Last night was our annual Variety Show, and it was another spectacular event! Many thanks to Deanyne Vernachhio and Talia Hanby for organizing and co-chairing this event. Many thanks also to our terrific Kindergarten to 5th grade performers, the grade level volunteers, the sound and light team, the stage crew, all the families who brought the children to rehearsals for the past few months, and Middle School East for sharing their school with us. It is wonderful to watch our students be so excited to be on stage and to work together. Please look for pictures in next week's newsletter.
On Monday, April 8th we very much enjoyed the Solar Eclipse Day! The students' enthusiasm was contagious and we felt fortunate to share this experience together. We hope you enjoy the pictures further down in the newsletter.
A few important reminders for this week:
- Home & School Meeting via Zoom on Monday, 4/15 at 7pm (Zoom link button below)
- Field Day t-shirt orders are due on Wednesday, 4/17 (scroll down for the order form)
- We continue to celebrate our Eat the Rainbow Spirit Week (scroll down for specifics)
- Beginning Band & Strings Concert on Wednesday, 4/17 at 7pm in the cafeteria
A quick snapshot of what you can find in this newsletter is listed below.
"You dance love, you dance joy, and you dance dreams."--Gene Kelly
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kind regards,
Sharon Franciosa
Principal, Evergreen Elementary School
- Week of April 15th
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Field Day T-Shirt Orders Due on Wednesday, 4/17
- Grades 3-5: 2024 PSSA Information
- National Take Your Child to Work Day
- Upcoming Concerts
- Evergreen Yearbooks Now on Sale
- Evergreen in Pictures
- "Eat the Rainbow" Healthy Eating Spirit Days
- 2024-24 School Year Parent/Guardian Input
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month
- Spring Review & Practice of Safety Protocols
- Physical Exam Reminder for 5th Grade Parents
- 2024-25 Grades 6-12 Mountain Bike Team Information
- Full Day Kindergarten Online Registration Is Open
- Now Hiring for the Summer
- PV Hall of Fame--Now Accepting Applications
- How to Translate the Newsletter
- April 15th: Home & School Meeting (7pm via Zoom)
- April 17th: Evergreen Beginners Band Concert at Evergreen (7pm)
- April 22nd, 24th, & 26th: Grades 3-5 ELA PSSAs
- April 23rd: In-Service Day: No School for Students
- April 29th & 30th: Grades 3-5 Math PSSAs
- May 1st & 2nd: Grade 4 Science PSSAs
- May 3rd-May 10th: Grades 3-5 PSSA Makeups
It’s that time of year, Field Day is almost here (May 17th)! To build school spirit and an amazing team atmosphere the entire school will be divided into 3 teams. Each team will be designated a color and the students will wear team shirts designed by an Evergreen 5th grade student. To facilitate this, we are asking every student to wear a 2024 Field Day shirt.
Please complete the form (click on the green button below) to ensure that your child gets a field day shirt.
If purchasing a t-shirt creates a financial hardship for your family, please reach out to Mr. Engler, Mrs. Shearer, Mrs. Turner, or Mrs. Franciosa so we can ensure that your child(ren) receive a t-shirt.
Thank you in advance for helping make Field Day a HUGE success!
Students in grades three, four, and five in our elementary schools will be participating in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) during late April and early May. The PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) is made up of three separate tests that assess to what degree our students have become proficient in English Language Arts (reading and writing), Mathematics, and Science.
- Grades 3-5 ELA: April 22, 24, 26, 2024
- Grades 3-5 Math: April 29 & 30, 2024
- Grade 4 Science: May 1 & 2, 2024
- Grades 3-5 Make-up Assessments: Ongoing--must be completed by May 10, 2024
The PSSA is an example of assessments that provide achievement and growth data that assist schools in developing educational plans in support of successful school experiences for students. The tests will be scored by the State and results are expected to be returned to the school district during the summer. Parent reports, which identify the results for your child and how to assist him/her in improving, are expected to be available in the fall of the upcoming school year. We ask that during this assessment period, you encourage your child to do his/her best and to be sure he/she takes time to obtain a good night’s sleep and to eat a nourishing breakfast. The PSSA Parent FAQs (Spanish), the Keystone Parent FAQ’s, and Electronic Device Letter serve to address questions you may have, however, do not hesitate to contact Sharon Franciosa if you have additional ones.
Take Your Child to Work Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th - Educational trip forms WILL be accepted for this day if you plan to take your child with you to work that day. Please complete the PVSD trip form found here.
We are excited that our Evergreen musicians have some upcoming concerts to showcase their hard work this year!
- Wednesday, April 17: Beginning Band and Beginning Strings--7pm in Evergreen's Cafeteria
- Wednesday, April 24: 5th Grade Chorus and Evergreen Singers--7pm in Evergreen's Cafeteria
- Wednesday, May 22: 2nd Year Band and Orchestra--6:30pm at Middle School East
Yearbooks can now be ordered through Friday, May 10th by using this link:
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/PVEvergreenElem
We would love for you to submit photos for possible inclusion in the 2023-2024 yearbook!
- You can email photo submissions to: pvevergreenyearbook@gmail.com
- Please send school related activity photos or sports photos only.
- Please label your submissions with what event they are associated with. (Examples: First Day, 3rd Grade (teacher) Classroom party, Winterfest, etc).
During the week of April 12th to April 19th we are encouraging students and staff to wear the colors of the rainbow and bring in a snack that matches the color of the day! Students in grades 3-5 will participate in an assembly on Friday, April 12th titled "Eat the Rainbow".
- Friday, April 12: Assembly Spirit Day: Encourage students to wear any color of the rainbow
- Monday, April 15: Red Spirit Day (encourage students to wear red and bring a red, healthy snack)
- Tuesday, April 16: Orange Spirit Day (encourage students to wear orange and bring an orange, healthy snack)
- Wednesday, April 17: Yellow Spirit Day (encourage students to wear yellow and bring a yellow, healthy snack)
- Thursday, April 18: Green Spirit Day (encourage students to wear green and bring a green, healthy snack)
- Friday, April 19: Blue/Purple Spirit Day (encourage students to wear blue or purple and bring a blue/purple healthy snack)
In the final weeks of the school year, Evergreen will begin the scheduling process for the 24-25 school year. We consider class placement to be one of our most important tasks. Each child's academic, social and emotional growth, peer relations, and overall strengths and needs are carefully considered.
Parents and guardians of children entering grades one through five are welcome to complete the google form linked below if you have any information you wish to share regarding your child that will be helpful in class placement. This input will be referenced as students are placed in classes for the 24-25 school year.
24-25 Parent/Guardian Input Google Form
The deadline to submit this form is Friday, May 3rd.
Please submit a form for each child.
While we carefully consider the type of teaching style and qualities of an educator you think will best serve your child, I respectfully ask that you refrain from making specific teacher requests.
Thank you for your support in this process.
Ensuring the safety for our students, staff, and visitors is a top priority.
It is important that students learn how to be safe. During April and May classrooms will review our various safety protocols. We will also practice the different Standard Response Protocols including the Hold, Secure, Shelter, Lockdown, and Evacuate safety drills. Student friendly and age-appropriate language is used.
For more information about our emergency preparedness, please visit https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html
Just a reminder!! PA state law requires a medical examination for all students in sixth grade. It is recommended that this examination be performed by your family physician since he/she can best evaluate your child’s health and update immunizations. An examination completed on or after July 1, 2022 (up to one year prior to the student’s entry into sixth grade) will suffice. The physical exam report (distributed to all 5th-grade students ) is to be returned to your child’s school nurse by the first week of the 2023-2024 school year.
It is a good idea to make a copy for your records.
Please note: The PA Department of Health immunization recommendations for this age group include 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap), and 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV). These vaccines will be required for entrance into 7th grade unless a letter of exemption is on file.
Thank you!
Mrs. McOwen
The Perkiomen Valley School District Hall of Fame was established in 2018 to recognize distinguished alumni, or others, whose outstanding athletic, professional, or civic endeavors have brought honor to Perkiomen Valley School District and serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.
Nominations for the Hall of Fame are now open! Nominations will be accepted through May 1, 2024. We are excited to return this tradition here in Perkiomen Valley. We ask that you please follow the criteria on the website to make your nominations. Please click here to nominate.
Evergreen Attendance Line
Call: 610-409-9751 and press #1
Email: EVAttendance@pvsd.org
Having tech issues?
- Chromebook malfunctions/damages: Email the helpdesk@pvsd.org
- Forgotten student passwords: Go to https://accounts.pvsd.org
- FAQs about Chromebooks can be found on our website
