Sign-up for the Penn Girls Basketball Leagues will be from noon-to-2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25.

The Junior League is for grades 3-6, and the Senior League is for grades 7-8.

Both the Junior League and Senior League start on Sunday, Sept. 8. The Junior League ends on Sunday, Nov. 10, and the Senior League ends on Sunday, Nov. 17.

• Click here for information on the Junior League.
• Click here for information on the Senior League.

Students in grades 3 – 8 participated in the ILEARN assessments earlier this spring. Since ILEARN is a new test, the results with proficiency levels and final scores will not be available for schools until August 15. 

In accordance with Indiana Code 20-32-5.1-12(d), parents and schools have an opportunity to request a rescore for any open-ended item(s) to which students responded on the ILEARN assessment.

Requesting a rescore is optional and is not a requirement for scoring your student’s test.

The P-H-M ILEARN Rescore Request window will be open from Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 26. Parents or guardians who wish to view students’ response images and scoring rubrics must complete P-H-M’s online form to schedule an appointment at the Educational Services Center for the window of dates listed above. Please click here if you wish to make an appointment. The State is not providing a separate online portal this year for parents to access this information.

If you wish to make an appointment, please note during the appointment, the parent or guardian will ONLY be able to view the following: 

• an image of your student’s response to each open-ended item
• a sample of student responses for each score point
• the scoring rubric to help decide whether to request a rescore for that item

Important Information about the rescore process:

• The rescore request, if desired, will be submitted by P-H-M on behalf of the parent or guardian
• Requesting a rescore may result in an increased or decreased score
• A rescore request cannot be reversed
• A rescore request can only be submitted once

Again, requesting a rescore is optional and is not a requirement for scoring your student’s test.

Parents/Guardians who wish to view students’ ILEARN response images and scoring rubrics, must click here to make an appointment for Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 26.

Registration for kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year opened on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

This registration opportunity is for youngsters who live within the P-H-M district and who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2019. 

Registration for Moran Elementary will take place during the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. A parent or guardian must appear in person to register their child. 

Click here for more registration forms and more details on P-H-M Kindergarten Registration. 

Penn-Harris-Madison also operates two preschool programs: Early Learning Academy (ELA) and Penn PALS.  Neither program is offered at Moran, but you can click the links below to learn more about the programs available at our other elementary school sites.

Click here to learn more about Penn PALS and download a registration form. Registration for the 2019-20 school year opens Monday, March 11, 2019.

Click here to learn more about ELA and to download a registration form. Registration for the 2019-20 school year opens Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.

The Food Service Department of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is participating in the Summer Food Service Program for Summer 2019.

FREE MEALS will be available to children 18 years of age and under, or persons more than 18 who are determined by a state or local public education agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who participate in a public or non-profit private school program established for the mentally or physically disabled. 

The program will operate Monday through Friday. All sites will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2018.

Please click here for more information and a complete list of sites and dates.

There was a break in the rain on Wednesday (May 1) for the 11^th annual “Running is Elementary.” The course was mostly dry, but the 4^th and 5^th grade runners did get a little muddy!

Click to watch the YouTube video below & then click here to see the full photo gallery on our Facebook page.

The one mile run is held at Penn’s Cross-country course, which is located behind Elm Road Elementary School. Approximately 610 students participated in Wednesday’s race. Many more students participated in the 6-week training leading up to the race, but could not participate in the rain day event held on May 1; originally the race was scheduled for Monday, April 29, but had to be rescheduled due to rain.

This annual event encourages fitness, healthy choices and wellness. Fourth and fifth graders are encouraged to sign up for the free running club. Designated coaches at each school are then tasked with training the runners for the 6-week club which then culminates with the Running is Elementary one mile race. The students are cheered on by their families, principals, teachers and running coaches; it’s amazing to see the dedication and hard work the students put in to complete the race. 

Cindy Batalis (P-H-M’s 2009 Teacher of the Year and physical education teacher at Mary Frank Elementary School) began the yearly tradition of Running Is Elementary back in 2008. Batalis’ own love for running and her desire to pass that love on to students is evident in the passion she puts into the Running is Elementary event each year. 

The top times for the 2019 Running Is Elementary Race were as follows:

5^th grade Girls Winner

BIB# 485
Northpoint
Time: 6:42

5th grade Boys Winner

BIB# 431
Moran
Time: 6:11 

4^th grade Girls Winner

BIB# 522
Northpoint
Time: 7:21
 

4^th grade Boys Winner

BIB# 163
Elsie Rogers
Time: 6:15

“Running Buddies” accompany those students who may need a little extra assistance and/or encouragement. All runners are to be congratulated for their efforts and hard work!

A big thank you to the P-H-M Education Foundation and Corporations for Education for sponsoring the event! After Race Snack Donations were donated by Urban Swirl.

Moran students did a fantastic job competing in the 11th annual Running Is Elementary race May 1st.
Caden Kelly took FIRST PLACE with his finish of 6 minutes and 11 seconds!
Hadley Hunsberger took SECOND PLACE with her finish of 7 minutes and 33 seconds!
Congratulations to ALL 55 Moran 4th & 5th grade students who worked hard in practice, competed
well at the event, and finished the race with class and good sportsmanship! We are proud!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The May/June calendar marks the beginning of the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Students in grades 3-5 are in the process of completing ILEARN exams. Results will not be immediately available. We will update you as soon as we here from the Indiana Department of Education. Kindergarten, first and second grade students are assessing end of year phonemic and comprehension skills (DIBELS). These are important assessments because they tell us how well our students are learning. From this data we examine our curriculum, instructional strategies and make modifications as needed. For you, the parent/guardian, these exams provide you with another benchmark in the progression of your child’s learning.
Extended Learning summer school will occur during the month of June. Meadows Edge and Walt Disney are the elementary host sites. Dates for attendance are June 10-28. This is an important learning experience for students who need a little more time and practice to master Indiana Standards. If your child has been invited be sure you get them signed up for this important learning opportunity.
IREAD 3 summer school will run concurrently and at the same sites. This session is offered to help third grade students pass the state mandated IREAD 3 exam.
High Ability Identification in grades K, 2 and 5 is now complete for this school year. Letters were sent to the parents of the newly identified students on March 29th. For more information about our high ability identification process, please visit our website https://www.phmschools.org/high-ability-enrichment.
I hope each and every one of you has a wonderful summer full of exciting memories of times spent with your family. Wrapping things up for this year only makes me more excited about the 2019-2020 school year when we can once again come together and create new memories. Below I have included some information that I hope you find helpful in planning for the days ahead.

Sincerely,

Frank Anglin, Ed.S.
Important Dates:

May 30 – Kindergarten Graduation – 1:00 PM – GYM

June 4 – Awards Day
9:00 a.m. – Grades K-2
10:00 a.m. – Grades 3-5

June 5 – Field Day

Back To School Night:
August 20, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. For your convenience class lists will be posted outside the rooms and in our gym.

Kids Club 2019 Summer Program registration opens soon! Click here for more information and registration.

Full-day childcare is offered at two locations (Prairie Vista and Walt Disney Elementary schools) for current P-H-M students in grades K-5. Children will enjoy a variety of educational and recreational activities, crafts and field trips.

Cost is $125 a week, for five days a week. All children not currently enrolled in Kids Club are required to pay a $25 registration fee along with a non-refundable $100 activity fee deposit.

Click to download a copy of the registration form.

Locations:    Prairie Vista Elementary School

                       Walt Disney Elementary School

Dates:          June 6 – August 20, 2019

                       (closed July 4)

Times:          6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Questions: If you have questions about Kids Club Summer Session,

                       please call Binti Shah at (574) 258 – 9514 or

                       Ashley Stoffl at (574) 258 – 9587

Moran April Newsletter

Dear Moran Families,

What a busy month it has been! I am so excited to have been a part of the wonderful Moran March Madness tradition. Thank you to all the families and friends who came out to support our students and PTA this year. A fantastic time was enjoyed by all! The money raised will go right back to the students and the activities sponsored by our hardworking, dedicated PTA .

Many events will take place in the next few months, and some are listed below. More details will be shared as the time gets closer but to highlight a few:  PHM’s annual Silver Mile will take place May 4th with the return of the Bubble Bash, School Talent Segment, and a run/walk for the whole family.

This summer, PHM has many camps and academies to keep your child actively engaged with school. Jr. Stem, Jr. Foreign Language, and the Visual Arts Academies promise to provide your children with valuable learning experiences that will open their eyes to the world around them and spark a passion within them.

Upon the return of spring break, all of our students will be demonstrating all they have learned this year through end-of-year testing. Our students in grades K-2 will begin DIBELS testing April 10 – May 8th.  Our students in grades 3-5 will have one last week to prepare for the ILEARN test that will begin the week of April 22 – May 17th. A grade-level testing schedule for ILEARN will be sent home detailing dates, times, and specific tests your children will be taking on the given day. PLEASE avoid scheduling appointments during the testing times. Ensure your children are well-prepared by making sure they have plenty of rest and a healthy breakfast.

Home & School Connection Tip of the Month: Strong Study Habits

Set your children up for success by helping them find a distraction-free study spot to complete their homework. Ask them to create a study routine. For instance, they could reserve a specific time each day to review notes leading up to a test.

Also, many students benefit from writing down a purpose or goal for each study period. For example: “I will learn the definitions of all the vocabulary words in this week’s story.”

Finally, encourage your students to experiment with study strategies to find what works best for them. They can close their eyes and imagine how a word is spelled or draw a picture to help them solve 3×7. What about singing their math facts to the tune of their favorite song? The possibilities are endless.

Upcoming Events

Mar. 30-Apr. 7 – Spring Break

Apr. 8-15 – 5th Gr. Language Arts Placement Tests

Apr. 8-May 17 – IAM Testing Window

Apr. 10-May 8 – DIBELS Testing Window

Apr. 19-Good Friday – NO School

Apr. 21-Easter Sunday

Apr. 22-May 17 – ILEARN Testing Window

Apr. 25-30 – PTA Spring Book Fair

Apr. 29 – Running is Elementary Race @ Elm Road School

Apr. 30 – Caregivers of Dependents with Special Needs Workshop @ SMS

Saturday, May 4

8:30 a.m. – Noon

Penn High School

Register online today! Early Bird Registration is available until Sunday, April 21 ($20 for adults, $10 for students)!

Do you like bubbles? Well, if you do, you’ll enjoy the Silver Mile Bubble Bash!  

Highlighted changes for this year’s event:

• Earlier start time, 8:30 a.m.
• 1.5 mile and 5K route options
• Lower early bird prices:$20 for adults, $10 for students
• The school with the most participation will win a Gaga Ball Pit or 9 Disc Golf Baskets ($2,500 value)!
• And more bubbles!

Missed out on all the bubbly fun last year? Don't let it happen two years in a row! Watch the video and see how much fun you and your whole family will have …

The Student Talent Show starts at 9 a.m.

The Health & Fitness Expo will be in the cafeteria where everything from free health screenings by presenting sponsor Saint Joseph Health System to numerous businesses showcasing their health-related items will be offered.

And don’t forget about the Silent Auction!

The Silver Mile Run is the largest fundraiser for the P-H-M Education Foundation and all the proceeds go towards providing innovative P-H-M teaching grants, scholarships to students, staff development, and other corporation-wide initiatives.

Click here to take advantage of early bird registration and for more information on the Bubble Bash.