Absences
Parents/guardians are responsible for notifying the school by phone (610)277.8720 or email; eisenhowerattendance@nasd.k12.pa.us each and every day their child is absent from school. Parents/guardians must include the following information:
Student’s name
Student’s homeroom teacher
Reason for absence
Name and relationship of caller
Phone number where the caller can be reached for verification
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/
The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTER (CGRC) Parent Programs
Child Guidance will be implementing several different parent and family programs in November and December.
We will be providing the following:
- Strengthening Families ages 10-14
- Guiding Good Choices ages 9-14
- Through the Eyes of a Child ages 5-10
- Parent Therapist Connection Groups
All programs are being held via zoom.
For programs that include free dinner, they have the choice to have pizzas delivered to their home or a $50 DoorDash gift card to purchase their own (that’s $50 for each night of the group).
Strengthening Families ages 10-14 (2 Week Intensive):
The group will meet on the following dates: Monday 12/11, Tuesday 12/12, Wednesday 12/13, Monday 12/18, Tuesday 12/19, Wednesday 12/20. Parent group and kid group meet at 6:00pm (they will need to be on separate devices) and the whole family meets together at 7:00pm. Dinner will also be sent to families every evening and incentives (gift cards) will be provided to the kids for participation.
Sarah Messina, Prevention Director
smessina@cgrc.org or call 484-450-6266.
SAFE2SAY
Our students can submit an anonymous tip through the Safe2Say Program. Tips are typically related to a variety of challenges our students experience or witness, such as bullying, harassment, disrespectful language, safety concerns, etc. When a tip is received, the State (who runs Safe2Say) immediately follows up with building administrators.
Housing
Housing assistance for those experiencing homelessness
Call or text 211
https://yourwayhome.org/
Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens
Catholic Social Services - Food Pantry / Despensa de Alimentos
353 Johnson Highway, Norristown PA 19401
https://www.hungercoalition.org/food-pantries/montgomery-county-family-service-center-catholic-social-services-0
Tutor.com-A Great Student Resource
The Norristown Area School District is once again hosting Tutor.com which is located on every students Chromebook!
Students have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand and/or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family.
Both English & Spanish speaking tutors are available to help students tackle difficult subjects, problems, or new concepts!
Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format (voice and/or text chat). Tutors will focus on enhancing student’s skills and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during or after school hours and/or weekends.
NASD District App
If you have not downloaded the Distict App on your phone, please do so now. You will have quick access to campus & district current information and notices, along with updates for the 2023-2024 school year.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/433uOEE
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3GenRXA
Norristown Family Services
Emergency rent and utility services & family support
3125 Ridge Pike Eagleville, PA 19403
https://fsmontco.org/
Paid Parent/Guardian Transportation Program
This past week, NASD's Transportation Department launched a new Paid Parent/Guardian Transportation Program, similar to the one that was employed when returning from COVID, where we are asking families to drive their student(s) to and from school in place of district provided transportation.
We understand familiess may have questions or issues. Please go to NASD Transportation Department Page where all the information is explained or call the Transportation Department at 610-630-5020
Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy
Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy (ESTLA) is located in the Municipality of Norristown. Originally opened as a high school in 1937, ESTLA remained a high school until 1980. In 1980, it was converted to a Junior High School and remained as such until 1983. In 1983 ESTLA operated as a middle school serving grades 6-8 students. Currently, Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy services grades 5th-8th.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estlapanthers/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXlVso8QUCs
Website: https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/o/estla
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eisenhower-Science-and-Technology-Leadership-Academy/100063473563518/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Twitter: @estlaPanthers
Location: 1601 Markley Street, Norristown, PA, USA
Phone: 61-277-8720
