March 31, 2016 From The Desk Of Dr. Kern:

The 2015 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA) testing for students in Grades 3, 4, & 5 will start on April 12th. Attached you will find information regarding the PSSA Test as well as the testing schedule. If you have additional questions about PSSA testing, please read the attached “Frequently Asked Questions, Information for Parents or Guardians” in our flyer section.

A special “Thank You” to the parent volunteers for Central’s JA Day! The day was a huge success and we appreciate your hard work and dedication to making this day special for the students.

News From The School Counselor: Please join us in wearing your favorite hat for Hats ON for Progeria Day that will benefit the Progeria Research Foundation. We will be celebrating this great day on Friday, April 8! Please see the attached flyer below.

IMPORTANT DATES 03/31......................................... Talbot Time -- Comp. Lab (3:15-4:15 p.m.) ......................................... Girls On The Run -- Gym (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 04/04 ........................................ Girls On The Run -- Gym (3:30-4:30 p.m.) ......................................... School Board Work Session -- M.S. (7:00 p.m.) 04/05......................................... Talbot Time -- Comp. Lab (3:15-4:15 p.m.) ......................................... Garden Club -- Room 25 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 04/06......................................... Grade 5 Full Band Rehearsal -- Stage (8:40-9:10 a.m.) ......................................... Grade 5 Talent Show Finale Practice -- Gym (3:30-5:00 p.m.) ......................................... Grade 5 “Mingle In The Middle” -- M.S. (6:00 p.m.) 04/07......................................... Talbot Time -- Comp. Lab (3:15-4:15 p.m.) ......................................... Girls On The Run -- Gym (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 04/08......................................... Grade 2 Field Trip ......................................... EARLY DISMISSAL @ 1:30 P.M.

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS: Hats On For Progeria Attendance Notifications PSSA Info STEM Career Exploration Cardboard Challenge Pittsburgh Pirate Ticket Offer Early Years Hampton Jr. Football STEM Night @ Robert Morris University Camp Invention Box Tops / SEED Program / Giant Eagle / Tyson

CENTRAL SCOOP

 

   

Friday, April 8th      

How to Participate? • Make a donation in your classroom and wear your favorite hat! • Your donation will be in support of the Progeria Research Foundation • The classroom to raise the most money will get a reward!  

 

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Parent Portal Contact Preferences and Automated Attendance Notifications

Starting on Monday, March 14, 2016, the District will begin sending automated attendance notifications via voice phone calls as it has

done in previous years. The main difference this year is that our new Infinite Campus system allows parents to set notification

preferences. If you have not set any preferences yet, you may not be receiving important announcements. As a reminder, please login

to the Parent Portal and set your Message Contact Preferences as shown in the example below.

Once logged in to the portal, from the menu on the left, select Contact Preferences under the User Account section.

Set Your Message Contact Preferences:

Email Address: yourname@emaildomain

Secondary Email Address: yourname@emaildomain

For each type of message (Emergency, Attendance, Behavior, General Notification, Priority Notification, Teacher), select how you

prefer to receive that message.

You may select to receive a message on more than one device.

To change or add a phone number, submit a household information update request through the portal for approval.

Note: Please double check phone numbers and email addresses to confirm accuracy before you submit changes.

Please check the Text(SMS) check box if you would like to receive text messages sent by the school.

, message and data rates may apply. Charges are dependent on your service plan which may

include fees from your carrier to send and receive these text (SMS) messages.

, uncheck the text (SMS) box anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. I did not receive a letter with my portal login!

Please contact Chris Grossman, Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, at 412-492-6319 or via email to grossman@ht-sd.org, to

confirm necessary details and a letter will be mailed to you.

2. Notes on receiving calls and text messages:

1. To stop additional calls, a recipient should always press "0" to confirm receipt of messages. If a recipient listens to a message

but does not confirm its receipt by pressing "0," they may continue to receive calls and redial attempts. Confirming receipt

by pressing 0 will also end the chain of phone calls to you which may impact other members of your household depending on

how your contact preferences are set.

2. Emergency text messages are only delivered to a recipient as a final attempt at contact. They are ONLY sent when all initial

emergency phone calls and the scheduled number of redials have been attempted for the number without receipt confirmation

from the recipient. Should the recipient confirm receipt of the message (by pressing "0" after listening), all text messages

scheduled for delivery to that recipient's phone numbers will be canceled. Additional phone calls and/or redials will also be

canceled.

3. Question: Why didn't I receive a phone call, email or text message from the system?

Answer:

1. You may need to update your contact preferences in the Infinite Campus portal to include the desired number.

2. Someone else in the household may have confirmed receipt of the message.

3. Certain communications are only sent as email or phone, as text messages are limited to 140 characters and are

sometimes not sufficient to communicate all of the necessary details.

Hampton Township School District   

Central Elementary School             Amy Kern, Ed.D., Principal     

   

4100 Middle Road Allison Park, PA 15101-1210 Telephone: 412.486-6000 Fax: 412-486-1144 www.ht-sd.org

March 10, 2016   

Dear Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents:  

The 2016 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA) for students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 will occur in April.  Information obtained from the assessment is often valuable for refining curriculum, designing professional development and informing the community about student achievement.  

Below you will find the Central Elementary PSSA Testing Schedule.  Testing will take place from 8:40 to approximately 11:30 a.m. each day.  It is imperative that students are present for ALL test sessions.    

Grades 3, 4 and 5:   English Language Arts (ELA) Testing Schedule 

April 12 Tuesday 

April 13 Wednesday 

April 14   Thursday 

April 15 Friday 

 

ELA  

ELA  

ELA  

ELA  

Grade 3, 4, and 5:   Math Testing Schedule  

April 19 Tuesday 

April 20 Wednesday 

April 21 Thursday 

 

Math  

Math  

Math  

Grade 4:   Science Testing Schedule  

April 26 Tuesday 

April 27 Wednesday 

 

Science  

Science 

                        

The assessments will challenge all students with tasks requiring them to inference, problem‐solve, and identifying concepts.  Students will write their own responses to items as well as choose from multiple‐choice responses.  

Parents can help their children prepare for the assessment by encouraging them to get plenty of sleep each night and to eat a good breakfast each morning.  Also, parents can reassure children that the assessment gives them an opportunity to show what they have learned in order to help teachers plan the best possible instruction for them.  

An informational flyer is attached to help you better understand and answer questions regarding the assessments.  

 

Sincerely, 

 Amy Kern, Ed.D. 

Principal   

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We would like to give our students the opportunity to explore possible STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related career choices. We’re looking

for dynamic, energetic presenters from a broad range of careers that tie in with

STEM related careers.

Presenters will be assigned to classrooms that are age-appropriate for 30

minutes to explain their career the weeks of April 11-15 and April 18-22. The times

will vary depending on the availability of the presenter, but we are limited to

afternoon times (12:35-3:00) for grades 3-5 due to PSSA testing. Also depending on

the age and class size of the students, some classes might be combined for a larger

audience or presenters may be asked to do multiple sessions if that works with your

schedule.

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If you or someone you know will be able to help us, please fill out this form and return it to

school no later than Wednesday, March 16. Please return the form to Mrs. Maley (School

Counselor) and someone will contact you to discuss the details.

Yes! I would like to share my STEM related career with Central students!

Name________________________________ Student’s name_________________________ Phone_______________________________ Email ________________________________ Student’s teacher ___________________________________________________________ Name/Description of Career_____________________________________________________ *We will do our best to place you in your child’s classroom!

STEM Career Exploration

Central’s Cardboard Challenge

To help celebrate Central’s SCC school-wide theme: STEM, all students are invited to participate in Central’s “Cardboard Challenge.” This optional challenge provides an opportunity for students to play and learn by using cardboard and other materials to build the things that they imagine. The activity gives students a chance to learn important skills, such as, critical thinking, resourcefulness, perseverance, decision-making all while expressing their creativity. The goals are simple. They are for students to build something amazing out of cardboard, recycled materials, and imagination and to help students learn, practice, and express their imagination and ingenuity. Central’s Cardboard Challenge is a spin-off of a global initiative which was inspired by Caine’s Arcade, a 9 year-old who used his imagination to build an elaborate arcade out of cardboard in his dad’s auto parts store one summer vacation. You can see Caine’s story at http://cainesarcade.com/. The guidelines for the challenge are simple:

Projects must be made by the students (Age appropriate safety and child protection oversight is expected)

Building can include cardboard, tape, plastic, or other recycled materials

Projects can be decorated with materials such as markers, paint, glitter, pens, pencils, etc…

There is no size limit to the cardboard projects; however, you will be responsible for transporting the finished project to and from school

All projects need to have an index card attached to it with your child’s name, grade, and the name of the Cardboard Creation!

Have fun! If your child is interested in participating in Central’s Cardboard Challenge, please fill out the form below and return to your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday, April 15. All projects are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 26 and will be displayed for Central students to enjoy. If you have any questions, please email Ann Lieberman, RTII Math Support Teacher, at Lieberman@ht-sd.org. _________________________________________________________ Yes,mychildwillbeparticipatinginCentral’sCardboardChallenge.IunderstandtheprojectisdueonTuesday,April26.Name:____________________________________________________________________________________Grade:____________________________HomeroomTeacher:____________________________ParentSignature:_____________________________________________________________________

Elementary School

Family STEM Night

April 20, 2016

Robert Morris University

School of Engineering, Mathematics & Science

FREE Event 4:00-5:00pm: Teacher Preview 5:00-8:00pm: Family and Student Event Grades K-4 Location: Robert Morris University; Sewall Center Arena

STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Students in grades K-4, and their families, are invited to attend Robert Morris University’s second Elementary School Family STEM Night!

During the event, families will engage in various activity stations, which

will introduce young students to basic concepts in STEM disciplines.

Through our STEM night we hope to inspire young students to get excited about STEM disciplines and careers.

Activity stations:

ASSET American Society of

Mechanical Engineers Barrels to Beethoven

Carnegie Science Center

Creek Connections Fern Hollow Nature Center

Engineering for Kids Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Pittsburgh Center for

Creative Reuse Society of Women Engineers

Engineers for Sustainable

World

Biomedical Engineering

Biology Club

Pre-Med Club

Lego Club

& More!

Sarah MacDonald

SEMS Outreach Manager

macdonald@rmu.edu

412-397-6331

rmu.edu/semsoutreach

For more info - Please contact:

Spots available on a first-come, first-served basis, register today!

Camp Invention is coming toWyland Elementary School located at 2284 Wyland Avenue Allison Park, PA 15101

July 25 - 29, 2016 from 8:30am to 3:00pm

Questions? Marlynn Lux (412) 492-6357 or lux@ht-sd.org

Special Early Bird Price: $220 Until December 23, 2015.

For children entering 1st - 6th grade

Mail your enrollment form, health form and check to: HTSD Summer Program Hampton Township School District 4591 School Drive

Camp Invention Registration 2016

DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAM: JULY 25th – JULY 29th 8:30 AM TO 3:00 PM

****Camp Invention Early Registration Enrollment Fee $220.00 (until December 23rd)****

Please complete and cut out one registration block per class for each child you wish to enroll.

Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

____________________________

e-mail: _____________________________

Phone(s): ____________________________

School: ____________________ (M/F)____

Current Grade: __________ Age: _________

Course Name: Camp Invention

______ $220.00 (until 12/23/2015)

______ $240.00 (after 1/4/2016)

Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

____________________________

e-mail: _____________________________

Phone(s): ____________________________

School: ____________________ (M/F)____

Current Grade: __________ Age: _________

Course Name: Camp Invention

______ $220.00 (until 12/23/2015)

______ $240.00 (after 1/4/2016)

OFFICE USE ONLY: Do not write below

OFFICE USE ONLY: Do not write below

Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

____________________________

e-mail: _____________________________

Phone(s): ____________________________

School: ____________________ (M/F)____

Current Grade: __________ Age: _________

Course Name: Camp Invention

______ $220.00 (until 12/23/2015)

______ $240.00 (after 1/4/2016)

Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

____________________________

e-mail: _____________________________

Phone(s): ____________________________

School: ____________________ (M/F)____

Current Grade: __________ Age: _________

Course Name: Camp Invention

______ $220.00 (until 12/23/2015)

______ $240.00 (after 1/4/2016)

OFFICE USE ONLY: Do not write below

OFFICE USE ONLY: Do not write below

SEND:

Payment(Check or Money Order) made payable to: HTSD Summer Program

Completed Registration Blocks

Completed Health form(s)

TO: HTSD SUMMER PROGRAM

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

4591 SCHOOL DRIVE

ALLISON PARK, PA 15101

EARN CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL with Box Tops for Education

Each Box Top is worth 10¢ for our school. Look for Box Tops on hundreds of participating products, including cereal, snacks and paper products. Clip 

them, bring them to your classroom and put them in the white bag labeled “Box Tops.” 

At the end of each month, the Box Tops will be collected and the class with the most Box Tops wins their choice of either an extra recess or $ to spend at 

the School Store!

DearFamilies,Beginningthismonth,CentralElementarywillonceagainhavetheopportunitytoearnrewardsbyparticipatinginGiantEagle’sApplesfortheStudentsprogram.Thispastschoolyear,Centraluseditspointstopurchase3Maxinets,1Swing‐n‐Hop,1setofspeedropes,2pencilsharpeners,aflashdrive.Let’scontinuetoearnpointsinthe2015‐2016schoolyear!Pleaseconsiderfollowingthedirectionsbelowtoenrollyourcardwiththeprogram.*Toenroll:

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Encourageyourfriendsandfamilytoregisteraswell!

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