Woodlyn Elementary
Important Updates / Upcoming Events
11/1: Woodlyn Fall Festival
11/1-11/20: Food Drive
11/4: Drama Club Practice
11/5: No School - Election Day
11/6: District Jazz Band 2-3:30 p.m.
11/6: Drama Club Practice
11/10: Drama Club Practice - Tech Rehearsal
11/11: Drama Club Practice - Dress Rehearsal
11/13: District Jazz Band 2-3:30 p.m.
11/13: Drama Club Practice - Dress Rehearsal
11/14: First Grade Field Trip to the Zoo
11/17: Drama Club Practice - Tech and Dress Rehearsal (Parent helpers needed)
11/18: Picture Retake Day
11/18: Drama Club Presents Aladdin Kids 7 p.m.
11/19: Drama Club Presents Aladdin Kids 7 p.m.
11/20: District Jazz Band 2-3:30 p.m.
11/25-11/27: 11:45 a.m. Dismissal - Elementary Conferences
11/26: District Jazz Band 12-3:30 p.m.
11/28-11/29: No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Lifeline of the Month - Gratitude
Gratitude: To be thankful
Guided Questions:
What are somethings to be grateful for?
How can we show gratitude daily?
How can we help others experience gratitude?
PTO Information & Updates
Upcoming Events
12/12: PTO meeting 7:00 p.m. (Woodlyn library)
12/20: Chick-fil-A Community Care Event 5-8 p.m. (Ridley location)
Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
Students must arrive and dismiss through their assigned classroom locations.
School begins at 8:40 a.m. everyday, unless noted otherwise. Arrival doors remain open until 8:50 a.m. After 8:50, students must enter through the front office and sign in with Mrs. Clary. Students will be considered tardy and marked as such.
School ends at 3:05pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 2:15pm on Wednesday. Students will dismiss out of their assigned location (classroom doors, side hallway doors, etc.) every day, regardless of time or weather. On designated half days, students are dismissed at 11:45am.
Furthermore, we would like to emphasize that vehicles are not permitted to park on the school side of Colson Road that is marked with "No Parking" signs and yellow curb paint. This is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for our students during drop off and pick up times.
Additionally, we would like to remind everyone that Colson Road, School Lane, and Taylor Avenue operate as one-way streets from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. It is important to adhere to this rule to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and the safety of all individuals
Attendance Policy
When your child is out sick, please call the TAP line (610-534-1900) with the date and your students name. Calling this attendance line does not excuse the child from school. Calling the number acknowledges that you are aware of the absence.
Please send in an absence note the following day or email (Wood_attendance@ridleysd.org). A doctor's note is required for 3 or more consecutive days absent.
If your student is on a planned trip, please see Mrs. Clary for the vacation approval form.
After 10 absences (excused or unexcused) only a doctor's note is accepted to excuse the absences.
A Note from the Nurse
Also, dental examination forms are also due for Kindergarten and 3rd grade students.
All forms must be current (within the last year).
If you need a form, please let me know and I will send one home with your student.
Food Services
Breakfast: As a Title 1 school, ALL of our students receive free breakfast in the classroom at arrival. Students may eat at home if they prefer, but they may not bring their own breakfast into the classroom.
Lunch: As a Title 1 school, ALL of our students receive free lunch. Students must take a fruit, a vegetable, grain, main dish, and a milk. Your student may also bring lunch from home if you prefer.
You can add money to your child's account of any of the following:
1.) Send cash in a sealed envelope labeled with student's name, PIN number, and amount given.
2.) Send a check in a marked envelope (same as cash) made out to 'Ridley School District Food Services'.
3.) Pay online at schoolcafe.com, link can be found on the district and school websites.
FIND MEALS FOR KIDS WHEN SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED
Call: 211 or 1.866.3HUNGRY or 1.877.8HAMBRE
Text: "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 877877
Download: RangeAPP.org App
Dress Code
Please send your children into school daily with closed-toed shoes that tie. This helps to ensure safety while participating in gym and during recess games/sports.
Students are permitted to wear Ridley spirit gear at all times.
Emergency Response Guide for Parents
Email: swilliams@ridleysd.org
Main Office: 610-534-1900 x1642