We thank you for all of your generosity!

5th Grade Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4EAFA62CAAF94-basket

6th Grade Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4EAFA62CAAF94-basket1

The 5th grade end of year celebration will be an EXTRAVAGANZA held during the day and on school grounds. It's sure to be an exciting and fun-filled day!!!! Please return payment of $30.00 in an envelope marked EXTRAVAGANZA with your child's name to the appropriate homeroom teacher by Friday, January 31, 2020. Make checks payable to: SFASD, Click here for more information.

This school year, Creative Health Services, in cooperation with the 5th/6th Grade Center Student Assistance Program (SAP), will be offering interactive skill building support groups. These groups are designed to provide supportive interventions to increase students' coping skills and are completely voluntary. Groups will meet once a week for 6 to 8 weeks during the school day. It is possible students may have to miss class time to participate. Click here for more info and permission slip.

The 5^th/6^th Grade Homework Club is currently accepting applicants for the 2019-2020 school year. Participation is based on referral from teachers, parents, and/or counselors.The club is held every Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 PM until 4:45 PM and is an excellent resource for our 5^th and 6^th grade students. Click Here for more info.

Click Here for 5/6 Grade Music Rehearsal Schedule.

Click on the link below to access the study video which was featured at the Back To School Open House.

https://vimeo.com/169193980?ref=em-share

Wondering if your child's bus is running late? Download the new "Bus Status" app for iOS and Android to receive bus notifications straight to your phone.

The Bus Status app displays up to date bus information for schools and school districts. The app sends out push notifications for cancelled, delayed, or early buses, keeping parents and students updated. Select your bus route as a favorite to receive notifications for special announcements and late bus information. See instructions below to use this new app.

Click here to learn more.

In the event that your student is out sick, needs to leave early, or is going on a trip, click here for guidelines/information.

Click here to view a message from Dr. Goodin about the S2SS Roll Out. S2SS is a life-saving and life-changing school safety program that teaches students, educators, parents and community members how to anonymously report this information through the S2SS app, website, or 24/7 Crisis Center Hotline.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education just launched the Future Ready PA Index, an online, one-stop shop that provides a clear and easy-to-navigate platform for viewing information on student and school success. The Future Ready PA Index moves beyond focusing solely on standardized test results to evaluate success by using a collection of indicators, which illustrate academic proficiency, college and career readiness, and more. Take a comprehensive look at how our schools are doing in educating and preparing students for success by visiting the new Future Ready PA Index: futurereadypa.org.

If you plan on picking your student up on a regular basis each week at normal dismissal time, please complete a Recurring Parent Pick-up Form. Click here for form. Parent Pick up is at Door # 12 in the back of the building at 3:40 pm. Please park and enter Door 12 to sign your student out. Please be sure to have indentification with you at the time of pick up. Otherwise, in the event you need to pick up your student at parent pick up on a specific day, please send in a hand written note to the teacher and specify the name of the person who will pick the student up.

Click Here to see a list of frequently asked questions, learn about the House System, a list of 5/6 grade Teams and more.

Click Here for the Recurring Student Pick-Up Form.