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Mendon Elementary

164 Route 31, Ruffsdale, PA 15679 - Phone: (724)- 872-6484

 

YOUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten registration packets for the 2012/2013 school year will be available from January 18th until February 3, 2012.  You can pick up a packet at the schol your child will attend, take it home, fill it out, and return it to the school by February 3, 2012.  When the paperwork is returned to the school, an appointment time will be established to bring your child to the elementary school they will attend for a screening.  

MENDON ELEMENTARY REGISTRATION IS FEBRUARY 15, 2012.
       

Attention Parents:  Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, students in all grades (K - thru Grade 12) will  need a second varicella (chicken pox) immunization unless they have had the disease.

 

  Learn Like a Champion!

Welcome to the Mendon Elementary School! 

The Mendon Elementary School is located in Ruffsdale. Good access to the school is available and parking spaces are provided.  A two play areas serves as the recreational facility.  The structure is a one-story building built in 1960 with various updates since.  The school enrolls about 255 K through 4 students served by over 40 staff members.

The instructional program is progressive in nature, with an extensive computer technology component in the curriculum for all grades. Art, music, library, computer, and physical education services are furnished by special personnel. A reading and math program provides specialized help through Title I funds to qualifying students. Libraries and health rooms are located in each building with nursing services provided. The services of a guidance counselor are available. The staff of Mendon Elementary School is committed to the educational and social well being of each student. Mendon Elementary is a great place to “learn like a champion.” 

A reminder for parents and visitors:
Upon entering the building you must report directly to the office and sign in.
No one is permitted into any other areas of the building without signing in, obtaining permission,
and wearing a visitor badge.

 
 
Contact Information
If your contact information changes at any time during the school year, please update this information with the school office.
 
 
Kindergarten Modified Delay Schedule
 
AM Arrival 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
PM Arrival 1:45 to Regular Dismissal

 



Field Trip Chaperone Information

In order to chaperone on field trips, parents/guardians are required to have criminal and child abuse clearances.  Forms can be obtained in the school office any time.  FBI/Fingerprinting clearances are not required for day trips.  (Only overnight field trips require FBI/Fingerprinting clearances.) If you are considering being a chaperone, please do not wait until the last minute. Once the forms are sent into the state, it may take up to eight weeks for them to be returned.



 Perfect Attendance

During the school year there are various awards and prizes for perfect attendance. The entities that set the criteria for these awards define perfect attendance as missing no educational time during the school year. This means students with tardies, early dismissals, approved family vacations, etc. will not be eligible for these prizes. If there are any questions please feel free to contact the principal.

 

Student Drop Off and Pick Up

Parents are reminded to drop and pick their children up at the side doors of each building. No cars are to be in the bussing lanes during student arrival and departure. Any student who is late must have a parent sign them into the office.