SUPERINTENDENT ' S & BRENTWOOD SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS '
M E S S A G E rentwood Borough SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
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Elementary Building Project -Design Phase
The excitement is palpable with the District ’ s acquisition of the properties formerly known as St . Sylvester School and Convent . The elementary building project is in the design phase with the engagement of faculty , staff , administrators , and board members . The first design session was held in June of 2023 and encouraged faculty and staff members to reflect on their connections to Moore and Elroy elementaries and to think outside of the box for the planning of the new elementary building .
The documented common themes from the June design session included :
• Enhanced Safety features while maintaining our small-town feel , windows that still open
• Climate controlled building-including air filtration systems for cleaner air
• Welcoming color palettes and including natural light , calming spaces
• Sensory rooms , small group , and large group instruction rooms
• Flexible seating / furniture options to adapt to changing needs
• Maker spaces , STEM spaces
The second session occurred in July of 2023 and involved teachers , administrators , and school board members who traveled to Ehrman Elementary in the Seneca Valley School District and the