PTO Sweet Ride Ice Cream Pie Fundraiser

Apr 3 - Apr 11🎉 Surprise! The PTO is thrilled to announce a brand new, unexpected fundraiser – the 2025 CT PTO SWICP fundraiser! 😲 This event came to us out of the blue, but we’re rolling with it, and we need your help!

🚨 Don’t wait – orders are due by April 11th!
➡️ Follow this link to fill out and submit the order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc81t5BCc--Ih5nLMrrCSSY_KTW1VYi0g6FzJy39pP3THhjXg/viewform
🗓️ Pickup will be at Sweet Ride Ice Cream, 542 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 on April 17th & 18th between 3:00pm-9:00pm.

Let’s make it a success! 🙌

April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month! Autism is a unique way some experience the world - thinking, learning, and communication in their own special ways. By just being aware of autism, we celebrate and accept our friends for who they are! Let’s have a spirit week to learn, support, and have fun together! Each day will have a special theme to help us understand and appreciate the amazing way everyone’s brain works!

• Mon, April 14 - Wear your most comfy clothes
• Tues, April 15 - Wear something you love
• Wed, April 16 - Dress as your favorite superhero
• Thur, April 17 - Wear a fun hat or crazy hair

Click here to view the flyer.

PTO Sweet Ride Ice Cream Pie Fundraiser

Apr 3 - Apr 11🎉 Surprise! The PTO is thrilled to announce a brand new, unexpected fundraiser – the 2025 CT PTO SWICP fundraiser! 😲 This event came to us out of the blue, but we’re rolling with it, and we need your help!

🚨 Don’t wait – orders are due by April 11th!
➡️ Follow this link to fill out and submit the order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc81t5BCc--Ih5nLMrrCSSY_KTW1VYi0g6FzJy39pP3THhjXg/viewform
🗓️ Pickup will be at Sweet Ride Ice Cream, 542 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611 on April 17th & 18th between 3:00pm-9:00pm.

Let’s make it a success! 🙌

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Need a weekend to recover from the weekend?  Just not "feeling" it on a Monday?  How about giving yourself a break and take the family to Panera located at 2733 Paper Mill Road, Reading, PA 19610 in the Broadcasting Square/Target shopping center?  

This is the date of the 2nd grade trip to the Reading Science Center.

This trip will be broken into 2 separate sessions of 2 hours each.  Students will be eating lunch at school before/after their field trip.

1. Behm & Kline = 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
   • Behm & Kline Permission slips:  English, Espanol
2. Frymoyer & Logan   = 11:45 am - 2:00 pm 
   • Frymoyer & Logan Permission slips:  English, Espanol 

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Questions about completing clearances?  Email Mrs. VanOstenbridge at vanpam@wilsonsd.org

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

This is the day of of our Art Show and Discovery Faire.

Bring a few dollars to purchase some cool treats from the KONA truck.  Proceeds benefit the CT PTO!

Click here to viewflyer in English.

Haga clic aquí paraver el folleto en español.

Parents/Guardians:  

Our annual Kindergarten class trip is at the Berks Nature Place.  All students should dress in play clothes and expect to get dirty.  All students, chaperones, and staff must bring a packed lunch.

Parents/Guardians interested in being considered to participate as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Permission form - English
Permission form - Spanish

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 5 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9

FYI:  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 5 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Details regarding the Spring Concert is TBD.

6:30 - Orchestra report time

• Orchestra-only students report directly to the stage
• Students in Orchestra AND Band: 
  1. Drop band instruments in Southern's Band Room
  2. Report to the stage for Orchestra

6:45 - 5th grade chorus reports to Southern's Cafeteria 

• Look for your homeroom teacher
• Line up 

7:00 - Band reports to Southern's Band Room

7:00 - Concert Begins: 

1. Orchestra 
2. Chorus 
3. Band

Important Notes:  

• Orchestra-only families will be kindly asked to clear the auditorium following the Orchestra performance. 
• Band-only families will wait in the hallway outside the auditorium until the 5th grade chorus performance has ended.

Parents/Guardians:  

Your trip is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6.  Following 2 hours at the Lancaster Science Factory, we will depart for Long's Park for lunch before returning back to school.  Everyone will be eating outside under a pavilion.  Please pack lunches in disposable bags and containers.  NO GLASS!  Rest rooms will be near the pavilion.  

Buses are scheduled to load and depart CT at 9:00 am and return to CT by 2:00 pm.

Parents/Guardians interested in being considered to participate as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Permission slip - ENGLISH
Permission slip - ESPANOL

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Give yourself a break just because you need it!  Proceeds benefit the CT PTO.


Click here to visit the website for Chick-Fil-A Restaurant, Broadcasting Square

All are welcome!  Child care is not provided.

This is the last PTO meeting of the 24-25 school year.

Students in Mrs. Fick's class will spend the day at Green Valley Elementary School for Quest Outdoor Learning.

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

Please note the testing dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).  The PSSA Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Students in grades 3-5 will be assessed on their proficiency of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.  Additionally, students in grade 4 will be assessed on their proficiency of Science.  All vacation requests that correspond with PSSA testing dates will be marked unexcused absences.

2025 Test Dates:

• Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA:   April 23-25
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Math:   April 29, 30
• Grades 4 Science:  May 1
• Grades 3, 4, 5 Make-Up:  April 28, May 2 - May 9
  • Note:  Students who require make up testing will test daily until sections of all materials are complete

📚🌸 Spring BOGO Book Fair: May 2–9, 2025! 🌸📚

All items are Buy 1, Get 1 FREE—perfect for stocking up on summer reads!

🛍️ Student Shopping: During Library Special

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Shopping: May 7–9, 3:30–4:00 PM

💻 Online Shopping:
Shop a wider selection online! (BOGO not available online. Free shipping on book-only orders $25+.)

📲 Set up an E-Wallet for a cashless student checkout experience. If you already have an E-Wallet, be sure to log in and update it for this book fair. Any leftover balance can be used online or saved for the next fair!

🙌 Want to help out?
We’re looking for volunteers for setup, cleanup, and checkout!

🔗 LINKS:
🛒 Book Fair + E-Wallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cornwallterrace

🙋 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAB2FA1FB6-56360666-spring?fbclid=IwY2xjawJuA5NleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlVqiwxOrVGAhDhWY_C5pM_7jY3jrU-fL57FZKd-HVK2qbaOrzVxDIH2iSmV_aem_Iop7pz6W7EE1t42H7bDpDw#/

5th grade students will tour Southern Middle School in preparation for the next school year.

This is the first Pretzel Day event of the year.  Please return your form, or a note with your order, and payment to school.  Pretzels are from the Pretzel Factory in West Lawn and are $1.00 each.

Orders and payment are DUE today.  Pretzels will be delivered at the end of the school day tomorrow.

🌿 Mental Health Week! 🌿

As parents and caregivers, we know how important it is to support the mental and emotional well-being of our children—especially during their elementary years. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week with a special Spirit Week focused on building healthy habits, positive thinking, and self-care in fun and engaging ways!

🎉 Here's how we’ll be celebrating each day:

🟢 Monday 5/12 – Mindful Monday
Wear green to support Mental Health Awareness and practice mindfulness activities throughout the day.

🌸 Tuesday 5/13 – Spring into Positive Self-Talk Tuesday
Wear flowers or spring colors to bloom with confidence—because self-care starts with what we say to ourselves!

💪 Wednesday 5/14 – Workout Wednesday
Dress in your favorite exercise gear as we focus on staying active and keeping our minds and bodies healthy.

⚪ Thursday 5/15 – Thoughtful Thursday
It’s a white-out! Wear white to help “erase” negative thoughts and focus on kindness and empathy.

🌺 Friday 5/16 – Feel Good Friday
Let’s end the week on a bright note! Come dressed in Hawaiian or tie-dye shirts as we celebrate all the feel-good moments of the week.

Pretzels will be delivered at the end of the school day today for all students who turned in an order and payment on Thursday, 5/15.

Students should bring a labeled water bottle, wear sturdy/proper shoes, and wear/bring sunscreen/hat. 

The raindate is May 23.

Parents are welcome to watch field day events.

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

• Link Crew Leader Training Days 

  • When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025; 12:00 pm – 3 pm In person

  • When: Thursday, August 14, 2025; 12:00 pm – 3 pm In person

  • Where: UH Gym

  • Who: Students who are accepted to be Link Crew Leaders

  • https://goo.gl/MBGp4A

• Link Crew Leader Training Days 

  • When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025; 12:00 pm – 3 pm In person

  • When: Thursday, August 14, 2025; 12:00 pm – 3 pm In person

  • Where: UH Gym

  • Who: Students who are accepted to be Link Crew Leaders

  • https://goo.gl/MBGp4A

More information to follow.

Monthly Faculty Meeting

• Freshmen Orientation Day

  • When: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

  • Time: Freshmen be there by 10:00 am in LH Cafeteria (enter via ramp door near bulldog field), 10:15 am – 1:00 pm (Freshmen)

  • Time: Link Crew Leaders  9:15 am -1:15 pm, UH Gym

  • Clubs/Chromebook distribution – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, UH Gym 

• Link Crew Development Day 

  • Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

  • Time: 1 pm – 2:35 PM

  • Place: UH Gym

  • How: Link be sent when Link Crew Leaders are accepted

  • Who: Students who are accepted to be Link Crew Leaders

  • https://goo.gl/MBGp4A

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Parents/Guardians:  

Please pack lunches in disposable bags and containers.  NO GLASS!  Dress children to play and walk on grass and in cool/wet weather. Wear class t-shirt or other white t-shirt under layers of comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. They will be outside ALL day rain or shine, so be sure to bring rain gear/umbrella if needed.

Parents/Guardians interested in participating as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached below
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Questions about completing clearances?  Email Mrs. VanOstenbridge at vanpam@wilsonsd.org

A Permission slip will be sent home with your child. 

Permission slip - English - more to follow

Permission slip - Spanish - more to follow

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Parents/Guardians:  

Our annual Kindergarten class trip is at the Berks Nature Place.  All students should dress in play clothes and expect to get dirty.  All students, chaperones, and staff must bring a packed lunch.

Parents/Guardians interested in being considered to participate as a chaperone are required to have all of their clearances completed and submitted to the CT Office as soon as possible.  Some clearances may take 2-4 weeks to receive:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Background Check
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Choose "volunteer" as the reason for the background check.
• Volunteer Affidavit 
  • Attached above
• FBI Criminal Clearance Form (Act 114) - only if you're ineligible to submit the Volunteer Affidavit
  • Select Digital Fingerprinting
  • Use Service Code = 1Kg6XN
  • There is a cost associated with Fingerprinting of about $25.00

Permission form - English
Permission form - Spanish

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting

Monthly Faculty Meeting