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Letter to Parents/Guardians 2010
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August 2010
Dear Parents and/or Guardians:
I hope this letter finds you surviving the summer heat and finding ways to enjoy all the family activities that come with the summer season. It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and we are gearing up for another school year. Know that your child/children are attending a school system that is very successful by many measures. In the last few years, the schools of Eastern Lancaster County School District have realized high success on the state PSSA exam. Our students have consistently maintained a position in the top third of the schools in the County. In addition, Garden Spot High School has achieved one of the highest graduation rates in the County (measured by the number of students who start 9th grade and complete 12th grade). Moreover, our students enjoy much success in academic-related competitions, in the performing arts, and in athletics. In short, our students continue to demonstrate high levels of success in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities. I am proud of our students, the faculty, the support staff, and the relationship that we have with our parents and community. All of us contribute to student achievement and the accolades that our students receive.
Once again a great deal has occurred in the buildings this summer. Buildings have been thoroughly cleaned; our technology was updated, and we have made additional improvements related to the safety of our students and staff. Major construction continues at our Garden Spot campus. District leadership is planning forward as we introduce new curriculum elements, including courses that blend traditional learning with on-line learning. Our teachers continued to grow professionally this summer as they participated in workshops, seminars and formal graduate classes in order to advance themselves so they can better serve your child/children.
As you make preparations for the academic year ahead, I want to provide you with important (nuts and bolts) information that will assist you in your planning throughout the year:
First student day: Monday, August 30, 2010; No school September 3rd or September 6th
School lunch prices: Milk - $.50; Elementary lunch - $1.65; Secondary lunch - $1.85
Breakfast is available in every building; Elementary - $.95; Secondary - $1.10
Transportation contacts: Janet Bergstresser (354-1133) or Charles Kantner (354-1523)
Weather emergency/snow closing/early dismissal/late start information can be found on the following television and radio stations:
Television:
WGAL–TV8; WHP–CBS21; WITF-TV33; WPMT–TV43(Fox 43)
Radio:
WJTL-90.3/FM; WDAC-94.5/FM; WARM-103/FM; WITF-89.5/FM;
WROZ-101/FM; WRVV-97.3/FM (The River)
WSBA-910/AM
District Web Site: www.elanco.org
Please make sure that appropriate school offices have your current phone numbers and addresses in the event of emergencies and that they are kept up-to-date.
We are proud of our mission and all that our students accomplish. Students in our district are learning in an environment with state-of-the-art technology and the most current classroom teaching strategies. Preparing our students to be “global-ready” is a challenge that we, who make up the Eastern Lancaster County School District, proudly accept. Our Vision Statement boldly declares: “Inspiring and guiding each student to shape his or her place in the world community.”
We are all looking forward to a highly productive and successful year.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Hollister, Ed. D.
Superintendent
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