Charles Kelly Elementary School’s mission is to develop young children with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. At the Kelly School, we stress the total development of each child: academically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
"We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us." ~ Marcel Proust
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"Where learning ideas are conceived, believed, and achieved!"
~ Charles Kelly Elementary Motto
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Recent News
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Spotlight on the Web!
The Upper Darby School District will no longer be printing copies of "The Spotlight", our district newspaper, instead it will… Read More
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Kelly Night Event Bus Schedule
There are many events at Charles Kelly Elementary School and we are fortunate enough to have a bus to come… Read More
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Charles Kelly Makes AYP!
With all of the hard work from our students, teachers, parents, and staff the Charles Kelly Scholars made AYP for… Read More
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Charles Kelly Fifth Graders Make Huge Improvement
Our wonderful Charles Kelly Fifth Grade Scholars were mentioned in the Philadelphia Inquirer for their amazing improvement in Mathematics on… Read More
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Week At A Glance
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Monday
February 20th, 2012- There is no school for students today! Happy Presidents Day!
February 20th, 2012- There is no school for students today! Happy Presidents Day!
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Tuesday
February 21st, 2012- Just a reminder: Please remember that whenever your child is absent, you must…
February 21st, 2012- Just a reminder: Please remember that whenever your child is absent, you must call the attendance answering machine prior to the beginning of the school day. All students returning to school (absent or late) MUST have a green absence note from their parent or guardian.
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Wednesday
February 22nd, 2012- Today the students of Charles Kelly will have a very special visitor! …
February 22nd, 2012- Today the students of Charles Kelly will have a very special visitor! Officer Nee will be coming to our school to talk about Bullying! He will talk to the students about what to do if they are being bullied or if they see bullying happen in our…
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Thursday
February 23rd, 2012- Today is the Upper Darby School District’s Student Administration Day! …
February 23rd, 2012- Today is the Upper Darby School District’s Student Administration Day! We can’t wait to see which one of our students will be chosen!
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Friday
February 24th, 2012- It is now Winter and the weather is getting very cold!!! Please remember…
February 24th, 2012- It is now Winter and the weather is getting very cold!!! Please remember that you must follow the dress code policy. Students may not wear sweatshirts or boots during the school day. They may wear them to school but they must CHANGE when they get here!!!
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Education Week: Education Act
What Research Says About School Choice
21 February 2012, 12:02 am
Nine scholars and analysts write that research bolsters the case for school choice experiments.... Read More
Study Gives First Look at Data's Impact on Districts
21 February 2012, 12:02 am
Early results are promising from a study of efforts in 59 districts to launch data-driven reforms.... Read More
Education Week: Research
Waiver Hopefuls Put Through Paces by Review Process
21 February 2012, 12:02 am
Winning states had to tailor their plans on how to hold schools accountable for various groups of at-risk students.... Read More
Federal K-12 Footprint at Core of ESEA Hearing
17 February 2012, 12:02 am
A House panel looks at bills to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, with competing vision on display.... Read More