SVES Weekly Newsletter

🇺🇸 Presidents’ Day – February 16 🇺🇸

Presidents’ Day is a time to recognize the leaders who have served our country and reflect on the qualities of leadership, service, and responsibility.

In our classrooms, students may explore what it means to be a positive leader and how they can make a difference in their school and community. We encourage our Panthers to lead each day by being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind.

Wishing all of our SVES families a wonderful long weekend! 🇺🇸

First Grade Had a BIG Week at SVES!

Our first graders truly shined last week! They kicked things off by celebrating the 101st Day of School, bringing creativity, excitement, and lots of learning into the building.

Students then proudly shared their Creature Feature projects with the entire school as part of their Arts & Letters module assessment. Through their presentations, they showcased strong reading, writing, and speaking skills, and their confidence truly shone. It was a powerful example of authentic learning in action and a celebration of all they have accomplished.

To top it all off, six first graders represented SVES as Pawsitive Panthers at the School Board Meeting, where they were recognized for consistently demonstrating what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. We are so proud of the way they model our SVES values both inside and outside of the classroom.

First grade… you understood the assignment. Keep up your hard work! 🐾✨

🌸 Spring Into Confidence with Girls on the Run! 🌸

Spring is the perfect time to run, grow, and shine! Girls on the Run spring season is now open for registration. Through fun, movement-based lessons, girls build confidence, friendships, and healthy habits ~ culminating in a joyful 5K celebration. No prior running experience needed, just a willingness to try, learn, and have fun. Spots fill quickly, so sign up today and be part of a season that inspires confidence from the inside out!

❤️ Jump for a Healthy Heart! ❤️

Join Jump Rope for Heart! Have fun, get active, and help support heart health ~ all with every skip and jump. Let’s make a difference, one jump at a time!

🌺📚 Llama Mia’s Learning Luau: Family Math & Literacy Night! 📐🌴

Get ready for an evening of learning, laughter, and luau-style fun! Saucon Valley Elementary School is excited to invite families to Llama Mia’s Learning Luau: Family Math & Literacy Night on Thursday, February 26 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the SVES Cafeteria.

We’ll kick off the evening with a brief opening presentation from 5:00–5:15 pm in the SVES Conference Room, where families can learn more about SVES’s Title I status. This presentation will continue to play throughout the evening for those who are unable to attend right at 5:00.

From 5:20–6:45 pm, students and families are invited to rotate through a variety of interactive math and literacy stations in the cafeteria. These hands-on activities will be led by our teachers and are intentionally designed to connect the math and literacy learning that happens at school to activities families can continue at home. The goal is to provide practical, engaging ways for families to support learning together beyond the classroom. As students visit stations, they’ll complete their Learning Luau Passport, which can be turned in to earn a prize to take home.

The evening will wrap up with Teacher Q & A sessions from 6:45–7:00 pm, providing families an opportunity to ask questions and connect with staff.

And don’t forget ~ Mrs. Lemay will be hosting the Book Fair in the LGI from 5:00–8:00 pm, so be sure to stop by and browse some great reads during the evening!

We look forward to welcoming our families for a fun, meaningful night celebrating learning ~ luau style! 🌺🐾

• February 16: Presidents' Day ~ All SVSD Schools are Closed
• February 18: 2026-27 Kindergarten Registration Opens
• February 23-March 2: Jump Rope for Heart
• February 26: Llama Mia’s Learning Luau: Family Math & Literacy Night ~ 5:00-7:00 pm
• February 26: SVES Book Fair ~ 5:00-8:00 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 (starting on February 18).

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.