We have a few exciting events coming up at Shepherdstown! Our PTO Coin Drive takes place this week and helps support valuable PTO programs and activities. The week of March 2 kicks off our Spring Book Fair, giving students and families a chance to stock up on great reads. On Thursday, March 5, join us for our Spring Open House from 6–7pm. We encourage families to stop by, visit your child’s classroom, shop the Book Fair, and enjoy a free ice cream treat while you are here!
As a quick reminder, if we experience another snow day this week, we will use Friday, May 1 as our make-up day. The cycle days listed below would be pushed back by one day as well. Any additional weather-related closures would result in the use of remote learning days. More information about our remote learning plan is outlined below.
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- Coin drive begins this week - See information below
- February 23 (Day 2)
- February 24 (Day 3)
- February 25 (Day 4)
- February 26 (Day 5)
- February 27 (Day 6)
- February Community Meeting, 1:30pm
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March 2 - March 5 - Spring Book Fair - See below March 4 - MASD Wildcat Wednesday March 5 - Spring Open House, 6:00 - 7:00pm
March 6 - Student Early Dismissal, 10:45am March 11 - Mobile Dentist Visits March 11 - PTO Meeting via Zoom March 17 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Oaks Museum (Messiah University) March 18 - Elementary Family Arts Night, 6:00 - 7:30pm March 19 - Trimester 2 report cards posted/distributed
March 23 - Wildcats Around the World Event! March 24 - 1st Grade to MMS Musical (AM) March 25 - 2nd and 3rd Grade to MMS Musical (PM) March 30 - Rakestraw's Dine-Out night, 3:00 - 9:00 - Look out for some guest scoopers! |
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April 1 - MASD Wildcat Wednesday! April 2 - 6 - No School, Spring Recess April 8 - PTO Meeting via Zoom, 6pm
April 22 - Elmwood Principal/Counselor Visit to 3rd grade April 22 - 24 - PSSA Testing, grade 3 (ELA) April 28 - 29 - PSSA Testing, grade 3 (Math and Make-ups) April 30 - Life Skills Field Trip to Adventure Park April 30 - 1st Grade to Environmental Center April 30 - Community Meeting |
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| Collect your coins, big and small, and bring them to school next week for the annual Coin Drive. Collections go towards books for classmates in need, individual classroom libraries and the PTO. |
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| The Scholastic Book Fair is coming up, and we’re looking for parent volunteers to help March 2–6, including during Open House on March 5!
If you’re available to volunteer at any time that week, please sign up for a time slot using the link below http://www.timetosignup.com/shepherdstownpto/sheet/1356611
Please note: All volunteers must have their clearances on file with the district in order to participate. Any Questions- email Matt Ross at mdross1507@gmail.com or text (717) 460-3806. I plan to be available as much as possible that week to make the book fair as smooth as possible. |
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The Mobile Dentist is Coming! |
Great news! Our school has collaborated with Smile Program Mobile Dentists to offer in-school dental care at on March 11, 2026. This dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHIP. For those without insurance, a low cost self-pay option and grants are available.
The in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals and fulfills the school dental health requirement. Dental care includes a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when necessary, and in some cases, restorative care such as fillings.
Sign up your child today at www.myschooldentist.com.
Second grade families: Exams completed one year prior to the third grade year are acceptable. If you are headed to the dentist in the next few months, ask your dentist to fill out a form for your student and submit it to the school. |
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Dental Exams Required for 3rd Graders |
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Third grade families, please submit a dental exam for your student if you haven't already done so.
If your child has been examined a private dentist, please submit your child’s dental health report as soon as possible in order to fulfill the state dental screening mandate. |
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Remote Learning Information |
We have already used our allotted traditional snow days this year. If we have one additional snow day, it will be made up on Friday, May 1. Any further snow days will follow our remote learning plan below. Shepherdstown Elementary Remote Learning Plan
When anticipating a remote learning day, teachers will send home "required" activities with students. "Required" activities will be completed via pencil and paper. "Required" assignments will be labeled A, B, and C. A cover sheet will accompany assignments outlining directions for the designated day.
On the remote learning day, teachers will send out a message via Seesaw or email as soon as possible, but no later than 8:00 am, to set families up for success. The message will let you know which remote learning day assignments are required activities, as well as sharing the cycle day so that students can complete Fine and Applied Arts activities for remote learning days.
"Required" activities will follow designated time allotments per subject (Math, ELA, and Fine & Applied Arts) for each grade level. Grade 1 may be up to 15 minutes for required activities per subject Grade 2 may be up to 20 minutes for required activities per subject Grade 3 may be up to 30 minutes for required activities per subject Students and families have the opportunity to connect with teachers during designated times via Zoom in the morning and in the afternoon. Your child's teacher will share their Zoom times via Seesaw or email. Completion of “Required” activities will serve as student attendance for the day.
"Required" activities must be turned into the classroom teacher within 2 school days upon the return to school. For example, if we have a snow day on a Monday, the "required" activities would be due on Wednesday. |
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2026! |
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Families with a child who will be age 5 on or before September 1, 2026, are invited to register now for full-day kindergarten at Mechanicsburg Area School District. Registration is required to be completed before April 1, 2026, to participate in The Wildcat Expedition, our special kindergarten orientation held at Kindergarten Academy later in the month. This experience introduces families to Kindergarten Academy while incoming Wildcats enjoy age-appropriate activities and screenings. Learn more and begin the registration process: www.mbgsd.org/registration. Your journey begins here! |
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Mark your calendars! Below are the Shepherdstown PTO meetings for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us for the first PTO meeting in person at Shep on Wednesday, September 10 at 7 PM in the library. Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM (Zoom)
Wednesday, April 8 at 7 PM (Zoom) Wednesday, May 13 at 7 PM (Zoom)
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Calendar, Schedules, and Handbook |
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Prior Editions of the Newsletter |
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| Shepherdstown Elementary School Email: Dechelmeier@mbgsd.org
Website: https://shepherdstown.mbgsd.org/
Location: 1849 S. York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-691-4589 |
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