The district will hold kindergarten registration at the end of March. Children who will be five-years-old by September 1, 2017 are eligible for enrollment.
Registration day for the 2017-2018 school year will be held at the elementary schools. Parents may register a child at Carnegie Elementary on Wednesday, March 29 or Crafton Elementary on Thursday, March 30. Children must be registered in the school located within the community in which they reside. Rosslyn Farms residents should register at Crafton Elementary.
In order for the registration process to run efficiently, parents are asked to visit the school at the following times based on the first initial of the child’ s last name:
A through G H through M N through S T through Z
Registering For Kindergarten
Register between 8:30 and 10:00 am Register between 10:00 and 11:00 am Register between 12:30 and 1:30 pm Register between 1:30 and 2:30 pm
New student enrollment packets are available on the district’ s website at carlynton. k12. pa. us. Parents can download and complete the required information within the packet and bring it to registration. Other necessary forms include the child’ s health and immunization records, birth certificate and two proofs of residency.
At Carnegie Elementary, while the parent completes necessary forms, the child will be introduced to teachers and will participate in a series of placement assessments. Parents who register children at Crafton Elementary will complete forms and appointments will be made for screening at a later date.
Kindergarten is an exciting and critical time in a child’ s development and growth. For the parents of a child who is headed to kindergarten in August, the district offers a Pre-K Night for youngsters and parents to ease the transition. Pre-K Night will be held March 30th in Crafton Elementary and April 6th in Carnegie Elementary. The programs will run from 6:00-7:00 pm and will review the daily schedule of a kindergarten student, classroom expectations and helpful tips for preparing your child for the first day of school.
For additional information or questions, please contact the district registrar, Kristen Bonner, by calling 412.429.2500, ext. 1125 or emailing: kristen. bonner @ carlynton. k12. pa. us.
Carnegie Elementary kindergarten students Emmett Spitzer and Olivia Schutz celebrated the 100th day of school by counting 10 pieces of 10 different finger foods, such as miniature marshmallows, fruity cereal, vanilla wafers and chocolate chips. The food was gathered into sandwich bags to total 100 items for an enjoyable snack.
An Evening with Brittany Maier arlynton-Montour
CARLYNTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Nationally-famed savant pianist Brittany Maier presented a repertoire of music in concert February 16 in the Carlynton Junior-Senior High School auditorium. Sponsored by the Carlynton Best Buddies chapter, the evening of music raised awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Brittany Maier, who can play any song she’ s ever heard without practice, entertained the audience with the music of Adele, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli and more. The concert closed with the audience requesting songs. Performing with grace and composure, she was disconcerted by none.
Maier began playing Franz Schubert’ s
Ave Maria on a toy piano at the age of six after hearing it played on a CD. At the age of 10, after receiving formal music instruction at the University of South Carolina’ s School of Music, she began composing her own original songs and released her first album when she was just 12-years-old. Maier was born prematurely, with limited vision and with autism. Her story is inspiring. She is known nationally and internationally, having performed on television and all over the world.
The concert also featured local vocalists Christina Chirumbolo and Meaga Strazisar who joined Maier in a few songs. In addition, the California University of Pennsylvania Dance Department performed“ Life through the Spectrum,” a piece choreographed to reflect the scope of autism. In the auditorium vestibule, Carlynton alumni Joseph Smith of Benevolent Photography showcased a number of his pieces.
Proceeds from the concert performance will also support the planting of more Best Buddies chapters in Italy, thanks to alum Jason Bertocchi who formerly traveled to Rome and facilitated the organization of three chapters in the city.
The Best Buddies organization, with a membership of 35, is dedicated to building meaningful relationships between those with and without intellectual disabilities. The bonds create lasting friendships and build selfconfidence so that those with disabilities can gain independence.
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