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 Message From The Principal
Welcome
to William Penn Elementary School!
As
Principal, I believe that my primary responsibility
is to maintain William Penn's reputation as a place
which provides a nurturing and challenging
atmosphere where students are consistently
progressing toward maximizing their potential and
growing every day under the watchful eye of our
caring and enthusiastic staff. In order to
meet that goal, I continually look forward to
working with the William Penn community to create a
learning environment which is constantly focused on
a challenging curriculum, student achievement,
effective/appropriate discipline, technology,
safety, pleasant facilities, and parent/community
involvement.
William
Penn students are held to high expectations and
routinely perform above the state medians in math
and reading on the PSSA. Together, everyone
associated with the William Penn community will be
working diligently to continue the success of our
students, which has established William Penn as one
of the most-accomplished elementary schools in the
South Hills area.
Importantly, I have always been very proud of the
partnership we have with our Bethel Park parents
through the various PTO organizations. The
William Penn PTO is a very active and integral part
of the school's success, and I encourage you to
volunteer your time and enthusiasm whenever
possible. Whether it's attending a PTO
meeting, volunteering for your child's activities,
or participating in the many after-school programs
sponsored by the PTO, no act of participation is
ever too small!
Lastly,
the staff of William Penn knows that you are also
committed to your child's excellence. Please
take the time to spend at least 15 minutes per day
with your child in a one-to-one situation.
Discuss the school day, read together, complete an
activity--whatever fits your family's lifestyle.
Just being involved will continually let your child
know how much you care for him/her.
I am
looking forward to meeting all of our new William
Penn students as well as seeing the smiling faces of
all our returning families during the upcoming
school year. You can contact me at
spalaris.george@bpsd.org or by calling
412-854-8522.
Thank
you for visiting the William Penn website.
Have a terrific school year!
Sincerely,
George N.
Spalaris
George N. Spalaris
Principal
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