Chester High School's Miss King has partnered with Philadelphia Financial Scholars (PFS) to offer personal finance education to our students and families!

Are you looking to take charge of your finances?

Could you benefit from financial education?

Want to learn more about Budgeting, Borrowing / Credit, Insurance, Real Estate & Building Equity, Paying for College, and Investing?*

Join us for a FREE, six-week virtual financial empowerment workshop for school staff, parents, and caregivers!

The virtual workshops will be held on Wednesday evenings from May 8 – June 12 from 6:30PM – 7:30PM on Zoom.

The first 20 people who register will receive a $250 contribution to their child’s 529 or other qualifying education savings account once they have attended all six sessions! (Only one contribution will be made for each qualifying registrant caregiver/parent)

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY!

*Information provided in these seminars is for educational purposes only. PFS does not provide investment advice. Everyone’s financial situation is unique, and the products and strategies discussed may not be right for your circumstances.

International Day

8th Grade Activities

Parents of 8th grade students, please bring class dues payments to the main office between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The deadline to pay the class dues is May 1st. If you have any questions pertaining to 8th grade activities, please email Mr. Barnes: mbarnes@chesteruplandsd.org

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

May 31st: 8th Grade Formal 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Chester City Hall

June 4th: Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson, NJ

June 11th: Promotion Ceremony 10:00 am @ ESA

High School Cheerleading Workouts and Tryouts this week

For all rising 9th graders

Social Emotional Learning

May SEL Calendar

Parent Caregiver Association

Community Events

Free vaccines, healthy cooking classes, a wellness hotline for all of your health questions, free doula support at home before, during and after giving birth, and other services

https://delcopa.gov/health/

View their clinics and classes at

https://delcopa.gov/health/calendar.html

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One remaining event presented by Girls Spark

June 1, All Day at Penn State Brandwine: Annual Girls Spark Summit. Information can be found here: Girls Spark

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Save the date: Tues, May 7 is End Gun Violence Advocacy Day. There will be a free bus to Harrisburg and free lunch and tshirt for all attendees. Sign up at https://act.ceasefirepa.org/a/advocacyday24?ms=grant

Wed, May 8, 4-8pm: “Delco Gives, Chester Creates” Block Party on the 400-500 block of Avenue of the States, featuring street soccer, live entertainment, a magic show and other free family fun. All are welcome - please see and share the attached flyers.

Sat, May 11, 11am-1pm: Free dance class followed by lunch at Widener University Center on E14th St, between Walnut and Melrose in Chester (There is a parking lot and street parking near the building. To avoid getting a ticket, please request a free visitor parking permit at https://widener.arms.app/Parking/Login.aspx .) Dance studio is downstairs at the back of the building.

Look ahead to future opportunities:

https://cuys.org/soccer-sat-2022

Register Now!

May 11 2-5pm: For kids in grades 3-8: Swim lesson, bathing suit, flip flops and a meal - all free! At Malvern Prep; transportation provided upon request. Must show up if you register to ensure that we get more opportunities in the future. Learn more and register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdqoK7_I43Z9wBtUBejoKKPldyMdQ2kUPVaqFN2weqBuuwdw/viewform

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Non-Profits Block Party

PBIS at ESA

Here at ESA we encourage our scholars to SOAR every day.

S - Safety

O - Ownership

A - Achievement

R- Respectful

Be Safe

-This means keeps self and others out of danger.

Take Ownership

-This means to take care of self, others, and school. I will make good choices that help me learn and do my best work. I am on time and prepared for success each day.

Achieve

-This means I will work hard, focus on my goals, and trust myself and my teachers. I know I will succeed if I commit myself to putting forth my best effort.

Be Respectful

-This means treat yourself and others with kind words and actions, address all students and adults by name. I will use kind words, help others, and display concern and compassion for others.

Help us shout-out our ESA Staff!!

Has a staff member here at ESA made a difference for your child? Did a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family? This is your time to shout them out. We would love for families to fill out the Google form when a staff member has impacted you in a positive way, so we can celebrate them here at school.

Thank you for helping us to keep our staff encouraged, feeling appreciated, and giving their best to your children for a successful year!

Please fill in the short form below:

https://forms.gle/smcv4TfUDrNtkUXs5

FAMILY RESOURCES

Cell Phone Policy

Cell Phone and Electronic Devices

The use of cell phones and electronic devices are not permitted at ESA. Upon entering the school building students must turn off all electronic devices and keep them stored in their backpack or lockers (grades 5-8) If the electronic device is seen or heard by an ESA Staff member, the device will be confiscated. The first time the device is confiscated it will be returned to the student at the end of the day. For each infraction thereafter, confiscated phones will be turned in to the Dean and must be picked up by an adult. Confiscated phones will not be given back to the child. ESA will not assume responsibility for the loss or theft of any electronic device. Smart Watches are prohibited from being worn in the building. ESA reserves the right to reasonably search and/or confiscate any and all electronic devices to the extent allowed by applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

Parent Contact Information

If any of your parent contact information changes, please notify your child's homeroom teacher. We need your most up to date phone numbers in case of an emergency.

ESA Celebration Days Policy

While we acknowledge the fact that birthdays are occasions for celebration, we must maintain the integrity of our instructional program. To that end, we will allow parents to host monthly celebrations during the last 20 minutes of the day (3:10-3:30). At this time parents will be permitted to bring in cupcakes to share with the class. Only store-bought cupcakes in sealed packages are permitted to be distributed in school. Due to student/staff allergies, please keep in mind that ESA is a nut free, latex free, and seafood free environment. The items mentioned are NEVER permitted in the school building. For health reasons, please consider an alternative to food-based celebrations. You could donate a book or a game to your child’s class. You could bring in a stuffed animal or a tee shirt for the class to sign as a keepsake. You could donate pencils and erasers, or activity books to the class.

Monthly celebration days are as follows: Celebrations will only be permitted on these days. (No Exceptions)

Friday, March 22nd

Tuesday, April 30th

Friday, May 31st

Wednesday, June 12th