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JACKSONWALD ELEMENTARY

100 Church Lane Road | Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1820

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  • Office

    x5103 Matt Hathaway, Principal
    x5101 Dani Merkel, Secretary
    x5102 Marybeth Eckenroth, Attendance Secretary

  • Counselor & Psychologist

    x5210 Kate Atkinson, School Counselor
    x5712 Jodi Landis, Psychologist

  • Nurse

    x5104 Nicole Strauss

  • Technology Support

    x5136 Kristin Kenagy

Note: Faculty phone numbers go to voice mail during school hours

  • Kindergarten

    x5427 Christine Druzba
    x5425 Lori Simmons
    x5426 Ashley Weaver

  • Grade 1

    x5117 Kylie Helfrich
    X5121 Becky Krommes
    x5119 Nicole MacMullin
    x5120 Kristine Schmidt

  • Grade 2

    x5124 Val Bloch
    x5125 Elizabeth Caruso
    x5123 Cyndi Lorady 
    x5126 Christine Motley

  • Grade 3

    x5219 Jenna Conrow
    x5217 Stacia Miller
    x5220 Karlee Schmidt

  • Grade 4

    X5226 Melissa Adams
    x5224 Brianna Amanto
    x5225 Todd Papich 

  • Reading & Intervention Specialists

    x5207 Hillary Arndt, Intervention Specialist
    x5211 Becky Bush, Intervention Specialist
    x5422 Rachel Gierlich, English as a Second Language
    x5212 Nancy Salvatore, Reading Specialist

  • Special Education

    x5419 Karyn Algeo, Autistic Support
    x5127 Heather Cregar, Learning Support
    x5423 Stacie Kuneck, Autistic Support
    x5223 Trisha Maguire, Learning Support
    x5218 Saranne Reisig, Learning Support
    x5221 Kathleen Walker, Gifted

  • Specials

    x5150 Matt Hadley, Physical Education
    x5417 Heather Hafer, Music
    x5208 Amy Parsons, Art
    x5418 Emily Remp, Instrumental Music
    x5138 Wendy Wegman, Library

  • Therapist

    x5420 Daria Robinson, Speech Therapist

Home » Flexible Instruction Day (FID)

Welcome to Flexible Instruction Day 1

Step 1:

Log in for attendance by completing the Google Form. To do so, please click on the button below.

Jacksonwald Attendance

Step 2:

Grades K-2 should click on the button below to view and print their assignments only if they no longer have their FID packet at home. You will also receive an email from your child's teacher no later than 9AM this morning about the special of the day, your teacher's designated office hour and any other details. Please look for this message to arrive via ParentSquare.

Jacksonwald K-2 Assignments

Grades 3-4 will log into Schoology on their Chromebooks to view and complete their assignments. You will also receive an email from your child's teacher no later than 9AM this morning with your teacher's designated office hour and any other details. Please look for this message to arrive via ParentSquare.

Jacksonwald Grade 3-4 Schoology

What is a Flexible Instruction Day (FID)?

With the passage of Act 64 of 2019, school districts in Pennsylvania were able to develop plans for Flexible Instruction Days, otherwise known as a "FID." A FID allows students to complete both an attendance log and all assigned work from home during a school day that may otherwise be canceled, such as when it snows or when there's a building emergency. These days are then counted as full instructional days to meet the 180 days of instruction that are required by the PA Department of Education. While not all snow days or emergencies will be FIDs, should the District choose to use one, we can do so up to five times during a school year. To help students, teachers will be available for questions and help during the FID by email and during designated office hours.

To be considered "present," students must complete assigned work. They must also record their attendance on the Google Form or by calling their respective attendance line no later than 10AM:

  • High School: 610-779-3060, press 2
  • Junior High: 610-779-3320, press 2
  • Reiffton: 610-779-7640, press 2
  • Jacksonwald: 610-779-1820, press 2
  • Lorane: 610-582-8608, press 2
  • Owatin Creek: 610-406-4580, press 2

Please also call your respective school's attendance line if you are experiencing significant power or internet outages and you cannot record attendance or access and complete schoolwork.

Procedures

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES:

  • On the morning of the FID, students must log on and record their attendance by 10AM using the designated Google Form attendance log for their building. Please click on the button above to access this form.
  • Families experiencing problems with internet connectivity must call the school office by 10AM to report student attendance.
  • Any student whose attendance has not been reported by 10AM via the Google Form or by telephone will be marked absent for the day.

SCHOOLWORK PROCEDURES:

  • Grades K-2: Teachers will send assignments home with students in grades K-2 prior to the FID. Assignments also will be posted in the folder above. Students in grades K-2 must complete all assignments on the day of the FID and submit the assignments to their teacher upon their return to school.
  • Grades 3-12: Teachers will post schoolwork for students in grades 3-12 on Schoology by 9AM on the FID. Students in grades 3-12 must complete and submit their assignments to their teacher via Schoology on the FID or to their teacher upon their return to school as directed.
  • Grades K-4 Special Areas (Art, Library, Music, Health/Phys. Ed.): Students in grades K-6 should complete the assignment(s) for the special area class they would have attended on the day of the FID. For students in grades K-4, these assignments will be included with the assignments from the homeroom teacher. For students in grades 5-6, these assignments will be posted on Schoology.
  • All teachers and professional staff members will be available via email during the FID. In addition, all teachers and professional staff will have a designated office hour during the FID day.
  • Assignments for students with special needs will be developed utilizing their program modifications, specially designed instruction and supplementary aids and services identified in their Individualized Education Plans. Any related services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, etc.) that cannot be provided remotely on the FID will be rescheduled according to the frequency requirements of the student's IEP.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Exeter Cyber Academy (ECA): Students enrolled in Exeter Cyber Academy should complete assignments following their normal schedule.
  • Athletics and Extracurricular Activities: The District will make a separate decision on whether to hold athletics and extracurricular activities. 
  • Technology Support: Students or families experiencing technical difficulties may visit the Technology Department page for help resources at exetersd.org/tech or by calling the technology support line at 610-898-9585.
  • Food Service: Meals will not be provided on a FID.

FAQs

How will I know if there's a FID?

When a FID will be used, the District will communicate via ParentSquare that a FID is in place--similar to how school closings and delays are announced. Information also will be posted on the website.

How are FIDs used?

Most school districts use a FID in lieu of a day off for inclement weather or an emergency.

How many FIDs may a school district use annually?

A total of five FIDs may be used annually.

Will student attendance on a FID count?

Yes. Attendance is required on a FID, and each FID will count as a regular school day. Students must record their attendance via the Google Form attendance log or by calling their home building attendance line:

  • High School: 610-779-3060, press 2
  • Junior High: 610-779-3320, press 2
  • Reiffton: 610-779-7640, press 2
  • Jacksonwald: 610-779-1820, press 2
  • Lorane: 610-582-8608, press 2
  • Owatin Creek: 610-406-4580, press 2

Will student work be graded?

Yes. Student work will be graded in accordance with class guidelines.

How can I communicate with teachers and other professional staff members?

Students and families may contact teachers via email or by a message on the teacher's classroom telephone line. Staff members will check email/phone messages throughout the day and respond in a timely manner.

Jacksonwald Elementary School

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Address & Contact Info

  • 100 Church Lane Road
    Reading, PA 19606

  • Phone:
    610-779-1820

  • Fax:
    610-779-8844

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Our Schools

Exeter Township Senior High

Exeter Township Junior High

Reiffton School

Jacksonwald Elementary

Lorane Elementary

Owatin Creek Elementary