Norwood News

Understanding the difference between a rude behavior, a mean moment, and bullying is an important part of helping children build healthy relationships at school. The image below helps explain these differences in a simple and meaningful way.

Rude Behavior:

Happens when someone says or does something hurtful, unintentionally, and only once.

Mean Moment:

When someone acts hurtful on purpose, but it may happen only once or in response to something done to them.

Bullying:

Intentional, repeated, and continues even after someone asks the person to stop or shows they are upset. Bullying comes in many forms: Physically bullying, cyber bullying, emotional bullying.

By understanding these distinctions, we can better support our children, guide them in resolving conflicts, and ensure we address true bullying quickly and effectively. Not every hurtful interaction is bullying, but all three types of behaviors matter and provide opportunities for learning, empathy, and growth.

Please take a moment to review the image below with your child. It can help spark meaningful conversations about kindness, respect, and how to seek help when needed.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and supportive environment for every student!

Are you interested in your child traveling the world?

Interboro is going to Spain and Portugal in the summer of 2027!

This means current 8th grade students are eligible to go!

For more information, please click the link below or reach out to Ms. Hume (brittany.hume@interborosd.org ) with any questions

https://www.interborosd.org/community/for-parents/absence-reporting/nor

• Breakfast will be served daily from 7:30 am until 7:50 am - No breakfast will be served after 7:50 am
• Doors will open at 8:00am daily- students will be marked late at 8:11 am
• The school day ends at 2:50 pm

Home and School's next meeting will be January 13th, 7 pm.

If you would like to get involved with school events and classroom activities, please reach out at NorwoodHS19074@gmail.com.

Each year, Interboro School District conducts a Universal Screening for all students in grades K–12 to help identify those who may benefit from Gifted Support Services. This process involves collecting a variety of data to ensure every child’s learning needs are met.

If the screening results suggest that a student may benefit from a formal Gifted evaluation, parents or guardians will be contacted by the district to complete a Permission to Evaluate.

In addition to the Universal Screening, parents and guardians may also request a formal evaluation. Teachers and staff members may likewise recommend students for screening by completing a Gifted Behavioral Checklist.

For more information about the screening or evaluation process, please reach out to your child’s school counselor or Principal.

All enrolled students of Interboro School District are eligible to receive a nutritional breakfast and lunch each school day at no charge to your household.

No further action is required of you to receive the free meals. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without paying a fee. Students will need to enter their Student ID number when getting their meal in the cafeteria line with no charge to their account. Ala Carte items will be sold during lunch periods. See the attached list of Ala Carte items with pricing.

New to the district is SchoolCafé for making online payments, setting purchase restrictions, viewing purchases, auto pay, and low balance alerts. Families may continue to utilize SchoolCafé (formerly My School Bucks)for purchasing snacks and paying for other school-related expenses.

If we can be of any further assistance, please contact 610-461-6700 et 1135.

Here are some helpful links for valuable information regarding meal prices, menus, and access to SchoolCafé for payment.

• All absences, late arrivals and early dismissals are to be submitted electronically.
• Written notes, emails or phone calls regarding absences are no longer accepted.
• A doctor note is required when a student arrives late to school from a doctor/dentist appointment.
• 3 consecutive days absent – Dr. note required
• 10 cumulative days absent – Dr. note required
• Vacations are considered unexcused absences

https://www.interborosd.org/community/for-parents/absence-reporting/nor

For further assistance, please reach out to us.

• Jeffrey P. Esposito, Ed.D. - Principal
• Danielle Shryock - Assistant Principal

• Rachel Flicker - School Counselor - Grades 1-5
  
• Sarah Sokolowski - School Counselor - Grades 6-8
• Kathy McCullen - Social Worker
• Peggy Madorna - School Psychologist
• Briana Simpkins - Behavior Specialist
• Veronica Youhouse - School Nurse
  
• Kathy McBride - School Secretary
• Collen Kralle - Attendance Secretary
• Susan Openshaw - Health Office Assistant