Wrightstown Elementary

Hello WES families,

I hope that all of our WES families had a wonderful week! It was another great one here at school. Please see below for important WES information and events.

As reminder, there is no school for students this Monday, September 25th.

Enjoy the weekend!
Sam

Monday 9/25

• No School - Yom Kippur

Tuesday 9/26

• No Scheduled Events

Wednesday 9/27

• Ravens Running Club at 8:30am

• Young Rembrandts - 3:45pm-4:45pm - Art Room

• WES PTO 6th Grade Homeroom Parent Meeting - 6:00pm - WES Library

• WES PTO Homeroom Parent Meeting (Grades K-5) - 7:00pm - WES Library

Thursday 9/28

• No Scheduled Events

Friday 9/29

• No Scheduled Events

Wednesday, September 27th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am/Young Rembrandts at 3:45pm/ WES PTO Homeroom Parent Meetings starting at 6:00pm in the WES Library

Monday, October 2nd - PTO APEX Kickoff!/Ravens Running Club at 8:30am

Tuesday, October 3rd - APEX Pep Rally at 2:30pm/Good News Club at 3:45pm

Wednesday, October 4th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am/Young Rembrandts at 3:45pm

Monday, October 9th - Fire Prevention Day at WES/Ravens Running Club at 8:30am

Tuesday, October 10th - Good News Club at 3:45pm

Wednesday, October 11th - Early Dismissal at 12:15pm (AM Kindergarten Attends)/Ravens Running Club at 8:30am

Thursday, October 12th - APEX Fun Run!

Monday, October 16th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am/PTO Meeting at 6:30pm at the Village Library Community Room

Tuesday, October 17th - Picture Day/Good News Club at 3:45pm

Wednesday, October 18th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am/4th Grade Field Trip/Young Rembrandts at 3:45pm

Monday, October 23rd - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am

Tuesday, October 24th - Good New Club at 3:45pm

Wednesday, October 25th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am/Young Rembrandts at 3:45pm

Saturday, October 28th - PTO Trunk or Treat 4:30pm-6:00pm

Monday, October 30th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am

Tuesday, October 31st - Halloween Parade at 9:45am

Please note that our new Attendance Secretary is Karen Paulk and her email for any attendance, transportation or dismissal change is kpaulk@crsd.org Mrs. Paulk's phone number is (215) 944-2308.

Please note that Mrs. Ricciardi has retired and her email is not being forwarded.

Picture Day is Coming to WES!

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

As may have heard from the students, our music teacher Mrs. Elban, is pregnant. Yesterday was Mrs. Elban's last day before her little girl arrives in December. Under the guidance of her doctor, Mrs. Elban started her maternity leave early. I will let our families know when Mrs. Elban's permanent, long term substitute is selected. Until then, there will be no chorus rehearsals in the morning.

On Monday, October 23 students in Kindergarten and First Grade will have a visit from local author and WES Mom Vicki Lombardi. Mrs. Lombardi will be reading her book The Once Lonely Ghost and speaking with students about writing books. Students may pre-purchase a signed copy of the book for $15.00. Order forms will be sent home on Monday 9/25 and will be due back to Mrs. McKernan in the Library on Monday 10/2/2023. Books must be paid for in cash. For more information on the book please visit: https://www.theoncelonelyghost.com/

To print an order form please visit: https://bit.ly/3PQyLZ6

As we move toward October, I want to give families a couple quick details about Halloween. We will be sending more detailed information in the weeks to come.

• We will celebrate Halloween with a parade and classroom parties on Tuesday, October 31st.
• Like previous years, the WES Halloween Parade will take place at 9:45am and the parties for grades K-5 will follow immediately after.
• 6th grade will have their party in the PM and teachers will be in touch with details.
• PM Kindergarten will have the parade and party in the afternoon. Mrs. Stahl will communicate to her parents about the times in a couple of weeks.
• Selecting the right costume is very exciting for our children and is a very important decision for some students to make. Please remember that costumes incorporating weapons and/or depicting violence are not appropriate to bring to school. Please be selective when helping your child choose a costume to bring to school. Your support is greatly appreciated!
  
• WES PTO will host Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28th - 4:30pm-6:00pm

Student cell phones are to be used for emergency purposes only. Cell phones are not to be used in school or on school busses. Cell phones must be turned off and kept in the students' backpacks. Please be advised that the school is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen items.

In today's world, there are many reasons that students carry cell phones, but we have to collectively remind students about their appropriate use. Please see the Student-Parent Handbook for more information.

Additionally, if a student wears a Smart Watch to school, it should only be used to tell time. Students should not be texting, making calls, accessing the internet, and/or taking pictures/videos with the watches.

Dear WES Community,

Getting enough sleep is critical to the health and well-being of students of all ages. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), sufficient sleep helps students:

• Excel in the classroom by maximizing attention, memory and learning abilities

• Perform better in sports by being faster, stronger and more accurate

• Feel positive and have a more optimistic attitude toward life

• Look their best and maintain a healthy weight

• Have fun and enjoy life by making better decisions and staying safe

Please view this handout for more information and Tips to Improve Sleep.

All the best,

Mrs. Barb Aiello

School Counselor

Wrightstown Elementary School

Please complete the “Update Student Information” form accessible via Home Access Center (HAC). You must complete this form for each child. To access this information, click the “Update Student Information” link located on the left hand side menu of the HAC web page and follow the instructions. Only one guardian should complete this update form. It is requested that families complete this during the first week of school.

Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am

Please register using

bit.ly/WES-RunningClub

Book checkout has begun! Library books are loaned for one week but usually can be renewed.

If you would like to receive a text message the evening BEFORE your student's library books are due, please sign up here:

Go to: www.remind.com/join

Enter Class Code:

MONDAY Library: @dc9gd7

TUESDAY Library: @2h69hc

WEDNESDAY Library: @weswed

To access this year's library class schedule please visit:

https://www.crsd.org/Page/62113

We encourage parents to review the revised Parent-Student handbook with their child(ren). This is optimal for families new to the school, but it's also a ideal way to have students get back into "school mode."

There are specific areas that would benefit a review with children before the start of the school year. These areas include policies involving:

• Birthdays
• Cell Phones
• Computer Usage Policy
• Forgotten Items
• Sneakers
• Dress and Grooming
• School Rules and Expectations

You can view the revised handbook at the button below.

For any student to be considered for free or reduced-price meals for the 2023-24 school year, an application must be completed to determine eligibility.

• Visit https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome to apply online (includes language options other than English)
• Click on this link to download a paper copy of the 2023-24 Free and Reduced Lunch Application
• Pick up a paper copy of the application at Chancellor Center or at any school office
• More eligibility information is available on the Council Rock website

If not applying online via COMPASS, please email your completed application to kmoody@crsd.org or mail to Council Rock School District, Attn: Free and Reduced Lunch Program/Karen Moody, 30 N. Chancellor St., Newtown, PA 18940. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Additional support is available for internet access. Please click the links below to learn more.

• To apply for affordable Comcast Internet access, click here
• Information about affordable Comcast Internet access is here

To help families with their planning for the school year, the list of early dismissal days is provided below. On these days, students will be dismissed at 12:15pm and there will be no lunch so children should pack at healthy snack.

These are the early dismissal days for this school year:

• Wednesday, October 11th
• Monday, November 20th
• Tuesday, November 21st
• Thursday, January 25th
• Friday, March 8th
• Friday, June 11th (projected last day of school)

Don’t miss the FUN at the Fab Lab Center this fall!

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS run for a full 13 weeks (NEW this year) with 5 club themes to choose from! All start the week of September 18th so REGISTER NOW!

STEAM Saturdays offer a few hours of interactive activities sure to engage and create tons of smiles. Select from any of the 6 - or all of them - and share in the fun!

DISCOUNTS available until 9-30-23

To find out more/register: www.BucksIU.org/FabLab/Events

Follow WES on Instagram @wrightstown_ravens for fun pictures and WES news.

Email: ssmith@crsd.org
Website: https://www.crsd.org/wrightstownes
Location: Penns Park Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940
Phone: 215-944-2300