Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year in the Pottsgrove School District.  We have a busy year ahead of us and we are looking forward to working with you and your children.  Check our website (www.pgsd.org) for current and up-coming events.

It is required by State law and district policy that we provide you with certain information at the start of each school year.  Shown below is a list of district-provided documents.  Some of these documents are enclosed; others are available on our website for your review.  If you do not have access to our website, please contact your child’s school and a packet will be sent home with your child.  Other school information has been incorporated into our district calendar.  We hope you will keep the district calendar handy all year as a reference guide. 

We invite you to be actively involved with your child's education.  Plan to have daily conversations about schoolwork, school activities and homework.  Be sure to have your child read every day.  Students should be encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities to enrich their academic experiences.  We offer a wide range of activities, clubs and athletics to appeal to your children’s talents, interests and abilities.  There is a direct correlation between positive self-esteem/good mental health, enthusiastic involvement in school activities, and academic achievement.

Please be aware that no Educational Trip Requests will be honored during PSSA Testing periods for students in grades where the PSSA tests are being administered.

During the 2011-2012 school year Pottsgrove School District will have four Act 80 early dismissal days for the purpose of staff training.  The four dates are October 12^th, December 14^th, February 15^th and May 16^th.  On these three days students will be dismissed on a two hour early dismissal schedule.  Students will have lunch in school on these days.

Be assured that an encouraging word from you can go a long way... so can a firm word regarding homework, discipline, or responsibility.  Please work with us to ensure that your child receives a well-rounded education and works to his/her fullest potential.  Working together we are confident that we can motivate all our students to become productive lifelong learners.

Sincerely,

 

1. Student Insurance Letter                         
2. School Lunch Prices           
3. Ala Carte Menu Prices           
4. 2011-2012 District Calendar
5. 2011-2012 Standardized Assessment Schedule     
6. Asbestos Notice             
7. Title I Parents’ Right to Know    
8. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
9. Pottsgrove Educational Foundation
10. Immunization Flyer
11. Notification of Rights (PPRA)
12. Food Allergy Letter
13. Directory Information Notice (FERPA)
14. Notification of Rights for Elementary and Secondary Students (FERPA)
15. Use of Student Images in School Publications (opt out)
    
16. District Policies (103, 204, 218.1, 221, 222, 226, 227, 231, 237, 247, 248)
17. School Bus Monitoring
18. Internet Essentials Program for Qualifying Families
    

Items to Return with your child to school by September 9, 2011

1. Free and Reduced Price Meals Information and Application                
2. Notice to Parents, Administration of Medication                                  
3. Release of Information (Juniors and Seniors ONLY)          
4. Child Custody Information
5. Ethnicity/Race Information (only complete and return if you wish to change your child's current designation)
   
6. Radiological Emergency Response Plan Information
   
7. Radiological Emergency Authorization for Student Pickup
8. High School Booster Club Letter (HS Only)
9. High School PTO Letter (HS Only)
10. Student Emergency Card updates can be submitted online at: http://powerschool.pgsd.org.
11. Bottom portion of this letter

 

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I HAVE READ, SIGNED and RETURNED THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS

 

Signature ___________________________________________________ Date __________________

 

Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________________________

 

Student’s Name ______________________________________________ School _________________