A huge thank you to all the parents who signed up to donate and help stock up our Faculty Room with such great supplies! We really appreciate everything you do to help our staff. Thank you!
Weather update: If we have a snow day tomorrow, it will be a traditional snow day. There will be no remote learning expectations, and no make-up day will be required, as the first three snow days are built into the 25-26 school calendar. Traditional snow days do not count toward the cycle, so the next day we are in school will be Day 4. |
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- January 26 (Day 4)
- January 27 (Day 5)
- January 28 (Day 6)
- January 29 (Day 1)
- Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff Assembly - 1:30pm
- January 30 (Day 2)
- January Community Meeting
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February 2-6 - Souper Bowl Food Drive - see below for more information February 4 - Wildcat Wednesday February 11 - Miss Cerio's Class Field Trip to Money Joe's February 11 - 3rd Grade to Whitaker Center February 12 - Early Dismissal, 10:45am February 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 11:15 - 6:00pm February 13 - No School February 16 - No School February 27 - February Community Meeting, 1:30pm |
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March 4 - Wildcat Wednesday March 5 - Spring Open House, 6:00 - 7:00pm March 6 - Student Early Dismissal, 10:45am March 9 - Pre-K Soccer Shots
March 9 - 13 - Coin Drive March 11 - Mobile Dentist Visits March 11 - PTO Meeting via Zoom March 16 - Pre-K Soccer Shots March 17 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Oaks Museum (Messiah University) March 18 - Elementary Family Arts Night, 6:00 - 7:30pm March 23 - Wildcats Around the World March 24 - 1st Grade to MMS Musical (AM) March 24 - 2nd and 3rd Grade to MMS Musical (PM) March 30 - Pre-K Soccer Shots |
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Parent/Teacher Conferences Letters regarding parent/teacher conference went home with your student last week. Teachers will hold conferences February 12, 2026 from 11:15am - 6:00pm. This is an early dismissal for grades K-5. Shep students will dismiss at 10:45am (NOTE: Lunch will NOT be served.)
Mid-year conferences are an opportunity to connect with families whose child may need additional support academically, socially or behaviorally. If your child's teacher is not requesting a conference, you can request one to discuss your child's progress. Here is a link to our Shep conference sign up. Deadline to schedule your conference is January 30, 2026 |
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New Lobby Drop-Off Spot for Items
To make things easier and keep our students safe, we now have a special spot in the outer vestibule for parents to drop off forgotten items like lunch boxes, water bottles, or extra clothing. Simply place items on the gray shelf in the vestibule, and our team will make sure they get to your child quickly. This helps us limit extra traffic in the main office while still making sure your student has what they need for a successful day! |
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Smart Watch Policy Reminder |
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Below is the smart watch policy from our Elementary Handbook:
Students are permitted to wear smart watches to school. It shall not be used during the school day for playing games or communicating, including sending or receiving texts. Any student who needs to communicate with parents/guardians during school hours should ask to use the phone in the main office. Parents needing to contact their child must call the school office rather than texting their child on their smart watch. If the device is used during the school day contrary to the directives of school staff, it will be confiscated by school personnel and disciplinary consequences will be given. Refusal to submit the device to school personnel is an issue of insubordination and will result in additional consequences. The device will be returned ONLY to a parent or guardian after disciplinary consequences have been served. |
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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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Cold Weather and Recess Time |
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Cold weather has definitely arrived! Here are some reminders about our winter weather and recess procedures:
Outdoor Recess: Students will go outside for recess most days to enjoy fresh air and a movement break. Please make sure your child comes to school with a warm coat, hat and mittens or gloves. Cold Weather Guidelines: If temperatures are especially low or there are weather advisories, an announcement will be made about recess being inside. Decisions will prioritize student safety. Thank you for helping us ensure our students stay safe, warm and ready to play during the upcoming winter months. |
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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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