Dr. Susi's "Week at the Creek" Updates
May 27th, 2022
Good Afternoon, Shamona Families!
Here are some updates for this Week and next week at Shamona Creek!
As we did last year, all 16 schools throughout DASD will be surveying students (3rd-12th grade), staff and families using the YouthTruth survey.
What is YouthTruth: YouthTruth is a national nonprofit organization that gathers student, staff, and parent/guardian feedback to help make schools stronger. They have surveyed staff, parents, and over 1.5 million students across 39 states and 5 countries. YouthTruth’s surveys have been rigorously tested for validity and reliability and are grounded in research about what matters most for student success. To learn more, you can visit youthtruthsurvey.org.
Why are we doing YouthTruth: Research suggests that efforts to improve school culture and student achievement should be informed by student, staff and parent perceptions. Making informed decisions requires hearing diverse perspectives. Feedback from all stakeholders can serve as an actionable, real‐time barometer of factors that influence student success.
For more information regarding this survey, please visit http://youthtruthsurvey.org.
Click here for a glimpse at the student survey questions.
Students in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will NOT be participating in the survey. We will however, administer the survey to all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students during the school day. If you review the questions and wish to opt your child out of the survey, please email Dr. Susi directly to opt out.
Parent Survey Link (open May 31 - June 17). The survey should only take about 15 minutes. We would appreciate feedback from our families to help us to grow.
Thank you for supporting our continued effort in making our school and community a better place!
Save the Dates for our Upcoming Events:
June 2nd (rain date of June 3rd): 5th grade party/picnic
June 8th: Last Day of Kindergarten; 5th grade graduation 9:30 am
June 9th: Last Day of School for Students
Have a great week! All Fins In!
Dr. Susi
May 19th, 2022
Good Afternoon, Shamona Families!
Here are some updates for this Week and next week at Shamona Creek! It is a BUSY few weeks ahead!!!!
Student council is holding an eraser-gram fundraiser to benefit future Student Council projects and the Chester County Food Bank from May 23-May 27th. You can download the forms to return to school. Forms will also be sent home with every student next week (week of 5/23). Students fill out the form, return it to a Student Council member, and it will be delivered by a Student Council member to the recipient on June 1st with an under-the-sea eraser! Help us spread positivity while benefitting some great causes! Form is attached.
Don’t forget to visit our Art Show tonight from 6:00-8:00 pm and tomorrow from 4:00-5:30 pm! Also, our chorus, band and orchestra concert has been rescheduled for tomorrow night at 6:30 pm.
Save the Dates for our Upcoming Events:
May 19th: Kindergarten Preview/Open House for all Incoming K students; ART SHOW 6-8pm
May 20th: Field Day; ART Show 4:00-5:30 pm
May 23rd, 24th, 25th: Kindergarten Screenings for new Incoming K students
June 2nd (rain date of June 3rd): 5th grade party/picnic
June 8th: Last Day of Kindergarten; 5th grade graduation 9:15 am
June 9th: Last Day of School for Students
Have a great week! All Fins In!
Dr. Susi