✏️ Just a reminder that PSSA testing starts this coming upcoming week, Monday, April 20th!
🤗 Please be sure your students are here at school EVERY DAY the next two weeks & on time! You can help your students by reminding them to get a good night's sleep, reminding them to eat breakfast, and telling them to take a deep breath and do their best!
😱 We have lots of exciting prizes to be won for students who are here, come on time, are respectful of others, and give it their best effort each day. (bottom of the sheet)!
🥰 For students who are here EVERY DAY of testing, we will have a drawing for some BIG BOX items, such as BEATS headphones, STANLEY water cups, and WALDAMEER passes.
❤️ Thank you for supporting your student(s)! Let's be here EVERY DAY, the COUGAR WAY the next two weeks!
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PSSA Prizes flyer.
Meet our SWPBIS team! 💙💛
This dedicated group works behind the scenes to make sure our school is a positive, supportive place for every student and staff member. They consistently use data to guide decisions and tailor supports to meet the needs of our diverse learners.
As of right now our school is a Tier 1 Sustaining status through SWPBIS. This means we have strong, school-wide systems in place that promote positive behavior, set clear expectations, and create a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. “Sustaining” status recognizes that these practices aren’t just in place—they’re being used consistently and effectively over time.
Because of this work, students benefit from clear expectations, consistent support, and a school culture focused on growth, respect, and success.
Thank you to our SWPBIS team for their passion, commitment, and the important role they play in helping our school run smoothly each and every day!
The team includes — Tiffani Rossi (not pictured), Deb Proctor, Laura Misko, Stacey Nicklas, Karen Chludzinski, Christina Lachica, Mel Fromyer, Carla Harmon and Betsy Haffley!
If you’re interested in becoming a parent rep for our team for the 26-27 school year, please email Miss Lachica, clachica@eriesd.org
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JoAnna Connell staff posing.
🏆✨ Principal 100 Club Winners Who Are Respectful, Responsible & Safe!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
A teacher and students holding their Principal 100 Club awards.
A student holding his Principal 100 Club award.
A student holding his Principal 100 Club award.
A student holding his Principal 100 Club award.
A student holding his Principal 100 Club award.
A student holding his Principal 100 Club award.
A student holding his Principal 100 Club award.
A student holding his Principal 100 Club award.
🏆✨ Second Grade & Miss Lachica’s Class Celebrated Honor Card Students with Rita’s and a Mini Red Carpet Celebration!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding two of their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
A student holding their Academic Excellence Award in front of a blue and gold backdrop.
🤗 Quarter 3 Part 3 Awards Assembly for K-2!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
A student posing while he holds an envelope in his hand that contains his certificate.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
🤗 Quarter 3 Part Two Awards Assembly for K-2!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
A student accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
🏆🤗 Quarter 3 Part One Awards Assembly for K-2!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
🏆 Awards assembly for Quarter 3 for grades 3-5!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
Students sitting on bleachers in their school gym.
A student showing his award.
Students posing while they sit on the bleachers.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
Students accepting their awards during the Awards assembly.
🏆🥰 Students with Perfect Attendance for Q3 in their New Connell Gear Perfect Attendance Shirts!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Students wearing matching, JoAnna Connell T-Shirts.
Yesterday, we celebrated our paraprofessionals here at Connell! Our classrooms would not be the same without them. The impact they make daily for our students and teachers never goes unnoticed. They are essential to our school! 🥰💛🩵
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
Two kids are standing next to a man and they are all smiling.
A boy is standing next to a women and they are both smiling.
Students and adults posing in a classroom.
Students and adults posing in a classroom.
Students and adults posing in a classroom.
Students and adults posing in a classroom.
Students and adults posing in a classroom.
Kids and staff sitting on the floor of a colorful classroom.

‼️Attention K-2 Parents - After School Club Opportunity‼️
Theater club is a 6-week introduction to the art of theater with Erie's very own Hayes Moses. A local actor who has been performing for over 30 years. Students will learn about the foundations of performing, story-telling, and collaboration over the 6-week club.
The club is open to 15 students. Parents will receive notification on April 17 if their student is participating or on the wait list.
Please follow the link to sign-up your student today: https://forms.gle/km6LUrGyYxzrZ8oq7

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K-2 after school club opportunity.
☕️🍩 Our students and staff love coffee cart FRI-YAYYY!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
A kid smiling with blue gloves on.
Students standing outside of a classroom.
Students and teacher posing in front of the coffee on a cart.
Students giving a teacher a cup of coffee.
A student holding a teachers hand.
Kids holding a container for staff to put money into after they receive their donut and coffee.
Two students pouring coffee into a cup.
Students and staff at Edison passing out coffee and donuts.
Mrs. Mackowski’s class has been learning about the building blocks of life, cells! 🧬 They discovered that without cells, there would be no tissues, organs, or body systems, meaning our bodies couldn’t function at all. They explored different types of cells and even created candy models to bring their learning to life. A sweet and engaging way to learn about our human bodies!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
A student learning about the human body using candy.
A student learning about the human body using candy.
A student learning about the human body using candy.
A student learning about the human body using candy.
A student learning about the human body using candy.
A student learning about the human body using candy.
An example of the model that students built.
Students learning about the human body using candy.
Students learning about the human body using candy.
A student learning about the human body using candy.
🏆 Principal 100 Club Winners for this week for being respectful, responsible and safe!
💛 Way to go, Cougars!
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Full Group Picture of Principal 100 Club Winners!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Principal 100 Club Winner!
Mrs. Nicklas’ class learning about the movement of the sun! ☀️💛
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
Students looking up at the sky in front of JoAnna Connell School.
Students looking up at the sky as a teacher is standing behind them.
Mrs. Evanoff & Mrs. Murphy’s classes went outside to make observations this morning to kick off their new science unit on Habitats and Biodiversity! 🔬🌳🌲🦫🪿
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
Students sitting in front of JoAnna Connell.
Two students posing while holding their clipboards.
Students posing in a playground while they hold clipboards.
Students walking down a path.
A student in a playground and is writing on a clipboard.
A student in a playground walking while holding a clipboard.
Students standing in a playground.
A student in a playground walking while holding a clipboard.
‼️Spring Pictures are on May 1st 📸
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💛🍎 A HUGE congratulations to our very own, Mrs. Haffley for being this weeks Jet 24 & PennWest University’s Golden Apple Award Winner!
🏆 She was nominated by her student Julian.
👏🏼 We are so proud of your dedication to your students. Way to go, Mrs. Haffley!
2 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
People posing with the Golden Apple Recipient and holding a big check.
A teacher holding her Golden Apple Award and standing next to her student.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙 Our students’ safety and well-being are always our top priority. Let’s continue to work together as a school community to protect and uplift every child
3 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
The JoAnna Connell Elementary School sign and a smaller yard sign next to it that says "protecting children".
Mrs. Mackowski’s 2nd grade class is off to an exciting start with our new unit on the amazing human body! 🧠✨
Today, we explored an overview of the body systems and learned all about our five senses—what they do and how they help us experience the world around us. 👀👂👃👅✋
To bring our learning to life, we had a hands-on science lab using blue juice to engage each of our senses. It was a fun (and tasty!) way to learn! 💙🔬
3 months ago, JoAnna Connell Elementary School
A young boy smiling while holding a cup of blue juice in one hand.
Two students posing at their desks in class.
Kids posing in a classroom.
Kids posing in class while drinking from cups.
A young girl holding a cup in one hand and posing.
A young girl holding a cup in one hand and filling out her 5 senses worksheet with the other.
Kids posing at their tables in class.
5 Senses worksheet with many cups of blue juice next to the sheet.
5 Senses worksheet
5 Senses worksheet with a cup of blue juice next to the sheet.