First Grade
Makoto Konneh, Tahj Robinson, Jaivon Delva, Aiden Taylor, Giavanni Wilson, Devyn Allen, Jose Boquin, John Nance, Austyn Thompson, Charles Montalban, Marco Maldonado, Keyarah Eaddy, Jayed Omar, Anthony Sanchez, Nilda Santiago
Second Grade
Anne Dore, Maxwell Harris, Yadit Maldnado, Khloe Dickerson, Afeena Rahaman, Maria Campos Puglla, Makiyah Sessay, Samantha Romero Huaspha, Harmony Roberts, Tyje Godwin, Nanday Lamie, Sydney Cruz Arita, Chris Series, Sampson Steward
Fourth Grade
Meet Mrs. Thompson!
College: I received my bachelor's degree in communication disorders from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Mo and my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeastern University in Boston, Ma.
Years teaching/About me: This is my 17th school year working in education as a school-based speech therapist. My family and I relocated from St. Louis, Missouri to the Philadelphia area just this past summer. It's been fun getting to know a new city and experiencing all the Philadelphia traditions (and an Eagles' championship! Perhaps we're good luck! :D ). I have 2 sons, a 7th grader and a 4th grader. They play hockey and basketball, so most of my free time outside of school is spent traveling to or attending a sporting event! We also have a dog named Ruby and a lizard named Sticky. I've really loved getting to know all of the Stonehurst families, staff and students and feel very lucky to work in such a supportive community!
FREE HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES AND TESTS!
The Delaware County Health Department now has “Test and Go” health kiosks at 3 different locations, all accessible by public transportation. The closest one to Stonehurst Hills is right in Yeadon. The kiosks can be accessed anytime regardless of whether the building is open. They offer FREE COVID, Flu and RSV testing on site as well as numerous other products. There is no limit, but if you need multiple items, it is best to go during business hours and the staff inside the building can better assist you.
News from the Music Room
In music class, we started learning about Black History Month in February, but we have a March Madness Bracket in March! 4th and 5th grade will be ranking their favorite jazz song!
First grade has been practicing ta, ta-di, and sh. In March, they will be practicing the songs for their concert in May! More details will be sent out in April. First grade’s concert is food-themed!
Second grade has been learning songs for their concert, which is friendship-themed! They’ve been singing a song in Spanish, and our Spanish-speakers have been shining brightly! They will soon be learning more about instruments.
Third grade is continuing with recorder and preparing for their recorder concert in May. They will be taking instruments home in mid-March. When they bring instruments home, they will be expected to play music, not just squeaks. They should only be playing at good times, like when no one is sleeping. And they will have to bring them to and from school for every music class. The recorder should live in their backpack, so they don’t forget it for school. If they forget their instrument, they will practice with a pencil in music class. A flyer will be sent home with the recorder, and it will be included in the Wednesday Message from Mr. Chisholm.
Fourth and Fifth grade have been learning about the staff and treble clef. They have been identifying notes on the staff, and racing to see who has the fastest time! So far, Ms. Weekes' class holds the record for fastest identification of 10 notes: 25 seconds! Fourth grade will start on their May concert music later in March. Fifth grade will have a concert at their graduation!
Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience on May 14th in the Multipurpose Room! You're invited to the Spring Concert featuring the talented students from grades 1 through 4! 🎶
First grade will kick things off with a fun and flavorful performance of food-themed songs that will have you smiling from ear to ear. Second grade will follow with a beautiful blend of sweet melodies in both English and Spanish! Third grade is set to impress with a lively and impressive recorder performance that you won’t want to miss. And finally, fourth grade will transport you with show-stopping hits from The Muppets and The Sound of Music – a performance packed with energy and excitement!
The May 14th schedule is as follows:
1st & 2nd Grade: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
3rd & 4th Grade: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Mark your calendar and come cheer on our incredible students in the Multipurpose Room – it’s going to be a musical celebration to remember! 🎤🎶
1. What was the weather like in Ecuador?
Some days were chilly and some days were warm. It was always in the middle. It would rain sometimes and once it even hailed.
2. Did you go to school in Ecuador?
Yes, learning division was more difficult in Ecuador because there weren't as many resources. I also had to wear a uniform. There's a lot more technology at school in America.
3. What is your favorite Ecuadorian food?
My favorite Ecuadorian food is chaulafan. It has rice, shrimp, fried bananas, and my mom makes it with eggs.
4. What did you do for fun in Ecuador?
I had a lot of friends. We would hang out, eat food, joke with each other, play tag, and double dutch with two or three jump ropes.
5. What do you miss most about Ecuador?
I miss my family, my friends, my teachers and my pets. I miss everything!
This month our bilingual buddies participated in a rainbow craft activity. Buddies helped their newcomer student practice speaking by listing the colors of the rainbow in order. While doing this, buddies explained some vocabulary in English and Spanish that they may see in the month of March. Some vocabulary students learned were words like shamrock, gold coins, pot of gold, and rainbow. To conclude, students created a rainbow chain with a pot of gold at the end. This month we welcomed newcomer Charlie to the group!
*SPIRIT DAYS*
Wear purple & gold -March 14
Wear green for St. Patrick's Day -March 17
Wear fun socks for World Down Syndrome Day -March 21
Wear purple & gold -March 14
Wear Blue for World Autism Awareness Day -April 2
Teacher/Student Swap Day- Students dress like your
favorite teacher, teachers dress like your students! -April 5
Wear purple & gold -April 11
Reporting an Absence
- Send an email to shes-attendance@upperdarbysd.org
- Call the school @ 610-626-9111
- Send a note in with your child
*Please make sure you inform your child's teacher