GA Principal Newsletter

Congratulations to Mr. Fuette, Mr. Binkley, our student performers and our teacher performer volunteers. They did a phenomenal job playing their songs and entertaining us.

Dear Families,

This upcoming week we have the Singing Eagles concert on December 20th, classroom winter parties on December 21st, and a 11:40 AM dismissal on 12/22.

As the holiday season and winter break is upon us, we wanted to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We hope this time brings you joy, warmth, and moments of togetherness. This past year, your support, involvement, and dedication are truly appreciated, and we look forward to continuing our journey together in the coming year.

We wish you a wonderful holiday season, winter break and a happy New Year!

Donna and Team Glen Acres

Dr. Christopher is now officially leading our district. It was great to see him about and about in our WCASD schools . When he came to the Glen, we had a great visit with our new superintendent. Dr. Christopher introduced himself to the students and the students asked him many thoughtful questions.

Thank you to Ms. Hodgson's class for spreading kindness by writing holiday cards to those in need.

The holiday season is upon us and some of our families and students need your help. If interested, this year we are handling the Giving Tree a little differently; instead of hats and gloves, we are hoping to collect gift cards, in any denomination, to help our families. A few suggested places are Target, Walmart, Wawa, Uber and local grocery stores such as ShopRite, Giant, and Acme. If you are choosing to participate, please send the gift card(s) in with your child to give to his/her teacher.

Your child will get a decoration to color and place on our holiday tree in the lobby.

Thank you for helping our families and students this holiday season. If you have any questions, please contact the Home and School Visitor, Katelyn Gomez, at kgomez@wcasd.net or 484-266-1720. Happy Holidays!

Cards will be accepted now through December 19.

We are expecting a few classes to relocate into new or different rooms at the start of the new year. Your child's teacher will be in touch if he/she will be teaching his/her class from a different room in January.

Here are the classes that will be occupying new rooms on January 2:

Reading Specialists- Mrs. Brickus, Mrs. Howe, and Mrs. Root

Classroom Teachers- Miss Hodgson, Miss Pruitt, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Virtue Baer

Monday, December 18th - Day 4 - Another Merry Monday - Enjoy the day in your comfy PJ's!

Tuesday, December 19th - Day 1 - Tuesday is for festive fun - wear your favorite holiday colors!

Wednesday, December 20th - Day 2 - Staff meeting 8 AM; Choral Concert 9:30 AM, 2:15 PM & 7 PM; Pet Partners -3:30 PM; It's sweater weather Wednesday - Time for Holiday Sweaters!

Thursday, December 21st - Day 3 - Snowdate for the choral Concert; holiday parties, Holiday Hair, Don't Care - wear your holiday accessories!

Friday, December 22nd - Day 4 - Half day for students - dismissal at 11:40 AM; Free to be you Friday - Last day to express your festive holiday style!

Winter Break - 12/25/23 through 1/1/24 - School Reopens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Have a Wonderful and Safe Holiday!

Tuesday, January 2nd - Day 1 - Grade 5 Boys Sports 3:30 PM

Wednesday, January 3rd - Day 2 - Leadership Meeting 7:45 AM; PAWS for Change @ 10:15 AM, Philadelphia Eagles Spirit Wear Day picked by Cruz

Thursday, January 4th - Day 3 - Grade 5 Girls Sports 3:30 PM

Friday, January 5th - Day 4, Wear Green or GA spirit wear to show GA spirit.

PBIS student award winners picked January Spirit Wear Days. Please see their picks in the calendar below.

https://www.citadelbanking.com/nominate

At Citadel Credit Union, we’re committed to serve those who work every day to build a better future for us all. That’s why every year, we honor teachers across the Greater Philadelphia area in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. If you know a teacher who truly cares about their students and puts in the extra effort to enhance their educational experience, please submit a nomination. Prizes will total $60,000 for the best teachers in the region along with a glass heart award for each winner.

The Citadel Heart of Learning Award is one of our longest standing initiatives. We started the program 23 years ago in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), to recognize local teachers who show dedication in and outside of the classroom.

How to Submit a Nomination:

All too often, teachers are unsung heroes. If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty, share their story and how they’ve impacted your life or a student’s life. You can submit a written nomination form, email us or a video nomination. To submit a video nomination you can create a post on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook and tag us @citadelcreditunion on TikTok or @CitadelBanking on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #CitadelHeartofLearning. Just make sure your video shows us exactly why your teacher should be nominated.

Come celebrate being a girl who plays sports!

Please read the flyer below concerning the 38th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day is February 7, 2024! This is being held at Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center Gyms 4, 5 and 6 at West Chester University at 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Come by to inspire girls to play and be active, to realize their full power!

If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 you are now able to begin the kindergarten registration process online. The link is: https://www.wcasd.net/Page/12419. Be sure to click on the year 2024-2025.

You will need to upload: child's birth certificate, immunizations, two proofs of residency (one must be a copy of a current lease or mortgage statement, or deed and the second should be a copy of a current utility bill within the past 30 days. If you have a copy of the child's last dental and physical, please upload those as well.)

Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Alice McVeigh at 484-266-1702 or amcveigh@wcasd.net .

Our attendance secretary, Mrs. Theresa Weaver, will be your contact for all things related to attendance, dismissal and the pickup patrol app. She can be reached at tweaver2@wcasd.net or 484-266-1712.

Important Change to Absence Notes

Thank you to all of our parents/guardians who have registered for Pick-Up Patrol and already began using it this school year. Pick-Up Patrol (PUP) should be used for all dismissal plans and changes. Absences must be reported by 9:00 A.M., either through PUP OR through the Safe Arrival Line (484-266-1710). When we initially rolled out PUP, our understanding was that it could be used in lieu of submitting an excuse form. We have just learned that is not the case.

Excuse forms, completed with the necessary data such as child’s name, date and reason for absence, are to be turned in by the student within three (3) days, after his/her return from an absence. The absence of any student failing to comply with this time period, will automatically become unexcused and/or unlawful and the school laws of Pennsylvania shall be applied. Excuse notes via email from a registered email address in PowerSchool will be accepted without an original signature. (Per District Attendance Guidelines Code 204AG1). If you are emailing a note, please email your note to our attendance secretary, tweaver2@wcasd.net.

Excuse forms need to be kept on file in accordance with district and state policy.

Safe Arrival phone line at 484-266-1710, is still available to report your child’s absence.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this policy.

* Some families asked if there is a form that they can fill out regarding absences. Since we take emails and handwritten notes, a form is not needed. However, if it is easier for you to have a form, you can use the form in this link.

Ms. Donna Ryan

Principal

Email: dryan@wcasd.net

Address: 1150 Delancey Place, West Chester, PA 19382

Phone: 484-266-1700

website: https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/461

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestChesterASD