Just a friendly reminder that Friday is an early dismissal (noon, 11:45 for parent pick-up) due to conferences in the afternoon.
Also, Friday will be our annual Walk for Hope. Students are asked to wear their grade-level t-shirts and sneakers! It might be chilly in the AM, so a sweatshirt or jacket is recommended.
Friday night at 6:30, come out to the school for our annual Talent Show! We have a wide variety of acts, including a teacher-act and a special musical guest! We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Important Information from the PA Department of Health
Please review the information below contained in the news release from the PA Department of Health. This information pertains to students attending schools, and their required vaccinations/immunizations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.
Letters will be sent home for those families in which there is a concern associated with their student's vaccinations/immunizations.
Letters will be sent home for those families in which there is a concern associated with their student's vaccinations/immunizations.
News for Immediate Release
March 26, 2012
Department of Health to Offer Vaccination Clinics as School Immunization Deadline Approaches
New Regulations Require Up-to-Date Vaccinations for All Students
Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding parents and caregivers of the upcoming deadline to ensure school-aged children have had all required immunizations.
“When the current school year began, families were given an eight-month provisional period to get their students up-to-date with their vaccinations,” said Dr. Eli Avila, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. “This period is coming to an end, so we are reminding families to make sure school-aged children are immunized.”
New immunization regulations that took effect last August require children in all grades to receive a second dose of mumps vaccine as well as a second dose of the chicken pox vaccine.
They also require students in seventh grade to have one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) and one dose of the tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap). All vaccines also need to be appropriately spaced to be considered valid.
To help parents and caregivers meet the deadline, the department will be providing free immunization clinics during the week of April 9. Students will need to be registered by March 30. To register for an appointment in your area, visit www.padohclinicappt.com.
Individuals can also call 877-PA HEALTH (877-724-3258) for additional information. The most recent copy of the student’s vaccination history must be provided at the time of the appointment. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
While the department established the new regulations, enforcement is up to individual school districts. The regulations were developed upon recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. To review the regulations, visit www.health.state.pa.us/immunizations.
Media contact: Christine Cronkright or Holli Senior, 717-787-1783
Editor’s Note: The following vaccination clinics are being hosted by the county-municipality health departments in conjunction with the Pa. Department of Health’s outreach. The vaccinations are offered free of charge.
Bucks County
Bucks County Department of Health
Doylestown Office
1282 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
April 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information, call 215-345-3318. An appointment is not necessary.
Bucks County Department of Health
Levittown Office
7321 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA 19055
April 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For more information, call 267-580-3510. An appointment is not necessary.
Chester County
Chester County Health Clinic
601 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19380
This location has multiple days and times available. For more information, call 610-344-6252. An appointment is not necessary on any of the clinic days:
April 9, 2:30 – 7 p.m.; April 10, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; April 11, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; April 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Erie County
Erie County Department of Health
Corry Office
43 Washington St.
Corry, PA 16407
April 10, 8:45 – 10:30 a.m.
To register for an appointment, call 814-663-3891.
Erie County Department of Health
Satellite Clinic located at Union City’s St. Vincent Health Center
130 N. Main St.
Union City, PA 16438
April 11, 9:30 – 11: a.m.
To register for an appointment, call 814-663-3891.
Erie County Department of Health
Erie Office
606 W. Second St.
Erie, PA 16507
April 12, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
To register for an appointment, call 814-451-6700.
Montgomery County
Abington Junior High School
2056 Susquehanna Road
Abington, PA 19001
April 12, 4 - 7 p.m.
Spring-Ford Ninth Grade Center
400 S. Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468
April 19, 4 - 7 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
1000 W. Main St.
Lansdale, PA 19446
April 26, 4 - 7 p.m.
Northampton and Lehigh counties
Donegan Elementary School
1210 E. Fourth St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
April 12, 4 - 6 p.m.
To register for an appointment, call 610-865-7087. For more information, visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/health.
Note: a second clinic will take place April 30. Times and locations are yet to be determined.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Moore PSSA Song
The above video is the "Moore PSSA Song", sung by Mrs. Cramer's 5th Grade class. The video includes the words to the song, and is set to the tune of "Dynamite" by Taio Cruz. The video was presented at the PSSA Pep Rally, which took place on Monday, March 12th. The students in Grades 3-6 surely enjoyed themselves as they sang along to the song as a whole group!
The students at Moore have worked very hard this year, and are going a great job with the PSSA tests! We're all very proud of them, and appreciate their efforts!
Monday, March 12, 2012
PSSA Preparations!
Just a reminder to parents that tomorrow begins the PSSA testing for students in Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. The testing will begin with Math on Tuesday, followed by Reading on Wednesday. The tests will then continue to alternate throughout the rest of the week, ending with Reading on Tuesday, March 20th.
After the Spring Break, testing will resume for only students in Grades 4 and 5...with Writing for Grade 5 (April 16-20) and Science for Grade 4 (April 23-27).
Here are some helpful things to keep in mind as your child prepares for their testing session:
1. Students should get a good night's sleep (at least 7-8 hours),
2. Students should eat a healthy breakfast before school (avoid sugary cereals),
3. Students should set a "goal" for themselves, and...
4. Encourage them to do their best, and not place too much pressure on them to "be proficient".
We wish our students the best of luck, and we know that they will "work their magic" and do an awesome job on the PSSA's!
MASCOT WINNER
The votes are in...and the Moore Elementary School Mountain Lion mascot finally has a name! The students at Moore selected...WHISKERS...as the name of the mascot! The winning entry was submitted by Taylor L. in Mrs. Schucker's Kindergarten class.
There were more than 290 entries into the contest, and a top-ten was selected by members of the School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (Moore PRIDE) team. The students voted in their homerooms last week, and "Whiskers" was selected by the majority of the students!
Congratulations to Taylor, and our mascot "Whiskers". As the winner, Taylor will receive a special prize from Whiskers!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Gertrude Hawk Fundraising Pick-Up
REMINDER...
The PTA Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser pick-up will be taking place on
Friday, March 16th in the APR. The pick-ups will run from 3pm to 6pm,
and all orders MUST be picked up on this day, unless prior
arrangements have been made.
We thank you for your continued support!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Talent Show - PICK UP TIMES
Parents,
Please note that the pick-up time for the Moore Talent Show Auditions will be 4:30pm. We ask for your cooperation in making sure that you are on-time to pick-up your student(s).
Thanks!
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