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Summer Programs & Registration Forms

This is an UPDATED version of the NLSD Bullying Prevention Plan. Click the link to view. In the future, this file will be available in our Resources and Forms section under the Handbook.

Anti-Bullying Presentation (click to view)

2022-2023 Family Engagement Night Schedule

Updated: July 22, 2020 - 9:30 A.M.

Please read the NLSD Health and Safety Plan - 2020-2021 Phased School Reopening

Click here for more details on our Continuity-of-Education Plan

The library is closed. You are trapped inside your home. You look around for a way to escape, but know that going out in public is not an option. Suddenly, you spot something sitting there on the small table by the sofa. That's it, you think! This is how I will escape. You open the cover, and begin to read through the words on the pages. Incredibly, you are in another world!

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2022-2023 District Brochure

School 2 Home Resources

Our Mission

"The mission of the Northern Lehigh School District community is to create a challenging and supportive environment dedicated to meeting the diverse educational needs of all learners."

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Our Vision

In our vision of the Northern Lehigh School District, parents, school, and community will work together to achieve quality education goals and remain accountable to all learners. As we instill a love of learning as a lifelong pursuit for each individual, we will strive for a renewed sense of community pride and involvement.

Education will take place in a safe environment where learning is fun.

State-of-the-art technology and a broadened curriculum will provide a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. We will encourage success for each learner by providing a system of alternative strategies for instruction and assessment.

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Our Beliefs

• All students can learn and succeed.
• Positive attitude and self-esteem enhance the learning process.
• Learning is a lifelong process.
• Education has the responsibility to meet each learner's needs.
• The educational system has a role as a support center for student and community social services.
• Student achievement and motivation are enhanced by a quality learning environment.
• Multicultural awareness is an integral part of a student's education.
• The community and education systems are interdependent.
• Ongoing staff development is essential to quality learning
• Communications skills are essential to success.

Student Arrival - Students are allowed in the front lobby after 8:10 am. The school does not accept responsibility for students who arrive at school prior to 8:10 am. Students arriving prior to 8:10 must be accompanied by an adult and will need to wait outside.

Late Arrivals - Students who arrive to school on or after 8:25 will be marked Tardy. Please be aware that illegal tardiness and absences are subject to disciplinary action.

Early Release of Students - Parents wishing to pick up students during the school day must report to the office and sign out the student (for your child's protection we will ask to see identification, such as a driver's license). The office secretary will phone your child's classroom and the student will report to the office.

Parking & Pick-up - Parents may pick up students in front of the building ONLY. Please encourage your child to obey the rules and follow the directions of the crossing guards to ensure their safety.

Dismissal - Walkers are dismissed at 2:40 pm. Bused students are dismissed shortly after.

Walkers - Parents picking up their children at the end of the day should park in the lower parking lot, walk up the steps, and wait at the crosswalk for their children. Children should not walk unsupervised in the parking lot for safety reasons due to traffic congestion.

Six Day Schedule - Our elementary school operates on a six day schedule. In the event that a day of school is canceled, we will not skip that school day's scheduled activities. Instead, the scheduled activities will take place the next day that school is in session.

Littering - Littering inside and/or outside of the school building or anywhere on school grounds is prohibited. Violators may be subject to disciplinary action and/or levying of fines. There is No Smoking on school property.

All doors to the school will be locked at all times. Visitors should approach the building using the main entrance and will be buzzed using our camera/intercom system. Please understand that due to security reasons, no person inside the building is permitted to open the doors for any visitor.

All visitors to the school shall enter the building by the main doors and enter the main office.

All visitors must sign in at the office upon arrival, stating their name, the date and time of their visit, and to which section of the building they will be going. All visitors will be given a visitor's badge which they are expected to wear while in the building. All visitors must return to the office to sign out and return their badge prior to leaving the building.

It is of the utmost importance that your child make every attempt to be present in school during this time. Make-up tests will be given to students who are absent during this window.

The PSSA English Language Arts test will be administered to grades 3 - 6 beginning April 25 - 29, 2022

The PSSA Math test will be administered to grades 3 - 6 beginning May 2 - 13, 2022

The PSSA Science test will be administered to grade 4 beginning May 2 - 13, 2022

Here are some things you can do to help your child be successful:

OPTIMIZE BRAIN POWER - Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast. Yogurt, cereal, and eggs are great, but dinner for breakfast can also be great. Pizza, spaghetti, and even potatoes will give the brain an extra boost!

CHALLENGE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS - Continue to encourage your child to complete their homework every night. Children should also be reading outside of school. Research shows that children who read for 60 minutes outside of school will score remarkably higher on standardized tests.

PROVIDE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES - While most classrooms are already covering the sample test items in class, you can also familiarize yourself with the type of information your child will see on the PSSA. Visit the PDE website. Here, you will find sample test items for each grade level.

RELAX & REMAIN POSITIVE - Please understand that it is exhausting for our young students during this testing time. They will exert a tremendous amount of brain power and self control. Help them stay confident and committed by encouraging them to do their best. If you are nervous about their performance, be wary of transferring that concern to your child. Believe it or not, some children actually enjoy these tests! If your child does get nervous before taking tests, have them practice relaxation techniques such as, taking deep breaths, counting from 1 to 10, or closing their eyes and visualizing a happy memory.

Together, we can help our children be at ease and find success during the testing time.

Additional Resources:

Partnership for Assessment - includes sample test items

The Common Core - includes information and resources for teachers, parents and students

Future Testing Dates:

PSSA Testing Dates for 2021-2022 School Year:

• ELA ~ April 25 - 29, 2022
• Math & Science ~ May 2 - 13, 2022