Pan American Charter Academy School

5th Grade Bake Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:15:00 +0000

Please help the 5th grade class raise funds for their class trip to Washington D.C. The bake sale will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM. We are asking parents to help by donating juices, candy, chips and baked goods. Any donations will be counted as 1 hour of volunteer time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Gomez, Mr. Camacho or Mrs. Breen at 215. 425. 1212

Read Across America

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:55:00 +0000

In honor of Dr. Seuss, the child author who wrote many books to help our students love to read, Pan American will be celebrating Read Across America Day on Friday March 2, 2012 his birthday! We will be celebrating this day as a school.

Here is what is on the agenda:

A Door Decorating Contest: Create a door to celebrate one of Dr. Seuss's books. Judging will be based on PYP Attitudes/Profiles, student work & Dr. Seuss theme
We will be having a “read-in”. Students can bring their favorite book and dress down in comfortable clothing!
Mystery Reader: where teachers can sign up and have mystery teacher come read a story to their class.

Optional Ideas to help celebrate reading are:

Create bookmarks based on your favorite Dr. Seuss book
Create silly hats, like The Cat in the Hat
Write a rhyming short story or poem
Create new words to add to the dictionary
Play rhyming games

Visit these websites for print outs, online activities and book suggestions!

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/seuss/books.htm

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/dr-seuss-birthday

http://www.seussville.com/special/read.html

For more information please go to the following website: http://www.nea.org/readacross

En honor a Dr. Seuss, el autor que escribio muchoes de los libros que ayudan a que los estudiantes les encante leer y en celebracion de su cumpleanos, la escuela Pan American tendra un dia de lectura. Los estudiantes pueden traer su libro favorito en celebracion de dia de la lectura.

Parents of the Month/ Los Padres del Mes

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:00 +0000

We are so grateful to these two parents who volunteer their time at our school! They were a great help baking cupcakes and being here to help us with our bake sale. Thank you to Maria Rodriguez, mother of Anastasia Varela (106), and Iris Vazquez, mother of Serenity Jennings (102).

Valentine's Day Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:11:00 +0000

Pan American is hosting a Valentine's Day Dance

Feb 10 will be for 3rd Grade

Feb 13 will be for 4 & 5 Grade

Feb 14 will be for 6 & 7 Grade

Tickets are $5.00 and include snacks, beverages, special prizes and great music. Ticket sales will begin February 1, 2012. Those who purchase a ticket can dress up for the dance. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Gomez at 215. 425. 1212.

Pan Am in the News

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:15:00 +0000

Please read this important article from thenotebook titled PA receives $64 million in federal funding by Erika Owens and the details about receiving funds for Pan American Academy Charter School.

Benchmark Testing

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:15:00 +0000

Benchmark Testing Session #3 will take place on Monday, January 30, 2012 during Study Island sessions for students in grades third through seventh. The purpose of a benchmark test is to get a snapshot of a student's progress in relation to the Pennsylvania Assessment Anchors and Common Core Standards at a given point in time, thus giving an accurate predictor of PSSA score if taken today. Teachers can then use the diagnostic information to direct the curriculum to the areas of need

New Building Update

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:34:00 +0000

We met a major construction milestone on November 18, 2011 and celebrated with a steel topping ceremony for the new building at American and Cambria Streets. This ceremony is a tradition of Iron-workers signifying that they have nearly completed erecting the steel superstructure and celebrates that no life was lost during this critical part of construction. An evergreen tree signifying life, the American flag and steel beam signed by a number of our students was raised and placed at the highest point of the structure. It was another exciting moment in Pan American and Congreso history.

All three floors of the building and staircases are completely installed. The waterproof exterior barrier of the building is being installed to enclose the building during the winter months. It will take most of January and early February to complete this stage of work. This will allow the building exterior which includes masonry and metal panels to be installed by mid February. By enclosing the building the workers, equipment and materials will be more protected from the winter weather and allow them to focus on laying our the interior framing and hanging duct-work to support the HVAC system. The Electricians and Technology cabling vendors began their installation in December and will be completed by April.

As the contractors work on the building the tenants of the new building, Pan American Academy Charter School, will begin to plan for the relocation to the new facility. Inventory of existing furniture and equipment as well as the selection of new furniture will begin soon.

Please stay tuned for future updated on the new building!

Team Color $1 Dress Down

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Pan American is having a dress down day on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. The theme is team color. Students that are participating must wear a shirt with their team color and must pay $1.00 to be able to participate. Shirts containing any inappropriate writing or characters, short skirts and shorts are not allowed. Jeans and cargo pants are allowed. Please be advised, students that are not participating must wear their uniform and any student not following theme will be sent home.

Team Colors

Kindergarten is red.

1st Grade is yellow.

2nd Grade is blue.

3rd Grade is green.

4th Grade is black.

5th grade is orange.

6th grade is grey.

7th grade is purple.

Winter Bake Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:55:00 +0000

We are having a bake sale January 20, 2012 on the first floor from 9:30-10:30 AM. Any donations that are baked at home will count as two hours and any store bought baked goods will be counted as one hour of volunteer time. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Public High School Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Congreso cordially invites families to its High School Fair.

Where: Julia de Burgos School, 401 West Lehigh Ave 19133

When: Thursday, January 19 Dinner 5:30-6 PM & Fair 6-8 PM

What: Come learn about high schools in Philadelphia. At Congreso's High School Fair you and your child will have the opportunity to attend information sessions for up to eight different public schools, and one catholic school. Learn about admission requirements, the admissions processes, and different academic and vocational training opportunities. Schools in attendance will include Girls High, Roman Catholic, Science Leadership Academy, Military at Elverson and more! Dinner will be provided. Due to limited space we can only accept the first twenty-five respondents from your school. If you wish to attend the fair please call Elizabeth Levitan of Congreso at 215-763-8870 ext. 7256 or return the form to your school counselor as soon as possible.

Community of Learners

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:15:00 +0000

As part of the second grade's current PYP unit "Community of Learners", they are thinking and learning about what it means to take responsibility for ourselves, in our classroom, within our school and our community and our world. As the second grader students and teachers discussed the needs in the community, the children suggested bringing food to hungry folks this winter. Now these classes are partnering with Philabundance as well as our case managers of Pan AM to get food to where it is needed most, here in the neighborhood and in others like it in Philadelphia. Families and friends of Pan American can find drop-off boxes outside of the second grade classrooms as well as on the first and third floor to deposit your donations of canned or boxed non-perishable foods. Thanks in advance for your thoughtful contributions.

3rd-5th Grade CATCH Fun Night

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Third- Fifth Grade are invited to CATCH Fun Night on January 26^th from 5-7PM

As part of the Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools program, Pan American will be hosting another THIRD-FIFTH GRADE CATCH FUN NIGHT! All third-fifth graders and their families are invited to attend an interactive night of fun, focusing on nutritional health and physical activity for the whole family. Please come out and enjoy food (from 5:00-5:30), activities and raffle prizes!

Three Kings Day

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +0000

On Friday, January 6, 2012 Pan American Academy Charter School honored Three Kings Day. Each classroom celebrated individually and had a special presentation with gifts given out by the Three Kings.

Saturday Stars Winter Session

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:48:00 +0000

Classroom and Grade Level Assignments

Mrs. Sheppard will be teaching 3rd- 4th grade ELL in Room 201.

Ms. Thallmayer will be teaching 4th grade in Room 202.

Ms. Cortes will be teaching 5th grade in Room 203.

Ms. Campbolli will be teaching 3rd grade in Room 204.

Ms. Marx will be teaching 3rd- 6th grade Learning Support in Room 205.

Ms. Aument will be teaching 3rd grade in Room 206.

Mrs. Fortune will be teaching 5th- 7th grade ELL in Room 304.

Mrs. Malone will be teaching 6th grade in Room 305.

Mrs. Batista will be teaching 7th grade in Room 306.

Dates & Times

Saturday 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

2/4 Theme Grade Colors

2/11 Theme Colors: Red, Pink & White

2/25 Theme School Colors: Green & Blue

3/3 Theme Sports

3/10 Theme Spring Time

Dress Code

Students are permitted to dress down and must follow the dress down policy rules within the Student Handbook.

Way to Go 5th Grade

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:34:00 +0000

Congratulations fifth grade students for winning first place in the semi-finals and will be competing in the finals in the Spring. Great job and we are hoping for the best!

Winter Break

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:00:00 +0000

This year winter break begins Friday, December 23, 2011 until January 2, 2012. Have a warm and healthy winter break. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 when school will reopen.

Report Card Conferences

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Parent Reminder!

Report Card Conferences will be held on December 21 & 22, 2011 at 1 PM.

Conferences on 12/21/2011 will be 1-7 PM. Conferences on 12/22/2011 1-4 PM.

Please be prompt on picking up your child(ren). All students will be dismissed at 12 PM for an Early Dismissal.

Application/Lottery/Enrollment Process 2012-2013 School Year

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Application Process:

In order to qualify for the lottery the following criteria must be met:

Completed applications must be received by Friday, February 17, 2012
Applicants must attend one of the Informational Sessions:

1. Saturday, 12/10/11; 10:00-11:00 am; Pan American Academy Charter School, 126-136 W. Dauphin Street

2. Tuesday, 1/17/12; 6:00-7:00 pm; Congreso De Latinos Unidos Lobby, 216 W. Somerset Street

3. Friday, 2/17/12, 9:00-10:00 am; Pan American Academy Charter School, 126-136 W. Dauphin Street

4. Friday, 2/17/12; 2:00-3:00 pm; Pan American Academy Charter School, 126-136 W. Dauphin Street

Lottery Process:

Completed applications that have been received by the deadline, and whose applicants reside in the catchment area or who have sibling preference AND have attended one of the mandatory informational sessions will be included in the lottery on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.
Applications received after the deadline will automatically be placed on a waiting list by receipt date regardless of whether they have preferential status or not.

Enrollment Process:

Students who are selected through the lottery process to attend must submit completed enrollment packets no later than Friday, March 23, 2011 in order to secure their place. If completed Enrollment packets are not submitted by March 23, 2011, the spot will be given to the next student on the list and your child will then be placed at the bottom of the waiting list.

Informational Sessions for Prospective Students

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Thank you for your interest in sending your child to Pan American Academy Charter School for the 2012-2013 School year. As part of the application process, you are required to attend an informational session. Failure to attend an information session will result in an incomplete application and will not be included in the lottery process. The purpose of these sessions is to inform you of the programs that Pan American Academy offers. For your convenience, we have scheduled four different sessions as follows:

1. Saturday, 12/10/11; 10:00-11:00 am; Pan American Academy Charter School, 126-136 W. Dauphin Street

2. Tuesday, 1/17/12; 6:00-7:00 pm; Congreso De Latinos Unidos Lobby, 216 W. Somerset Street

3. Friday, 2/17/12, 9:00-10:00 am; Pan American Academy Charter School, 126-136 W. Dauphin Street

4. Friday, 2/17/12; 2:00-3:00 pm; Pan American Academy Charter School,

126-136 W. Dauphin Street

Once again, it is mandatory that you attend one of the informational sessions so that you can determine whether Pan American Academy Charter School is the right fit for your child. Please register for a session by calling Ms. Julie Román at (215) 425-1212.

Santa's Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:40:00 +0000

Santa's Workshop will be at Pan American Academy Charter School. Buy a gift for your loved ones.

Schedule:

12/12- Rm 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306 & A 1

12/13- Rm 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 & A 2

12/14- Rm 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106

12/15- Shop will only be open for students who did not shop during the week.

Student Artwork Calendars

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Make 2012 even more memorable by purchasing our first annual Pan American Academy Calendar featuring student artwork! Calendars are $10. Place your order today. Cash or checks accepted. Your order will be ready by December 20, 2011. Proceeds will benefit the entire school. Prizes for the class that sells the most calendars! For more information please feel free to contact Julie Roman at jroman@panamcs.org or 215-425-1212.

Benchmark Testing

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Benchmark Testing will take place on Monday, November 28, 2011 during Study Island sessions for students in grades third through seventh. The purpose of a benchmark test is to get a snapshot of a student's progress in relation to the Pennsylvania Assessment Anchors and Common Core Standards at a given point in time, thus giving an accurate predictor of PSSA score if taken today. Teachers can then use the diagnostic information to direct the curriculum to the areas of need

Family Literacy Night

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:25:00 +0000

Please join us for Family Literacy Night

On Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Come learn some games and activities to use at home with your student(s). We will raffle off a new laptop and a Thanksgiving basket full of all of the fixins' for a Thanksgiving feast! We hope to see you there!

Favor de acompanarnos para Una Noche familiar de Lectura

El martes, el 22 de noviembre de las 5:00-7:00 PM. Vengan a aprender unos juegos y actividades para usar en la casa con sus estudiantes. Vamos a hacer una rifa con el premio de una computadora nueva y una canasta con comida del Dia de Gracia.

Popcorn Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:09:00 +0000

We will be having a popcorn sale on Friday, November 18th. A bag of popcorn will be sold for $0.50. Thank you for your participation.

Family Literacy Night

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. Thallmayer) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:14:00 +0000

What is a Family Literacy Night?

Family Literacy Night is when a school gives families and their children a time, a place, and some helpful guidelines from an experienced teacher to write, read, and share their ideas. Its purpose is for individual enjoyment and build a stronger sense of writing as a benefit to the family and to the school community. There are many forms that a FLN can take, but what they all have in common is literacy and public sharing about a given theme.

Typically, a FLN would consist of:

• A welcome/explanation of what the literacy activities

• Everyone interacts within the activities

• Wrap up and reflection time

• Small group sharing

PanAm will host Family Literacy Night on 11/22/2011 from 5-7 PM.

Having entire families together is a powerful demonstration of commitment to the importance of literacy. A Family Literacy Night that allows all of the authors in the room a chance to surprise and enlighten themselves and others will be a memorable event.