BLOCKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Welcome back to another exciting school year!

As we start this new chapter, I am thrilled to share that our school has made great strides in academic achievements and school climate over the past year. Thanks to our dedicated staff, learners, and the support of our committed families and community, we've turned a corner and are heading in a positive direction.

Your involvement plays a crucial role in our continued success. We encourage you to be an active part of our school community, whether participating in a policy committee, volunteering, attending events, or simply staying engaged with your child's education and constantly communicating with their teachers. Together, we can build on our progress and create an even more vibrant and supportive environment for our learners.

Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Warm regards,
Dr. Lugo
Principal

School Begins at 8:00 am

School Ends at 3:00 pm

Regular attendance boosts academic performance! Even 15 minutes of lateness daily equals 6 days of learning loss each year. Please talk to your child about the importance of being on time and present every day!

If your child has not yet had their 6th-grade physical exam or received these two vaccinations MCV & Tdap, please schedule one immediately. You MUST show proof of TDAP and Meningitis vaccinations for your child BEFORE their first day of 7th grade. They will not be permitted to enter the building on August 26th without the nurse possessing proof of these shots.

Please get in touch with Nurse Michele if you have any questions or concerns. If you have an appointment scheduled already, please let Nurse Michele know the date. You may email or scan vaccination proof to mkravitzeichelberger@nasd.k12.pa.us

Contact Norristown Regional Health Center to schedule an appointment @ (610)278-7787, if necessary.

An added bonus to the Sweet Treat Family Evening will be a variety of local agencies and organizations sharing resources that are available to families and children. Free give aways and raffles too!

Open to all Blockson scholars and families. Treats, fun, games and raffle prizes!

RSVP by August 16th by clicking on the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEe3TrwvcaiCq3JBVxeods9OAMA-305y27iUOPCRCPtG4bbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Join us to hear a brief overview of the upcoming school year, and allow your learners to meet their teachers and tour the building. No bus transportation will be provided. Please send your 5th graders even if you are not able to attend.

We look forward to welcoming all of our learners back and new families and learners to Blockson!

For the first day ONLY, all learners will enter through Blockson's main entrance.

Schools and Offices are closed.

Labor Day Holiday

Meet your learners' teachers and the building staff.

Every learner will take a picture for their student ID at no cost, and you will also have the option to purchase pictures. More information will be sent home at the end of the first week of school.

Please purchase as many as you are able. If you have concerns, please contact Assistant Principal Kramp at ekramp@nasd.k12.pa.us

URGENT: Campus Parent opens Monday, August 19th with Student and Bus Schedules! Students will also be able to access their schedules on Monday.

Parents and guardians must complete the REQUIRED Annual Student Information Verification via Infinite Campus (IC) before accessing student’s teachers, schedules, and bus information.

Log in and complete it now. Don’t wait—ensure you’re ready to view everything on Monday! Check your email for more details.

Campus Parent puts your student’s school information at your fingertips. Real-time access to announcements, assignments, attendance, grades, schedules and much more.

Log in at this link or use the link to request a new log-in. https://nasdpa.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/norristown.jsp

Please visit the district's webpage for more information, instructions, and support! https://nasd.k12.pa.us/infinitecampus

Your learner may also access their grades for you to view by using their school-issued Chromebook.

Mid-Marks - November 1st

Family/Teacher Conferences - November 26th & 27th

You are your learner's first teacher and know them better than anyone else. Please use your expertise to help shape a new Blockson MS. Consider working in our building to make a difference. The clearances for the PA Criminal Check and PA Child Abuse Check are required, free for volunteers and will allow you to volunteer in any of the NASD buildings and attend field trips. Please email kaddisonwilliams@nasd.k12.pa.us for the forms or more information.

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Email: dlugo@nasd.k12.pa.us

Website: https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/o/bms

Location: 1315 West Marshall Street, Norristown, PA, USA

Phone: 610.275.6870
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