American Heart Association-Red Out Day

American Heart Association-Red Out Day

January 21, 2019
Order forms will be sent home with students on January 22nd. Wear your shirt on February 14th!
Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

December 21, 2018
Mrs. Mullen’s 4th grade Reading Buddies read The Grinch with Mrs. Hajnosz’s class.
Look who got Slimed!

Look who got Slimed!

December 19, 2018
Mrs. Tomaselli’s class created green slime as a science experiment on Grinch day.
Vocabulary Building

Vocabulary Building

December 19, 2018
Mrs. Audley’s and Mr. Marra’s ELA classes reviewed vocabulary words by creating picture representations using magazines. The students used the posters to do a gallery walk to identify the words being used. #litstrategies #collaboration
Santa and Rudolph visit PCI

Santa and Rudolph visit PCI

December 18, 2018
Santa and Rudolph visit PCI

Santa and Rudolph visit PCI

December 18, 2018
SFU Education Day and Women’s Basketball Game

SFU Education Day and Women’s Basketball Game

November 20, 2018
PCI Students attend SFU Education Day and Women's Basketball Game #GoRedFlash
Positive Murals

Positive Murals

November 6, 2018
Students paint positive quotes around the building with Mrs. Heverly.  #positiveclimate
Positive Murals

Positive Murals

November 6, 2018
Students paint positive quotes around the building with Mrs. Heverly.  #positiveclimate 
Fall Science Fun

Fall Science Fun

November 2, 2018
Mrs. Tomaselli's 3rd grade science classes were learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin.  They explored the seeds, shell, flesh, and pulp.  #happyfall
Fire Run 2018/2019

Fire Run 2018/2019

October 31, 2018
Our students presented each fire company with a piece of artwork.  They pose with Chief Shawn McGonigle during the Fire Run.  #cressonVFD
Fire Run 2018/2019

Fire Run 2018/2019

October 31, 2018
Hanging out and learning with the Lilly Fire Company during the Fire Run.
Fire Run 2018/2019

Fire Run 2018/2019

October 31, 2018
PCI Raised over $900 for local fire companies during the 2018/2019 Fire Run.  During this annual event, students are able to participate in stations focused on fire safety.  Thank you to our fire fighters and the DCNR for joining us during this special learning opportunity!  #communityties #ourheroes
ELA Activity

ELA Activity

October 10, 2018
Students in Mrs. Mullen's grade 4 ELA classes, with the help of Mrs. Madison, were reading suspect profiles and analyzing text evidence to determine who made a mess in the PCI Library!  #whodidit #readingisfun
Models of Communities

Models of Communities

October 5, 2018
Mrs. Roberts' 3rd grade social studies class created clay models of urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Panther PAWs

Panther PAWs

October 2, 2018
Check out our bulletin board for our School Wide Positive Behavior Incentive Program--Panther Paws!  #bekind #pantherpledge
Word Sort Activity

Word Sort Activity

September 17, 2018
Students in Mrs. Nileski's class are doing a "word sort" activity.  This is a fun and engaging "during reading" strategy.  #studentengagement #funlearning #collaboration
Panther Pledge Against Bullying

Panther Pledge Against Bullying

September 15, 2018
Students at PCI will participate in guidance lessons focused on anti-bullying.  Students will then sign this poster to take the "Panther Pledge Against Bullying".  #nobullyzone
Students in ELA class

Students in ELA class

September 11, 2018
Mrs. Mullen's class read an article on Patriot Day and wrote about what they learned.
Students in ELA class

Students in ELA class

September 11, 2018
Mrs. Mullen's class read an article on Patriot Day and wrote about what they learned.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Open Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd from 4pm - 7pm.
Phone – Technical Issues
We have been experiencing technical issues with our phone system.   At times you may experience static or interference.  We are working with our providers to resolve the issue.  We apologize for the inconvenience.
Save those Box Tops!!
We are collecting Box Tops for Education.  Be sure to clip and send them in to our school, this helps with providing incentives for our students like the PAW Rewards Program, etc.
State Police Visits
Penn Cambria Primary and Intermediate Schools will have increased visits and "check-ins" from the State Police.  This is to familiarize the students with our law enforcement and to familiarize our law enforcement with the buildings.  If you have any questions,...
Written Excuses Required
We know how important it is for students to be in school. All student absences are treated as unlawful until your child’s school receives a written excuse explaining the absence. This excuse must be given to the school office within...
School Lunch Shaming
Schools must provide a meal to a student who requests one, regardless of whether the student has money to pay for the meal or owes money for school meals (unless a student's parents have provided directive to the school to...
Cafeteria Account Reminders
As a reminder, all families with any negative balance on school lunch accounts will receive an automated phone message on Sunday evenings. Please see the link below for information about how to access your online school lunch account, make payments,...
School-Wide Positive Behavior Program
Our goal at PCI is to create a positive environment where students feel welcome and safe.  PCI is implementing a program where students can earn a reward at the end of each month for doing something positive that is above...
Too Good For Drugs
Students in Grade 3 will participate in Too Good for Drugs, an evidence-based prevention program that teaches skills for living healthy, drug-free lives. This nine-session program will be provided within science and social studies classes throughout the fall semester. This...