The district will hold kindergarten registration at the end of March . Children who will be five-years-old by September 1 , 2017 are eligible for enrollment .
Registration day for the 2017-2018 school year will be held at the elementary schools . Parents may register a child at Carnegie Elementary on Wednesday , March 29 or Crafton Elementary on Thursday , March 30 . Children must be registered in the school located within the community in which they reside . Rosslyn Farms residents should register at Crafton Elementary .
In order for the registration process to run efficiently , parents are asked to visit the school at the following times based on the first initial of the child ’ s last name :
A through G H through M N through S T through Z
Registering For Kindergarten
Register between 8:30 and 10:00 am Register between 10:00 and 11:00 am Register between 12:30 and 1:30 pm Register between 1:30 and 2:30 pm
New student enrollment packets are available on the district ’ s website at carlynton . k12 . pa . us . Parents can download and complete the required information within the packet and bring it to registration . Other necessary forms include the child ’ s health and immunization records , birth certificate and two proofs of residency .
At Carnegie Elementary , while the parent completes necessary forms , the child will be introduced to teachers and will participate in a series of placement assessments . Parents who register children at Crafton Elementary will complete forms and appointments will be made for screening at a later date .
Kindergarten is an exciting and critical time in a child ’ s development and growth . For the parents of a child who is headed to kindergarten in August , the district offers a Pre-K Night for youngsters and parents to ease the transition . Pre-K Night will be held March 30th in Crafton Elementary and April 6th in Carnegie Elementary . The programs will run from 6:00-7:00 pm and will review the daily schedule of a kindergarten student , classroom expectations and helpful tips for preparing your child for the first day of school .
For additional information or questions , please contact the district registrar , Kristen Bonner , by calling 412.429.2500 , ext . 1125 or emailing : kristen . bonner @ carlynton . k12 . pa . us .
Carnegie Elementary kindergarten students Emmett Spitzer and Olivia Schutz celebrated the 100th day of school by counting 10 pieces of 10 different finger foods , such as miniature marshmallows , fruity cereal , vanilla wafers and chocolate chips . The food was gathered into sandwich bags to total 100 items for an enjoyable snack .
An Evening with Brittany Maier arlynton-Montour
CARLYNTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Nationally-famed savant pianist Brittany Maier presented a repertoire of music in concert February 16 in the Carlynton Junior-Senior High School auditorium . Sponsored by the Carlynton Best Buddies chapter , the evening of music raised awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities .
Brittany Maier , who can play any song she ’ s ever heard without practice , entertained the audience with the music of Adele , Michael Jackson , Billy Joel , Luciano Pavarotti , Andrea Bocelli and more . The concert closed with the audience requesting songs . Performing with grace and composure , she was disconcerted by none .
Maier began playing Franz Schubert ’ s
Ave Maria on a toy piano at the age of six after hearing it played on a CD . At the age of 10 , after receiving formal music instruction at the University of South Carolina ’ s School of Music , she began composing her own original songs and released her first album when she was just 12-years-old . Maier was born prematurely , with limited vision and with autism . Her story is inspiring . She is known nationally and internationally , having performed on television and all over the world .
The concert also featured local vocalists Christina Chirumbolo and Meaga Strazisar who joined Maier in a few songs . In addition , the California University of Pennsylvania Dance Department performed “ Life through the Spectrum ,” a piece choreographed to reflect the scope of autism . In the auditorium vestibule , Carlynton alumni Joseph Smith of Benevolent Photography showcased a number of his pieces .
Proceeds from the concert performance will also support the planting of more Best Buddies chapters in Italy , thanks to alum Jason Bertocchi who formerly traveled to Rome and facilitated the organization of three chapters in the city .
The Best Buddies organization , with a membership of 35 , is dedicated to building meaningful relationships between those with and without intellectual disabilities . The bonds create lasting friendships and build selfconfidence so that those with disabilities can gain independence .
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