April Newsletter

• 4/1 Book Bingo
• 4/4 WSSD Special Olympics @ Cedar Cliff High School
• 4/4 Bulldog Bash
• 4/10 Author Visit
• 4/14 Open House 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• 4/14 PTO Meeting
• 4/17 Remote Learning Day
• 4/18 & 4/21 NO SCHOOL

General Reminders for Grades 3-4

• Make sure to get a good night's rest before testing days.
• Eat breakfast either at home or at school.
• Arrive to school on time. Students cannot enter the classroom once a testing session has begun.
• Try to avoid having appointments scheduled during testing sessions. These times are generally in the morning, however, extended testing opportunities and make up sessions typically occur in the afternoon.
• Remind your student as long as they try their best, that is all that matters!

Testing Dates

April 22, 23, 24 (ELA)

April 28, 29 (MATH)

• If parking in the lot, please walk your student to the main entrance
• Use the crosswalk when crossing traffic
• Have students exit the vehicle on the sidewalk (passenger side)

Pick Up

• Notify Mrs. Sowers if you would like to add your student to the pick up list. You can send a note in with your child, call the office, or send an email to dsowers@wssd.k12.pa.us
• Park in parking lot
• Wait at the assigned location for your student to be dismissed
• K-2, main entrance
• 3-4, gymnasium doors

If you are interested in helping out with the school store please use the link to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A5A82CA5F8C52-53491099-spring

Our school store is where Rossmoyne Bulldogs can spend their Paw Passes or enter into raffles!

• If your student will be absent due to illness, please call the office, submit via Power School, or email Mrs. Sowers.
• When your student returns to school, please submit an excuse within 3 days of their return to avoid an unexcused absence.
• If your student will be a parent pick up notify the office directly. You may message you student's teacher, however, we ask that you notify the office as well so we can place them on the pick up list.
• If your student will be absent due to a trip, please fill out an educational field trip form. A form needs to be filled for your student's absence to be excused. You can find the form here, via the district website: https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/StudentAttendance.aspx

April is Autism Acceptance Month. We will celebrate and honor the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals the week of April 7th.

Show your support for our 3rd and 4th graders who are taking the PSSAs! Student Council is hosting a spirit week for all of Rossmoyne to celebrate.

We are in the final week of our Student Council March Tabness Event!

Student council is collecting aluminum tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania. Which grade level will get to challenge the Rossmoyne staff in a basketball game? It's too close to call right now!

This school year, we are partnering with New Hope Ministries to provide food for families in need over the weekend. If you are interested in this program or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Berfield. You can reach her via email mberfield@wssd.k12.pa.us or Seesaw.

Balancing all life has to offer can be difficult, but families do not have to go through challenges alone. Follow the link to see more information about the Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP), to see if your family would benefit from extra support services.

https://www.cumberlandcountypa.gov/4996/Elementary-Student-Assistance-Program-ES

You can fill out a referral form that will directly go to the ESAP team. A member of the team will reach out to assist.

https://forms.gle/Cd3MkDeqDsPwbhHi6

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me --- mberfield@wssd.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Berfield

3/19-4/19-ish - Cloud10 Carwash Fundraiser
3/28 - 4/16 Read -A- Thon fundraiser
4/1 - Book Bingo 5:30 - 7:30
4/10 - Cheetah Fast Author Assemblies (In School)
4/26 Skating Party @ Fountainblu 4:00 - 6:00

Does your car need a wash?! Buy a discounted car wash for Cloud10 Smartwash through this link and the PTO gets a portion of the proceeds! You can buy up to 10 washes/day — the vouchers do not expire and can be used at any Cloud10 location. Please share with family and friends! https://cloud10smartwash.com/rossmoyne-elementary-fundraiser/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKVsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQRl62j85-LQHwJhoBXzQzQVIyb0Q2TwA3wVvIRCvveSL5H06rwLwAWhQQ_aem_vU5Vx6IbDCtSIVQq9C7xKw

Yearbook orders are due by April 14, 2025. Please make sure to order your yearbook ahead of time! We do not keep many extras on hand for late purchase.

Follow the link to order some new swag for spring!

https://store.modernimprintllc.com/rossmoyne_elementary/shop/home

Our spiritwear store is open all year!

Hi Rossmoyne Families! We have immediate needs for volunteers to ensure that the rest of this school year is a successful one! Please fill out this form and we will contact you!

https://forms.gle/Ct7v5mSNkSF4HU569

Rossmoyne PTO

https://rossmoynep.to

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rossmoynepto

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossmoynepto/

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of children in military families. Purple represents all branches of the military, symbolizing our unity and support.

On Thursday, April 10th, we invite all students, staff, and district residents to participate in Purple Up! Day by wearing purple.

Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and encouragement for our military-connected students. Wear your purple proudly on April 10th and help spread awareness!"

In addition to our electronic newsletter, all West Shore School District members should be receiving the latest edition of Points of Pride in their home mailboxes.

The Spring 2025 edition includes: 2025-2026 Budget Development, Stories of the West Shore Natatorium, a breakdown of how the District utilizes federal funding, the Auditor General's performance audit of cyber charter schools, and much more. To view the edition online, click here.