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!

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!

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!

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!

Kindergarten and Grade 1 Registration Information

NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

WHEN                                                                        WHERE

Tuesday, March 6, 2012                                        For the following elementary schools:

1:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                                              · George Wolf

                                                                                     · Lehigh

                                                                                     · Moore

Tuesday, March 6, 2012                                         · Siegfried

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                                              (For all Northampton Borough children with last names beginning A-L)

Wednesday, March 7, 2012                                  · Siegfried

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.                                              (for all Northampton Borough

children with last names beginning with M-Z)

Registration Requirements

Admission to kindergarten: Child must be five years old before September 1, 2012

Admission to first grade: Child must be six years old before September 1, 2012  (Children currently enrolled in kindergarten in our school district need not register for first grade.)

The child’s state birth certificate (or proof of birthdate) and immunization records are required at time of registration.  Parents/guardians must also provide proof of residency in Northampton Area School District (a signed lease, an agreement of sale, a moving permit, or a driver’s license, etc.) verifying parent’s/guardian’s name and address.  Also, please bring any custody papers pertaining to your child.

The following immunization records MUST be presented at the time of registration:

Diphtheria and Tetanus - 4 doses (one dose administered on or after the fourth birthday)

Polio - 3 doses

Measles - 2 doses (the first dose must have been administered on or after the first birthday)

Mumps - 2 doses

Rubella (German Measles) - 1 dose

        (2- MMR's doses are acceptable for the above - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in combination)

Hepatitis B – 3 properly-spaced doses

Varicella (chicken pox) immunity – 2 doses of the vaccine or history of the disease

If a child does not meet the basic requirements by the time school opens in September, he/she will not be permitted to attend school until certified proof of immunization as required by STATE LAW has been attained.

Physical and dental examinations are required for entrance into kindergarten and may be completed up to one year prior to entrance into kindergarten.  The forms for physical and dental examinations will be provided at kindergarten registration.

Children are permitted to register for kindergarten if their date of birth is on or before August 31, 2007.

Parents should be aware that sometimes a child may benefit by delaying registration for a year if the child shows signs of immaturity or if there are health reasons that could affect his or her success in school. The school principal will be happy to discuss such concerns with any parent.

Please share this notice with any friends or neighbors whose children are approaching school age.

Dakota Galusha Memorial Fund - SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

On Saturday, March 17th. at 7:00pm, the Dakota Galusha Memorial Fund will be hosting the Harlem Wizards basketball team in an exhibition game vs. the Forever 47 Team at the Northampton Area High School!

The Harlem Wizards are celebrating their 50th season this year, and will surely provide a night of fun-filled tricks and amazing displays of basketball skills!  There will be a free autograph session following the game, too!

The Forever 47 Team has their own "wizard" on their roster...Mr. Dimmick!  So come on out and watch him twirl some magic of his own, and he tries to simply make it through the game without getting hurt!

Tickets are on-sale now (order forms were sent home last week), and are only $8 for students and $10 for adults (advance sales).