George Ross Elementary School

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠. 𝟐𝟖 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 to give more community members an opportunity to learn about this new volunteer initiative, we've moved the training to a new date.

This event was originally scheduled for Monday, July 27.

This session serves as both the required Valued Volunteers training and an introduction to Together We Read, our districtwide initiative that connects volunteers with students to help strengthen reading skills. You'll receive volunteer information along with practical strategies and resources to support young readers.

Registration is required, for more information and to register, visit our website, link in comments.

Perfect timing! 🛍️ With all the amazing sales happening right now, we wanted to share our classroom supply lists so you can stock up while the deals are hot. 📝✏️ Having the right supplies on hand helps our classrooms run smoothly and keeps everyone ready to learn and create. 🎨 If you have any questions about what is needed or can't find something on the list, just reach out — we are happy to help! 😊

Kindergarten-5thGrade: Students must have a backpack which will fit in their cubby located in their classroom and is large enough to accommodate the spiral notebooks (if needed)

🎒 KINDERGARTEN
4 glue sticks
1 pair scissors (Fiskars blunt tip to keep at home)
2 containers Clorox disinfectant wipes
2 packs (4-count) Expo dry erase markers
2 boxes tissues
2 packs (24-count) Crayola crayons
Inexpensive headphones (not earbuds)
1 large hand sanitizer
Extra outfit to be kept in student backpack

🎒 FIRST GRADE
1 plastic pencil box (8”x5”x2”)
4 glue sticks
1 pack (24-count) Crayola crayons
2 containers Clorox disinfectant wipes
2 packs (4-count) Expo dry erase markers
2 boxes of tissues
1 box pencils (24-count)
Inexpensive headphones

🎒 SECOND GRADE
1 large hand sanitizer
1 container of Clorox disinfectant wipes
2 boxes of tissues
1 box of pencils (24-count)
1 pencil box (8”x5”x2”) or zipper pouch
Inexpensive headphones or earbuds
Glue Stick
1 ruler (cm & inches)- for home use only

🎒 THIRD GRADE
1 plastic pencil box for crayons/pencils
1 pack (4-count) Expo dry erase markers
2 glue sticks
1 pair scissors (Fiskars pointed tip)
1 box tissues
1 container Clorox disinfectant wipes
1 pack (24-count) pencils
1 pack (24-count) Crayola crayons
1 ruler (cm & inches)
2 packs post-it notes
4 folders w/ 3 prongs & 2 pockets (1 each: red, green, blue & orange)
Inexpensive headphones or earbuds (in a baggie labeled with student’s name)

🎒 FOURTH GRADE
1 container Clorox disinfectant wipes
1 pack pencil erasers
3 boxes (24-count) pencils
1 zippered pencil pouch (no pencil boxes, please)
2 boxes of tissues
1 pack (4-count) Expo dry erase markers
Inexpensive headphones or earbuds

🎒FIFTH GRADE
1 box tissues
1 container of Clorox disinfectant wipes
6 single subject spiral notebook
1 pack (4-count) Expo dry erase markers
1 zippered pencil pouch (no pencil boxes, please)
Inexpensive headphones or earbuds
3 boxes (24-count) pencils

Don’t let the first day sneak up on you! Save the date for our 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧! Pre-register children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 to receive FREE backpacks, clothes, shoes, haircuts & more! 🎒👕💇🏽‍♂️

Both Rep. Rivera and Rep. Smith-Wade-El’s staff will be on site to answer questions about state-related issues.

🏫 | 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧
🗓️ | August 9th
⏰ | 12-4pm
📍 | Penn Medicine Park
🔗 | RepIzzy.com

If our Ross families are dealing with power outages, please read this post.

The FREE Summer Wading Pools and Playgrounds in Lancaster city are open through July 31st (Closed Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 3)

Families can register here:
https://form.jotform.com/251764551978067

The Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program is a FREE, 8-week drop-in program for youth ages 6-13. Free lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. for all children 18 and under. Wading pools open at each site at 12 p.m. so kids can cool off from the summer heat.

Children ages 6-13 are welcome to use the wading pool. Children ages 5 & under must have a parent or guardian in the water with them. Children 3 & under must wear a little swimmers baby diaper. A Lancaster Rec supervisor visits each playground at least once each day.

The Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program keeps the following schedule:
11:30 a.m. – Playgrounds open and a free lunch is served to all children 18 and under
12 p.m. – Wading pools open
3-3:30 p.m. – Wading pools close for a break, snack is served to all children 18 and under
3:30-4:30 p.m – Wading pools are open

The Rec asks that caregivers register online children on your first visit to the Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program. Please be respectful of the playground leaders and follow the program rules. Smoking is not permitted at any of the playgrounds.

Registrations must be completed online using this link: https://form.jotform.com/251764551978067

For questions or assistance, please email [email protected] or visit the Lancaster Rec Center, Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Looking for a Part-Time Summer Job? If you are age 16+, have fun being outdoors, and enjoy working with children…we are hiring Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools staff. Visit the Rec’s Indeed page (linked below) for updated positions.

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Lancaster+recreation+Commission&l=Lancaster%2C+PA&from=searchOnHP&vjk=a8f5e7c88546c98b

Wading pools at the following sites are open:
Sixth Ward Park – Hamilton and East Ross Streets
Reservoir Park – East Orange and Reservoir Streets
Buchanan Park - Buchanan and Race Avenues

Wading pools at the following sites are not yet open. Check the Lancaster Rec’s website for updates (https://lancasterrec.org/pools-parks/wading-pools-and-playgrounds/)
Culliton Park – Farnum and Water Streets
King Elementary School – South Duke Street
Rodney Park – Third and Crystal Streets

Ross Street United Methodist Church will have a food box giveaway on Saturday, June 13. Pickup begins at 10:30am and goes until the boxes are gone. The church is at 312 E. Ross Street. Please enter the church parking lot from Ross Street.

NO paperwork is needed. They expect more guests than usual and will limit the number of boxes per car, in order to help as many families as possible.

Ross Street UMC will also serve as a pick up site for Power Packs on Thursdays from 4-6:00 pm this Summer. The program is for families with school age children. This is a 9 week program. Sign up for the program is at this link:
https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/powerpacksproject
or call (717) 517-9220 for assistance with registration.