Month: September 2017

For Grades PreK – 5

Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 – 8:00PM

At The Saklan School, 1678 School St

We have now completed the first three days of the 2017-18 academic year and I am very impressed by what I have seen at Saklan thus far. I would like to compliment our outstanding teaching staff and supportive parent community for a great start of the year. Following our informal greetings at the Parent Association BBQ, we are now ready to officially meet all parents in Pre-Kindergarten to grade 5 at the Back to School Night. This has been scheduled for Thursday, September 7th, and I look forward to seeing all of you there.  Please note that a second Back to School Night for the Middle School has been scheduled for Thursday, September 14th from 6:00-8:00PM.

The following is the schedule for the evening which will allow the teachers to present their individual program of instruction and discuss general issues relating to the class. I appreciate that some parents with children in different grades may have difficulty in attending the grade meetings. One suggestion would be to have each parent attend a different meeting. You are also free to leave a meeting at any time and join another presentation already in session.  Teachers will communicate their individual parent teacher conference times and will be happy to accommodate a parent that missed their presentation due to a schedule conflict.

6:00 – 6:30PM

• Head of School Welcome  (Sports Court)
• Introduction of Faculty
• Board of Trustee Welcome
• Parent Association Welcome
• Director of Development Welcome

6:30 – 8:00PM

• Classroom Presentations (in classrooms)

All presentations must end by no later than 8:00PM. In order to facilitate your participation at this important event, we will offer free child care from 6:00-8:00PM in the Humanities Room and Library. If you need this service you must RSVP the office by Wednesday, September 6th. We will not be able to accept any students on a walk-in basis.

Monday, September 11th

For all grades

Remember to bring your order forms and your smiles with you!

On Saturday, September 16 Saklan will be participating in  the 81^st Annual Walnut Festival Invitational Twilight Parade. The parade starts at 6:00PM sharp and the whole family is welcome to walk. This year’s theme is “Yesterday & Today.” Further details and an Eventbrite invitation will follow next week.

Friday, September 15th, 9AM @ Saklan Library

Saklan provides our children with many advantages from well-rounded curriculum, small class sizes, to hands-on learning and leadership experiences.  This PA Educational Series will focus Saklan School’s academic edge and how the curriculum positively impacts students of all ages to better ready them to pursue their passions.

Saklan science teacher Vickie Obenchain and Curriculum Director/Middle School Dean Kim Parks will lead a discussion on new STEM programs, new curriculum investments, academic goals, professional development to support new levels of academics rigor, and why Saklan’s academic edge is truly unique.

Please RSVP: https://saklan.eventbrite.com

For questions, please contact Sandy Lo: sandralo@gmail.com

“Saklan’s unique touch comes from our students love of learning and their inquisitive nature. Luckily our curriculum/school leadership allows us to focus on the interest of our students, to help in driving their love of learning further.” – Ms. O