April is upon us with wet weather and warmer temperatures. As we begin to warm up, students in grades 3-5 are warming up for PSSA testing at the end of April and into May.

The PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) is a standards-based assessment administered in all Pennsylvania public schools. Students will receive a score in one of four levels: Advanced, Proficient, Basic and Below Basic. The PSSA is an opportunity for your child to showcase their strengths and assist our school with the planning of curriculum and instruction to best support your child(ren).

Testing Dates:

ELA: 4/23 - 4/25

Math: 4/30 - 5/1

Science (4th grade only): 5/7 - 5/8

Please review some of the resources below for more information about PSSA testing.

We hope you had a relaxing and joyful break with family and friends.

Thank you for the support and communication between home and school. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our office.

Thank you,

Harding Elementary Administration

To ensure all students are successful on the test, please help support your child with the following items:

• Arrive to school on time.
• Attend school daily.
• Eat a healthy breakfast. Breakfast is served every morning until 8:50am.
• Get 8-10 hours of sleep the night before the test.
• Plan appointments and vacations around our PSSA dates.
• Talk to your child about trying their best on the test.

Harding Elementary will dismiss early on Monday, April 8th due to the solar eclipse. Our dismissal time is 1:00. For additional information, please read the info below.

Harding Elementary's Spelling Bee was Tuesday, March 26th. Congratulations to the following individuals for placing in this year's contest. The four 5th graders will represent Harding Elementary at the District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 in the Harding auditorium. Please consider coming out to support the district's amazing spellers!

Third Grade:

1st - Salome

2nd - Janiel

3rd - Alexxa

Fourth Grade:

1st - Juan

2nd - Joceline

3rd - Iyla

Fifth Grade:

1st - Michael

2nd - Jayleah

3rd - Elijah

4th - Atif

To begin the registration process for K4 or K5:

• Visit - https://registration.lebanon.k12.pa.us and complete the online forms.
• Under the option, "select a registration center", choose "spring-kindergarten registration only."
• Bring the following documents to the scheduled appointment to not delay registration:
• original birth certificate, resident alien card, or valid passport
• immunization record
• proof of residency (copy of lease, mortgage, or utility bill)
• If the family is residing with someone, a residency affidavit will need to be completed, signed, and notarized

K4 Student Information

• Students must be four years old on or before August 31, 2024.
• Additional income documentation is needed including but not limited to:
• 2023 income tax return, W2 form, two recent pay stubs, PA DPW cash assistance, statement, social security statements, child support order, and any unemployment compensation documentation.

K5 Student Information

• If the student is already enrolled in K4, they DO NOT need to complete the registration process again.

At Harding, we continue to work with families when attendance becomes difficult. Please click the file below to read a "Quick Guide" of information regarding our attendance policy (file has English and Spanish). Also, feel free to download Excuse Notes you can use when your child is absent.

Harding's School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) program is committed to establishing a social culture within our school in which students expect and support appropriate behavior from one another. At Harding, we strive to...

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Students who show these traits are rewarded with blue tickets from teachers as recognition of their positive character traits. Each week, winners from each class are selected from the collected blue tickets to earn special prizes (see picture).

Congratulations to Harding's February's Shining Star: Mrs. Fairbanks - 2nd Grade Teacher

To nominate a Shining Star, please use the form below.

Are you looking to start a profession with the Lebanon School District. Click here to find out how to apply for open positions within the district.

We’re excited to announce that our 2023-24 Power Packs school year program registration is NOW OPEN for enrollments! We’ve notified via email families that have participated in our most recent programs (last school year and this past summer), but enrollment is open to ANY and all Lebanon County families with at least 1 or more children in grades K-12 who have a self-declared need for food assistance.

To sign up, use this LINK.

Please read over the flyer for information.

Health Insurance for children:

The 2023-2024 Student Accident Insurance form will be available on our website under the parent section if you want to purchase insurance. Injuries caused by accidents at school are only covered if the student accident insurance is purchased. Otherwise the parent, through your personal insurance, is responsible. A direct link can be found here.

Email: jalbright@lebanon.k12.pa.us
Website: https://harding.lebanonsd.org/
Location: 622 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 675-2138
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardingCedars