GVES Weekly Update

Happy Friday GVES families!

Last week our 3rd graders got a first hand learning experience about the instruments they can play in 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra. There will be more information to come from our band director Mr. Olson and orchestra director Mrs. Burke. Our inaugural team of thirty-six, 5th grade Safety Patrols began their hall duties. Students were required to submit applications and participate in a training program before school. We are really excited to offer this leadership opportunity to our 5th graders.

Congratulations to all of our students for successfully completing the English Language Arts portion of the PSSA this week. Next week we will be administering the math test Monday and Tuesday in all grades. Fourth grade ONLY will take the science test on Wednesday and Thursday.

5th grade parents, please save the date for Tuesday, June 13th @ 12:30 for our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony.

Next week is Staff Appreciation! Our HSA has many fun treats planned to celebrate the faculty and staff at Garnet Valley Elementary School. Thank you to all of the families who support the HSA!

Last but not least, PLEASE do not send glass water bottles to school. Our floors are hard laminate and glass bottles can shatter very easily. Thank you in advance!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Conley

May 1& 2: Math PSSA Testing - Grades 3-5

May 3 & 4: Science PSSA Testing - Grade 4

May 8: Fourth Grade Band Concert - 7 PM @ GVHS

May 10: Fourth & Fifth Grade Orchestra Concert - 7 PM @ GVHS

May 11: GV Heritage Night - 4:30 PM @ CES

May 15: Fifth Grade Band Concert - 7 PM @ GVHS

May 16: In-Service Day - No School for Students

May 22: Third Grade Chorus Concert - 7 PM @ GVHS

May 23: Fourth & Fifth Grade Chorus Concert - 7 PM @GVHS

May 25: Field Day

May 26: In-Service Day - No School for Students

May 29: Memorial Day - Schools & Offices Closed

June 13: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 12:30 GVMS

We are proud to announce that for the second consecutive year, Garnet Valley School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Celebrate Our Heritage Night

Thursday, May 11th 4:30pm-6:30pm

Concord Cafeteria

Please join our Garnet Valley community to celebrate the unique cultural backgrounds of our students and families! There will be games, crafts, two cultural dance performances, and multicultural activities for the whole family! Participants are encouraged to dress in clothing that represents their heritage. We look forward to seeing you there!

*Remember to visit Concord’s Gym for Concord’s Art Show the same night!

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

The Social and Emotional well-being of our students is at the forefront of our decision making in Garnet Valley School District. In order to inform our decision making related to social and emotional supports at school, we plan to administer a brief 10-20 minute universal survey to all of our students. The survey, entitled the Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS), provides schools with reliable and valid data about how students feel about themselves as a learner and how they feel about school. The research- based survey assists schools in detecting possible barriers to student learning, including issues around confidence, resilience, motivation, and concentration so that we can attempt to proactively intervene to provide supports for our students and school community. More information about PASS can be found by clicking HERE.

As with any survey, participation is voluntary, parents have the right to preview the questions prior to participation, and can opt their children out of the survey. If you would like to preview the survey or to opt your children out, please contact: Kim Doyle, Supervisor of Social and Emotional Learning at: doylek@garnetvalley.org or 610-579-7381.

Specific information about how and when our building will be administering our survey will be shared in the upcoming weeks. Thank you in advance for your consideration of PASS.

GVE Executive Board and Volunteer Forms for 2023-2024 School Year

Garnet Valley Elementary Home & School Association is grateful for the volunteers who plan & prepare the many programs and events each school year. We are always excited to welcome new volunteers each year!

Please CLICK HERE to fill out the 2023-2024 GVE Executive Board and Volunteer Form by May 5th if you are interested in being a part of the executive board, volunteering for specific committees or if you want to be part of our general help list. A similar form will be sent at the beginning of the school year which will also include homeroom parent interest at that time.

The GVE HSA relies on our amazing volunteers to run smoothly, so if you can help just a little, it will make a BIG difference!

Thank you,

Donna Walsh - GVE HSA Co-president

Meghan Jesson - GVE HSA Co-president

JAG JOG

We are so glad the weather was perfect on Sunday and our events ran as scheduled. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped make the jag jog and the BOGO book fair a success. We are so grateful for all of your hard work. And thank you to everyone who came out and participated in these events. We are so glad to see the Home and School come together and enjoy a beautiful day.

BOGO Book Fair

Missed the in person Scholastic Book fair? No problem! Shop the online fair from 4/24-5/7. All proceeds benefit Garnet Valley Elementary teachers. Books ship straight to your home. Happy Reading!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/gve

YEARBOOK SALE

Yearbooks DEADLINE MAY 1st

Due to technical issues we have extended out online ordering until May 1st. We will not extend it again so please get your orders in now. Visit www.barksdalephoto.com select “order your yearbook and use code 08050YB”

Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week

“It’s a Philly Thing” for our Wonderful Staff at GVE. We are looking for volunteers to help plan our Staff Appreciation week. The week runs from May 1st-May 5th. Please consider joining our Committee to show our Staff how much they are appreciated. If you are interested please click the link to sign up.

https://bit.ly/2023staffappreciation

Mileage Club

The Spring Session has started. Come and spend time with your child during their recess and get some miles in.

https://bit.ly/mileageclub2022

Quiet recess

Please consider signing up and joining in the fun of arts and crafts with your child at recess. Click on the link below to sign up.

https://bit.ly/GVESQuietRecess2022

Library Reader

Calling all Library Volunteers!! Our students love to have parents/guardians come in and read to them during their library time each week! We do not have any limits on how many times you can sign up to read to you child. Sign up today and enjoy spending time in the Library with the students . As a reminder, treat of any kind, board games etc are prohibited during this time.

http://bit.ly/GVESLibraryReader2022

Marketplace Fundraiser

Our Marketplace Fundraiser is offering a 30% bonus profit boost on everything from their Pizza and Pasta Shops! You can get some super high quality handmade pastas or some fun bake-at-home pizzas, strombolis, and more. As always, every order supports us! Click here for details: https://marketplacefundraising.com/pages/garnetvalley

Cake A Difference

Don't forget to order your child's class birthday treats through our fundraiser with Cake a Difference. Save yourself a trip to the store, and order online by visiting www.cakeadifference.org/school. Your child's nut-free treats will be delivered directly to the school on their special day. Order now to earn the HSA even more money; all orders placed now through the end of November will earn the HSA an additional 10% on top of the regular proceeds!"

Reporters: How long have you been teaching?

Mrs. Ominsky: 31 years.

Reporters: Why did you decide to become a teacher?

Mrs. Ominsky: I played school.

Reporters: What was your funniest moment as a teacher?

Mrs. Ominsky: Snake got out of his cage and Miss Walsh freaked out.

Reporters: What was your most memorable teaching moment?

Mrs. Ominsky: When a former student wrote me a heartfelt letter about his/her 4th grade memories.

Reporters: What college did you go to?

Mrs. Ominsky: West Chester University.

Reporters: If you could choose any subject to specialize in, what would it be?

Mrs. Ominsky: Math.

Reporters: What is the best advice that you could give to someone who is learning how to teach?

Mrs. Ominsky: Be ready for the unexpected.

Reporters: What is your favorite book that you read to your class?

Mrs. Ominsky: Chicken soup for pet lovers' souls.

Reporters: What is one of your hidden talents?

Mrs. Ominsky: I am scuba certified.

Reporters: When you were in school what was your favorite part of your education?

Mrs. Ominsky: Math.

Reporters: Do you have certifications in any other occupation?

Mrs. Ominsky: I have a certification to be a math and reading specialist.

Reporters: If you could change anything about teaching, what would you change?

Mrs. Ominsky: Pets in school.

Reporters: If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?

Mrs. Ominsky: Invisibility.

Reporters: Have you always wanted to be a teacher?

Mrs. Ominsky: Yes.

Reporters: What is your favorite part about walking in the classroom every morning?

Mrs. Ominsky: Setting everything up.

Reporters: What was your best subject in school?

Mrs. Ominsky: Math.

Reporters: What is your favorite part about teaching?

Mrs. Ominsky: Being with kids.

Reporters: What is one word that you think your students would use to describe you?

Mrs. Ominsky: Organized.

Reporters: What is the best advice you give to your students?

Mrs. Ominsky: Hard work pays off.

"A Caring Community of Learners"

Est. 1997

The mission of our learning community is to maximize the potential of all students by empowering them to do their personal best.

Website: gves.garnetvalleyschools.com
Location: 599 Smithbridge Rd
Phone: (610) 579-4150
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Twitter: @GarnetValleyES