Evans Elementary School

Click here to read this weeks Weekly Update including an invitation to learn more about Spring-Ford Cyber Learning.

If you have a child who will be 5 years of age by August 31, 2020 and would like to register him/her for kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year – we are OPEN to complete the registration process with you. To begin, the first step is to fill out the online pre-registration database, Gateway Registration, which can be accessed HERE.

At the end of the online pre-registration you will be prompted to email either Trudi Neumann, tshul@spring-ford.net, or Betsy Daley, edale@spring-ford.net, to set up an appointment to complete the registration process. The "appointment" can be through email, by phone or virtually through an online Zoom appointment to complete the registration. The purpose of the appointment is to verify information and review the required documents listed on the district's New Student Registration webpage you must provide.

You will need to scan the required documents and send via email to be included in your child's electronic student file. In addition, the following forms will be sent to you once your appointment is scheduled, also to be scanned and returned to be included with completing the registration.

• Child-Care Transportation form
• Authorization to Release Information – if your child attended a Pre-K program

Other documents, if available at the time of your appointment, are not required to complete the registration but must be provided to the school nurse no later than the 1^st day of school, August 31, 2020:

• Physical Form – 5-year-old check-up physical appointment
• Dental Examination Form

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Mrs. Neumann or Mrs. Daley at their email listed above.

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.

The National Association of Elementary School Principals provide members with a monthly parenting tip newsletter, Report to Parents or RtP. In this space periodically Evans will provide a link to the newsletter as it pertains to a subject matter and tip that might interest you as a parent of an Evans student.

This month the RtP pertains to "Coping with Tragedy". Click HERE to view a PDF for tips and suggestions on how to help your child cope with tragic events that occur.

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.

Please click here for the grade level SUPPLY LISTS for the 2019-2020 school year. Please note this is a very basic list and once school begins, your child's teacher may request some additional or other specific items.

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.

Please complete a Student Pick Up Form only if you are planning to pick up your child on a consistent basis at dismissal throughout the school year. (i.e. - Every Monday & Wednesday Pick up). This form will be kept on file for the entire school year. If you have any questions about the form, please contact the office at Evans - 610-705-6012.