🏆 Principal 100 Club Winners for the Week!
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
Our Committed Cougars are officially ready to take over the 5th grade student leadership roles after participating in the United Way Annual Leadership Retreat at Penn State Behrend. These students enjoyed a day of motivational speakers and team building activities while meeting student leaders from all 17 of the United Way of Erie County community schools! A huge thank you to Mrs. Sestak and Mrs. Fromyer for being such great role models for our Committed Cougars! 💙💛🦁
Last week, our school welcomed some furry visitors — therapy dogs Summer Hope & Ellie! 🐾💙
Therapy dogs can have such a positive impact in self-contained classrooms, supporting students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and developmental differences through comfort, connection, and engagement.
Students in Miss Lachica, Miss Nietupski, Mrs. Savoia, and Mr. Breski’s classrooms spent part of their afternoon learning about the important services therapy dogs provide and enjoying time with the dogs themselves. Special thanks to Therapy Dogs United, Ellie & Summer Hope and their handlers for this special afternoon🐶
Therapy Dogs United
Therapy dogs can have such a positive impact in self-contained classrooms, supporting students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and developmental differences through comfort, connection, and engagement.
Students in Miss Lachica, Miss Nietupski, Mrs. Savoia, and Mr. Breski’s classrooms spent part of their afternoon learning about the important services therapy dogs provide and enjoying time with the dogs themselves. Special thanks to Therapy Dogs United, Ellie & Summer Hope and their handlers for this special afternoon🐶
Therapy Dogs United
Hi Connell Families!
As we prepare for our first annual award ceremony on June 2nd, please review the letters that were previously sent home (if you need another copy, please ask your students teacher).
We also ask that you take a few minutes to watch the video explaining our procedures and expectations.
https://canva.link/e71fzlcnebobzp1
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 814-874-6785.
Thank you,
Ms. Rossi & Ms. Polakowski
As we prepare for our first annual award ceremony on June 2nd, please review the letters that were previously sent home (if you need another copy, please ask your students teacher).
We also ask that you take a few minutes to watch the video explaining our procedures and expectations.
https://canva.link/e71fzlcnebobzp1
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 814-874-6785.
Thank you,
Ms. Rossi & Ms. Polakowski
Important Dates —
6/1 Field Day
☀️ Please put sunscreen on your student before coming to school
👟 Have your student wear sneakers
6/2 End of the Year Awards in the Gym
🏆 11:20 to 11:35 - Kindergarten & AS & K-1 Lifeskills
🏆 11:40 to 11:55 - 1st Grade & K-1 ES
🏆 12:00 to 12:15 - 2nd Grade & 2-3 Lifeskills
🏆 12:25 to 12:40 - 3rd Grade & 2-3 ES
🏆 12:45 to 1:00 - 4th Grade & 4-5 Lifeskills
🏆 1:05 to 1:20 - 5th Grade & 4-5 ES
💛 EPS clear bag policy will be enforced. ALL bags must be clear or left inside of your car.
💙 No balloons, flowers or gifts.
🙂 These are all approximate times.
🙂We ask that all attending enter through the doors facing Tops (Door 5).
🙂Once in the gym please find a seat on the bleachers.
📸Once the grade level is done you will be asked to go outside to the selfie station area for pictures if you would like.
🙂Once you leave you will have to go back through SECURITY to enter if you have other STUDENTS being recognized.
6/2 5th Grade Clap Out
👏 This will start around 1:25. All families are welcome to attend!
6/2 Cougar Carnival
🎟️ 4:30-5:00 will be Sensory Friendly and only for our Autistic Support and Life Skills classrooms and their families. You must bring the slip that was sent home with your student to enter at 4:30!
🎪 5:00-7:00 will be for the rest of our students.
💵 $5 for a family of 5, $1 additional per member after the 5.
🤩 If you had perfect attendance for the year or missed one or less days of school in Q4, your family gets into the carnival for free.
🙂 Games, bounce houses, face painting and tattoos, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, hot dog cart (pork free options too), and more!
6/3 Last Day of School for Students
6/1 Field Day
☀️ Please put sunscreen on your student before coming to school
👟 Have your student wear sneakers
6/2 End of the Year Awards in the Gym
🏆 11:20 to 11:35 - Kindergarten & AS & K-1 Lifeskills
🏆 11:40 to 11:55 - 1st Grade & K-1 ES
🏆 12:00 to 12:15 - 2nd Grade & 2-3 Lifeskills
🏆 12:25 to 12:40 - 3rd Grade & 2-3 ES
🏆 12:45 to 1:00 - 4th Grade & 4-5 Lifeskills
🏆 1:05 to 1:20 - 5th Grade & 4-5 ES
💛 EPS clear bag policy will be enforced. ALL bags must be clear or left inside of your car.
💙 No balloons, flowers or gifts.
🙂 These are all approximate times.
🙂We ask that all attending enter through the doors facing Tops (Door 5).
🙂Once in the gym please find a seat on the bleachers.
📸Once the grade level is done you will be asked to go outside to the selfie station area for pictures if you would like.
🙂Once you leave you will have to go back through SECURITY to enter if you have other STUDENTS being recognized.
6/2 5th Grade Clap Out
👏 This will start around 1:25. All families are welcome to attend!
6/2 Cougar Carnival
🎟️ 4:30-5:00 will be Sensory Friendly and only for our Autistic Support and Life Skills classrooms and their families. You must bring the slip that was sent home with your student to enter at 4:30!
🎪 5:00-7:00 will be for the rest of our students.
💵 $5 for a family of 5, $1 additional per member after the 5.
🤩 If you had perfect attendance for the year or missed one or less days of school in Q4, your family gets into the carnival for free.
🙂 Games, bounce houses, face painting and tattoos, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, hot dog cart (pork free options too), and more!
6/3 Last Day of School for Students
🥧🥰 Pie in the Face Event Today! This was such a fun way to end our week. Reminder that there is no school on Monday!
🏆 Principal 100 Club Winners for the Week!
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
2nd is enjoying their 10 day countdown of fun as we wrap up the school year! Today we enjoyed blowing bubbles in the sunshine! 🫧☀️
🐒🦁 Students in Mr. Nickson’s class enjoyed some fun at the Zoo today!
Mrs. Haffley’s class participated in a special Olympics event at Erie High on Monday! It was a fun day spent playing in the sun! ☀️
💙 JOANNA CONELL END OF YEAR Awards Assembly!
💛 June 2nd, 2026
💙 JoAnna Conell Gymnasium
Times —
🏆 11:20 to 11:35 - Kindergarten & AS & K-1 Lifeskills
🏆 11:40 to 11:55 - 1st Grade & K-1 ES
🏆 12:00 to 12:15 - 2nd Grade & 2-3 Lifeskills
🏆 12:25 to 12:40 - 3rd Grade & 2-3 ES
🏆 12:45 to 1:00 - 4th Grade & 4-5 Lifeskills
🏆 1:05 to 1:20 - 5th Grade & 4-5 ES
🏆 1:25 5th Grade Clap Out
💛 EPS clear bag policy will be enforced. ALL bags must be clear or left inside of your car.
💙 No balloons, flowers or gifts.
Important information—
🏆 These are all approximate times.
🏆 We ask that all attending enter through the doors facing Tops (Door 5).
🏆 Once in the gym please find a seat on the bleachers.
🏆 Once the grade level is done you will be asked to go outside to the selfie station area for pictures if you would like.
🏆 Once you leave you will have to go back through SECURITY to enter if you have other STUDENTS being recognized.
💛 June 2nd, 2026
💙 JoAnna Conell Gymnasium
Times —
🏆 11:20 to 11:35 - Kindergarten & AS & K-1 Lifeskills
🏆 11:40 to 11:55 - 1st Grade & K-1 ES
🏆 12:00 to 12:15 - 2nd Grade & 2-3 Lifeskills
🏆 12:25 to 12:40 - 3rd Grade & 2-3 ES
🏆 12:45 to 1:00 - 4th Grade & 4-5 Lifeskills
🏆 1:05 to 1:20 - 5th Grade & 4-5 ES
🏆 1:25 5th Grade Clap Out
💛 EPS clear bag policy will be enforced. ALL bags must be clear or left inside of your car.
💙 No balloons, flowers or gifts.
Important information—
🏆 These are all approximate times.
🏆 We ask that all attending enter through the doors facing Tops (Door 5).
🏆 Once in the gym please find a seat on the bleachers.
🏆 Once the grade level is done you will be asked to go outside to the selfie station area for pictures if you would like.
🏆 Once you leave you will have to go back through SECURITY to enter if you have other STUDENTS being recognized.
Pre-K Community Day
Members of the community came to talk with Pre-K and show what they do.
EmergyCare
Erie Police
Ms. Beth ER P.A.
Dr. Jenny Millcreek Animal Hospital
Erie High Criminal Justice and Protective Service students
Members of the community came to talk with Pre-K and show what they do.
EmergyCare
Erie Police
Ms. Beth ER P.A.
Dr. Jenny Millcreek Animal Hospital
Erie High Criminal Justice and Protective Service students
🤗🤩 Principal 100 Club Winners!
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
Mrs. Nicklas’ class enjoyed their special treat this afternoon from Chick-fil-a for earning the most points last month during our Autism spirit week!
🎳 first grade bowling trip!
Mrs Evanoff’s class finished their knowledge unit on Immigration. They learned about coming to the United States and becoming a naturalized citizen. 🇺🇸💙🤍❤️
Meet Summer Hope 🐶☀️
Summer is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs United! Alongside her handler, Susan, she recently spent time visiting our Kindergarten and 1st grade students here at Connell. The students loved the opportunity to interact with Summer and learn more about the important role therapy dogs play in supporting others.
Therapy dogs provide comfort, encouragement, and emotional support to individuals with a variety of specialized needs, and we are so thankful for Summer and Susan’s special visit! 💛
Therapy Dogs United
Summer is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs United! Alongside her handler, Susan, she recently spent time visiting our Kindergarten and 1st grade students here at Connell. The students loved the opportunity to interact with Summer and learn more about the important role therapy dogs play in supporting others.
Therapy dogs provide comfort, encouragement, and emotional support to individuals with a variety of specialized needs, and we are so thankful for Summer and Susan’s special visit! 💛
Therapy Dogs United
🤗🤩 Principal 100 Club Winners!
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
#berespectful #beresponsible #besafe
💙 Quarter 3 SWPBIS News!
🫶🏻 Take a look at what happened at Connell during the third quarter — academic assembly, golden paw, principal 100, attendance winners and family night, monthly pbis rewards incentives, stairclimber, cougar pride, dates to remember, meet our swpbis team!
🫶🏻 Take a look at what happened at Connell during the third quarter — academic assembly, golden paw, principal 100, attendance winners and family night, monthly pbis rewards incentives, stairclimber, cougar pride, dates to remember, meet our swpbis team!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🧠
At our school, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard. We are committed to nurturing not only academic growth, but emotional well-being—because healthy minds help students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Let’s continue to work together—educators, families, and community—to create a space where every student feels valued and empowered to share their voice.
Wear GREEN May 7th in support of national children’s mental health awareness day! 🎗️
At our school, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard. We are committed to nurturing not only academic growth, but emotional well-being—because healthy minds help students thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Let’s continue to work together—educators, families, and community—to create a space where every student feels valued and empowered to share their voice.
Wear GREEN May 7th in support of national children’s mental health awareness day! 🎗️
