The Paradise Press
October 2026 Edition
We are excited to welcome our new attendance secretary, Mrs. Kimberly Mooney.
If you have any attendance questions, please reach out to her. Mrs. Mooney's contact information is:
email - mooneyk@sgasd.org
phone - 717-225-4731 x 1561
Intervention Letter for Paradise Families
At Paradise Elementary School, we are committed to providing the highest quality of education for every student. As part of that commitment, all students are screened three times per year (fall, winter, and spring) to measure their progress and to determine if they are meeting grade-level expectations. Using that information we identify students who may need support to meet those expectations.
This letter is to notify you that your child may receive intervention in the area of reading and/or math during the 2026-2027 school year. These groups are flexible and will change throughout the year depending on the needs of the students.
Together we will strive to help your child be successful. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher at Paradise Elementary at (717) 225 – 4731, extension 1560 . We are looking forward to working with you and your child this school year.
Sincerely,
Paradise Elementary Faculty and Staff
Late Arrival Procedure
- Students arriving late must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the Paradise Elementary office.
- If late due to a doctor’s appointment, submit the absence excuse via Sapphire. No physical note is needed. Without a valid physician's note, the tardy may be considered unexcused.
Early Dismissal Procedure
- Please email Officepes@sgasd.org or send a note if your child is leaving early or being picked up instead of riding the bus. The office will inform the teacher.
- Students must be signed out by a parent/guardian. Only those listed on the emergency card may pick up a student unless otherwise noted.
- Submit a doctor’s note and excuse form in Sapphire for the absence to be excused within 3 days.
Paradise Elementary Attendance % Report for September 2025
Kindergarten: 95.2%
First Grade: 95%
Second Grade: 94.9%
Third Grade: 94.9%
Fourth Grade: 93.7%
Building: 94.7%
Mrs. Bortner's contact information
Fitness Guidelines
Sneakers must be worn for Fitness to keep your child safe while they are moving and playing in class. Watches, rings, necklaces and other jewelry the teacher deems unsafe will need to be removed for your child to actively participate in class. We will go outside for some classes depending on the activity & the weather. Notes from a parent/guardian are required when a student is physically restricted from class due to illness or injury. Extended restrictions for P.E. will require a doctor's note.
Students will practice locomotor movements, moving safely within their person space, body awareness, & strengthening activities throughout the year. Students will develop throwing, catching, striking & kicking skills as well as offensive/defensive strategies through a wide variety of games and activities!