SVES Weekly Newsletter

Welcome Back, SVES! 🌼

We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Spring Break!
Saucon Valley Elementary School will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

PSSA Spirit Week is Coming! 🎉📚

Our school counselors have planned a fun and meaningful PSSA Spirit Week to help get our students excited, confident, and ready to do their best! We encourage all SVES students to participate as we support our 3rd and 4th graders and build healthy habits for learning.

From pajamas on Mellow Monday to showing your school spirit on Focused & RED-Y Friday, each day is designed to promote rest, teamwork, confidence, and positivity.

Let’s come together, show our SVES spirit, and cheer each other on ~ because we are ready! ❤️🖤

🐾📝 PSSA Testing ~ Spring 2026 📝🐾

This spring, our Grade 3 and 4 students will participate in the PSSA assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These assessments provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they’ve learned and highlight their growth throughout the year. 📚❤️

We are so proud of the hard work our students have put in and are confident they are ready to do their best. Families can support their child by ensuring a good night’s sleep, offering encouragement, and helping them approach each testing day with a positive mindset. 🌟

Additional information is included below. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We know our students are well-prepared, and we look forward to seeing them shine and show all they have learned! ✨❤️🐾

📘🐾 SVES Yearbook Sale

Order your SVES yearbook for $25 and capture this year’s memories!

📅 Deadline: May 1st

Return the order form with cash or order online. Yearbooks will be distributed at the end of the school year.

✨ Don’t miss out on the memories!

OVR 101

Dear Parents/Guardians

We are excited to announce that we will be holding a parent session title, OVR 101, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 4-5 pm. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) case managers will be presenting the basics about OVR. OVR provides a wide range of services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. Some services can help an individual overcome or lessen their disability in the adult world; others can directly help an individual prepare for a career. The services are arranged to meet an individual's needs. Not everyone will need every service. Services can include:

● Diagnostic Services

● Vocational Evaluation

● Counseling

● Training

● Restoration Services

● Placement Assistance

● Assistive Technology

● Support Services

If you are interested in participating, please register through this link. The zoom link for the event can be found here.

Jillian Brodhead

Director of Special Education & Student Services

jillian.brodhead@svpanthers.org

• April 2-April 6: Spring Break ~ All SVSD Schools Closed
• April 7: All SVSD Schools Reopen
• April 10: Quarter 3 Report Cards are Distributed
• April 13-April 17: PSSA Spirit Week (See Above)
• April 21-April 23: Grades 3 & 4 ELA PSSA's (See Above for More Information)
• April 28-April 29: Grades 3 & 4 Math PSSA's (See Above for More Information)
• May 5: SVES Band and Chorus Concert ~ SVHS Auditorium 6:00 pm

🐾2026–27 SVES Kindergarten Registration Information🐾

We are excited to begin welcoming the Class of 2039 to the Saucon Valley family!

Registering for Kindergarten:

Kindergarten registration for the 2026–27 school year will be available online only through InfoSnap, beginning Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The registration link will go live on February 18 and can be accessed HERE.

Families are encouraged to review the list of required documents under “Registration Reminders” prior to registering. Additional information for the upcoming school year will be shared over the summer.

If you have questions or experience any difficulties with the registration process, please contact Elizabeth Gallagher.

Kindergarten Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Kindergarten enrollment, children must be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2026.
In accordance with Saucon Valley School District Board policy, exceptions may be considered for children who turn five within 30 days of the cutoff date. Parents requesting an exception must attend the Kindergarten Screening Event or have their child screened prior to August 1, 2026 at Saucon Valley Elementary School.
Please refer to the SVSD Board Policy HERE for additional details.

Registration Reminders:

A complete list of required registration documents can be found HERE. Documents may be scanned and uploaded directly through the online registration portal. Families may find it helpful to begin gathering these materials prior to February 18.

Kindergarten Screening Event (Required)

Kindergarten screening is required for all incoming Kindergarten students.
Our main Kindergarten Screening Event will take place on May 5 and May 6, 2026.

If you are unable to attend during the May dates, additional screening opportunities will be offered in June and July. More information about signing up for screening times will be shared with families following registration.

Summer SAIL Program

To support a smooth transition into Kindergarten, the Saucon Valley School District, in partnership with Lehigh University, will offer the Summer Academy for Incoming Learners (SAIL).

• Tentative Dates: July 13–23, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)

• Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

• Location: Saucon Valley Elementary School

• Cost: Free

• Participation: Voluntary

The SAIL program focuses on building school readiness, both socially and academically. Enrollment is limited to 60 incoming Kindergarten students and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A sign-up link will be shared with families once Kindergarten registration is complete.

For additional information about the SAIL program, please contact Thomas Halcisak, SVES Assistant Principal.

Questions?

For questions related to the Kindergarten registration or screening process, please contact Amy Braxmeier, SVES Principal.