NASD & Paul V. Fly Elementary School Winter Weather / FID Plan
❄️ Paul V. Fly Families — Please Review Our Winter Weather Learning Plan ❄️
As we head into the winter months, we want to make sure all families are prepared in case weather impacts the school day. If we need to shift to a Virtual Instructional Day (FID) this season, students will learn following our virtual FID schedule.
Our FID plan will be layered:
In the event of snowfall or other issues, we will revert to virtual days. For this, students will be responsible to log into their Chromebooks for live, synchronous lessons will be provided in the morning, with limited, asynchronous activities provided by their teachers in the afternoon. See Below:
If weather conditions result in a more significant disruption, such as widespread power or internet outages, the district may pivot to a fully asynchronous learning day. In this case, students will not be required to log in at specific times and will work independently on grade level choice boards or assignments previously prepared by teachers.
Click on the following link to access the schedule: FID Day Schedule
📌 Students practiced logging into Schoology, so they should be ready to access their virtual classroom if needed.
📘 Virtual Learning Highlights:
• Students log into Schoology at 9:05 AM
• Morning sessions (9:05–12:00) are live
• Afternoon work (1:00–3:20) is asynchronous
• If your child cannot log in, please contact their teacher and Mrs. Ryan
⚡ Power or Internet Issues?
We understand outages can happen during winter weather. We will communicate any updates as quickly as possible if your child or their class is affected.
📢 How You’ll Be Notified:
• Phone, email, and text alerts
• District & school websites
• District social media
Thank you for your flexibility as we work to keep students safe and learning—no matter the weather!
Stay warm, PVF! ❄️💙
— Jason W. Smith, Principal
Our kindergarten students had a sweet celebration yesterday! They participated in a Thanksgiving pie-tasting party, tried different flavors, and voted on their favorites. 🍎🥧🎃
Students then used their data to create a class math chart comparing apple pie vs. pumpkin pie—lots of learning, lots of laughter, and plenty of smiles all around!
We love seeing our youngest learners explore, try new things, and make memories together. 💛
#PaulVFlyPride #KindergartenFun #ThanksgivingCelebration #NASDProud #LearningIsDelicious
This morning, our students showcased their creativity and school spirit during our annual Thanksgiving Parade! From colorful “floats” to big smiles, everyone had an amazing time cheering on their classmates and celebrating together.
We’d also like to highlight Mrs. Pro’s class, who took the celebration to the next level with a Thanksgiving-themed lunch, holiday music, and a mini-lesson about the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🎈📚🎶
A big thank you to everyone who joined our Livestream or watched the video posted on our Facebook page. Your support means so much to our school community! 💙
It was a joyful day filled with laughter, learning, and community. We’re so proud of our students and grateful for these wonderful moments at Paul V. Fly! 🦃💙
#PaulVFlyPride #ThanksgivingParade #NASDProud #FlyFamily #GratefulAtFly
Mrs. Altieri’s class is hard at work preparing for Monday’s big Thanksgiving Balloon Parade—and the excitement is building! Our students have been creating balloons, decorations, and festive surprises that will bring our hallways to life. 🎉
Families—you won’t want to miss this!
We will be livestreaming the parade on our Paul V. Fly Facebook page, so everyone can join in the fun no matter where you are.
📅 Parade Day: Monday
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Watch Live: Paul V. Fly Elementary Facebook Page
We can’t wait to celebrate creativity, teamwork, and Thanksgiving spirit with our school community. Get ready for an unforgettable parade! 🎈🦃💙
We are also looking for volunteers to help at this year's Scholastic Book Fair. For more information or to sign-up, please use the link below shared on Class Dojo
As part of American Education Week, we had the joy of welcoming so many families into our classrooms — and the energy was incredible!
Parents and students worked side-by-side on:
🎉 Bingo
🎈 Balloon creations for our Thanksgiving Parade
🧡 Decorating Thanksgiving placemats
🍂 Creating festive Thanksgiving wreaths
📿 Making bracelets
… and so much more!
Thank you to all the families who spent time with us today. Your partnership and support mean the world, and seeing our classrooms filled with joy, creativity, and togetherness made the day truly special. 🦃❤️
We can’t wait to celebrate the Thanksgiving Parade on Monday! More information to follow...
From Problem-Based Learning to math talk, visual models, and consistent routines across grade levels, our staff continues to sharpen their craft to do what’s best for students.
We are proud of the collaboration, the learning, and the commitment to high-quality math instruction every day. 💙📚✨
Our students are loving every bite of this delicious celebration, and we couldn’t be more thankful for our amazing staff who made it all possible. And guess who’s joining us on the serving line today? Superintendent Dormer himself—spreading joy one scoop at a time!
A wonderful day of food, fun, and Fly Family spirit! 🦃✨
November 20th Visitation Schedule:
9:30-10:00 1st (Bale, Burns, Ryle, George)
10:05-10:35 4th (Pro)
11:00-11:30 K
12:15-12:45 3rd
12:50-1:20 2nd
RSVP link is in Mr. Smith's Weekly Announcements
(ES): ¡Atención familias de Jardín de Infantes (Kínder)! Queremos conocer su opinión sobre la transición a Jardín de Infantes este año para que el próximo sea aún mejor. Busquen el enlace a la encuesta en su correo electrónico o mensaje de texto y dediquen unos minutos a compartir sus ideas. La encuesta estará disponible hasta el 22 de diciembre a las 4:00 PM.
Al finalizar, podrán participar para ganar una canasta de regalos de NASD con libros, una tarjeta de regalo y otras sorpresas. 🎉
(EN): Attention Kindergarten Families! We want your feedback on this year’s transition to Kindergarten to help us make next year even better. Check your email or text message for the survey link and take a few minutes to share your thoughts. The survey will be open until December 22 at 4:00 PM.
At the end, you can enter to win a NASD swag basket with books, a gift card, and other goodies! 🎉
#NASDproud #BeTheLeader #Norristown#KindergartenReadiness
Yesterday, Superintendent Mr. Dormer hosted the second Student Advisory Council meeting with our amazing Paul V. Fly student representatives! 🙌
Students shared thoughtful insights and ideas on important topics such as the student dress code and recess. Their perspectives on improving the playground and recess experience were especially impressive — a true example of our students helping shape a better school community! 💬🌟
We’re so proud of our Fly Flyers for using their voices to make a difference! 💛💙
#PaulVFlyElementary #StudentVoice #FlyFamily #NASD #StudentLeadership
