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Dear Parents and Guardians:

Greetings from the Principal’s desk. This is Mr. Shore, Principal at Melrose Elementary School alongside Mrs. Cobb, Assistant Principal!

The time has arrived to start making preparations for what is going to be a very productive 2024/2025 school year! We are continuing with the 3 R’s: To be Ready, Responsible, and Respectful. A key to our overall instruction practices for students is G. L. E. A. M! Our goal is for student learning to be at their Grade Level instruction for all students with Engaging learning activities that are student-centered but also Affirming where we acknowledge our students’ identity and experiences while looking to making it all Meaningful through understanding cultural norms with opportunities to advocate for change.

The Harrisburg School District’s Dress Code for will remain the same as last year with one change: Students are permitted to wear Crocs, but they must be in sports mode. You can find updates on our website. All students are required to follow these guidelines.

As the summer winds down and you continue to prepare your students for the upcoming school year, the Principals, Teachers, and Support Staff at Melrose Elementary School have all been working hard to prepare for your children this school year. I cannot express enough the importance of attendance for every child. Please note, school starts at 8:50 AM and runs to 3:50 PM. Doors open for breakfast at 8:35 AM.

There are two opportunities at Melrose prior to the start of the school year:

1. Meet the Principals (only) – Wednesday, August 21st, any time between 5:00 – 6:30 PM.

2. Open House & Back to School Night – Thursday, August 29th as follows:

o 3:30 – 4:30 PM – Open House for KG ONLY

o 4:30 – 5:00 PM – Back to School Night Info Session for ALL Kg – 5th Grade.

o 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Open House for 1st – 5th

o Free Backpacks to give away this night.

As we look forward to the return of all Melrose students on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, we want to commit to a positive school climate that is welcoming and safe for our students.

Sincerely,

Warmest regards,

Matthew E. Shore, M.Ed.

Principal