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Penn Manor schools are closed through March 27 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. It is unclear whether that status will change or when we may be able to resume normal operations. As we all deal with this unprecedented challenge, we want to share some important information with parents:

• The education of children is on hold as we consider options moving forward under the direction of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• We have decided not to pursue online learning for our students at this time. We would not be able to fulfill our legal and ethical obligation to serve every student appropriately via this means, and many of our students lack access to the internet at home. 
• March 13 is now officially the end of the third marking period. Students’ grades will reflect assignments and assessments completed through that date. 
• We are working to establish a system to provide breakfasts and lunches to families with children who qualify for free- or reduced-price meals, beginning Wednesday, March 18. More details will be released as they become available.

• All buildings are undergoing a deep cleaning, including all carpeting, fabric surfaces and touch points.
• Essential school district personnel, with minimal exceptions, will begin working from home Wednesday.
• Buildings will be open to teachers and the public by appointment only beginning Wednesday, March 18. Visitors should call the school office to arrange a visit.

Dear Pennsylvania Parents and Community Members:

On behalf of the Secretary of Education, Pedro A. Rivera, I’m pleased to invite you to participate in a Stakeholder Feedback Session to discuss Act 158, which establishes Pennsylvania’s new statewide graduation requirements.

These graduation requirements will be in effect for the graduating class of 2022. This critical stakeholder engagement opportunity allows you to help shape the application of Pennsylvania’s five pathways to graduation.

You are encouraged to join us by registering for one of our convenient virtual sessions. You can view the presentation and participate in comment/question periods simply by logging-on from your computer.

Please register in advance using the links below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Thursday, February 6th, 12:00—1:30 PM https://pattaneast.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l9iJDxOiRZqhHvBwYSC4rQ

Thursday, February 6th, 5:00—6:30 PM https://pattaneast.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sEPisz6mSa2-Cphgh_Cm6A

Thank you for your interest and support. If you have any questions about this virtual session, please contact my office at RA-EDGRADREQUIREMENT@pa.gov. If you have questions about registration, please contact Sadie Hetrick at shetrick@pattan.net<mailto:shetrick@pattan.net>.

Sincerely,

Brian Campbell

Please see the attached letter with information about the Spring Parent’s Night on Thursday, Jan 23 beginning at 6 pm.

Seniors and parent/guardian you are invited to attend the FAFSA completion lab on January 16th at 6pm in the high school library. A representative from PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) will be here to assist you in the completion and submission of your financial aid form. Either you or your parent can email marjean.long@pennmanor.net to reserve a seat at the lab. 

Things you will need to complete your FAFSA:

• FSA ID ( Create at fsaid.ed.gov) You and your parent/guardian should each create one for electronically signing the FAFSA.
• Student Laptop
• Social Security number
• Driver’s license
• W-2 Forms
• Records of other untaxed income received, including workers’ compensation, child support, payments to tax deferred pension and savings plans.
• Your federal income tax return from the prior -prior year.
• Your current bank statements and records of sticks, bonds and other investments.

Parents of seniors, please see the attachment for information on fundraisers to support Post Prom for the Class of 2020.

We will begin Keystone Exams on Tuesday, December 10. We will administer the Algebra Keystone Exam on Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11. We will administer the Literature Keystone Exam on January 6 and 7. We will administer the Biology Keystone Exam on January 14 and 15.  We will run on a modified schedule for all Keystone Exam days.

Freshmen, sophomores, and those juniors who are testing will report to directly to their testing locations on these days. Students who are testing will be notified by their teacher or receive a written pass of their testing room.

Freshmen and sophomores who are not testing will report to their homeroom during the testing time.  Juniors who are not testing will report to their homeroom if they need to complete their XELLO graduation project requirements. Seniors and completed juniors that have their own transportation can report to the cafeteria at 9:45 a.m. during the Algebra and Literature testing days and at 9:15 a.m. on the Biology testing days.

Students are encouraged to put forth their best effort on the exams.  Good luck to all students who are participating in Keystone Exams this month!