January 3, 2024

Welcome back! As we begin 2025, we’re excited to continue building on the incredible foundation we’ve created together during the first half of the school year. Our students have shown amazing growth, and the sense of community and collaboration among families, staff, and students has been inspiring.

In 2025, we’ll keep the momentum going by deepening our focus on learning, engagement, and kindness. Together, we’ll ensure that every student feels supported and empowered to achieve their best.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our school community. Let’s make the second half of the year just as meaningful and successful as the first!

With snow currently falling and more snow in the forecast for Monday, please view the district's weather communication. As a reminder, we will use our first two snow days without impact to the end of year calendar. So, it's time to place your spoons under the pillow and start flushing ice cubes -- the first snow day of 2025 might soon be upon us!

4th and 5th Grade Families

Please see the invitation for 4th and 5th grade students to participate in our Math Club. Our club advisors, Mrs. Zarr (kzarr@wcasd.net) and Mrs. Vanegas (avanegas@wcasd.net) will be sharing about this additional opportunity this week, so we encourage you to talk with your child about getting in on the math fun!

Join the Math Club Adventure! 🎉

Are you ready to unleash your inner math wizard? The FHE 4th & 5th Grade Math Club is the place to be! Each Monday morning, from January to May, we’ll explore engaging activities that bring math to life:

✨ Warm up with the Proof card game for quick-thinking fun.
🧩 Solve tricky logic puzzles that challenge your brainpower.
🤖 Create math-inspired projects using micro:bits and coding.
🎨 Use the design thinking process to turn your ideas into real-world solutions.
🌟 Showcase your work in a final exhibition for friends and family!

If you love math, creativity, and teamwork, this club is for YOU! Space is limited, so sign up today and get ready to think, solve, and shine! 💡

Math Club Google Form Sign-Up

The next session of After Schools Sports will begin on Monday, January 13. Please register your child if you are interested in having them participate in the second, and final session of the year. All details for After School Sports including dates, start/end times, and more are included in the registration form.

Register your child now!

Join us for the Annual Fern Hill Bingo Night on Friday, January 31, 6-7 pm. Tickets are on sale now and sell out fast! Tickets are $15 per family and provide 2 Bingo cards per student. You can also pre-order pizza again this year and purchase concessions at the door. Check out the flyer for more information.

Join us February 23 from 12-2 for Fern Hill Ice Skating at Ice Line in West Chester. This is a private event just for our school community. $5 per skater, price includes skate rental. Check out the flyer for more information.

The PTO is planning to switch things up in 2025 and are considering hosting a free family picnic with yard games, craft stations, etc. in lieu of the Spring Carnival fundraiser. Before the plan is finalized, we would like input from our school community. Please take a few moments to complete the survey through the QR code on the attached flyer to share your ideas and feedback.

Open now! For anyone who did not order pretzels in the beginning of the year, we have opened up pretzel orders again to order through the end of the school year. Check out the flyer for more information or click here to order.

Check one thing off your end of school year to do list and purchase your 2024-2025 Fern Hill yearbook now. It’s never too early! Click HERE to order.

We love having our families volunteer throughout the building. In order to volunteer, adults are required to have their clearances on file with us. Clearances can take 4-6 weeks to acquire, so please be sure to get the process started if you're looking to volunteer this Fall.

If you are planning a family trip, please complete the Trip Approval Form to notify the Main Office and gain approval for your trip. The Vacation Request Form will also always be available on our Fern Hill Website under the "For Parents" section.

Jennifer Southmayd

Principal

Email: jsouthmayd@wcasd.net
Website: https://www.wcasd.net/fhe
Location: 915 Lincoln Avenue, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 484 266 1600
Twitter: @FernHillES