AE Weekly Newsletter

We would like to encourage all families to sign up for and attend a conference with their child's teacher using the link below.

• If your child is in 5th or 6th grade, please sign up to see their homeroom teacher only. Information about all classes will be shared by this teacher.
• If your child receives special education supports, you may sign up for an additional conference with their case manager to receive updates on their progress.
• If you child receives reading intervention, you may sign up for a conference with Mrs. Leisey to learn about their growth.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or Mrs. Hoover!

Conference Sign-Up Link

The staff at Annville-Cleona wants to ensure our students and families have as much support as possible both inside and outside of school. We work with several amazing community resources that will be present at our parent-teacher conferences this year. Empower the Mind, Compass Mark, Power Packs, and other resources will be present. These companies provide support through school-based therapy, small groups, food donations, and additional services. If you are interested in meeting with them, they will be present at Cleona from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24th, and at Annville from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. On Tuesday, November 25th. We hope to see you there!

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires each school entity to conduct a security drill in each school building within the first 90 days of school. Teachers have received training about making decisions in a crisis situation and have talked with their students about the 3E principles (Escape, Enhance, Engage).

The 3E principles include:

• Escape: Get to a safe place

• Enhance: If unable to escape, lockdown and make a safe place.

• Engage: As a last resort, take action to disengage the perpetrator and escape to a safe place.

One day this week (November 17th - November 21st), an unannounced RVI drill will occur at Annville Elementary School. At the start of the drill, students and staff will be told that we are conducting a practice drill to keep all participants comfortable in the practice scenario. Staff will talk with students about what they would/could do in the particular situation and walk them through the various steps. We will have these conversations and conduct the drills with students in an age-appropriate manner. Following the completion of our drill, communication will occur with parents/guardians so that you can talk to your child(ren) about their drill.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Hoover, building principal, at 717-867-7620 or Mrs. Heisler, Assistant to the Superintendent/Safety and Security Coordinator, at 717-867-7600. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we attempt to create the safest possible environment for our students.

With the recent drop in temperatures, we want to ensure all students are comfortable and ready to learn throughout the school day. Please remind your child to come to school dressed appropriately for the colder weather, including coats, hats, and gloves as needed. Students also need to be dressed appropriately for outdoor recess, which will take place each day as long as the real feel temperature is above 28 degrees.

While our nurse’s office does have a small supply of warmer clothing available for students to borrow, it is limited. Thank you for helping us keep everyone warm, healthy, and ready for a great day of learning!

We are excited to help create a community of lifesavers and are asking you to join us. Sign up under our school HERE. Check this off your list in less than one minute and receive a wristband just for joining the team.

This year, we have an important goal: 100% of our families learning the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency.

1. Sign Up: HERE and download the free “AHA Schools” app.

2. Raise funds to help kids with special hearts.

3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

If 50% of our families sign up our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.

Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!

The Annville-Cleona School District has a new dedicated email address for all student transportation questions and requests. Please use transportation@acschools.org for any inquiries related to bus routes, schedules, or transportation updates. This new address will enable us to respond more efficiently and ensure that your messages reach the right person.

If you are in need of assistance with a Thanksgiving meal this year, please submit a request here. The school social workers will be in touch to confirm details. If you have any questions, you can reach out to the school social workers at sgergenti@acschools.or or kscott@acschools.org

11/24: Teacher Conferences Dinner volunteers needed:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-59779720-teacher

12/6: Holiday Craft Event volunteers needed:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040D48AEAD2FA6FD0-58303410-holiday

As always, please email annvillepto@gmail.com with any questions!

• 11/24 - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1:00 PM-8:00 PM
• 11/25 - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
• 11/26-11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
• 12/6 - PTO Holiday Craft Morning
• 12/16 - 7:00 - Elementary and MS Band and Chorus Concert - Secondary Auditorium
• 12/18 - Holiday Programs - Secondary Auditorium -Third-Grade 9:30 AM and Fourth-Grade 12:30 PM
• 12/22-1/2 - Winter Break - No School for Students
• 1/8 - PTO Meeting at AE
• 1/19 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School for Students

It's been a busy week at AE! See below for some of the events and learning that have taken place!

Directing questions and/or concerns to the appropriate person(s) encourages greater collaboration and streamlines the process of answering questions, alleviating concerns, and ensuring that we are all “on the same page”. Please use the document, linked here, to help identify your first contact (and additional points of contact if necessary).

Don't forget to check out the Community Bulletin Page on the District Website for the many events happening in our A-C Community linked here!

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