Alburtis Elementary School

Dear Parents,

Today is a very somber day in our country as we remember and reflect upon the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001.

This morning, during our announcements, I shared some developmentally appropriate reflections with students about that day so many years ago. As a school, we also took a moment of silence to honor and appreciate our first responders and all those whose lives were impacted.

In addition, we used this time to reflect on the importance of showing kindness, empathy, and compassion toward one another. These values are at the heart of the strong, positive culture, climate, and community we continue to build together here at Alburtis Elementary School.

Warmly,
Dr. Cheryl A. Scalzo … See MoreSee Less

Alburtis Elementary School

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Research shows that students who attend school at least 95% of the time and arrive on time each day are more successful academically, socially, and emotionally. At Alburtis, our goal—shared with the Pennsylvania Department of Education in our Schoolwide Plan—is for 100% of our students to reach an attendance rate of 95% or greater. We are here to partner with you and support your child in meeting this goal.

While we deeply value and appreciate the importance of family time and vacations, please note that statewide protocol limits students to no more than 10 days of family vacation absences during the school year. Additionally, we understand that children sometimes become ill and need to stay home. Please do keep your child at home if they are truly sick.

As a reminder, the East Penn School District requires that an absence excuse note stating the reason for your child’s absence be returned to the school within 3 days of the absence.

Thank you for partnering with Team Alburtis to ensure that your child has a successful and rewarding 2025–2026 school year. Together, we can help every student build strong habits that lead to lifelong success.

-Dr. Cheryl Scalzo & Team Alburtis … See MoreSee Less