On Thursday, March 19, we will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! Students and staff are invited to wear bright, colorful, mismatched socks to celebrate how everyone is unique. We wear mismatched socks because socks are shaped like chromosomes, and people with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome! Here are some of our own students explaining World Down Syndrome Day: https://youtu.be/FZvPtjan59g
Today in Ms. Pro's class, students learned all about Pi Day. While Pi day takes place tomorrow, students had the opportunity to learn about the Pi symbol, the beginning numbers of pi, making a pi city skyline, and ended the day making s'more pies.
🎶 Choirfest 2026 🎶
This week, 37 talented students from Paul Fly proudly represented our school’s music program at Choirfest at Norristown Area High School. 🎤
It was an incredible opportunity for our students to share their voices, collaborate with students across the district, and celebrate the power of music together. We are so proud of the dedication, talent, and teamwork they showed on stage! 👏
Way to represent, Paul Fly Musicians! 🎶
This week, 37 talented students from Paul Fly proudly represented our school’s music program at Choirfest at Norristown Area High School. 🎤
It was an incredible opportunity for our students to share their voices, collaborate with students across the district, and celebrate the power of music together. We are so proud of the dedication, talent, and teamwork they showed on stage! 👏
Way to represent, Paul Fly Musicians! 🎶
🔬 Science Learning in Action at Paul V. Fly! 🧪
Our 3rd and 4th grade teachers recently participated in another professional development and coaching cycle for our new science program, Amplify Science. During classroom visits, coaches had the opportunity to observe our teachers and scholars engaged in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
The coaches were incredibly impressed with the thoughtful instruction, strong student engagement, and the enthusiasm our scholars showed while exploring scientific concepts. It was wonderful to see our students collaborating, asking questions, and thinking like scientists!
We are proud of the dedication our teachers continue to show as they grow their instructional practices and create engaging learning opportunities for our students.
Great work, PVF teachers and scholars! 🐼✨
#FlyWithPride #PVF #AmplifyScience #FutureScientists
Our 3rd and 4th grade teachers recently participated in another professional development and coaching cycle for our new science program, Amplify Science. During classroom visits, coaches had the opportunity to observe our teachers and scholars engaged in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
The coaches were incredibly impressed with the thoughtful instruction, strong student engagement, and the enthusiasm our scholars showed while exploring scientific concepts. It was wonderful to see our students collaborating, asking questions, and thinking like scientists!
We are proud of the dedication our teachers continue to show as they grow their instructional practices and create engaging learning opportunities for our students.
Great work, PVF teachers and scholars! 🐼✨
#FlyWithPride #PVF #AmplifyScience #FutureScientists
⏰ Daylight Saving Time Reminder
A friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school bright and early on Monday!
A friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school bright and early on Monday!
📚 Read Across America Fun in Mrs. Altieri’s Class! 💚
Mrs. Altieri’s class celebrated Read Across America by reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck and then bringing the story to life by creating their very own oobleck! Students loved this hands-on experience as they explored the science behind the gooey mixture while connecting it to the story.
What a wonderful way to combine reading, creativity, and discovery in the classroom! ✨
#FlyWithPride #ReadAcrossAmerica #HandsOnLearning #PVFReads
Mrs. Altieri’s class celebrated Read Across America by reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck and then bringing the story to life by creating their very own oobleck! Students loved this hands-on experience as they explored the science behind the gooey mixture while connecting it to the story.
What a wonderful way to combine reading, creativity, and discovery in the classroom! ✨
#FlyWithPride #ReadAcrossAmerica #HandsOnLearning #PVFReads
📚 Read Across America Week at Paul V. Fly Elementary School! 🐼
This week, our scholars at Paul V. Fly Elementary School joined schools across the country in celebrating the joy and importance of reading during Read Across America Week! Throughout the week, our classrooms and hallways were filled with excitement as students shared their favorite books and discovered new stories.
Our 3rd graders proudly highlighted some of their favorite reads, showing that reading truly is a superpower! From adventures in space to thrilling animal stories, our students reminded us how books can take us anywhere.
Students also kicked off a special challenge this week — the “Books Across America Reading Challenge.” The goal is simple but exciting: read a book from every state in the United States! Our readers are already off to a great start, completing 4 states this week… only 46 more to go!
At Paul V. Fly, we believe reading opens doors to imagination, knowledge, and opportunity. We are proud of our scholars for embracing the joy of reading and look forward to seeing how many states they can explore through books!
Keep reading, PVF scholars — the adventure has just begun! 📖✨
#FlyWithPride #ReadAcrossAmerica #PVFReads #ReadingIsMySuperpower
This week, our scholars at Paul V. Fly Elementary School joined schools across the country in celebrating the joy and importance of reading during Read Across America Week! Throughout the week, our classrooms and hallways were filled with excitement as students shared their favorite books and discovered new stories.
Our 3rd graders proudly highlighted some of their favorite reads, showing that reading truly is a superpower! From adventures in space to thrilling animal stories, our students reminded us how books can take us anywhere.
Students also kicked off a special challenge this week — the “Books Across America Reading Challenge.” The goal is simple but exciting: read a book from every state in the United States! Our readers are already off to a great start, completing 4 states this week… only 46 more to go!
At Paul V. Fly, we believe reading opens doors to imagination, knowledge, and opportunity. We are proud of our scholars for embracing the joy of reading and look forward to seeing how many states they can explore through books!
Keep reading, PVF scholars — the adventure has just begun! 📖✨
#FlyWithPride #ReadAcrossAmerica #PVFReads #ReadingIsMySuperpower
Thank you to everyone who joined us for STEM Night 2026! We hope you had as much fun as we did! Click here to see the highlights from an incredible evening: https://youtu.be/faaHgRnizVY
Reminder: Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day at Paul V. Fly Elementary! 📸 Please have students dress their best and bring their smiles. For more information, please check yesterday’s Weekly Announcements email.
Tonight is the night! STEM night 2026 is here! Join us from 5:30-7:00. Doors open at 5:25. Parking is available in our front parking lot as well as in the car rider loop in the back of the building. Please use caution when parking. Please check your Weekly Announcements email from yesterday for more information. We can't wait to see you there!
🪨✨ Future Rock Hounds in Mrs. Altieri’s Class! ✨🪨
Mrs. Altieri’s First Grade class was treated to a very special guest today! A huge thank you to Judge Alfarano for visiting and teaching our students all about being “Rock Hounds.”
Our first graders had the opportunity to explore, observe, and learn about different types of rocks — asking thoughtful questions and examining unique specimens up close. The excitement and curiosity in the room were incredible!
Hands-on learning experiences like this help bring science to life and spark a love of discovery in our young scholars.
Thank you, Judge Alfarano, for sharing your time and expertise with our students! 🪨🔍
#PaulVFlyPride #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #RockHounds
Mrs. Altieri’s First Grade class was treated to a very special guest today! A huge thank you to Judge Alfarano for visiting and teaching our students all about being “Rock Hounds.”
Our first graders had the opportunity to explore, observe, and learn about different types of rocks — asking thoughtful questions and examining unique specimens up close. The excitement and curiosity in the room were incredible!
Hands-on learning experiences like this help bring science to life and spark a love of discovery in our young scholars.
Thank you, Judge Alfarano, for sharing your time and expertise with our students! 🪨🔍
#PaulVFlyPride #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #RockHounds
🎶📚 A Powerful Culmination to Black History Month at Paul V. Fly! ✊🏾✨
As we concluded our celebration of Black History Month, we were honored to welcome a very special virtual guest reader — Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer, Steven V. Willis — who joined our classrooms this afternoon.
Mr. Willis read Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman and beautifully engaged our students in a meaningful story about voice, courage, unity, and the power each of us has to create positive change in the world. 🌎💛
To commemorate this special culminating activity, every student received a Black History Month sticker as a reminder that learning about history, culture, and belonging is something we carry with us beyond just one month.
Thank you, Mr. Willis, for inspiring our students and helping us close out Black History Month with purpose and pride. At PVF, we continue to honor the past, celebrate the present, and empower our students to shape the future. ❤️🖤💚
#PaulVFlyPride #BlackHistoryMonth #ChangeSings #StudentVoice #Belonging #PVFLeadsWithHeart
As we concluded our celebration of Black History Month, we were honored to welcome a very special virtual guest reader — Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer, Steven V. Willis — who joined our classrooms this afternoon.
Mr. Willis read Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman and beautifully engaged our students in a meaningful story about voice, courage, unity, and the power each of us has to create positive change in the world. 🌎💛
To commemorate this special culminating activity, every student received a Black History Month sticker as a reminder that learning about history, culture, and belonging is something we carry with us beyond just one month.
Thank you, Mr. Willis, for inspiring our students and helping us close out Black History Month with purpose and pride. At PVF, we continue to honor the past, celebrate the present, and empower our students to shape the future. ❤️🖤💚
#PaulVFlyPride #BlackHistoryMonth #ChangeSings #StudentVoice #Belonging #PVFLeadsWithHeart
We had a wonderful time at our Parent Workshop: Understanding Your Child’s Reading & Math Data!
It was great to see families come together to learn more about how to read assessment reports, understand student progress, and discover ways to support learning at home. Parents asked thoughtful questions, shared ideas, and gained helpful tools to better understand their child’s strengths and next steps in both reading and math.
Thank you to all the families who attended and made it such a positive and collaborative experience. When schools and families work together, our students thrive! 💙
It was great to see families come together to learn more about how to read assessment reports, understand student progress, and discover ways to support learning at home. Parents asked thoughtful questions, shared ideas, and gained helpful tools to better understand their child’s strengths and next steps in both reading and math.
Thank you to all the families who attended and made it such a positive and collaborative experience. When schools and families work together, our students thrive! 💙
Last call for Movie Night tickets! Tomorrow, February 26th is the LAST DAY to purchase tickets. Join the PFC for a fun-filled evening as we watch Migration on the big screen. Wristbands are $5 each and are required for entry (Note: students must be accompanied by a paying-adult). Wristbands will be sent home with students on Friday.
Spring picture day is coming on March 6th! Pictures can be ordered here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/57coCVJD35Hx91EQsGfwIEIoq0?domain=barksdalestorefront.com
Kindness continues at Paul V. Fly! 💕🐼
We are excited to recognize even more “Caught Being Kind” winners who were spotted going out of their way to make a difference.
Whether it was offering a helping hand, showing patience and understanding, including a classmate, or simply brightening someone’s day with kind words — these students remind us what it truly means to lead with heart.
Congratulations to our additional winners! Thank you for making PVF a place where kindness is not just celebrated — it’s lived every day. ✨
We are excited to recognize even more “Caught Being Kind” winners who were spotted going out of their way to make a difference.
Whether it was offering a helping hand, showing patience and understanding, including a classmate, or simply brightening someone’s day with kind words — these students remind us what it truly means to lead with heart.
Congratulations to our additional winners! Thank you for making PVF a place where kindness is not just celebrated — it’s lived every day. ✨
It was a special week celebrating the kindness our Paul V. Fly students show each and every day! 💕
Throughout Kindness Week, staff members recognized students who went above and beyond to demonstrate compassion, respect, and leadership toward others. From helping classmates without being asked, to including others at recess, to using encouraging words during challenging moments — these actions truly reflect the heart of our school community.
Here are some of our “Caught Being Kind” winners! We are so proud of the positive example they set for others. Keep leading with kindness, Pandas! 🐼✨
Throughout Kindness Week, staff members recognized students who went above and beyond to demonstrate compassion, respect, and leadership toward others. From helping classmates without being asked, to including others at recess, to using encouraging words during challenging moments — these actions truly reflect the heart of our school community.
Here are some of our “Caught Being Kind” winners! We are so proud of the positive example they set for others. Keep leading with kindness, Pandas! 🐼✨
Our Best Buddies students spread smiles across the building last week with a Kindness Special Treat Delivery! Special education students visited classrooms and offices to deliver small treats and heartfelt messages to teachers and staff as a way to say thank you for all they do.
Calling all 3rd and 4th grade girls...we are starting Girls on the Run at Paul V. Fly!!! Join a program where you'll move and play games, make new friends, and have fun with your team!
Our Girls on the Run team will meet two times a week for 8-10 weeks. Caring coaches will lead fun activities and discussions. *You do NOT need to be a runner to join. We encourage any form of movement...running, walking, skipping, and dancing!*
Season starts the week of March 2nd.
Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:50-5:20.
Program cost is $10.
A late activity bus will be provided by the district starting the week of March 16th. If transportation is a concern the first two weeks, please still sign up if your daughter is interested.
We are so excited to have this awesome program at Paul Fly and we cannot wait to get started! Registration information is included below. Please reach out if you'd prefer a paper copy.
Click here to register:
https://www.gotrpa.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details
Our Girls on the Run team will meet two times a week for 8-10 weeks. Caring coaches will lead fun activities and discussions. *You do NOT need to be a runner to join. We encourage any form of movement...running, walking, skipping, and dancing!*
Season starts the week of March 2nd.
Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:50-5:20.
Program cost is $10.
A late activity bus will be provided by the district starting the week of March 16th. If transportation is a concern the first two weeks, please still sign up if your daughter is interested.
We are so excited to have this awesome program at Paul Fly and we cannot wait to get started! Registration information is included below. Please reach out if you'd prefer a paper copy.
Click here to register:
https://www.gotrpa.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details
(Español/English)
(ES): 🚨❄️ Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, las escuelas y oficinas del distrito escolar de NASD permanecerán cerradas mañana, lunes 23 de febrero de 2026. Sin embargo, las clases continuarán a través de la modalidad de Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID). Los estudiantes y el personal seguirán un horario de clases virtuales, que incluye instrucción sincrónica en vivo por la mañana y tareas asincrónicas para realizar de forma independiente por la tarde.
📧 Se recomienda a las familias y al personal revisar su correo electrónico para obtener más información.
Gracias por su cooperación y flexibilidad. ¡Manténganse a salvo!
(EN): 🚨❄️ Due to inclement weather, NASD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. However, learning will continue through a Flexible Instructional Day (FID). Students and staff will follow a Virtual Day schedule, which includes live synchronous instruction in the morning and independent asynchronous assignments in the afternoon.
📧 Families and staff should check their email for more information.
Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility. Stay safe!
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
(ES): 🚨❄️ Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, las escuelas y oficinas del distrito escolar de NASD permanecerán cerradas mañana, lunes 23 de febrero de 2026. Sin embargo, las clases continuarán a través de la modalidad de Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID). Los estudiantes y el personal seguirán un horario de clases virtuales, que incluye instrucción sincrónica en vivo por la mañana y tareas asincrónicas para realizar de forma independiente por la tarde.
📧 Se recomienda a las familias y al personal revisar su correo electrónico para obtener más información.
Gracias por su cooperación y flexibilidad. ¡Manténganse a salvo!
(EN): 🚨❄️ Due to inclement weather, NASD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. However, learning will continue through a Flexible Instructional Day (FID). Students and staff will follow a Virtual Day schedule, which includes live synchronous instruction in the morning and independent asynchronous assignments in the afternoon.
📧 Families and staff should check their email for more information.
Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility. Stay safe!
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown
