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We are looking for volunteers to help for 1,2 or 3 hours; it's up to you. Please consider coming in to help our learners find their perfect book at the October 7-11 Book Fair. Sign up with this link HTTPS://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A45ABA728A0FC1-51583485-blockson#/

Wednesday, October 2nd, is an early dismissal day at 11:50 AM. For the students' safety, no early pickups are allowed after 11:20 AM on early dismissal days. School is closed on THURSDAY, October 3rd, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please come to Back to School Night/Open House TONIGHT from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will begin in the auditorium at 5 pm. Meet teachers and building staff and learn about academic programs and opportunities for your learners. We look forward to seeing you later today!

Greetings Blockson Families, Several important reminders for tomorrow: School begins TOMORROW, MONDAY, 8/26, at 8:00 a.m. All students will enter through the main entrance on Marshall Street for Monday morning only! RE-CHECK your learner’s schedule in Infinite Campus; some changes have been made since last Monday. A link has been sent to your email and contains many important tips for the start of school. Happy New School Year! #WEAREBLOCKSON!

1.5th Grade Orientation is tomorrow , 8/22 from 9-11am at Blockson. No bus transportation for orientation. 2. Sweet Treat Back2School Family Event is tomorrow, 8/22 - 4:30-6 pm. All Blockson families are welcome for sweet treats, fun and lot of useful information.

Please visit the latest Newsletter for information on upcoming events, updates from the school nurse, the Supply List link, and the Sweet Treat Back to School Family Event and Resource Fair on Thursday, 8/22. Follow this link https://secure.smore.com/n/x8eqy

Today's @NorristownASD District Opening Ceremony will be LIVESTREAMED at 8:45 am. Please join us for welcomes, performances, and celebrations, including our 2023-2024 NASD Teacher of the Year. Watch the ceremony - www.youtube.com/@nasdtv

Blockson Families! Please plan to come by, meet other families and staff, enjoy fun games and stations, win prizes, and prepare for a Fantastic 2024-2025 School Year. The link to reserve your Sweet Treats has been sent to your email and text. #WEAREBLOCKSON

(Español/English) (ES): ¡Día de firmas de octavo grado de Norristown Football! 8 de mayo de 6 a 8 PM en NAHS en el lobby principal. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el entrenador Milligan en jmilligan@nasd.k12.pa.us Regístrese aquí: https://shorturl.at/nyGW4 🏈✍️ (EN): Norristown Football 8th Grade Signing Day! May 8 from 6-8 PM at NAHS in the main lobby. For more information contact Coach Milligan at jmilligan@nasd.k12.pa.us Register here: https://shorturl.at/nyGW4 🏈✍️

(Español/English) (ES): Debido al clima previsto, todas las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar del Área de Norristown estarán cerradas mañana, martes 13 de febrero de 2024. Los estudiantes deben iniciar sesión en Google ClassRoom antes de la hora normal de inicio de clases para participar en el Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID) virtual. Los estudiantes deben seguir el horario publicado en su escuela. ❄️💻 (EN): Due to the anticipated weather, all Norristown Area School District schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Students should log into Google ClassRoom by normal school start time tomorrow to participate in the virtual Flexible Instruction Day (FID). Students should follow their school's posted schedule. ❄️💻

(Español/English) (ES): Debido al clima previsto, todas las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar del Área de Norristown estarán cerradas mañana, viernes 19 de enero de 2024. Los estudiantes deben iniciar sesión en Google ClassRoom antes de la hora normal de inicio de clases para participar en el Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID) virtual. Los estudiantes deben seguir el horario publicado en su escuela. ❄️💻 (EN): Due to the anticipated weather, all Norristown Area School District schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024. Students should log into Google ClassRoom by normal school start time tomorrow to participate in the virtual Flexible Instruction Day (FID). Students should follow their school's posted schedule. ❄️💻

(Español/English) (ES): Debido al clima previsto, todas las escuelas y oficinas del Distrito Escolar del Área de Norristown estarán cerradas mañana, viernes 19 de enero de 2024. Los estudiantes deben iniciar sesión en Google ClassRoom antes de la hora normal de inicio de clases para participar en el Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID) virtual. Los estudiantes deben seguir el horario publicado en su escuela. ❄️💻 (EN): Due to the anticipated weather, all Norristown Area School District schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024. Students should log into Google ClassRoom by normal school start time tomorrow to participate in the virtual Flexible Instruction Day (FID). Students should follow their school's posted schedule. ❄️💻

(Español/English) (ES): Un mensaje importante sobre los Días de Instrucción Flexible. https://youtu.be/2YFFnV2OD2U (EN): An important message about Flexible Instruction Days. https://youtu.be/vH9GygUC1qk

(Español/English) (ES): Un agradecimiento especial a tres estudiantes de NASD, Aliyah A., Jasmine P. y Brianna A., quienes cantarán y bailarán en las escaleras del Museo de Arte de Filadelfia con el coro juvenil masivo durante el Desfile del Día de Acción de Gracias de 6ABC y Dunkin’. (EN): Special shoutout to three NASD students, Aliyah A., Jasmine P., and Brianna A., who will be singing and dancing on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum with the mass youth choir during the 6ABC Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade.

(Español/English) (ES): El viernes pasado, One Book One Norristown y NASD organizaron su evento final para 2023, una Celebración de las Artes y la Alfabetización, en la Escuela Primaria Marshall St. La noche estuvo llena de oportunidades para que los estudiantes y los padres interactuaran con los artistas estudiantes de NASD, los autores locales (Tim Simmons, Lydia Cohen y Lucy Noland) y las organizaciones artísticas (Expressive Path y Theatre Horizon). Grupos comunitarios locales como el Consejo de Alfabetización de Norristown, la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Montgomery - Norristown, el Proyecto MontCo 30%, Héroe Comunitario y los Cub Scouts estuvieron presentes y regalaron libros y recursos gratuitos para las familias. ¡Gracias a todos los que hicieron posible este evento! (EN): Last Friday, One Book One Norristown and NASD hosted its final event for 2023, a Celebration of Arts and Literacy, at Marshall St. Elementary. The night was full of opportunities for students and parents to engage with NASD student performers, local authors (Tim Simmons, Lydia Cohen, and Lucy Noland), and art organizations (Expressive Path and Theatre Horizon). Local community groups such as the Literacy Council of Norristown, Montgomery County - Norristown Public Library, MontCo 30% Project, Community Hero, and Cub Scouts were in attendance and gave away free books and resources for families. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!

(Español/English) (ES): Visite la página de Noticias en el sitio web de NASD para leer sobre el juego de Los Harlem Wizards. (EN): Visit the News page on the NASD website to read about The Harlem Wizards game. https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/1348163

(Español/English) (ES): La semana pasada, los estudiantes de la Escuela Intermedia Blockson planearon, prepararon y cocinaron un banquete para sus familias. Hubo invitados especiales de las oficinas de los representantes Bradford y Scott, Miembros de la Junta Escolar, La Administración, el personal de la Escuela Intermedia Blockson, Sr. Rudolph Burruss (el esposo de la Profesora Sra. Flood y presidente de la región de PSEA ESP) y todas las familias de nuestros estudiantes. Gracias a todos los que hicieron de este evento un éxito. Blockson espera con ansias su próximo evento en diciembre. (EN): Last week, students at Blockson Middle School planned, prepared, and cooked a feast for their families. There were special guests from Representatives Bradford and Scott's offices, School Board Members, Administration, Blockson Middle School staff, Mrs. Flood's husband Rudolph Burruss PSEA ESP Region President, and all of our students' families. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success. Blockson is looking forward to their next event in December.

(Español/English) (ES): ¡¡¡Los Harlem Wizards están AQUÍ!!! Únase a nosotros para el juego esta noche en la Escuela Preparatoria de Área de Norristown a las 6:30 p.m. ¡Compra tus boletos ahora o en puerta! (EN): The Harlem Wizards are HERE!!! Join us for the game tonight at Norristown Area High School at 6:30 PM. Buy your tickets now or at the door! https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/norristownpa11-17-23-06-30pm/

(Español/English) (ES): ¡Los Harlem Wizards regresan a Norristown el 17 de Noviembre! ¡Ordene sus boletos ahora! ¿Tiene preguntas? Por favor comunicarse con Christine Berkowitz: christine.berkowitz@jefferson.edu (EN): The Harlem Wizards are returning to Norristown on November 17th! Order your tickets now! Questions? Contact Christine Berkowitz: christine.berkowitz@jefferson.edu https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/norristownpa11-17-23-06-30pm/

(Español/English) (ES): Visite la página de Noticias en el sitio web de NASD para leer sobre la Ceremonia Anual de Inducción del Salón de Campeones Número 42. (EN): Visit the News page on the NASD website to read about the 42nd Annual Hall of Champions Induction Ceremony. https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/article/1337772