Essential InfoMerion Elementary School
549 South Bowman Avenue Merion, PA 19066 610-645-1470 Dr. Tony Albanese, Principal Absentee, Lateness & Safe Arrival hotline: 610-658-3902 School Closing Number: 302 |
Upcoming Dates
2.22- 3.1 - ISC Art Show, Mainline Art Center 2.24 - Seminar in Parenting Using Love & Logic, LMSD 2.26 - 4th & 5th Grade Family Fun Night, 6:30-8:30pm, Gymnasium 3.27 - Save The Date: Parent Teacher Social, 7pm 4.16 - 5th Grade Bingo Night, 6-8pm More Dates The ISC ART Show, February 22- March 1 A week-long exhibit featuring more than 400 pieces of student artwork selected by teachers from all ten schools in the District. See what happens when the passion & guidance of our art teachers meets the enthusiasm & creativity of our students! February 22nd - March 1st *Closed to public during private artist receptions on 2/22 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 2/26 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.* More information to come. The Merion HSA Needs You for the 2020-2021 School Year! The Merion HSA is looking for parents to get involved and help run our HSA- sponsored events that make our school so special! Please take a look at the list below of open spots within the HSA Board, as well as open committee positions. Merion HSA Open Board Positions 2020-2021
News From the Nurses Office Cold/Flu season We are in our second month of high incidence of cold and flu, according to the CDC. Even with new developments, the best ways to prevent illness remain simple: wash hands often; get a flu vaccine; don't touch your eyes, nose, mouth; stay home when sick, eat nutritious food and get plenty of rest. Even with all these prevention tactics in play, some of us will get sick. Tips on preventing and actions for the Flu. When to keep your Child at Home: If your student is sick please keep them at home. It is challenging with everyone's busy schedules but it helps decrease the spread of illnesses. More LMSD info on sick policies It is important to maintain a healthy environment in the classroom to protect all students. The following symptoms may indicate contagious illness. Your child should be kept at home if any of these occur:
Do you have one or more children receiving special education services in or through the Lower Merion School District? Consider joining a Family Focus Group! Do you have one or more children receiving special education services in or through the Lower Merion School District? Consider joining a Family Focus Group! The Improve Group and WestEd have been hired by the Lower Merion School District (LMSD) to conduct a study to learn more about special education programming in LMSD. We want to hear what is working well and what could be done to improve the way that students with IEPs are educated by LMSD. The Improve Group and WestEd will be hosting family focus groups to help us gather that information in a confidential, interactive manner. If you are interested in sharing your thoughts and experiences and would be available for one of the sessions below, please complete a brief eligibility screening form from The Improve Group and West Ed by visiting https://tinyurl.com/LMSDparents. Dates, Times, General Locations: The exact location of the focus groups will be shared with those who are eligible to participate. 1) Tuesday, February 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Wynnewood 2) Thursday, February 20th from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in Bryn Mawr 3) Thursday, February 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Ardmore Space is limited. Light refreshments and a $10 gift card will be provided to focus group participants. Child care will not be available. For questions about the family focus groups, the study, or to complete the screening in another language or over the phone, contact: Brita Blesi, Senior Consultant with The Improve Group, at britab@theimprovegroup.com or by phone at 651-315-8928. Additional questions may be directed to Kristina Ayers Paul, Special Assistant for Research and Program Evaluation with the Lower Merion School District, at paulk@lmsd.org or by phone at 610-645-1941. Save The Date: Parent/ Teacher Social Friday, March 27th 2020 at 7:00pm Levering Mill Tribute House, Bala Cynwyd Save the Date More NewsGiant A+ Rewards | Merion ID #26460
More News Current Lunch Menu Community PSSA Tutoring, Grades 2-8, Saturday's 9:00-11:00 am Get Involved Opportunities Box Tops Are Going Digital Harriton HS "Power Scholars" MLK Day Clothing & Food Drive, Please bring your donations, January 17, at Harriton HS from 1:30-3:30 pm BAI'S 4th ANNUAL Electronics Recycling Drive Drive-Through Dropoff! Jan. 20, 9am-4pm The 6th Annual Hope Classic Friday, Jan. 24, at LMHS Bryant Gym, 315 E. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore Recreational Opportunities LMSD MLK Afternoon of Service at Harriton HS, January 17th, 1:30-3:30 pm Harriton Music Department Open House on Monday, January 13, 7- 8:15 pm Junior First Lego League (Jr. FLL) EXPO, March 21st 2020 @ 9am-12pm Updates & Reminders Pay your Child's HSA Dues Here Pay your Child's 5th Grade Dues Here LMSD social accounts: Instagram |
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