Walt Disney

Ahoy, Walt Disney families!

Arrr, we be sailin' through a fantastic end to the week, celebratin' Halloween with all ye fine families! Our school was alive with spirit and smiles as our students strutted their costumes in the annual Halloween parade. A hearty thank ye to all the parents, friends, and families who joined us shoreside to cheer on our little mateys! And a special tip of the captain’s hat to the WD PTO, whose support made our classroom parties as lively as a treasure-filled cove.

Events on the Horizon

• No School (Veterans Day Observance) – November 11th
• Picture Retake Day – November 13th - information listed below
• WD Veterans Day Program – November 15th
• November 25th
• Half day for students in AM
• Parent-Teacher conferences in PM
• November 26th
• Half day for students in AM
• Parent-Teacher conferences in PM
• November 27-29th - No school for students
  
  

Pets on School Property

I want to remind everyone that pets are not permitted on school property. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Riding Bikes to School

If your child wishes to ride a bike to school, please read and sign the Pennsbury Bicycle Permission Form. Please send the completed form to the Walt Disney main office.

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

You can access our breakfast and lunch menu by visiting the following page:

• Walt Disney Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Menu
• Reminder: every student at Walt Disney receives free breakfast and lunch!

The Walt Disney Elementary Pantry Committee is happy to announce that the shelves of the WD food pantry are now open bi-weekly. A notice will be sent out in the Walt Disney Dispatch. We are opening the pantry to WD families in need the week of September 30th which starts the bi-weekly cycle. If you are interested in receiving items from the WD food pantry, please complete the Google form linked HERE. Requests will be filled bi-weekly, you will receive a phone call when the request is ready for pick-up.

Pantry FAQ's

If I am interested in receiving items on a regular basis do I need to fill out the Google form each time? Yes, if you are interested in receiving items, you MUST complete the form each time. Forms must be completed by the Monday after the Walt Disney Dispatch announcement in order to schedule a pick up that week.

How will I know when my requested items are ready for pick up? Once your request has been submitted, a committee member will call you to schedule a pick up time. Requests submitted by Monday each week will be available the same week. If the form is not submitted by Monday, your items will be available for pick up during the next bi-weekly cycle.

I do not have transportation to the school to pick up requested items, may I still request items from the pantry? Yes, please complete the form and contact a member of the committee to discuss your need.

Please RSVP by completing the following Google form by November 7th:

• RSVP Walt Disney Veterans' Day Event 2024

Questions? Contact Heather Errhalt at herrhalt@pennsburysd.org or call 215-949-6868.

The catalogs will be sent home Tuesday, October 15th. The sale starts on October 17th and runs through November 4th. The classroom with the most sales will receive a surprise treat courtesy of the PTO! (extra recess, ice cream party, pizza party, etc.)

If you are interested in volunteering your time or donating any kind of food/items to support our Fall Festival you can do so at this link: Fall Festival Volunteer/Donation Sign Ups. Thank you all so much for your support!

A SWAP meeting, short for "Swap and Share" or "Stuff We All Possess," is a great way for people to exchange gently used items they no longer need for things they can use or want. These events are environmentally friendly and promote sustainability by reducing waste and promoting the reuse of items. Here's how a SWAP meeting typically works:

1. Gathering Items: Participants gather items from their homes that are in good condition but are no longer needed or wanted. These items can include clothing, toys, household items, books, and more. The idea is to bring items that someone else might find valuable.
   
   
2. Sorting and Display: When you arrive at the SWAP meeting, items are usually sorted into categories and displayed in an organized manner. This makes it easier for participants to find what they're looking for.
   
   
3. Giving and Getting: Participants can either give, get, or both. If you have items to give, you can place them on designated tables or in specific areas for others to take. If there are items you need or want, you can browse through the items brought by other participants and take what you need.
   
   
4. No Money Exchange: The key principle of a SWAP meeting is that no money is exchanged. Everything is based on the principle of sharing and swapping items freely.
   
   
5. Unclaimed Items: After the SWAP meeting, any unclaimed items are often donated to local charities or organizations, ensuring that even items that weren't swapped find a useful purpose. You can take it to the nearest location and support another person by donating any items you have left.
   
   

SWAP meetings are a win-win for both individuals and the environment. They promote recycling and reusing, reduce waste, and provide an opportunity for community members to connect while helping one another. It's a great way to declutter your home and acquire items you need without spending money.

If you would like to join us, click HERE and complete the Google Form.

The Middletown Township Police Department Shop-With-A-Cop program application is now open and families can complete it here. Please be mindful that the Middletown Township Police Department wants as much detail as possible to determine eligibility. The application must be completed and submitted by Friday, November 15th but it would be helpful if it is completed sooner. If you have questions about the application or process, please contact the Middletown Township Police Department at 215-750-3845. If you need direct support with completing the application, please contact our School Social Worker, Ms. Tahira N. Jackson on her district cell phone at (267) 461-2522 or by email at tjackson@pennsburysd.org.

About the Shop With A Cop Program

The Middletown Shop With A Cop program, now in its sixth year, is a collaborative effort involving six police departments across Lower Bucks County. This program provides children from various school districts, including many in our own community, the opportunity to shop with local police officers during the holiday season. The Middletown Township Police Department manages the application process, determining eligibility and ensuring students from across the region can participate. We are proud to continue working with the Middletown officers to help brighten the holidays for our students.

A copy of the Pennsbury School District calendar can be found here: Pennsbury School District Calendar 2024-2025. We will operate on a 5-day cycle and September 3, 2024 will be day 1 on the cycle. Please note that if school is closed due to inclement weather or an emergency, we will continue the rotation schedule the next day that school is in session. We will not skip rotation days due to unscheduled school closings. A copy of the rotation calendar can also be found here: Rotation Calendar 2024-2025.

Each day the doors to the school will open at 8:40 AM. Students should plan to arrive at school at exactly 8:40 am. All students must be in their homeroom by 9:00 AM or they will be marked tardy and given an excuse card. Dismissal begins at 3:25 PM for kindergarten. All other students will be dismissed immediately following kindergarten.

Parents and guardians, for all students K-5, you can help your child(ren) greatly by discussing the following topics with him/her:

1. Go directly home from school each day.

2. Respect school and community property at all times.

3. Proper behavior in school and in our community is expected at all times. Disney students are always respectful, responsible and safe!

4. Proper behavior at the bus stop and on the bus is expected. Students that do not demonstrate expected behavior will have their bus riding privileges revoked.

The school board has passed an updated Elementary Student Code of Conduct. This includes information about our school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support System. It also includes attendance regulations and important information regarding support systems for families and students. We are committed at Pennsbury to help our kids be their best selves. You may reference the student code of conduct here: PSD Elementary Student Code of Conduct.

Click the following link, Pennsbury School Bus Code of Conduct, to read with your child(ren) so that everyone is aware of what is expected on the bus. We request you fill out the Bus Code of Conduct to show you have read and understand the information.

Breakfast & lunch will be served starting September 3, 2024. The food service provider is The Nutrition Group. At Walt Disney, there is no cost for breakfast or lunch. Breakfast and lunch menus will be published on the district website in the weeks to come. STUDENTS THAT WILL BE EATING BREAKFAST SHOULD ARRIVE AT SCHOOL by 8:40 A.M.

Although all Walt Disney students receive free breakfast and lunch, it is still important to complete the lunch application form as this information is used to determine eligibility of other benefits your child(ren) and/or household may be able to receive. Please visit School Cafe and create an account to complete the Free & Reduced Price School Meals and Special Milk Program application form. If you have an existing account, please log in. Follow the instructions to fill out a free and reduced meal application. This application needs to be completed each school year. For more information on our Food Services Department (The Nutrition Group) or Free and Reduced Lunch Program please visit the district webpage here: PSD Food Services.

Your child will receive a small packet of information and paperwork on the first day of school. Throughout the school year, our weekly newsletter (Walt Disney Dispatch) and other routine flyers and information will be sent home via email. Please be sure to add your email address to your child’s emergency card and confirm that your contact information is correct in PowerSchool.

As part of the Pennsbury School District Wellness Policy, shared classroom snacks are not permitted in district schools. Suggested nonfood ideas for parents/guardians and staff include stickers, pencils, spirit sticks and reward activities. Please contact your child’s teacher in advance to make arrangements. You can read more about Board Policy 246 - School Wellness by visiting Pennsbury’s School Board Policies page.

Items such as stuffed animals, balloons and other party favors are not permitted to be brought into school. Birthday invitations will only be distributed if there is an invitation for each child in the classroom.

All individuals interested in volunteering in the Pennsbury School District are required to have clearances on file in the office. This includes individuals that are interested in working at school events such as parties, field trips, classroom events, PTO events, etc. While events such as field trips do not occur until the middle to end of the school year, we encourage all parents/guardians to apply for their clearances immediately. Individuals that do not have clearances on file in the office can not be chosen as chaperones or volunteer at any other school function. Once you have obtained all required clearances, you must upload them into our volunteer tracker App Garden. If you have previously submitted clearances to the school and were an approved volunteer, you are still required to complete the Volunteer Affirmation Form. Individuals are not considered an approved volunteer until that form is submitted each year. Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to check their clearance expiration dates. We have several individuals that currently have expired clearances on file. For more information about required clearances click Volunteer Clearances.

At times, we may take photos of your child(ren) involved in school activities. These photos may appear on our school/district website, social media platforms, yearbook or the local newspaper. If you DO NOT wish for your child to be photographed, please complete the Google form by clicking here: Media Release Form.

Be sure to visit our social media platforms to stay informed and engaged with Walt Disney:

• Facebook page: Walt Disney Elementary School Facebook Page.
• Instagram page: Walt Disney Elementary School Instagram Page - psd_wdes
• YouTube page: Walt Disney TV - Pennsbury School District

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Text Message Opt-In

August 26 is the District’s official “Opt-In” day to receive text messages, but you can opt-in at any time by texting “Yes” to 67587 from the mobile device you have on file with the District. To receive text messages from PSD, opting in is required!

10/31 - Halloween Parade 1:30 PM

11/1 - No School - Diwali Day

11/5 - No School - Election Day

11/8 - No School - Teacher Grading Day

11/11 - No School - Veterans Day Observance

11/13 - Picture Retake Day

11/15 - WD Veterans Day Program

11/25 - Early Dismissal AM - Parent/Teacher Conferences PM

11/26 - Early Dismissal AM - Parent/Teacher Conferences PM

11/27 - No School - AM Conference Makeups

11/28 & 11/29 - Thanksgiving Break

Walt Disney Elementary School

200 Lakeside Drive North

Levittown, PA 19054

215-949-6868

Principal: Dr. Ernesto Ortiz, Jr. - Ext. 20801 - eortiz@pennsburysd.org

Principal's Secretary: Ms. Heather Errhalt - Ext. 20000 - herrhalt@pennsburysd.org

Secretary: Ms. MaryAnne Bing - Ext. 20000 - mbing@pennsburysd.org

School Counselor: Ms. Deidra O'Brien - dobrien@pennsburysd.org

School Nurse: Ms. Kimberly McGinniss - kmcginniss@pennsburysd.org

Walt Disney Attendance Email: wdattendance@pennsburysd.org