A message from Principal Chisholm...
Hello, Stonehurst Superstars! I’m so happy to welcome you back to a new school year. I am so excited about all of the fun we are going to have this year. We have a lot of fun things planned and a lot of wonderful knowledge to share with you all. Thank you for being a very important part of the Stonehurst Community. Remember, you can do anything if you put your mind to it! You are Stonehurst Strong!
Stonehurst Hills cares about our students’ health needs!
Medications: If your child needs ANY medication at school, whether prescription or over the counter, there is a form that has to be filled out BEFORE we can administer that medication at school. Students are not permitted to carry medication on them without a doctor’s order. This includes over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Motrin, Cold medicine, etc.
Alerting to Medical Needs: Please make sure you are promptly informing the school nurse of any of your child’s medical needs, especially if they require accommodations during the school day.
Allergies: If your child has an allergy it is important the nurse is aware of what the allergy is and the type of reaction your child has experienced in the past. If they have an EpiPen at home for emergencies, they should have one at school as well.
Asthma: If your child has a rescue inhaler at home, one should also be kept at school in the event of an emergency.
Chronic Health Conditions: Please inform the nurse if your child has any chronic health conditions, including but not limited to: seizures, diabetes, heart conditions, physical disabilities, asthma, or allergies. Please bring in or have your child’s doctor send over information/orders to the school of how we should manage your child’s condition. We can also set up a care conference at school to assure we are giving your child the best care and prepared for any emergencies that arise.
Please do not hesitate to contact the nurse’s office with any questions or concerns. I can also assist with finding local health care facilities for both insured and uninsured families!
News from the Library
- A meeting for 4th or 5th graders interested in the Reading Olympics will be held September 12th at 8:30 in the library. List of Books 2024-2025
- Reminder: Please return your library books to your classroom bin on your designated library day (A, B, C, D). Returned books are sent to the library around 9am. Thank you for your help!
News from the Art Room
In our first week of Art, students were introduced to Ms. Connell and played a logo guessing game. Students learned that logos are forms of art and that art can be more than a drawing or painting. Everyone recognized so many logos and understood that art is everywhere. Additionally, students have started their self portraits inspired by artist Rene Magritte. Magritte was a belgian artist famous for his surrealist paintings, especially his self portrait with an apple in front of his face. Students will be drawing one of their favorite things in front of their face for their self portraits.
The Mr. B. beard challenge has just gotten underway. For this first challenge classes will earn a point if their whole class comes prepared for PE. To be fully prepared and to be able to participate in physical activity students must come with sneakers and clothing they can easily move around and get sweaty in. In November, the class with the most points will be able to design how Mr. B. will have to cut his hair and beard. I will then spend a day at school rocking whatever look they gave me. Please help your child by making sure they are coming to school with sneakers on their PE day.
News from the Music Room
In Music Class, we have started all our classes off by singing the Hello Song! We also have met our new Music teacher, Miss Laura Hopf AKA Miss H. In the months of September and October, we are working on learning more about rhythm and the four voices: whisper, speak, sing, and shout.
1st grade has been learning Star Light Star Bright, Kitty Cat Kitty Cat, Engine Number 9, and We Are Dancing. Students have been working on the four voices, maintaining a steady beat, and learning about quarter and eighth note rhythms.
2nd grade has been learning Bow Wow Wow, Blue, Bounce High Bounce Low, Lucy Locket, King’s Land, and Apple Tree. They have been working on the four voices, maintaining a steady beat, and practicing quarter, eighth, and half note and rest rhythms.
3rd grade has been learning Tideo, Blue Bird, Who’s That, Lucy Locket, Great Big House, Billy Billy, and El Juego Chirimbolo. They have been working on quarter, eighth, half, and sixteenth note and rest rhythms.
4th grade has been learning El Juego Chirimbolo, Old Mr. Rabbit, Big Fat Biscuit, Sailing on the Ocean, and Tideo. They have been practicing skills learned in 3rd grade as well as adding dotted eighth and sixteenth rhythms.
5th grade has been learning A Qua Qua, Mamalama, Great Big House, Way Out West in Kansas, Old Brass Wagon, and Tideo. They have been practicing skills from 4th grade and focusing on learning more about solfege.
In Music Class, students have been singing, dancing, listening, and playing games. Miss H is very excited to continue into the year and begin adding instruments!
September 23-27- Rewards Week
September 25- Student of the Month Assembly
September 26- Family Game Night
October 1- Meet the Superintendent
October 2- Early Dismissal
October 4- SOM Pop-Up Party
October 9- Picture Retakes
October 10- EL Parent Session
October 14- No School
October 16- Home and School Meeting
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