We understand the shut-down of schools came quite suddenly and that many students may have left personal belongings in their classroom.  Beginning Monday, June 1, 2020, we would like to give families the opportunity to collect all student belongings by grade-level, based on the following schedule:

• Grade 1 – Monday, June 1st –         9:00AM – 10:30AM
• Grade 2 – Monday, June 1st –         1:00PM –   2:30PM
• Grade 3 – Tuesday, June 2nd –       9:00AM – 10:30AM
• Grade 4 – Tuesday, June 2nd –       1:00PM –   2:30PM
• Grade 5 – Wednesday, June 3rd –   9:00AM – 10:30AM
• Grade 6 – Wednesday, June 3rd –   1:00PM –   2:30PM

Due to specific Pennsylvania and CDC guidelines, we must follow certain protocols during this process.  PLEASE NOTE: We will follow a drive-thru format, with all individuals remaining in their vehicles.  Please pull up to the Elementary Cafeteria Lobby Doors and provide school staff with your child’s name, grade, and homeroom teacher.  School staff will then load your child’s belongings into your vehicle.

Also, If your child has any textbooks or school materials at home, we would appreciate you bringing them with you to return at this time.  

Finally, we understand that some families have medications in the nurse’s office that need to be returned. Mrs. Kelly Ryan, our school nurse, will be available at the cafeteria lobby entrance during the scheduled times for those families needing to retrieve medications. 

Parents/Guardians can go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and type in Mount Carmel Elementary School or use our school code 18975 and place the order there. The deadline to order is June 1st. Parents that placed an order before school closed will still have their order honored. 

The revised dress code policy was approved at the July board meeting and is available on the District website. Some changes include no hooded shirts/sweatshirts, leggings, and/or yoga pants. Items needed are as follows:.

PANTS:

BOYS:

1. Khaki/dark navy, gray, and black slacks (No cargo or baggy style).

2. Khaki/dark navy, gray, or black shorts-approved length (No cargo or baggy style).

GIRLS:

1. Khaki/dark navy, gray, and black slacks/capri pants (No cargo, baggy style, or low- rise).

2. Khaki/dark navy, gray, and black shorts. (No cargo or baggy style).

3. Skorts, skirts, dresses, and jumpers, in khaki, dark navy blue, gray, or black.

SHIRTS:

BOYS:

1. Any solid color long or short sleeve golf shirt, button down dress shirt, crew neck, V-neck with or without approved school logo (No tank tops).

2. Any MCA shirts or sweatshirts without hoods of any kind are permitted, but must include MCA, Mount Carmel Area or a Tornado Logo.

GIRLS:

1. Any solid color long or short sleeve golf shirt, dress blouse, crew neck shirt, V-neck shirt with or without approved school logo. (No tank tops, or midriff shirts that expose the skin).

2. Any MCA shirts or sweatshirts without hoods of any kind are permitted, but must include MCA, Mount Carmel Area or a Tornado Logo.

Check Out Your Awesome New School Menus!

You can easily view what is on our school lunch menu each day. You can see an image and description for food items, as well as nutritional information.

Our innovative and interactive site and mobile app make our school menus more convenient  and informative than ever before.

NutriSlice is brought to you by The Nutrition Group.

Download the NutriSlice  App 

NEW FOR THIS YEAR!
Order a Lunch for a Field Trip
Grab and Go Breakfast Options
Nutrition, Inc. Hosts Classroom Parties
Faculty Menu #1
Faculty Menu #2

• WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN?
  He or she is eligible for FREE BREAKFAST and FREE LUNCH at school during the 2019-20 school year. Your child/children can participate in school breakfast and lunch without having to pay a fee or submit an application. No further action is required by you.
• ALL MEALS MEET FEDERAL AND STATE GUIDELINES. Students must take 3 of the 4 items ordered at breakfast, and one of those items must be a 1/2 cup fruit. At lunch, students must take 3 of the 5 items ordered and 1 of those items must be a 1/2 cup fruit or vegetable.
  • We are excited to introduce the “Pack and Carry” Option! Students that still want to pack a lunch may do so and also still participate in school lunch. We oer fresh fruits (apple, banana, orange, etc.), fresh veggies (baby carrots or tossed salad for example) and a choice of milk. for students to take as they go through the serving lines. These items, along with the packed items, will help complete their lunch at no additional cost to you.
• ARE ALA CARTE ITEMS INCLUDED?
  Students who wish to purchase an extra entree, one of our snack options, or just milk must pay for them. This program does not apply to ala carte items.
• CONVENIENTLY MANAGE STUDENT ACCOUNTS.
  You can add money for your student(s) account to purchase extra meal items or snacks, identify when and what your child/children are eating, and receive low balance account notice by visiting your online payment

Updated Student Handbook for Continuity of Education.

During the time beginning with March 17, 2020 through the end of the school closure, the
Mount Carmel Area School District will operate under the following Continuity of Education Plan. 

Click Here for information on new student enrollment, kindergarten registration or transfer student registration.

On Monday, January 14th, the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General will implement an anonymous reporting system called Safe2Say Something. Information about the new reporting system will be posted on the Mount Carmel Area website. A mobile app will be available to download from app stores including Google Play and Apple beginning Monday, January 14th. Our school district will train our students concerning the reporting system in the coming days. For more information about the program:

https://www.safe2saypa.org/

Click Here to Register!

Parents are required to do a one-time registration to gain access to all student assignments and grades.

The Mount Carmel Area Administration and teaching staff have compiled a list of useful resources for parents and caregivers to utilize during the mandatory school closures.  Each grade has resources provided by subject area on a weekly basis.  Please be sure to check back weekly for new material.  If you are unable to print the materials, the packets are available at school lunch pick up daily from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. by the elementary cafeteria doors.  If picking up materials is not possible, we ask you to email iready@mca.k12.pa.us to request packets be mailed. Please include your children’s names, grade and updated address to ensure delivery.

Important Change in Definition of “Compulsory School Age”

 Effective September 26, 2019, all children from the age of six (6) through the age of eighteen (18) must comply with compulsory school attendance requirements.  To meet these requirements, parents must ensure that their child between the ages of 6 and 18 is attending or participating in one of the following: a public elementary, middle, or high school; a public charter or cyber-charter school; a private licensed academic or private religious school; home tutoring by a certified teacher; or an approved program of home schooling.  Children may be excused from compulsory attendance for documented medical or other compelling reasons as outlined in District attendance policy and procedures.