A new name has been chosen for our reconfigured elementary school. It will be called Salisbury Elementary School and led by principal Zachary Brem.

The PTA from Western Salisbury Elementary School and the PTO from Harry S Truman have already joined forces and created a new PTO Board of Directors. They are working diligently to make the transition for all the elementary students of Salisbury Township a smooth one.

If you have a child entering kindergarten this fall, this is for you. Kindergarten screenings have already begun. The final two days are July 30 and Aug. 4. Appointments are available on Sign-Up Genius accessible from the school website under LIVE FEED. Appointment times are available 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. These screenings are very important to assess a child’s abilities and familiarize them with a school environment. It also helps with classroom placement and to see if your child will need any support services. If you are not registered for an appointment, please do so today. If you have any questions, contact the school office at 610-791-2800.

The proposed plan for the opening of school this fall is as follows: Students will be put in two groups according to last name. Group A will attend in-school instruction Monday and Tuesday, with virtual learning Wednesday through Friday.

Group B will attend in-school instruction Thursday and Friday with virtual learning Monday through Wednesday. More information is coming as bus routes and overall logistics are worked out. Bus cards are expected to be on the Sapphire Community Portal Aug. 17.

Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church now offers drive-in church in the parking lot 9 a.m. Sunday mornings. If you are unable to attend, the service will continue to be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube.

Salisbury Township drop-off centers are open on alternating weeks. Franko is open the week of July 27. Devonshire is open the week of Aug. 3. The centers are open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

In honor of my birthday being this week, my quote is from one of my favorite singers. And it sums me up quite well.

“Sometimes a girl’s gotta have some chocolate!” Carrie Underwood