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Merion Elementary School
549 South Bowman Avenue
Merion, PA 19066
610-645-1470
Ms. Anne Heffron, Principal 

Absentee, Lateness & 
Safe Arrival hotline: 
610-658-3902

School Closing Number: 302
Upcoming Dates 
10.11 - Pumpkin & Mum Sale, 3:30-7, Merion Lobby
10.17 - Picture Day
10.25 - Cultural Heritage Night, 6-8:15 pm
10.30 - PM K Halloween Parade, 2 pm
10.31 - Halloween Parade, 10:45 am, Early Dismissal 12:25 pm
​11.5-9 - Scholastic Book Fair ​
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Cultural Heritage Night Alert 
If you want to host or contribute to a culture table for CHN, tomorrow is the last day to register to ensure your culture is represented on our event passport.
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Cultural Heritage Night 2018 is set for Thursday, Oct 25, 6-8:15pm. This event is free, but please bring a canned food donation for the Narberth Community Food Bank. 

Costume Collection 
Is your costume box getting full? Please consider donating gently used Halloween costumes for those in need. Merion Elementary Community Service will be working with Halloween Helpers for a Halloween costume collection. Please drop off clean, complete costumes in a bag labeled with size and type of costume in the main office by Monday, Oct 22.
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And so the Adventure Begins... 
The Enchanted Forest book fair is coming to Merion Elementary Nov 5-9. To prepare, we are having our All For Books fundraiser Oct 22-26. Please have your children bring in loose change to their classroom. The classroom who raises the most will win an after school activity with Mr. Davis at a date to be determined. The money raised benefits Merion Elementary school and students in need. Plus, Scholastic matches the donations by donating to The Scholastic Possible Fund which distributes books to children through different organizations.
Please also sign up to help at the book fair either in a short slot with your child's class or in a longer slot as a cashier.

Notes from the Nurse's Office 
Health Screening 
Merion School health screening (vision K-5; Hearing K-3; height/weight K-5) will be done on Thursday and Friday, Oct 11 and 12. If there are any concerns, parents/guardians will be notified quickly. All full reports will follow after several weeks. Please make sure your students have their prescribed glasses.
Health-related notes 
Please send in healthcare provider notes for any illnesses or injuries so that we can put into place physical activity/recess restrictions, special assistance. It is also necessary to send in clearances once students are allowed to resume regular activity. Healthcare practitioners are accustomed to providing these so do not hesitate to ask for the visit reports.
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Dine at Anthony's and Support the 5th Grade Class 
When - Thursday, Oct 18
Where - Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, 50 East Wynnewood Road
Take a break from cooking and leave dinner to Anthony's, all while supporting Merion 5th graders. On Thursday, Oct 18, 20% of all dine-in and take-away orders will go back to the 5th Grade Committee. Don't forget to mention "Merion Elementary" to your server!
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LMSD Junior First Lego League (Jr. FLL) EXPO 
Jr. FLL is one of the four FIRST Robotics Programs that allows students between the ages of 6-9 to explore STEM by using Legos. Through participation in the Jr. FLL expo, students will gain valuable skills in problem solving, creativity, design, and building that will help them develop a strong foundation in STEM. Through cooperation between LMSD and the Lower Merion High School Technology and Engineering Club, a Jr. FLL expo is held annually at Penn Wynne Elementary. This year, the expo will be on Saturday Mar 16 from 9am until noon.
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"Run for Our Schools" 
When - Sunday, Oct 21, 9 am
Where - Harriton High School Stadium (600 N. Ithan Avenue, Rosemont)
The 9th Annual Education Foundation of Lower Merion "Run for Our Schools" is a community-wide including a 5K run, a 1.5-mile walk and a Tot Trot for the youngest children. Prizes will be awarded for top individuals overall and by age group in the 5K. You can also run for YOUR school in a team. Register by October 10 to be guaranteed a Run t-shirt! Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation's grants program in LMSD public schools. Business and individual sponsorships are available.
The event will feature a fitness fair and various area vendors. Check in for the event will be held from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on race day, but participants can pick up their bibs and get a pre-race shirt at Lower Merion High School the afternoon of Saturday, October 20. Participants can also register on the day of the event.
Questions? Email info@educationfoundationoflm.org.
Learn More & Register 

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LM Football Tailgate - Sept 15
​Online Safety Symposium, Sept 17
Bethel Academy Multicultural Learning Center - Fall Session Starts Sept 24 
Recreational Opportunities
Lower Merion Aquatic Club - Fall Session Starting Sept
Main Line Girls Basketball - Clinics & Fall Registration
Narberth Flag Football & Soccer - Fall Session Starts Sept 16
LM Ice Hockey Open Skate - Sept 21 
LM Ice Hockey Club - Season Starts Sept 15
LM Baseball Travel Team Tryouts - Sept 23
​Philly Girls Basketball Clinic - Sept 29 ​

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