The Bobcat Bulletin

We are down to the final 17 days of school, and they are filled with important events and activities! As we head into the close of another great school year, we need your support with a few important reminders.

Please remember that the End-of-Year Reflection will close on May 18 at 4:00 p.m. We value your feedback and encourage everyone to complete the survey before the deadline.

We also want to encourage everyone to sign up for Run the Lane! As of today, we only have 110 registered participants. Last year, we had an incredible 301 participants, and we would love to see our community come together once again to make this event a huge success. Please sign up and share the registration link with family and friends. Participants must register by May 20 in order to receive an event t-shirt.

Finally, the PTG is currently seeking Run the Lane sponsors. If you own a business or know someone who does, please consider submitting a business logo to support this wonderful event and help us celebrate the strong partnerships within our school community. Please contact PTG Co President Kara Cron.

Contact:

Indian Lane Elementary PTG
📧 ILPTGTreasurer@gmail.com

📞 862-266-4517 (Kara Cron, Co-President)

Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong!

MAY

• 15-22 | Poetry Cafe - Click here for the schedule
• 18 | Fourth Grade Band Concert, Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
• 18 | Fifth Grade Band Concert, Cafeteria, 7:30 p.m.
• 19 | No School for Students
• 20 | Second Grade (Ferdon & Ford) Field Trip
• 20 | Fourth Grade Orchestra Concert, SLMS, 6:30 p.m.
• 20 | Fifth Grade Orchestra Concert, SLMS, 7:30 p.m.
• 21 | Second Grade (Amoroso & Pinto) Field Trip
• 21 |First Grade Trip to Penncrest for Theater Production
• 25 | No School for Students
• 26 | Scholastic Buy One Get One Free Book Fair Begins - Click here for the schedule
• 27 | Fifth Grade Field Trip
• 29 | Field Day

Rose Tree Media elementary students will once again participate in our spring benchmark assessments. These tests determine your child’s instructional level and measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year, in the areas of reading and math.

Our benchmark assessments are extremely important to teachers because they keep track of progress and growth in basic skills. The test scores let teachers know where a student’s strengths are or if help might be needed in any specific areas. Teachers use this information to help guide individual and group instruction in the classroom and the district uses the results to continue to improve teaching and learning that promotes student achievement in all our schools. With this in mind, it is extremely important that students give their best effort so their abilities and needs can be accurately measured and addressed.

Throughout the month of May, the following assessments will be administered across various grade levels:

Kindergarten – 5th Grade

• DIBELS 8 (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills--A series of short (one-minute) assessments to measure essential early literacy skills.

Kindergarten – 1st Grade

• Acadience Math--A math assessment designed to measure the development of early numeracy skills.

2nd – 5th Grade

• MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing--A computerized, adaptive test that measures academic growth in reading and math.

• MAZE - A screening tool for reading comprehension, focusing on vocabulary, syntax, and understanding,

Poetry Café is an opportunity for students to practice important speaking and listening skills in a fun and positive way. Students are also exposed to an appreciation of poetry and creativity. We hope you can make it to our Poetry Café to hear the children read their favorite published poems and/or original poems in our wonderful library. It's a café, so there will be snacks, too. Guests are encouraged to bring poems to share. The kids absolutely love this part! Email Mrs. Hatton at thatton@rtmsd.org with any questions.

Join us for “Mr. Frank’s Famous Field Day” on Friday, May 29th! This fun-filled morning event is open to students in grades 1–5 and will begin at 9:15 a.m. Parents and guardians are welcome to cheer on the students and enjoy the activities from the field sidelines.

To help students stay comfortable throughout the day, please have your child wear sneakers and consider bringing a hat or sunglasses. We also recommend applying sunscreen before arriving at school.

Mr. Frank and Mrs. Lieberman have put a great deal of time and effort into planning an exciting day for everyone. Students are encouraged to wear any purple or green shirt they already have at home. While some families exchanged shirts at the art show or purchased them during the PTG spirit sale, a specific shirt is not required. The PTG expects spirit wear deliveries to arrive this week.

If you are unsure of your child’s team color, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher, Mr. Frank, or Mrs. Lieberman. We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of fun and school spirit!

An email with parking information and spectator procedures will be sent on Thursday, May 28th.

We are excited to celebrate our 5th grade students at our Recognition Ceremony on June 10 at 9:00 AM in the Indian Lane Cafeteria. This event recognizes our students’ accomplishments as they prepare for their transition to middle school. Due to our large class of 88 students and limited seating, and because 5th grade families will be decorating the gym the evening before for the end of year celebration, space in the cafeteria is limited. We ask that families carefully consider their needs when submitting ticket requests. Each household may request up to four tickets, but please only request the number you will use. After requests are submitted, tickets will be allocated and sent home with students in their backpacks prior to the ceremony. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to make this a meaningful experience for all students and families.

Book Fair eWallet makes it easy to pay without sending cash or checks with your child. Simply set up an account online, add funds electronically, and your child can shop. Please note that any money left unspent will remain as a credit on your Scholastic account. You must transfer the balance in order for your child to use this money at the book fair. For directions on how to do this, please login to your Scholastic account & follow directions to add or transfer funds for use at the book fair.

Please consider “Share the Fair” funds when setting up your eWallet. All donations will be used to help our students purchase books. Additional funds will roll over to the next book fair.

We need help setting up and breaking down. We also need help throughout the book fair with supporting students while shopping, restocking, and checking out at the registers.

Dear Indian Lane Elementary School families,

Just as we did in the fall, we will be conducting surveys of all students in grades 3–12 to better understand students’ thoughts and feelings about their school experience. There are two surveys focused on Academic Challenge and School Culture. Each student will complete one survey specific to their level (elementary, middle, or high) and a second survey that is applicable to all students.

While we will collect basic demographic information, survey responses are completely anonymous and cannot be linked to individual students. Students will complete the surveys in school during class next week, and the process should only take a few minutes. The information gathered will be used internally to support our ongoing efforts to improve both academics and school culture.

We are committed to maintaining and enhancing an affirming and supportive learning environment for all members of the Rose Tree Media School District, and this feedback is an important part of that work. If you prefer that your child not participate, please let us know.

Below are links to preview the surveys:

Elementary School Student Survey – Learning & School Culture

Middle School Student Survey – Academic Challenge & School Culture

High School Student Survey – Academic Challenge & School Culture

All Student Survey – Sense of Belonging

If you would prefer that your child not take the survey, please fill out the attached opt-out survey:

Grades 3-5 Opt Out Survey (before May 18th)

In addition, we are seeking feedback from families regarding Engagement and School Culture. We value your input and encourage you to participate using the link below:

Engagement and School Climate – Parent Survey (Spring 2026)

Thank you for your partnership.

Best regards,

Michelle Britton

Dear Parents,

It is time to fill out the Transportation Survey form for the 26-27 school year. This form is due by June 12, 2026. The Rose Tree Media School District requires a new transportation request form for each child who is school age and resides in the district whether they go to public, special needs or private school. If your child is not riding the bus for the 25-26 school year, please either fill out the form (link below) or email bkinsler@rtmsd.org so that resources can be used efficiently. As always, thank you for your cooperation.

Bonnie Kinsler

The sun has made a return! Parents are encouraged to apply sunscreen onto their students before coming to school each day or use sun protective clothing to protect their skin. If you would like your student to have sunscreen at school, it must be non-aerosol and able to be applied by the student. There is a Sunscreen Permission Form that also needs to be completed and returned. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

With the students playing outside more in the better weather, ticks have been making an appearance. The American Academy of Pediatrics has advice on how to prevent and remove ticks, as well as symptoms to watch out for following a tick bite. Ticks found on students during the school day will be sent out with an information sheet. Feel free to call the nurse's office with any questions.

This race serves as a fundraiser for the NK Smiles Scholarship Fund, named in honor and memory of the late Norm Kelly, Jr., a beloved elementary school teacher in the Rose Tree Media School District. Mr. Kelly passed away in August 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. He left a lasting impact on the community as an educator, youth lacrosse coach, and friend to many.

Each year, the NK Smiles Scholarship is awarded to one male and one female Penncrest senior lacrosse player, as well as to students pursuing careers in education. Proceeds from Run the Lane directly support this meaningful scholarship fund.

Like this year, this year, anyone who registers by May 20th is guaranteed a T-shirt! Each shirt will be bagged in advance. We hope you will join us in honoring Mr. Kelly’s legacy and supporting this special cause.

Indian Lane Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Group (PTG) invites local businesses to sponsor the Run The Lane 5K Run/Walk, a community event supporting the NK Smiles Scholarship Fund. This fund honors the legacy of Norman Kelly Jr. by providing scholarships to Penncrest High School seniors who demonstrate leadership, compassion, and a commitment to education.

Sponsorship offers businesses meaningful visibility in the community while supporting students and families. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, with benefits including logo placement, event recognition, marketing exposure, and on-site engagement opportunities.

Key Dates:

• Sponsorship Deadline: May 20, 2026

• Payment Due: May 22, 2026

To Participate:
If you would like to secure a sponsorship, please reach out using the contact information below. If your plans change, you may cancel your sponsorship prior to the payment deadline by notifying the PTG.

Contact:
Indian Lane Elementary PTG
📧 ILPTGTreasurer@gmail.com

📞 862-266-4517 (Kara Cron, Co-President)

We’ve had great interest from local businesses and families who want to support the NK Smiles Scholarship Fund. To create more opportunities to get involved, we’ve added a new Tier 4 Community Sponsor level—$50, with unlimited availability.

This tier offers event signage, group photos and is a wonderful way for small businesses, families, or individuals to show support for a cause that means so much to our community.

We have aspirational fundraising goals this year, and expanding our sponsorship options helps ensure everyone who wants to contribute has a way to participate—no matter the price point.

Sponsorship deadline remains May 20, and all details (including the new Tier 4 option) are available here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AFA62FA7FAC43-63762589-2026

Thank you again for considering being part of Run The Lane. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions—I’m always happy to chat.

ILPTGTreasurer@gmail.com
862‑266‑4517

Indian Lane Elementary – Class of 2026 End-of-Year Celebrations

Indian Lane Elementary is celebrating the Class of 2026 with several special end-of-year events for 5th grade students during May and June.

Tuesday, May 26 – Morning

Students Visit Springton Lake Middle School

Students will tour Springton Lake Middle School, their future school. During the visit, students will explore classrooms, meet teachers and current students, and eat lunch in the cafeteria.

Thursday, May 28

5th Grade Trip to Treehouse World
5th grade students will attend an outdoor adventure trip at Treehouse World. Activities will include climbing and zip-lining experiences.

Tuesday, June 10 – Morning

5th Grade Recognition Ceremony
The school will host a recognition ceremony honoring 5th grade students as they transition to middle school.

• Doors open at 9:00 AM.

• Each student will receive four guest tickets.

Tuesday, June 10 – Afternoon

5th Grade Party
Hosted by 5th grade parents, this celebration will include fun activities for students.

Thursday, June 12

5th Grade Clap Out
5th grade students will participate in the traditional “Clap Out,” taking one final walk through the halls of Indian Lane Elementary while classmates, staff, and families cheer them on.

Important Clap Out Information for Parents and Guardians

• Parents and guardians may arrive at 11:15 AM to park and line up on the playground.

• The procession will begin inside the building at approximately 11:40 AM.

• Students will walk through the hallways and then exit to the playground area where families may wave, celebrate, and take photos.

• After the Clap Out, students will return to their classrooms and will not be dismissed from the event automatically.

• Families planning to pick up students from the blacktop at 12:20 PM must complete the required Google Form.

• Only 5th grade families should complete the form.

The flyer also includes a button labeled:
“Click Here to Complete the Google Form.”

1. Go to: https://indianlaneptg.membershiptoolkit.com/

2. Create your account. Select Create Account and fill in your name, email, and password.

3. Verify your email. Click verify my email and then check your inbox for the link.

   • The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive it, check your spam or junk folders.

4. Log back in. Once your email is verified, return to the site and complete your registration.

5. Enter your information. Fill in the Parent/Family and Student details.

6. Update your child’s information. Make sure you select the correct grade and homeroom teacher so you receive classroom party and volunteer communications.

   • If your child has a special education teacher, please do not select that teacher unless your child’s homeroom is physically in that classroom.

7. Set your preferences. Complete the Directory/Publish section to choose what information is visible to others.

8. Finish up. Once these steps are complete, you will have full access to the directory.

📌 Tip: Once the Primary Account is set up, you can invite another parent or guardian by email so they can create their own login while still being connected to your family account.

Apple users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/membership-toolkit/id912169276?platform=iphone

A few quick links to keep handy:

• Our school website: Indian Lane
• If your student is sick please submit Absence Form
• For an educational trip: Pre-Planned Absence Request
• Breakfast and Lunch Menus - Nutrislice / to check your student's account: MySchoolBucks
• You may follow the bus routes and check for transportation updates at MyRide360

Our summer program is designed to enrich the learning of our students, even when school is not in session. The mission of the Rose Tree Media School District’s Summer Program is to provide opportunities for continued academic and social growth. Through fun learning experiences delivered by a dedicated staff, the students will discover their talents, foster a love of learning, gain academic confidence, and create new friendships. Our camps do not require prior experience.... just interest and a willingness to learn something new!

RTMSD Summer Programs 2026 Link

The coaching staffs from Penncrest, Rustin, Garnet Valley and West Chester East are hosting a one-week youth football clinic to sportsmanship, teamwork, and athletics within our local communities. This camp provides students from feeder schools with the opportunity to work directly with high school coaches and players in a fun and supportive environment.

The camp will take place June 15–18. For more information and registration details, please visit www.ccallstarfootballcamp.com.

Grades 1st - 5th 8:50 am - 3:30 pm

AM Kindergarten 8:50 am - 11:25 am

PM Kindergarten 12:55 pm - 3:30 pm

Email: mbritton@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/Domain/9
Location: 309 South Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: 610-627-7100