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Once again, our Home and
School Association is tak-
ing an active leadership
role by organizing activi-
ties for our students that
emphasize care and re-
sponsibility towards our
school, our community,
and our environment. I
encourage you to contact
me if you would like to
assist in the activities
scheduled for this day.
Thank you all for your
continued support!
Principal Steve Glaize
Dear Hallowell Communi-
ty Partners:
Although some of our re-
cent weather makes us
feel differently, the calen-
dar is telling us that Spring
has arrived. This is the
time of year when the
weather begins to turn
warmer, the flowers
bloom, and we as individu-
als continue to turn our
attention towards activities
involving the great out-
doors. To that end, I per-
sonally invite you to join
us as we celebrate the arri-
val of Spring with some
fun outdoor activities for
the entire family.
On Saturday, April 25th
from 9:30 AM—12:30 PM
you are welcome to attend
the Earth Day celebration
at the Jarrett Nature Cen-
ter. More inform ation
will be forthcoming.
We at Hallowell will be
celebrating Earth Day on
Wednesday, April 22nd
from 1:00 PM—3:00 PM.
Happy April!
Thoughts for Our Students — “Stand Up” for Our Earth
Although it might seem to you that we have always celebrated Earth Day, its observance is rather new for our country. It began as an idea from Senator Gaylord Nelson back in 1962. He saw how people weren’t taking care of our environment, and he thought something should
be done to correct it. On April 22, 1970, more than 20 million demonstrators and thousands of schools and local communities participated in Nelson’s event. The response was so amazing that even the United Nations got in-volved, declaring Earth Day as an international
holiday. On this Earth Day, remember how great events begin with an idea and a dream. What will you do to add to this dream? How will you “stand up” and show appreci-ation for the Earth?
Important Contacts:
To contact the main
office at hallowell,
dial (215) 420-5900.
To reach Principal
glaize, dial (215) 420-
5901.
The safe child line can
be accessed by dialing
(215) 420-5947.
Our Home and School
association can be
reached by dialing
(215) 420-5948.
News and notes
Pssa Assessments 2015
2
School snapshots
Be a reading hero
2
School snapshots
Match game assembly
2
Calendar of upcoming
events 3
Special reminders and
procedures 3
District mission and
vision 4
Monthly calendar 5
Inside this issue:
April 2015
H a t b o r o - H o r s h a m S c h o o l D i s t r i c t
Hallowell Elementary School
The Principal’s Pipeline Follow me on Twitter!
@steveglaize
During the months of April and
May, students in grades 3, 4 and 5
will be participating in the 2015
Pennsylvania System of School
Assessment (PSSA).
All students in these grades will
take assessments in English lan-
guage arts and mathematics. In
addition, fourth graders will take
the PSSA Science assessments.
The assessment windows for each
assessment are as follows:
PSSA ELA (Grades 3-5) Four
Sections: April 13-17, 2015
PSSA Math (Grades 3-5)
Three Sections: April 20-24,
2015
PSSA Science (Grade 4 only)
Two sections: April 27-May 1,
2015
PSSA Make-Ups for All Sec-
tions: May 4-8, 2015
The information obtained from
the assessments serves as a valua-
ble tool for planning future school
programs, developing curriculum
and in-service training of teach-
ers, and informing the public
about student achievement. The
ELA, mathematics and science
sections of the assessments will
yield individual student reports,
as well as school, district, and
state data. All students are ex-
pected to participate in the state
testing program.
Parents may help their children
prepare for the assessments by
stressing that it is important for
them to do their very best. They
may also reassure children that
the assessments give them an
opportunity to demonstrate their
learning and help teachers plan
the best possible instruction for
them.
wear red to support their team. Teachers and Staff have been chosen to participate in the Match Game, with the stu-dents directly involved in the game, too! Students are en-couraged to wear their team colors that day, cheer their team leaders on during the game, and attempt to match the answers given by their staff leaders. For safety reasons, please do not have your child wear face paint or colored hairspray. Points will be earned when students success-
To celebrate achieving our Race for Education $15,000 goal that we reached in the fall, we will be hosting a “Match Game Challenge” on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 1:45 to 2:45 pm. Due to space con-straints, the assembly will be for students and staff only. However, we are inviting the AM Kindergarten students with parent transportation back to school in the afternoon to watch the event if they would like to see it. We are asking Ms. Caldwell’s AM students to
fully match the answers of their staff leaders! The team with the most points will be awarded first place!
Team Colors: Red: Caldwell & Schrader Blue: Basmajian, Schlenker & Oltmann Yellow: Carr, Johnson & Flan-nery Green: Castle & Arnaiz White: Mercaldo & Yerk Black: Miletto & Lynette
News and Notes—PSSA Testing for Grades 3-5
School Snapshots—Match Game Assembly
School Snapshots—Be a Reading Hero!
ing activities that they might record in their folder may in-clude:
Independent reading
Time spent reading AR and/or Reading Olympics
Reading with a parent, sib-ling, grandparent, etc.
Bedtime story time
All students should return
their logs to school every
Monday so that we can calcu-
late our progress as an entire
school weekly. Students have
been informed that at the con-
clusion of our reading challenge
we will have a special assembly
program to celebrate our collec-
tive accomplishments! This spe-
cial program will take place at
Hallowell Elementary during the
month of May as a final celebra-
tion of National Library Week
and our “Be a Reading Hero”
activities. All family members
are encouraged to partici-
pate in the reading fun!
We at Hallowell are excited to
inform you that our school will
be continuing a reading incentive
program through the months of
April and May. The theme for
our reading program will be
called “Be a Reading Hero!” We
began this program in March
and conclude on Friday, May 29.
The students receive reading logs at the beginning of each month. They will be asked to take their reading log home and record the number of minutes that they read each evening. Some read-
Page 2
Hallowell Elementary School
“The staff at
Hallowell
Elementary is a
dedicated team of
lifelong learners
whose mission is
to work
collaboratively
with one another
and our
community
partners for the
betterment of our
students.”
April 1—Student / Teacher Holiday
April 2—Student / Teacher Holiday
April 3— District Closed
April 6—School Board Work Session (7:00 PM)
April 9— Community Book Club (5:30 PM)
April 9 — Home and School Meeting (7:00 PM)
April 10 — Bingo Night (6:30-8:00 PM)
April 13-17— PSSA ELA Assessments (Grades 3-5)
April 17—Movie Night for Relay for Life (6:00 PM)
April 18—Hallowell Family Yard and Craft Sale (9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
April 19—Hallowell Skating Event (2:15-4:15 PM)
April 20—School Board Action Meeting (7:00 PM)
April 20-24—PSSA Mathematics Assessments (Grades 3-5)
April 22— Earth Day Celebration (1:00-3:00 PM)
April 24—Early Dismissal for Students / Staff Development
April 25 — Jarrett Nature Center Earth Day Celebration (9:30 AM—12:30 PM)
April 27-May 1— PSSA Science Assessments (Grade 4)
April 29— Grade 5 District Spring Band Concert at Keith Valley (7:00 PM)
April 30— Grade 5 District Orchestra Concert at Simmons (7:00 PM)
Calendar of Upcoming Events—April 2015
Special Reminders and Procedures— JNC Earth Day 2015
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Hallowell Elementary School
Hallowell Elementary School
200 Maple Avenue
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone: 215-420-5900
Fax: 215-420-5951
E-mail: sglaize@hatboro-
horsham.org
SCHOOL DISTRICT of HATBORO-HORSHAM
MISSION
The School District of Hatboro-Horsham will prepare and challenge all students to excel
academically and to develop social skills and creativity by providing exemplary and innovative
educational programs through a supportive collaboration of educators, students, parents, and
community.
VISION
Hatboro-Horsham School District is comprised of a cohesive, supportive group of dedicated
staff, students, parents, and community members united in our commitment to pursue excellence
in education. We intend to realize our highest potential as an educational community by setting
clear, measurable goals, employing best practices, engaging in effective communication, and
utilizing resources wisely. We will use our successes as a catalyst for future growth, change, and
improvement.
HALLOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MISSION
The staff at Hallowell Elementary is a dedicated team of lifelong learners whose mission is to work
collaboratively with one another and our community partners for the betterment of all our students.
The Hallowell staff is committed to the success of all students.
"Hallowell: A Great Place to Learn."
H a t b o r o - H o r s h a m S c h o o l D i s t r i c t
Posit ive Home-School
Relat ions
In the effect ive school, parents understand and support the
school’s basic mission and are given the opportunity to play an important role in helping
the school to achieve this mission.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
Student / Teacher Holiday Student / Teacher Holiday DISTRICT CLOSED
5 6B 7C 8D 9E 10A (Cycle 28) 11
7:00 School Board Work
Session
5:30 Community Book Club
7:00 Home and School
Meeting
1:45 Match Game Assembly
6:30 - 8:00 Bingo Night
12 13B 14C 15D 16E 17A (Cycle 29) 18
April 13-17 PSSA ELA
Assessments
6:00 Movie Night for Relay
for Life
9:00-12:00 Hallowell
Family Yard and Craft Sale
19 20B 21C 22D 23E 24A (Cycle 30) 25
2:15-4:15 Hallowell Skating
Event
April 20-24 PSSA Math
Assessments
7:00 School Board Action
Meeting
1:00-3:00 Earth Day
Celebration
Early Dismissal for
Students - Staff
Development
9:30-12:30 Jarrett Nature
Center Earth Day
Celebration
26 27B 28C 29D 30E
April 27 - May 1 PSSA
Science Assessments
7:00 Grade 5 District Spring
Band Concert at Keith
Valley
7:00 Grade 5 District
Orchestra Concert at
Simmons
EARLY DISMISSAL TIMES: K-AM: 8:40 - 10:35; K-PM: 11:15 - 1:00; GRS. 1 THROUGH 5: 8:40 - 1:00NO KINDERGARTEN SUPPORT, ESL OR EXTENDED DAY KINDERGARTEN ON EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS