Carnation order forms are going home with students this week.
Penn Kidder PTA is invited to the Pocono Raceway Annual Kids Day!
We are happy to provide our Penn Kidder Families with FREE tickets to this wonderful, fun
filled event!
Please note that tickets are limited, and priority will be given to the Penn Kidder PTA
members.
Please see the NEWS section and your emails for important information regarding the Jim Thorpe Area School District's new transportation contractor and meetings scheduled this week for all current and potential bus/van drivers.
JT Birthday Celebration
As advertised, there will be a special Board meeting this Wednesday, April 24, at 6:00 PM in the high school auditorium. This meeting will be for a bus contract, FBLA trip approval, and any other business before the Board.
JTASD Help Wanted
The Board of Education of the Jim Thorpe Area School District is currently accepting applications for the positions of:
2024 Camp Cadet:
Please be sure to check the below link for more information! You won’t want to miss this! - Nothing but fun and smiles for the last two years!
www.pennforestfireco2.com/camp-cadet -
A PDF with additional details and an application were emailed out to 4th - 8th grade students this evening.
SOLAR ECLIPSE: The Jim Thorpe Area School District will be in school for the entire day on Monday, April 8, 2024. Please check your email for a letter with further information on the eclipse and valuable resources.
UPCOMING PSSA TESTING - Please make every effort to help your child to be rested and ready for the assessments. For additional information on the PSSA assessments, you are encouraged to explore the Pennsylvania Department of Education website at www.pde.state.pa.us
Thanks for your attention to these dates and for your continued support in your child's education.
5th - 8th Grade Summer Camp at CCTI
Last Chance to help out in the Positive Behavior Fundraiser: Tomorrow, March 26th is the last day to turn in orders and money from the AMAZING COOKIES AND SNACKS CATALOG or go to www.needsyoursupport.org and use school ID #PB8S7 to place any last minute online orders.
Just a reminder, The PTA will be distributing the Nothing bundt cake fundraiser in the cafeteria TODAY, Thursday March 21st between 3 and 6pm.
Link for this year's track and field Fan store. All items ship directly to your home! As always thanks for the support!
https://www.blastfangear.com/collections/jim-thorpe-area-hs-track-field-fan-store
K-8 Pajama Day
Nutrition Group (Cafeteria)
Clearances are required to chaperone a school trip: Both PA State Police and PA Child Abuse clearances are required to chaperone a school field trip. An explanation as to state clearance requirements and the links to complete the required clearances for volunteering can be found at the following link: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/default.aspx
Please send copies of completed clearances to the office so we can update our files.
Booster Club News
Donations Needed
Last chance for Moon Pies
